Jan 23
G-77 third summit
★ Minister of State for External Affairs V Muraleedharan set to attend G-77 Third South Summit in Kampala, Uganda.
☆ The Summit’s theme, “Leaving No One Behind,” aligns with India’s vision of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam – the World is one Family.
☆ Leaders from 134 Member States will convene to enhance cooperation
| Conference | G-77 third summit |
|---|---|
| Aspect | Details |
| About | The South Summit is the supreme decision-making body of the Group of 77. The First and the Second South Summits were held in Havana, Cuba, in 2000 and in Doha, Qatar, in 2005, respectively. |
| Location | Kampala , Uganda |
| Theme | “Leaving No One Behind.” |
| Organizer | Member countries of G77 |
| Aim | The summit aims to boost South-South cooperation, in the areas of trade and sustainable development, investment, climate change, poverty eradication, and digital economy. |
| Key Points | • Call for Peaceful Solution of Palestinian-Israeli conflict: Universal Implementation of Agendas: like 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, the Addis Ababa Action Agenda (AAAA), the Paris Agreement on climate change, the New Urban Agenda (NUA), and the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR). • Poverty Eradication: Member countries reaffirmed poverty eradication as the greatest global challenge and an indispensable requirement for sustainable development. • Strengthening Multilateral Institutions: The summit stressed the need to strengthen the role of the UN General Assembly (UNGA) and the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) in dealing with the reform of the international financial architecture. • Financing Needs and Debt Solutions: Member countries urged Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs) to meet the financing needs of all developing countries, including Low- and Middle-Income Countries, through concessional finance and grants. • Urgent Reforms for Inclusion and Equity: Leaders at the summit called for urgent reforms in multilateral organizations to recognize and leverage the significance of the Global South, |
💡Additional Info
| Organization | G77 |
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| Aspect | Details |
| About | The Group of 77 (G-77) was established on 15th June 1964 by signatories of the “Joint Declaration of the Seventy-Seven Developing Countries” issued at the end of the first session of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) in Geneva. Being an informal grouping, it is officially not recognized by bodies of the United Nations |
| Members | The G77 group has 134 members excluding China because the Chinese government does not consider itself a member, but rather a partner that provides political and financial support to the group. Although the group (G 77) mentiones China as its member.. The Chairmanship, which is the highest political body within the organizational structure of the Group of 77, rotates on a regional basis (between Africa, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and the Caribbean) and is held for one year in all the Chapters. |
| Secretariat / HQ | G77 does not have a permanent secretariat. |
Jan 22
Wings India 2024
★ Jyotiraditya Scindia to inaugurate Wings India 2024 at Begumpet Airport, Hyderabad
☆ The event, organized by the Airports Authority of India in collaboration with MoCA and FICCI, to showcase new-generation aircraft and advancements
☆ Theme: ‘Connecting India with the World in Amritkal’; Expected participation from 1500 delegates, 5000 business representatives, and one lakh visitors
| Conference | WINGS INDIA |
|---|---|
| Aspect | Details |
| About | The Asia’s largest commercial, general, and business aviation event to be held in January 2024 |
| Location | Begumpet Airport, Hyderabad, India. |
| Theme | “Connecting India to the World in Amrit Kaal: Setting the Stage for India Civil Aviation @2047” |
| Organizer | Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA), Airport Authority of India (AAI) and Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) are organizing the upcoming edition of ‘Wings India 2024’ |
| Aim | The biennial aviation event Wings India aims to unite business leaders and policymakers. The primary objective of the event is to highlight India’s prowess in the aviation sector and its emergence as the world’s third-largest civil aviation market |
| Key Points | • At the prestigious Wings India Awards 2024, both the Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru and the Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi were jointly awarded the ‘Best Airport of the Year’. • The inauguration saw several key announcements, including the release of a joint knowledge paper on civil aviation by FICCI and KPMG, and the launch of UDAN 5.3. • Notable developments included the Airbus-Air India Training Centre, contracts with TATA ASL and Mahindra Aerospace Structures Pvt. Ltd., and the inauguration of the GMR School of Aviation. • Akasa Air announced a massive order of 200 aircraft over 17 months. • The expo served as a platform for industry leaders, policymakers, and stakeholders to exchange ideas and forge partnerships. The expo included a static display of around 25 aircraft, including the first display of Boeing 777X in India and Air India’s Airbus A350. • Over 130 exhibitors and 15 Hospitality Chalets from across the globe showcased their innovations and services. • It also hosted a Global Ministerial Conference and Global CEO’s Forum, focusing on the future of the aviation industry. |
Central Geological Programming Board (CGPB) Meeting: Bhopal
★GSI’s annual program for 2024-25 includes 392 Mineral Development projects, with a significant emphasis on exploration of strategic and critical minerals like REE, Graphite, Lithium, and more.
☆ 111 projects under Natural Hazard Studies/Public Good Geoscience aim for societal benefits, addressing state requests, disaster management, and collaborations with universities and various authorities.
Jan 21
19th NAM Summit
★ S. Jaishankar, to visit Uganda for the 19th Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) Summit from January 15-20, 2024.
| Summit | NAM Summit |
|---|---|
| Aspect | Details |
| About | NAM Summit is a global forum to discuss global cooperation, solidarity, and common goals in politics, economics, and culture amongst non aligned powers. The summit usually takes place every three years. The first summit of NAM took place in Belgrade, Yugoslavia in 1961 |
| Location | Kampala, Uganda |
| Theme | “Deepening Cooperation for Shared Global Affluence“. |
| Organizer | Member countries of the Non-Aligned Movement |
| Aim | The purpose of the Summit is according to NAM principlesenumerated in Havana Declaration of 1979 to ensure “the national independence, sovereignty, territorial integrity and security of non-aligned countries” in their struggle against imperialism, colonialism, neo-colonialism, racism, and all forms of foreign subjugation. NAM Summit highlights the Bandung principles including respect for the sovereignty, equality and territorial integrity of all states. It aims to discuss global cooperation, solidarity, and common goals in politics, economics, and culture amongst non aligned powers |
| Key Points | Key discussions at the summit ▸Israel-Hamas war ▸India’s “Vishwaa Mitra” initiative ▸A call for multipolar world The summit adopted the Kampala Declaration, slamming Israeli military aggression and calling for the implementation of the UN Security Council resolution to allow humanitarian aid into the besieged Gaza Strip. |
💡Additional Info
| Organization | NAM |
|---|---|
| Aspect | Details |
| About | The Non-Aligned Movement was formed during the Cold War as an effort by some countries to avoid the polarized world of the Cold War between the pro-Soviet communist countries belonging to the Warsaw Pact, and the pro-American capitalist countries belonging to NATO The principles were agreed at the Bandung Conference in 1955, and the Non-Aligned Movement was established in 1961 in Belgrade, Yugoslavia through an initiative of the Indian Prime Minister, Yugoslav President , Egyptian President , Ghanaian President and Indonesian President. Note : The NAM does not have a formal founding charter or treaty |
| Members | Currently It has 120 members comprising 53 countries from Africa, 39 from Asia, 26 from Latin America and the Caribbean and 2 from Europe (Belarus, Azerbaijan). There are 17 countries and 10 international organizations that are Observers at NAM. |
| Secretariat / HQ | NAM does not have a permanent secretariat. |
Jan 20
9th India International Science Festival 2023
★ The India International Science Festival (IISF) is a collaborative endeavour between Ministry of Science and Technology, Ministry of Earth Sciences, Department of Space and Department of Atomic Energy in partnership with Vijnana Bharati – a science movement spearheaded by scientists of the nation with swadeshi spirit is being Held in Haryana
| Festival | 9th India International Science Festival |
|---|---|
| Aspect | Details |
| About | The journey of the IISF began in 2015 with its first inaugural event was held in New Delhi. Since 2015, the IISF has held eight editions in various geographical regions of India, growing into a huge scientific festival. |
| Location | Haryana from Jan 17 to Jan 20 at the Regional Centre for Biotechnology (RCB) – Translational Health Science and Technology Institute (THSTI) campus in Faridabad, Haryana. |
| Theme | Science and Technology Public Outreach in Amrit Kaal. India International Science Festival aims to offer a myriad of benefits to people by serving as an educational and inspirational platform. Sub theme of IISF: Space Exploration: Pioneering Solutions for a Better World. |
| Organizer | The event was coordinated by the Department of Science and Technology (DST), National Innovation Foundation (NIF) – India, and Vijnana Bharati (VIBHA). |
| Aim | To celebrate the achievements of India in the frontier areas of science and technology. To acknowledge the achievements of science enthusiasts and inculcate scientific temper among young students and spread the same among the Indian citizens. |
| Key Points | Global Event: 22 countries are participating at IISF 2024. The 4 day event holds interface among all stakeholders through various activities such as seminars by national and international experts, interactions with speakers, exhibitions, competitions, workshops, knowledge-sharing activities, technology shows, etc. IISF 2024 will have a total of 17 themes to showcase scientific achievements offering diverse benefits to participants and the general public. |
2nd edition of ‘IInvenTiv’ at IIT Hyderabad.
★ IInvenTiv to showcase 120 groundbreaking projects from 53 future-focused institutes and engage 2000 industry stakeholders.
☆ Envisions ‘Viksit Bharat’ by 2047, with new-age innovators and entrepreneurs as the catalyst for a transformed India.
☆ Calls on the youth to embrace ‘Jai Vigyan, Jai Anusandhan’ as the motto, positioning India as a global innovation leader.
| Conference | 2nd edition of ‘IInvenTiv’ |
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| Aspect | Details |
| About | Second edition of IInvenTiv 2024, a mega Research and Development (R&D) innovation fair, was held on on January 19 and 20, 2024 |
| Location | The Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad (IIT Hyderabad) |
| Theme | This year, the event will focus on five domains in accordance with Atmanirbhar and Viksit Bharat. The five domains are affordable healthcare, agriculture and food processing, sustainable technologies including climate change, e-mobility, clean energy, defence and space, and industry 4.0. The institute will also showcase the top 120 selected projects across these five domains in their designated booth during the two-day fair. |
| Organizer | Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad (IIT Hyderabad) |
| Aim | IInvenTiv-2024 aims to showcase the holistic impact of the research and innovation carried out by the top Higher Education Institutes in our country. |
| Key Points | • Top higher educational institutions were invited to showcase the impact of research and innovation carried out by them. The institute invites state institutions, institutes, and companies to “work together to improve the development and accessibility of innovations at the grassroots level”. • Industry participants will be granted exclusive access for active engagement with innovations. The fair will be open to the public on the second day to witness the latest breakthroughs in technology and research led by the top institutes of the country. |
Jan 19
54th Annual Meeting of The World Economic Forum
★ The World Economic Forum (WEF) is holding its Annual Meeting from 15th January to 19th January, 2024 in Davos, Switzerland.
| Conference | World Economic Forum Meet |
|---|---|
| Aspect | Details |
| About | The World Economic Forum (WEF) holds a yearly conference for leaders in business and politics to discuss global issues. |
| Location | Davos, Switzerland, |
| Theme | ‘Rebuilding Trust‘ |
| Organizer | World Economic Forum |
| Aim | The purpose of its annual meeting enumerated the WEF Principles to bring the world’s decision-makers together regularly to discuss the pressing problems of the day and consider how best to address them and to shape global, regional and industry agendas. |
| Key Points | • Artificial Intelligence (AI) – The summit discussed ways to integrate AI with other transformative technologies, like 5G, 6G, quantum computing, biotechnology, etc. to make it beneficial for all. • War and Uncertainty: Business leaders spoke of the risks posed by fragile geopolitical situations in various parts of the world – wars in the Middle East and Europe, the threats to global supply chains, and the uncertainty around food security. • Climate action- The urgency and importance of tackling climate change and adopting sustainable practices was emphasized, with a call for global cooperation and resource allocation. • Carbon neutrality- The summit focused on achieving the objectives of a carbon-neutral and nature-positive world by 2050 while providing affordable, secure, and inclusive access to energy, food, and water. • China’s economy- China tried to attract more investment from the West, despite its slowing growth and trade tensions with the US. • India’s Prospects:– India showcased its economic potential, technological talent and commitment to gender equity and equality. • Investment in Women’s Health – One of the key takeaways from the Forum meeting was the announcement of the launch of a Global Good Alliance for Gender Equity and Equality with the support and endorsement by WEF and Government of India. ▸The idea of this alliance emerged from the G20 Leaders’ Declaration and India’s abiding commitment to the cause of women-led development. ▸The objective is to bring together global best practices, knowledge sharing and investments in the identified areas of women’s health, education, and enterprise. |
💡Additional Info
| Organization | World Economic Forum |
|---|---|
| Aspect | Details |
| About | Founded in 1971, the World Economic Forum (WEF) is an international not-for-profit organization that focuses on promoting cooperation between the public and private sectors. The main goal of the forum is to foster a spirit of collaborative entrepreneurship to address global issues and shape governmental, industry, and social agendas. WEF was founded by German economist Klaus Schwab. Funding: The WEF is funded by member companies that are global enterprises having more than five billion dollars in turnover. Major Reports of WEF: The Global Competitiveness Report, the Global Gender Gap Report, the Global Risk Report, the Energy Transition Index, Global Travel and Tourism Report are some of the famous reports. |
| Members | No Formal Membership. The Annual Meeting invites over 100 governments, all major international organizations, 1000 Forum’s Partners, as well as civil society leaders |
| Secretariat / HQ | The WEF headquarters is located in Cologny-Geneva, Switzerland, and also has its offices in New York, Beijing and Tokyo. |
11th NESAC Meeting
★ Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma attends the 11th meeting of the North Eastern Space Applications Centre (NESAC) Society in Shillong
☆ Chaired by Union Home Minister Amit Shah, it focuses on space technology development and usage in the North East.
☆ North Eastern Space Applications Centre (NESAC) was established as a joint initiative of Department of Space (DOS) and the North Eastern Council (NEC) and came into being on 5th of September 2000.
‘Regional Official Language Conference’.
★ Union Minister of State for Home Ajay Kumar Mishra inaugurates the Regional Official Language Conference held at HAL Management Academy, Marathahalli in Bengaluru.
☆ Emphasizes human-centric development and the role of Artificial Intelligence in Hindi language development.
☆ The conference focuses on promoting the use of Hindi in South and South Western regions, covering states like Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Lakshadweep.
☆ A total 32 awards were given to Central Government Offices, Banks and Undertakings for executing excellent work in the Official Language under various categories during the event.
Mining Minister’s Conference held in Bhopal.
★ Union Minister Pralhad Joshi to inaugurate 2nd State Mining Ministers’ Conference in Bhopal.
☆ Conference to focus on evolving strategies for increased exploration, particularly of strategic and critical minerals.
☆ 87 Geological Reports to be handed over to different state governments; key discussions on policy reforms and sustainable mining practices.
Jan 18
Social Audit Advisory Body (SAAB) meet
The Social Audit Advisory Body’s (SAAB) first meeting was at Dr Ambedkar International Centre, New Delhi, Chaired by the Secretary of the Department of Social Justice & Empowerment.
☆ SAAB brings together key ministries and institutions for comprehensive guidance on social audits.
| Conference | Social Audit Advisory Body (SAAB). |
|---|---|
| Aspect | Details |
| About | The 1st meeting of the Social Audit Advisory Body (SAAB) was held on 18th January 2024 |
| Location | Conference hall, Dr Ambedkar International Centre, New Delhi. |
| Theme | – |
| Organizer | Social Audit Advisory Body (SAAB) Chaired by the Secretary of the Department of Social Justice & Empowerment. |
| Aim | The inaugural meeting of the Social Audit Advisory Body (SAAB) marked a significant step towards institutionalizing social audits for various government schemes in India. SAAB, comprising representatives from key ministries and academic institutions, plays a pivotal role in guiding the Ministry in this endeavor. |
| Key Points | • The Joint Secretary and Financial Advisor, Mr. Sanjay Pandey shared insights into the journey of institutionalizing social audits within the department, underscoring the commitment to ensuring effective implementation. • The Secretary, Department of Social Justice & Empowerment in the keynote address, highlighted the transformative power of social audit processes in raising community awareness and amplifying the voices of citizens. He emphasized the pivotal role of social audits in bringing transparency and driving corrective actions based on valuable feedback from citizens. • The Department of Social Justice and Empowerment has taken a pioneering step by establishing the National Resource Cell for Social Audit (NRCSA) to ensure social audits through dedicated Social Audit Units at the state level. The NRCSA team presented the approach of social audit processes developed and implemented by the department and their significant impact on the schemes’ effective implementation. |
Jan 17
12th General Assembly OF Asian Buddhist Conference
★ Vice President Dhankhar opens 12th General Assembly of Asian Buddhist Conference for Peace in New Delhi
☆ Emphasizes Buddha’s wisdom as a transformative roadmap for inner peace, compassion, and non-violence
| Conference | General Assembly OF Asian Buddhist Conference |
|---|---|
| Aspect | Details |
| About | Asian Buddhist Conferences first general assembly took place with the formation of the Conference itself in 1970 at Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, as a voluntary movement of followers of Buddhism with both monastic (monks) and lay members |
| Location | New Delhi |
| Theme | Asian Buddhist Conference for Peace- The Buddhist Voice of Global South. |
| Organizer | Asian Buddhist Conference . The Supreme Head of Mongolian Buddhists is the current ABCP President |
| Aim | • Founded against the backdrop of the Cold War Its formation was influenced by the desire to promote peaceful coexistence and dialogue amidst global tensions. • The organization is grounded in the teachings of Lord Buddha. It seeks to apply these teachings to address contemporary global issues. • Initially, the ABCP’s activities were primarily centered in Asian countries with significant Buddhist populations. Over time, it has expanded its reach and now includes members and participants from various countries across Asia and beyond. |
| Key Points | Vice President of India’s speech at ABCP: • He emphasized the profound influence of Buddha’s teachings on India’s approach to service-driven governance. • Highlighting the relevance of Buddha’s Four Noble Truths and Eightfold Path in fostering inner peace and non-violence. • He further underscored the universal relevance of Buddha’s principles in addressing contemporary challenges such as climate change, conflict, terrorism, and poverty. • He called for a collaborative, collective approach to overcome these existential threats, highlighting Bhagwan Buddha’s teachings as a beacon of hope. |
💡Additional Info
| Organization | Asian Buddhist Conference |
|---|---|
| Aspect | Details |
| About | BCP was founded in 1970 at Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia as a voluntary movement of followers of Buddhism with both monastic (monks) and lay members. ABCP then emerged as a collaborative effort of Buddhist dignitaries from India, Mongolia, Japan, Malaysia, Nepal, the then USSR, Vietnam, Sri Lanka, South and North Korea. |
| Members | No Formal Membership |
| Secretariat / HQ | Gandanthegchenling Monastery in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. |
Jan 16
Startup India Inovation Week
★ The DPIIT is organising ‘Startup India Innovation Week’ from 10 to 18 January 2024. This year, the ‘Startup India’ initiative is celebrating its eighth anniversary. It commenced in 2016, while this the 4th Edition of the Startup India ‘Innovation Week’
| Event | Startup India Inovation Week |
|---|---|
| Aspect | Details |
| About | Startup India Innovation Week 2023 is an event to celebrate the country’s startup ecosystem. The first ever Startup India ‘Innovation Week’ was held in 2021 . |
| Location | Mahatma Mandir Convention and Exhibition Centre in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India. , Jan 10-12 |
| Theme | “Startups Unlocking Infinite Potential. |
| Organizer | Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce and Industry is organizing |
| Aim | It Aims to commemorate the extraordinary contributions and achievements of our entrepreneurs in shaping the startup landscape of India. |
| Key Points | • Announcement of National Startup Awards 2023. The National Startup Awards are being given to recognize and reward outstanding startups and ecosystem enablers that are building innovative products or solutions and scalable enterprises, with high potential of employment generation or wealth creation, demonstrating measurable social impact. • States’ Startup Ranking Assessing States and UTs on their initiatives to create an environment conducive to the growth of startups. • ‘Startup Shala’ – Startup India’s flagship accelerator program was launched to comprehensively support startups in the scaleup stage. • MAARG Mentorship Series for New Entrepreneurs: -The inaugural MAARG Mentorship Series session for aspiring entrepreneurs centered on ‘From Idea to Execution – Building a Solid Business Plan.’ • Physical events were organized across the country by incubators to celebrate the innovations being developed across districts by Indian entrepreneurs. • Eight virtual Ask Me Anything (AMA) live sessions are planned to be conducted from January 10 to 17 with startup ecosystem enablers including incubators and accelerators, investors, mentors, unicorns, corporates, startups, academia, and government to build capacity of the ecosystem. |
Jan 10
Vibrant Gujarat summit
★ The tenth Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit was opened by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday, January 10, 2024.
☆ Czech Republic’s Prime Minister Petr Fiala is set to be the Guest of Honour at the 10th Vibrant Gujarat Global Investors Summit from January 10-12.
| Summit | Vibrant Gujarat summit |
|---|---|
| Aspect | Details |
| About | The Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit started in 2003 under the leadership of then-Chief Minister Narendra Modi, has evolved into one of the most prestigious global forums for business collaboration. |
| Location | Mahatma Mandir Convention and Exhibition Centre in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India. , Jan 10-12 |
| Theme | Themed as ‘Gateway to the Future,’ significant partnerships with 16 countries and 14 organizations have been confirmed |
| Organizer | It is organized by the Government of Gujarat and supported by various industry associations, both at the national and international levels. |
| Aim | The summit’s primary objective is to promote Gujarat as an attractive investment destination and to facilitate partnerships and collaborations across India and the globe to promote the state’s investment potential and attract global investors |
| Key Points | • The 16 confirmed partner countries include Japan, Finland, Morocco, Republic of Korea, Mozambique, Estonia, UAE, Australia, UK, Netherlands, Norway, Nepal, Thailand, Bangladesh, Germany, and Egypt. • Leading organizations participating in the event include American Chamber of Commerce in India (AMCHAM India), Canada India Foundation, EPIC India-University of Chicago, Indo-American Chamber of Commerce (IACC), Indo-Canadian Chamber of Commerce (ICCC), Indo-African Chamber of Commerce & Industry, International Solar Alliance, Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO), Netherlands Business Support Office (NBSO), and more. • This year’s summit centered on emerging industries such as space manufacturing, green hydrogen, semiconductors, and e-mobility. • The summit featured over 2500 B2B and B2C meetings in addition to a number of seminars covering topics such as Industry 4.0, Technology and Innovation, and renewable energy that are pertinent to the entire world. • Modi launched an e-coffee table book titled ‘The Summit of Success Towards Realization of Fullest Potential of Gujarat’, unveiled a ‘Commemorative Coin’ marking the first Vibrant Gujarat-2024 Amritkal Summit and a ‘Commemorative Stamp’ to mark the completion of 20 years of the summit. • A research report, launched by the industrial association on the 20-year impact of the Vibrant Gujarat Summit, was also launched by the Prime Minister. |
Jan 8
International Purple Festival – Goa 2024 Elevates Hope and Inclusivity for Persons with Disabilities
★ The inaugural International Purple Fest in Goa, championed by the State Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities, commenced today.
| Festival | International Purple Festival |
|---|---|
| Aspect | Details |
| About | India’s inaugural inclusive festival for persons with disabilities |
| Location | Goa , Jan 8-13. |
| Theme | ‘Purple Unity‘. |
| Organizer | It is being organized by the Office of the State Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities, Government of Goa. Directorate of Social Welfare (Government of Goa) and Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India) are also cooperating in this. |
| Aim | The fest aims to showcase the talents of persons with disabilities (PwDs) through engaging performances in music, dance, and entertainment. |
| Key Points | • Purple Ambassadors: 22 esteemed ambassadors representing the 21 types of disabilities listed under the RPwD Act, 2016, and Spinal Cord Injury. • Performances: The Opening Ceremony boasts engaging music, dance, and entertainment performances by Persons with Disabilities, symbolizing their remarkable talents. • Purple Anthem ‘Dhumal’: A standout moment featuring PwDs and revered creators from the Indian Music Industry, emphasizing inclusivity and unity. • Initiatives Launch: The launch of various initiatives by the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities and the Government of Goa. |
Jan 6
All India Conference of Director Generals and IG
★ Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will attend the All India Conference of Director Generals/ Inspector Generals of Police 2023 at the Rajasthan
| Conference | All India Conference of Director Generals and IG |
|---|---|
| Aspect | Details |
| About | 58th All India Conference of Director Generals/ Inspector Generals of Police. The Intelligence Bureau organized the first-ever Conference of the IGPs in India in 1920. Initially, it was a biennial event, but after 1973, it became an annual meeting |
| Location | Jaipur Rajasthan January 5th to 7th |
| Theme | – |
| Organizer | Intelligence Bureau |
| Aim | Discuss a wide range of policing and internal security issues |
| Key Points | • It was a three-day being held in hybrid mode with DGPs (Director general of police), IGPs (Inspector-General of Police) and Chiefs of Central Police Organisations. • A wide range of policing and internal security issues including Cyber Crime, Technology in Policing, Counter Terrorism challenges, Left Wing Extremism, and Prison Reforms were discussed at the conference. • Another key agenda of the conference is deliberations on the road map for implementation of the new Criminal Laws. |