Pravasi Bharatiya Divas 2025

The 18th edition of the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) will take place in Bhubaneswar from January 8 to 10, 2025. This event aims to strengthen ties between India and its diaspora. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the convention, with ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2025

Category: Summits and Conferences

22nd Edition of CII Connect 2024

The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) Tamil Nadu will host the 22nd edition of CII Connect on December 17 and 18, 2024, in Chennai. The event will center on “Artificial Intelligence in Action – Real-World Applications in Business,” which aims ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024

Category: Summits and Conferences

Manama Dialogue 2024

Recent events in the Middle East highlight escalating challenges with the situation in Syria remains critical after the rebels overthrew Bashar al-Assad. This turmoil extends across Gaza and Lebanon and S. Jaishankar addressed these issues at the Manama Dialogue in ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024

Category: Summits and Conferences

International Advisory Body for Submarine Cable Resilience

Submarine telecommunication cables are vital for global connectivity, and carry approximately 99% of internet traffic, which supports essential services like commerce, healthcare, and education. However, they are susceptible to damage and each year, around 150-200 faults occur globally. Common causes ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024

Category: Summits and Conferences

World Maritime Technology Conference 2024

The World Maritime Technology Conference (WMTC) is event in the maritime industry, which occurs every three years, attracting global attention. Recently, it will be hosted in Chennai from December 4 to 6, which marks India’s first time hosting the conference ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024

Category: Summits and Conferences

India Global Forum’s Middle East & Africa 2024 (ME&A 2024)

The India Global Forum’s Middle East & Africa 2024 (ME&A 2024) commenced in Dubai, a two-day event that unites leaders from India, the Middle East, and Africa. The theme is ‘Limitless Horizons’, and over 200 speakers and 1,000 participants are ..

Month: Current Affairs - November, 2024

Category: Summits and Conferences

Assam Advantage 2.0 Investment and Infrastructure Summit 2025

The Assam Advantage 2.0 Investment and Infrastructure Summit 2025 will take place in Guwahati and is set for February 24-25. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the event and Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced the summit at a ..

Month: Current Affairs - November, 2024

Category: Summits and Conferences

What is Labyrinthitis?

Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, the Director-General of the World Health Organization, has been hospitalized. He sought medical attention in Rio de Janeiro after experiencing serious health issues. Symptoms included labyrinthitis and a hypertensive crisis. These issues emerged during the G20 summit ..

Month: Current Affairs - November, 2024

Category: Summits and Conferences

Global Alliance Against Hunger and Poverty

The Global Alliance Against Hunger and Poverty was launched recently and emerged during the G20 Summit in Brazil, which aims to eliminate hunger and poverty by 2030. The FAO’s Director-General, Qu Dongyu, emphasised the need for collective action, which seeks ..

Month: Current Affairs - November, 2024

Category: Summits and Conferences

First Asian Buddhist Summit in New Delhi

The First Asian Buddhist Summit (ABS) is set to take place on 5th-6th November 2024 in New Delhi. Organized by the Ministry of Culture and the International Buddhist Confederation, this summit focuses on the theme ‘Role of Buddha Dhamma in ..

Month: Current Affairs - November, 2024

Category: Summits and Conferences