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COP16 Aims for Global Deal on Genetic Information Use

October 24, 2024

At the U.N. COP16 nature summit in October 2024, countries are set to negotiate a deal on the use and compensation for genetic information from nature. This data, known as “digital sequence information” (DSI), is crucial for research and commercial ..

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ITU Kaleidoscope 2024 Conference

October 22, 2024

The ITU Kaleidoscope 2024 academic conference began today at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. It coincides with the World Telecommunication Standardization Assembly 2024 (WTSA-24). The theme for this year is “Innovation and Digital Transformation for a Sustainable World.” This conference ..

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Modi Attends 16th BRICS Summit in Kazan, Russia

October 22, 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi travels to Kazan, Russia, for the 16th BRICS Summit. This summit is as it follows the group’s expansion last year. The BRICS nations now include Brazil, Russia, China, South Africa, Iran, Egypt, Ethiopia, and the United ..

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14th Biennial Lake Conference

October 21, 2024

The 14th biennial lake conference took place in Moodbidri from October 17 to 20, 2024. It focused on the theme ‘Lake 2024 – wetlands for human wellbeing’. Organized by the Wetlands Research Group at the Indian Institute of Science and ..

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16th BRICS Summit

October 19, 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit Russia from October 22-23 to attend the 16th BRICS Summit in Kazan, at the invitation of President Vladimir Putin. This will be Modi’s second trip to Russia in 2023, following a previous ..

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International Solar Alliance Assembly Kicks Off in New Delhi

October 17, 2024

The Seventh Session of the International Solar Alliance (ISA) Assembly will be held in New Delhi from November 3-6, 2024, with representatives from 120 countries attending. Led by Shri Pralhad Joshi, India’s Union Minister of New and Renewable Energy, the ..

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Asia-Pacific Ministerial Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction (APMCDRR) 2024

October 17, 2024

A high-level Indian delegation, led by Shri Nityanand Rai, the Union Minister of State for Home Affairs, attended the Asia-Pacific Ministerial Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction (APMCDRR) 2024 in Manila, Philippines. The conference was officially opened by President Bongbong Marcos ..

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International Telecom Regulators Conference by TRAI

October 17, 2024

The International Conference of Telecom Regulators, organized by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI), took place in New Delhi. It was held alongside two major events—the World Telecom Standardization Assembly (WTSA-24) and the India Mobile Congress (IMC-24). The event ..

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