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Africa Urban Forum (AUF) 2024
The Africa Urban Forum (AUF) was held in Addis Ababa from September 4-6, 2024, to address the rapid urbanisation happening across Africa. Urbanisation, or the growth of cities, was described as an “irreversible trend,” meaning it’s something that cannot be ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2024
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Pacific Island Forum 2024
The Pacific Island Forum (PIF) is an organization that brings together countries from the Pacific region to work together on important issues like peace, security, and development. In 2024, the PIF held its annual meeting in Tonga from August 26 ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2024
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Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC)
Chinese President Xi Jinping announced that China would provide $51 billion to help African countries during the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC). The money will be used to support 30 major infrastructure projects, which could include building roads, bridges, power ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2024
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2024 Chief Science Advisers Roundtable in Paris
The 2024 Chief Science Advisers’ Roundtable (CSAR) is an important event happening on September 6, 2024, at UNESCO’s headquarters in Paris. It is supported by the Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India and UNESCO’s Natural ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2024
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Union Minister Inaugurates ASSOCHAM Environment Conference
The ASSOCHAM Environment and Carbon Conference was recently opened by Shri Kirti Vardhan Singh, the Union Minister of State for Environment, Forest, and Climate Change, in New Delhi. The main focus of the conference is on working together to help ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2024
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Global Fintech Fest (GFF) 2024
The Global Fintech Fest 2024 will be held at the Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai. This event is all about the latest developments in financial technology (fintech). Around 800 experts, including industry leaders, policymakers, regulators, senior bankers, and academics ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2024
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India, China Commit to Peace in Border Areas
India and China have agreed to work together to maintain peace and calm along their shared border, especially in the Ladakh region, where tensions have been high. This agreement was reached during the 31st meeting of the Working Mechanism for ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2024
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Pacific Islands Forum’s Annual Meeting Begins
The Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) began its meeting in Nuku’alofa, Tonga, on August 26, 2024, with over 1,500 delegates from around 40 countries. This year, the main topics are climate change and the growing competition between China and the US. ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2024
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India to Host First World Audio Visual & Entertainment Summit
India is rapidly becoming a major force in producing media content, thanks to the rise of OTT (Over-The-Top) platforms like Netflix and Amazon Prime. These platforms have made it easier for Indian content to reach audiences all over the world, ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2024
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India, EU Prepare for Conference on Online Radicalization
India and the European Union (EU) are coming together for an important meeting called the EU-India Track 1.5 Conference on August 21-22 in New Delhi. The main focus of this conference is to address the serious issue of online radicalization, ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2024
Category: Summits and Conferences