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27th World Investment Conference

Invest India, the National Investment Promotion and Facilitation Agency of the Government of India, and the current President of the World Association of Investment Promotion Agencies (WAIPA), is set to host the 27th World Investment Conference (WIC) from December 11-14, ..

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Khelo India Para Games 2023

Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, Shri Anurag Singh Thakur, is set to inaugurate the Khelo India Para Games 2023 in New Delhi tomorrow. The games, scheduled between December 10 and 17, will witness the participation of more than ..

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‘Viksit Bharat @2047: Voice of Youth’ Initiative

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi is set to launch the ‘Viksit Bharat @2047: Voice of Youth’ initiative on December 11, 2023 via video conferencing. This visionary initiative aims to actively engage the youth of India in shaping the nation’s plans, ..

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YUVAi: Empowering Youth for AI Innovation and Social Impact

YUVAi, an initiative by the National e-Governance Division (NeGD), Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY), and Intel India, is set to feature prominently at the upcoming Global Partnership on Artificial Intelligence (GPAI) Summit. This collaborative program focuses on equipping ..

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Global Partnership on Artificial Intelligence (GPAI) Summit 2023

India is set to host the Annual GPAI Summit from December 12-14, 2023. The Global Partnership on Artificial Intelligence (GPAI) aims to bridge the gap between AI theory and practice through research and applied activities. The summit will be inaugurated ..

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India Nears Kala Azar Elimination Target in 2023

India is on track to achieve the elimination target for visceral leishmaniasis, commonly known as kala azar, this year. With no block in the country reporting more than one case per 10,000 people, India is making significant progress towards the ..

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Indigenous Swimmer Delivery Vehicles

The Indian Navy is set to acquire indigenously-made swimmer delivery vehicles, often referred to as underwater chariots or midget submarines, as part of a strategy to enhance the capabilities of its Marine Commandos (MARCOS) for special undersea operations. The Navy ..

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Parliamentary Panel’s Recommendation Concerning Puja at Protected Monuments

A parliamentary panel has proposed that the government explore the possibility of allowing puja and worship at Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) protected monuments with religious significance. This recommendation comes as part of the report on ‘Issues relating to Untraceable ..

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Additional Funds for 2024 Lok Sabha Elections

With just months left for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, the government is seeking Parliament’s approval for an additional Rs 3,147.92 crore expenditure, bringing the total proposed spending on the polls to over Rs 5,000 crore. Finance Minister’s Proposal Finance ..

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Global Renewables And Energy Efficiency Pledge

On December 2, a significant development took place at the ongoing COP28 climate summit, with 118 countries signing a renewable energy pledge. The goal is ambitious — to triple the world’s green energy capacity to 11,000 GW by 2030. This ..

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