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The inaugural edition of the Ganga Volga Dialogue was recently held in New Delhi, the idea of which was originated during the India-Russia Summit between President Putin and Prime Minister Modi, held in October 2018.
The Dialogue was organised by the Union Ministry of External Affairs, India in association with Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee Research Foundation. Several scholars of India and Russia participated in the event and had discussions in the context of India-Russia bilateral cooperation, with the main focus on culture and civilization.

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The Department of Biotechnology, under the Ministry of Science and Technology organized an International Summit on Women in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) – “Visualizing the Future: New Skylines” at India Habitat centre, New Delhi.
The Summit was organized to encourage the participation of women in STEM field and for developing their career in the field. Renowned women scientists from different countries, who pursue their career in the STEM field addressed the participants and motivated them to pursue their scientific career.

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National Voters’ Day is being celebrated across the country on January 25. It was first celebrated on January 25, 2011, to commemorate the foundation day of the Election Commission of India (ECI). Which was established on the same day in 1950.
The National Voters’ day of this year marks the tenth year of celebration and the 70th year of functioning of the Election Commission of India. The theme for the National Voters’ Day, 2020 is ‘Electoral Literacy for Stronger Democracy’. Indian President Ram Nath Kovind will be the Chief Guest of the celebration organised at New Delhi, by the ECI.

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The Government of India, the state government of Maharashtra and the World Bank signed a loan agreement of $210 million for the Agri-business and Rural Transformation Project of the state.
The fund will help small and marginal farmers to increase their market access and assist them to participate in the value chains. The farmers are encouraged to adopt climate resilient production techniques in agriculture. The project will be implemented in all thirty-six districts of the state of Maharashtra and nearly one million farming households are expected to benefit from the project.

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Leading Private Sector bank IndusInd bank has launched its wealth management platform called ‘Pioneer Banking’, which serves the banking needs of its high net-worth customers.
The new service of wealth management recently introduced is expected to be merged with the other set of personal and commercial banking products offered by the bank to its customers. The new service mainly focuses the high net-worth individual (HNI) customers and provides various benefits including Free doorstep banking up to Rs 4 lakh per day and Services of dedicated wealth managers and investment specialists.