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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
Pragati Maidan Convention Centre
The redevelopment of the Pragati Maidan convention centre has been a significant undertaking, and it is now set to host its first major event since its reconstruction. This venue will soon witness the NITI Aayog’s 8th governing council meeting, chaired ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2023
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs • Places in News Current Affairs
“UP Global City” Campaign Launched in Uttar Pradesh
The Uttar Pradesh government has launched a 100-day “UP Global City” campaign in advance of the Global Investors Summit and G20 summit. The campaign aims to bring urban areas in the state up to global standards, with a focus on ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2023
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs
Harsh V Shringla: India’s Chief G20 Coordinator
For the G20 summit, which will be hosted in 2023 by India, Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla has been appointed as its chief coordinator. Overview: Shringla will be retiring on 30th April 2022 and will take charge of this new ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2022
Category: Awards, Honours & Persons in News
International Methane Emissions Observatory (IMEO) launched at G20 summit
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) has launched “International Methane Emissions Observatory (IMEO)” at the G20 Summit. Key Points Methane observatory was launched to drive action on reducing greenhouse gas emissions. It was launched with support from the European Union. ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2021
G-20 Summit adopts Rome Declaration
Two-day G-20 Summit was concluded on October 31, 2021. During the summit, Rome Declaration was adopted. Key Points Prime Minister Narendra Modi described the summit as fruitful During the summit, leaders elaborated deliberations on issues of global importance like fighting ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2021
G20 Education Ministers’ Meeting
G20 education ministers’ meeting was held on recently in which ministers reiterated commitment to ensure continuity of quality education amid the ongoing covid-19 pandemic. Key Points During the meeting, ministers reaffirmed their commitment to eliminate education and workspace inequalities. Sanjay ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2021
India to host G20 Summit in 2023
The G20 summit of 2020 was hosted by Saudi Arabia recently. The subsequent G20 summits are to be held in Italy in 2021, Indonesia in 2022, India in 2023 and Brazil in 2024. About G20 summit, 2020 The main focus ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2020
India attends second G20 Virtual Trade and Investment Ministers Meet
The Union Minister Shri Piyush Goyal represented India at the second G20 Virtual Trade and Investment Ministers Meeting through video conferencing. Highlights The video conferencing was hosted by the current chair of G20 grouping, Saudi Arabia. Since April 2020, Saudi ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2020
G20 Summit: 5 trillion USD to be injected to fight against COVID-19
On March 27, 2020, the G20 video summit was chaired by the Saudi king Salman. As a member of G20, India was represented by PM Modi. At the summit, the leaders pledged to infuse 5 trillion USD into the global ..