1. 5th Helicopter and Small Aircraft Summit
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The 5th Helicopter and Small Aircraft Summit will be held on 25 July 2023 at Khajuraho, Madhya Pradesh.
An Overview of the News
The event is jointly organised by the Ministry of Civil Aviation, Government of Madhya Pradesh, Pawan Hans Limited and Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI).
The summit will be inaugurated by Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh and Shri Jyotiraditya M.Scindia, Union Minister of Civil Aviation and Steel.
The objective of the event is to foster collaboration between industry stakeholders and policy makers, so that effective decisions can be taken that will further boost India's civil aviation industry.
Theme:
The theme of the summit is "Reaching the last mile: Regional connectivity through helicopters and small aircraft".
Objective:
The objective of the summit is to provide a platform to industry stakeholders and policy makers to discuss the development of the Indian helicopter and small aircraft industry.
One of the major objectives is to increase the coverage of UDAN schemes in remote and hilly areas with a focus on expanding rural-to-urban connectivity.
The event also aims to improve helicopter and small aircraft connectivity to existing and potential tourism hotspots and ensure seamless services.
Roles of helicopters and small aircraft:
Helicopters and small aircraft play a vital role in India's transport ecosystem, providing better access to remote areas and supporting tourism, emergency medical services and disaster management.
Advantages of small planes:
Small aircraft provide efficient transportation options for business and leisure travellers, promoting regional air connectivity and encouraging the exploration of lesser-known destinations.
About Madhya Pradesh
It is the second largest state of India by area after Rajasthan.
Governor -Mangubhai Patel
Chief Minister -Shivraj Singh Chouhan
Capital - Bhopal
2. India and ASEAN Conference on Traditional Medicines in New Delhi
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The Ministry of AYUSH in collaboration with the Ministry of External Affairs and the Indian Mission in ASEAN organized a conference of India and the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) on Traditional Medicines in New Delhi on 20 July 2023.
An Overview of the news:
- Re-held a decade later, the conference pledged to strengthen sustainable and resilient health care systems to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals and universal health coverage.
A total of 75 delegates included:
- A total of 75 delegates from India and ASEAN including two ASEAN countries participated in the conference through virtual mode.
- The Conference on Traditional Medicine between India and ASEAN countries provides a platform to deliberate on various dimensions of traditional systems of medicine to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals and strategize on ways and means to take forward traditional systems of medicine.
Emphasis on Act East Policy:
- India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the 'Act East Policy' at the 12th ASEAN India Summit in Myanmar in November 2014, giving a new impetus to the strategic partnership. The Act-East policy emphasizes connectivity, commerce and culture.
- ASEAN Secretary-General Dr. Cao Kim Horn highlighted three key points that reflect the synergy between ASEAN and India, covering various aspects, including cooperation on public health through traditional and complementary medicines.
Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN):
- It was established to accelerate economic development, social progress and cultural development for a prosperous and peaceful community of Southeast Asian countries.
- Origin: Established in 1967 with the signing of the ASEAN Declaration (Bangkok Declaration).
- ASEAN Day: 8 August.
- Founding countries: Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore and Thailand.
- Motto: 'One Vision, One Identity, One Community'.
- Secretariat: Jakarta, Indonesia.
- Member States: 10 (Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Brunei, Vietnam, Laos, Myanmar and Cambodia).
- India and ASEAN celebrated the 30th anniversary of their dialogue relations.
3. G-20 Global Food Regulatory Summit 2023 for the first time in India
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The Global Food Regulators Summit 2023 is being held in Delhi for the first time as a G-20 event. The summit is being held outside Rome, Italy for the first time.
An Overview of the news:
- The conference is being organized by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) under the aegis of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on July 20 and 21, 2023 at Manekshaw Auditorium, New Delhi.
- Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya unveiled the logo of the summit on 17 July.
Objective:
- To provide a valuable platform to the summit participants to deliberate on food safety and regulatory aspects in a cohesive network.
Conference participants:
- The Global Food Regulators Summit will focus on the important aspect of food safety, which needs as much attention as food security itself.
- The summit will serve as a platform for food regulators from over 40 countries to collaborate and work together.
- Representatives of 30 international organizations and 25 international research institutes/universities will also participate in the event.
- Active participation of various stakeholders representing various countries, international organizations and national institutions is expected in the summit.
- Food regulators of G-20 member countries will participate in the summit and show their commitment to improve food safety systems and regulatory framework.
Main Initiatives of the Conference:
- The summit also included the release of Food-O-Copaia. It is a comprehensive collection of food category-wise monographs, which serves as a single-point reference for all applicable standards for specific product categories.
- A notable initiative is the common regulatory platform 'Sangrah' (Safe Food for Nations: Global Food Regulatory Authority Handbook). It is a comprehensive database of food regulatory authorities from 76 countries around the world. The collection is available in a total of eight Indian languages.
4. Third Sherpa G20 meeting begins in Hampi, Karnataka
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The 3rd Sherpa meeting of G20 under the chairmanship of India's G20 Sherpa Amitabh Kant began on 13 July 2023 in Hampi, Karnataka.
An Overview of the News
The meeting will last for three days on the banks of the Tungabhadra river near Hampi, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The main objective of the meeting is to collaborate on the drafting of the Leaders' Declaration, which will be adopted by the G20 leaders at the New Delhi Summit.
Key issues on the agenda include green growth, climate finance, promoting eco-friendly lifestyles, inclusive and resilient growth, sustainable development goals, technological change, digital public infrastructure, multilateral institutions for the 21st century and women-led development Are.
Over 120 delegates from G20 member states, invitees and international organisations, led by the G20 Sherpa of India, will participate in the talks to finalize the text representing the priorities of the presidency.
Delegates will have the opportunity to explore the fascinating landscape of Hampi including its monuments, boulders and waterways, which were developed during the Vijayanagara Empire from 1336 to 1646 AD.
About Karnataka
It is a state in southwest India and is bordered by Maharashtra to the north, Goa to the northwest, Andhra Pradesh to the east, Tamil Nadu to the southeast, and Kerala to the southwest.
Bengaluru, the capital of Karnataka, is known as the "Silicon Valley of India" and is a major center of technology and innovation.
Kannada is the official language of Karnataka.
Chief Minister - Siddaramaiah
Governor - Thawar Chand Gehlot
Official Animal - Indian Elephant
Official Bird - Indian Roller
Official Dance - Yakshagana
Official Song - Jaya Bharat Jananiya Tanujate
5. India to host ASEAN countries conference on traditional medicines
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The Ministry of AYUSH in collaboration with the Ministry of External Affairs, Indian Mission to ASEAN and ASEAN Secretariat, is organizing a Conference on Traditional Medicines for ASEAN Countries on 20th July, 2023.
An Overview of the News
The aim of the conference is to strengthen cooperation and knowledge sharing between India and ASEAN countries in the field of traditional medicines.
The "Act East Policy" launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has given a new impetus to the strategic partnership between India and ASEAN.
Growth and Achievements of Ministry of AYUSH:
The Ministry of AYUSH has seen significant growth since it became an independent ministry in 2014.
Collaboration with international organizations and national institutions has allowed high-quality research on AYUSH systems in various health conditions, including non-communicable diseases such as diabetes mellitus, cancer, mental health, and infectious diseases such as COVID-19.
The ASEAN conference will serve as a platform for sharing research results and experiences in the field of traditional medicine.
Conference Goals:
To facilitate exchange of best practices and recent developments in the regulatory framework for the promotion of traditional medicine in ASEAN member countries.
Strengthening international cooperation in AYUSH through collaboration and establishment of Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with ASEAN countries and other countries.
Participant Details:
A total of 75 participants will participate in the conference, including international delegates from eight ASEAN countries and two international delegates participating virtually.
Delegates will brainstorm and share ideas on traditional medicine during the one-day conference held at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi.
About Ministry of AYUSH
It is a government ministry in India.
It is responsible for the development, promotion and regulation of traditional systems of medicine.
AYUSH is the abbreviation of Ayurveda, Yoga and Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homoeopathic Pharmacopoeia Society and aims to promote education and research of the above.
The ministry provides educational and training programs.
Establishment - 2014
Responsible Ministers - Sarbananda Sonowal, Cabinet Minister and Mahendra Munjapara, Minister of State
Ministry Executive - Rajesh Kotecha, Secretary
Ministry of Motherhood - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India
6. Association of World Election Bodies (A-WEB):
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On 13 July 2023, the 11th meeting of the Executive Board of the Association of World Election Bodies (A-WEB) was held in Cartagena, Colombia.
An Overview of the news:
- An International Conference on “A Global Perspective on the Challenges of the Regional Elections 2023” was also organized by the National Civil Registry, Colombia.
- In the Executive Board meeting, the participants discussed various issues including programs and activities to be undertaken by A-WEB during 2023-24, Annual Progress Report of A-WEB and its regional offices including A-WEB India Centre, budget and membership related issues were discussed.
India's leadership in A-WEB:
- A three-member delegation of the Election Commission of India (ECI) was led by Chief Election Commissioner Rajeev Kumar in the meeting.
- On the sidelines of the 11th A-WEB Executive Board meeting, a bilateral meeting with the National Election Commission of the Republic of Korea on the ECI Electronic Postal Ballot System was also held.
A-WEB Chair in 2022:
- During the 5th General Assembly meeting of A-WEB in Cape Town in November 2022, after CEC Rajeev Kumar successfully led the EMB through the COVID pandemic (2019-2022), A-WEB from ECI to the Electoral Commission of South Africa was assigned the presidency.
Association of World Election Bodies (A-WEB):
- It has become the largest global association of election management bodies giving a new impetus to the spread of electoral democracy.
- Established: 2013
- Objective: To make valuable contributions, professional support and advice by sharing innovations, experiences and skills with the participation and cooperation of its members.
- Members: 120 Electoral Management Bodies (EMBs) from 111 countries and 21 international organizations.
- Functions of A-web:
- A-WEB to organize capacity building programs for its member EMBs.
- To study election management practices.
- Conducting election visitor and observation programs in various countries for knowledge sharing with other member EMBs.
India A-Web Centre:
- In the A-WEB Executive Board meeting held in Bengaluru in September 2019, it was decided to set up an India A-WEB Center in New Delhi.
- It conducts documentation and research for sharing the best knowledge of A-WEB members and for training and capacity building of officials.
- Journal published by India A-Web Centre: 'A-Web India Journal of Election'.
7. Third World Hindu Conference organized in Bangkok
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According to the Word Hindu Foundation, the third 'World Hindu Congress' (WHC) 2023 will be organized in Bangkok in November.
An Overview of the news:
- The three-day Vishwa Hindu Sammelan will be organized by the Vishwa Hindu Foundation from November 24 at the Convention Center in Bangkok.
Organizer of World Hindu Congress:
- The World Hindu Congress is being organized by the World Hindu Foundation. Its trustee is Swami Vigyananand.
- Swami Vigyanananda is the Managing Trustee of the Vishwa Hindu Foundation as well as the Joint General Secretary of the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP).
Invited members from India:
- Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh Yogi Adityanath, Sarsanghchalak of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh Mohan Bhagwat and Ma Amritanandamayi have been invited to this event.
- Representatives of Hindu organizations and prominent Buddhist teachers from all over the world have been invited to the conference.
- Among politicians from India, only Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has been invited.
Former World Hindu Congress:
- The first World Hindu Congress was held in Delhi in 2014 and the second in 2018 in Chicago, USA.
Organizing Issue:
- According to Trustee Swami Vigyanananda, the achievements of Hindus will be discussed in the Congress of Bangkok along with discrimination against Hindus in different regions of the world and ways to deal with it.
- According to the Word Hindu Foundation, there are 1.2 billion Hindus living in about 200 countries of the world and this forum provides an opportunity to discuss together irrespective of caste, creed, gender, language or any other discrimination.
- Tibetan Buddhism Guru Dalai Lama has participated in the first World Hindu Congress held in Delhi.
Number of Representatives:
- The first Congress was attended by 1800 delegates and the second Congress by over 2400 delegates. This time the number of delegates has been limited to 2500.
8. U20 Mayoral Summit begins in Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar, Gujarat
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The Urban 20 (U20) Mayoral Summit began in the twin cities of Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar located in Gujarat, India.
An Overview of the News
The summit was attended by delegates and participants from 35 cities in India as well as 57 cities around the world.
The opening ceremony of the summit was conducted by Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel and Minister of State for Housing and Urban Affairs Kaushal Kishor.
Thematic Sessions:
The summit held thematic sessions focusing on six priority areas of the U20, including environmental responsibility, climate finance and water security.
The purpose of these sessions is to facilitate discussion and knowledge sharing between mayors and city officials.
U20 communiqué and G20 agenda:
The main outcome of the U20 Mayoral Summit is the handing over of the U20 Communiqué by the mayors present to the G20 leaders.
The U20 Communiqué is a collaboratively produced document that emphasizes actionable measures and highlights the role of cities in advancing the G20 agenda.
9. G20 Space Economy Leaders' meeting begins in Bengaluru
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The 4th edition of G20 Space Economy Leaders Meeting was held in Bengaluru, India.
An Overview of the News
This is the first face-to-face meeting under the umbrella of the G20, previous meetings were held virtually or in a hybrid format.
Theme:
The theme of the fourth edition is "Towards a New Space ERA".
The theme is in line with the overarching theme of the G20 summit, which is "One Earth, One Space and One Future".
Discussion On Space Economy
On the first day, heads of national space agencies, leaders of space industries from G20 countries and representatives of guest countries participated in the discussion.
The focus was on increasing the share of the space economy in the global economy.
The goal is to foster connections and cooperation within the space business sector.
Proceedings of the meetings are intended to support the goal of responsibly and continuously improving the share of the space economy in the global economy.
President of IN-SPACe - Dr. Pawan Kumar Goenka
About the G20
It is an international forum of the world's leading economies established in 1999.
Its primary objective is to promote international financial stability and sustainable economic growth.
The G20 serves as a forum to discuss and coordinate policies related to a wide range of economic and financial issues such as trade, investment, employment, energy and climate change.
10. Startup20 Shikhar summit begins in Haryana's Gurugram
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The two-day Startup20 Shikhar summit organised by Startup20 Engagement Group began on 2 July 2023 in Gurugram, Haryana under India's G20 chairmanship.
An Overview of the News
The importance of education and awareness in nurturing a culturally sensitive startup ecosystem was emphasised during the conference.
The Startup20 initiative aims to foster a conducive business environment in the G20 countries and support talented individuals from diverse backgrounds to drive commercialization, expansion and innovation.
About the G20
It is an international forum of the world's leading economies established in 1999.
Its primary objective is to promote international financial stability and sustainable economic growth.
The G20 serves as a forum to discuss and coordinate policies related to a wide range of economic and financial issues such as trade, investment, employment, energy and climate change.
About Haryana
It is a state located in North India, which is bordered by New Delhi on three sides.
The eastern boundary of Haryana is formed by the Yamuna River, which separates it from the state of Uttar Pradesh.
It shares its western border with the state of Punjab.
Haryana has Zakir Hussain Rose Garden, which is located in Chandigarh.
Rock Garden is located in Chandigarh, which displays sculptures made using recycled materials.
Capital - Chandigarh
Governor - Bandaru Dattatreya
Chief Minister - Manohar Lal Khattar
Minister of State for Commerce and Industry - Som Prakash
