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Nov 22, 2023

Ghol Fish is State Fish of Gujarat

Ghol fish was declared the state fish of Gujarat by Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel during a two-day Global Fisheries Conference India 2023 in Ahmedabad. The event was attended by several dignitaries.
Ghol fish is one of the largest fish found in India. The fish is found in the marine areas of Gujarat and Maharashtra in a golden-brown colour.
The fish is valuable and is in demand because of its meat and air bladder. Ghol fish is used to make beer and wine and its air bladder is used in pharmaceuticals.

Centre Allocates Rs. 1,100 crore for Inland Waterways and Ayush Projects

In a significant move to enhance connectivity and infrastructure in the Northeast region, Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal announced a substantial grant of over Rs. 1,100 crore for the development of 25 inland waterways projects. The focus is on expediting crucial projects and ensuring their completion by January 2024.
Out of the allocated funds, Rs. 850 crore was earmarked for Assam alone, supporting 15 key inland waterways projects. Minister Sonowal emphasised the importance of these projects for the state's development.
In addition to the inland waterways projects, Minister Sonowal shed light on the initiatives undertaken by the Ministry of Ayush in the Northeast region.

India, Australia Discuss Defence Ties at 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue

India and Australia held 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue to step up defence cooperation and deepen the strategic relationship in sectors such as critical minerals and trade and investment.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met Australian Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Richard Marles and Foreign Minister Penny Wong as part of the second India-Australia 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue.
The ministers exchanged views on deepening multifaceted India-Australia ties, including in areas of defence and security, trade & investment, critical minerals, energy, climate change, S&T, space, education and people to people linkages.

Nov 21, 2023

Annual UN Forum 2023 in New Delhi

United Service Institution of India (USI), the country's oldest think-tank established in 1870 for research and debate on national security and military affairs, organised its Annual UN Forum 2023 in New Delhi. The forum on 'International Humanitarian Law and Peacekeeping' was organised in collaboration with the International Committee of the Red Cross and the Centre for UN Peacekeeping Operations.

Hate Speech: 28 States, UT Appointed Nodal Officers, Centre to SC

The central government informed the Supreme Court that 28 States and Union Territories have appointed nodal officers in compliance with its guidelines to prevent mob violence and lynching following hate speech incidents.
The Ministry of Home Affairs filed a status report on a batch of petitions seeking directions to prevent/curb hate speech.
Centre in its status report told the apex court that the States which informed that they have appointed nodal officers are -- Andhra Pradesh, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Chhattisgarh, Delhi, Goa, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Ladakh, Lakshadweep, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Odisha, Puducherry, Punjab, Rajasthan, Sikkim, Telangana, Tripura, Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh.

Nov 20, 2023

Two-day Global Fisheries Conference India 2023 Beings at Ahmedabad

Union Fisheries Minister Parshottam Rupala inaugurated the two-day Global Fisheries Conference India 2023 in Ahmedabad.
Under the theme 'Celebrating Fisheries and Aquaculture Wealth', the conference aimed to bring together key stakeholders on one platform for fruitful discussions, market insights and networking and serve as a platform to forge partnerships with national and international stakeholders and chalk out a roadmap for sustainable growth of India's fisheries sector.

Nov 19, 2023

International Conference on Plant Health Management 2023, in Hyderabad

The International Conference on Plant Health Management (ICPHM) 2023 took place in Hyderabad, India, from November 15 to 18. This significant event was organised by the Plant Protection Association of India (PPAI), an institution with a rich legacy of 50 years in advancing plant protection both nationally and internationally. The conference aimed to provide a platform for global collaboration in fostering innovation and sustainability in the field of Plant Health Management.
The primary objective of the ICPHM 2023 was to explore and capitalise on global opportunities in innovation and sustainability within the domains of research and entrepreneurship related to Plant Health Management. The conference aimed to bring together experts, researchers and stakeholders from around the world to discuss and deliberate on pressing issues and potential solutions in the field.
The Plant Protection Association of India (PPAI), established in 1972, has played a pivotal role in the realm of plant protection. The organisation commemorated its 50th anniversary in 2022.

Nov 18, 2023

Narendra Modi Inaugurates Global South Centre of Excellence

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated a global centre for excellence for the Global South countries called DAKSHIN. The Prime Minister noted that he had proposed setting up the centre during the first Voice of Global South Summit in January 2023.

Amit S. Telang Appointed as Indian Envoy to the Caribbean Community

Amit S. Telang was accredited as the Indian ambassador to the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), along with two other positions in the Federation of St Kitts and Nevis and Antigua and Barbuda.
With his residence in Georgetown, Teland has been accredited to the Indian High Commissioner to the Federation of St Kitts and Nevis, and the Indian High Commissioner to Antigua and Barbuda.

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