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Global Developments and Analysis: Weekly Monitor (24-30 July)

Economic

G20 Meeting Sets The Stage For Heated COP28

The outcome of the recent G20 meeting held in India has left some participants disappointed, while others had anticipated a fiery discussion on hydrocarbons and energy polic....

August 01, 2023 INSTC , Taliban , BRI , G20 , Covid-19 International Daily Scan , Suu Kyi , semiconductors , COP28 , Russia-Africa Summit , Niger Coup , Japan Defence Paper , Population Decline

National Museum, South African High Commission and Vivekananda International Foundation jointly organise exhibition “India’s Historical Journey with Africa: Marching Ahead Together”

Aim of exhibition is to commemorate Mandela Day in honour of Mandela’s values and commitment to the service of humanity and to create awareness of the India-Africa connection. The Nelson Mandela International Day is celebrated every year on 18th....

July 19, 2023 International Relations and Diplomacy , Africa , G20 , India Africa Relations , Nelson Mandela

World Bank Reforms and Climate Change

Dr Arpita Anant Article

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There is a growing debate on the reform of multilateral development banks to provide ‘global public goods’. At the behest of G20, an independent review of the Capital Adequacy Framework of multilateral development banks w....

July 17, 2023 International Relations and Diplomacy , Climate Change , Article , India , Climate Change , G20 , World Bank , climate finance , multilateral development banks , regime complex

Science and Technology (S&T)Digest 1-15 June 2023, Issue 15

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I. Defence and Security

Launch of a Medium-Range Ballistic Missile, Agni-1
‘Agni Prime’ Ballistic Missile Flight-Tested by DRDO off Odisha Coast

July 06, 2023 DRDO , G20 , AI , Cyberspace , TSMC , ISRO , Science & Technology , Nuclear energy , IAEA , semiconductor , iDEX , PLI , STEMM , Startup20 , Chandrayaan , SEMI , NTPC , GRSE , NVS-01 , GNCF , INSPACe , Li-ion Battery , M-INSN , NavIC , QuIC , VAIBHAV , WANO

The Future of Indian Consultancy Services in Africa

Samir Bhattacharya Article

India's service industry is the most significant contributor to the country's economy and accounts for over 50 per cent of the GDP.^[1] In the financial year 2022-23, India's serv....

June 26, 2023 International Relations and Diplomacy , Africa , Article , India , China , Africa , G20 , COVID19 , ITEC , Lines of Credit , Consultancy Services , LoCs , PAENP

C20 Nasmai Conclave: Exhibiting Arunachal Pradesh’s Cultural Diversity

Dr Pravesh Kumar Gupta, Associate Fellow, VIF Article

Introduction

This year India holds the chairmanship of G20. Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam, which translates as “One Earth, One Family, One Future,” is the theme of India’s G20 presidency and has a profound relationship with LiFE (Lifestyle....

June 23, 2023 Historical and Civilisational Studies , Article , G20 , Vivekananda Kendra , Arunachal Pradesh , Diversity , C20 , Namsai Conclave , Pema Khandu , Mutual Respect , Inclusion

Science and Technology (S&T)Digest - 16-31 May 2023, Issue 14

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I. Defence and Security

Value of Defence Production Crosses Rs One Lakh Crore in FY 2022-23
164 PIL Items Indigenised by DPSUs within Stipulated Timelines
June 16, 2023 QUAD , DRDO , NITI Aayog , G20 , AI , G7 , TSMC , ISRO , Science & Technology , Nuclear energy , IAEA , semiconductor , INS Vikrant , PLI , Startup , Mig-29K , OpenAI , Chandrayaan , DPSUs , Micron , C-DAC , FNPP , GRSE , NVS-01 , Positive Indigenisation List

Prospects for the Political Settlement of Ukraine Crisis

Brig Vinod Anand, Senior Fellow, VIF Article

(The following is the transcript of presentation made during an International Webinar on “Road to Peace: Prospects for the Political Settlement of the Ukraine Crisis” organised by China Institute of International Studies, Beijing on 26 May 202....

May 31, 2023 International Relations and Diplomacy , Article , India , Russia , PM Modi , Ukraine , G20 , G7

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G20 Meeting Sets The Stage For Heated COP28

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Afghanistan

Iran's water right issue: Tehran gives Afghanistan one month to resolve problem, says report - Wion