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5th India CLMV Business Conclave held at Phnom Penh
The Union Ministry of Commerce & Industry along with Ministry of Commerce of Cambodia organized the 5th India-CLMV Business Conclave.
Pakistan hosted SCO Regional Anti-Terrorist Structure meeting
Pakistan hosted its first ever Shanghai Cooperation Organisation-Regional Anti-Terrorist Structure (SCO-RATS) legal experts meeting in Islamabad.
Regional Conference on Clean and Renewable Energy held in Bhopal
The Minister of New and Renewable Energy, Govt. of Madhya Pradesh (MP), Shri Narayan Singh Kushwah inaugurated the one day Regional Conference on the theme of ‘New and Renewable Energy’ in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh.
26th BASIC Ministerial meeting of Environment Ministers held in Durban
The 26th BASIC Ministerial Meeting of Environment Ministers was held in Durban, South Africa.
The grouping is a bloc of four countries – Brazil, South Africa, India and China.
India was represented by Union Environment Minister Harsh Vardhan.
SAWEN’s 1st meeting in India
The South Asia Wildlife Enforcement Network (SAWEN), an inter-governmental wildlife law enforcement agency, held its first-ever meeting in India.
Its member countries are India, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Nepal, Sri Lanka and Afghanistan, Pakistan & Maldives.
Customs and Postal department hold 1st ever Joint conference
Indian Customs and Department of India Posts held a first-ever Joint Conference in Vigyan Bhavan in New Delhi to deliberate on streamlining of imports and exports by post.
6th U.S – India aviation summit held in Mumbai
In collaboration with the U.S.-India Aviation Cooperation Program and the Government of India, US Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) is hosted the 6th U.S.-India Aviation Summit in Mumbai, India.
First Apex conference for CEOs of Smart Cities held in Bhopal
The First Apex Conference for CEOs of Smart Cities was held in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh.
It was organised by Union Urban Affairs Ministry and inaugurated by Minister of State (I/C) for Housing & Urban Affairs.
12th Informal Meeting of SAARC Finance Ministers held in Manila
The 12th informal meeting of SAARC Finance Ministers was held in Manila, Philippines, on the sidelines of the 51st Annual Meeting of Asian Development Bank (ADB).
The meeting was attended by the Finance Ministers/Heads of Delegations from the SAARC member states.
Finance Minister of Nepal Yuba Raj Khatiwada chaired the meeting.
Sri Lanka, India hold 29th International Maritime Boundary line meeting
The 29th International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL) meeting between India and Sri Lanka was held onboard Indian Naval Ship ‘Sumithra’ at the Indo-Sri Lanka Maritime Boundary Line off Kankesanthurai.
Book release by Chief of Army Staff
General Bipin Rawat, Chief of Army the Staff released the book ‘Across the Bench – Insight into the Indian Military Judicial System’ by Lt Gen Gyan Bhushan, former Army Commander and Member ‘A’, Armed Forces Tribunal, Lucknow Bench.
Eleven Gods and a Billion Indians authored by Boria Majumdar
Famous Cricket journalist Boria Majumdar has written a book Eleven Gods and A Billion Indians.
Former PM Manmohan Singh launches Economist Rao’s book
Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh released a book titled ‘My Journey from Marxism-Leninism to Nehruvian Socialism’ by former Planning Commission and Finance Commission member C H Hanumantha Rao.
Panel to look into black money recovery
A parliamentary panel headed by Murali Manohar Joshi will study the recovery of black money & performance of public sector banks.
30-member Estimates Committee has decided to study a host of subjects related to various ministries in the year 2018-19.
29 May: International day of UN Peacekeepers
The International Day of UN Peacekeepers is observed across the world on May 29, with an aim to honour more than 3700 peacekeepers who have lost their lives while serving the United Nations since 1948, including 129 who died in 2017.
The theme of the International Day of UN Peacekeepers 2018 is ‘UN Peacekeepers: 70 Years of Service and Sacrifice’.
22 May: International Day for Biological Diversity
The International Day for Biological Diversity was observed across the world on May 22, 2018 with an aim to raise awareness about the conservation of biodiversity.
The theme of International Day for Biological Diversity 2018 is ‘Celebrating 25 Years of Action for Biodiversity’.
17 May: World Telecommunication and Information Society Day
The World Telecommunication and Information Society Day was observed across the world on May 17.
The theme for WTISD 2018 was “Enabling the positive use of Artificial Intelligence for All”.
15 May: International Day of Families
The International Day of Families is observed on the 15th of May every year.
This year (2018), the theme for the event is ‘Families and inclusive societies’.
May 11: National Technology Day
National Technology Day is being observed across India on May 11 to mark India’s technological advancements and to promote the development of technology in various fields.
The official theme for 2018 is “Science and Technology for a Sustainable Future”.
03 May: World Press Freedom Day
The World Press Freedom Day was observed across the world on May 3, 2018 with an aim to celebrate the fundamental principles of press freedom, defend the media from attacks and pay tribute to journalists who have lost their lives while being on duty.
The Theme for 2018 is ‘Keeping Power in Check: Media, Justice and The Rule of Law’.
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