Meghalaya to host G20 nations' meet on space in April

Meghalaya to host G20 nations' meet on space in April

Daily Current Affairs   /   Meghalaya to host G20 nations' meet on space in April

Change Language English Hindi

Category : State Published on: February 01 2023

Share on facebook
  • Meghalaya Governor BD Mishra said the state will be hosting a meeting of the G20 nations in April to discuss how space partnerships can contribute to the economy of the countries.
  • India has decided to host around 200 G20 meetings across the country during its yearlong Presidency of the influential group. India assumed the Presidency of the G20 for one year from December 1, 2022.
  • As part of the G20 programme, Shillong will be hosting the Space-20 program on April 17-18.
  • The G20 or Group of 20 is an intergovernmental forum of the world’s major developed and developing economies.
  • Meghalaya state is also known for its unique horticultural products - Lakadong turmeric, the sweet Khasi Mandarin oranges and beautiful Eri silk fabrics known as Ahimsa silk.
Recent Post's
  • India will soon commission INS Aridhaman, the third Arihant-class SSBN, strengthening its second-strike capability and moving closer to continuous at-sea nuclear deterrence. The submarine will carry K-15 and K-4 SLBMs.

    Read More....
  • The Gaganyaan mission achieved a key milestone as its drogue parachute successfully cleared qualification-level load tests conducted by DRDO in collaboration with ISRO.

    Read More....
  • Meghalaya made its debut at BIOFACH 2026 in Germany, showcasing its organic ecosystem and export-oriented value chains under the State Organic Mission 2028.

    Read More....
  • The Rajkiya Itkhori Mahotsav began in Jharkhand’s Chatra district, highlighting the cultural and spiritual heritage of the historic Bhadrakali Temple.

    Read More....
  • The International Paralympic Committee has allowed Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete under national flags at the Milano-Cortina 2026 Winter Paralympics, reversing earlier restrictions.

    Read More....
  • A bee swarm attack during an under-13 cricket match in Unnao led to the death of veteran umpire Manik Gupta after multiple stings.

    Read More....
  • India signed a five-year agreement with the World Food Programme to supply up to 200,000 metric tonnes of rice for global hunger relief.

    Read More....
  • Lake Victoria has turned persistently toxic green due to severe eutrophication caused by decades of nutrient pollution. The crisis threatens drinking water, fisheries and livelihoods of nearly 47 million people.

    Read More....
  • World Day of Social Justice 2026 is observed on 20 February with the theme “Renewed Commitment to Social Development and Social Justice.”

    Read More....
  • Larsen & Toubro has partnered with NVIDIA to build sovereign gigawatt-scale AI factory infrastructure in India, expanding major data centre capacity in Chennai and Mumbai.

    Read More....