Important day
Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD)
The 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) Convention is being held in Bhubaneswar celebrating the significant contributions of Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) and the global Indian diaspora to India’s development.
This year’s theme, ‘Diaspora’s Contribution to a Viksit Bharat,’
PBD is celebrated every two years to strengthen the connection between the overseas Indian community and the Government of India while providing a platform for cultural reconnection and collaboration.
The event commemorates the return of Mahatma Gandhi from South Africa to India on January 9, 1915.
The first PBD Convention was held in 2003, and since 2015, the Ministry of External Affairs
World Organisations
BRICS
Indonesia has been admitted as a full member of the BRICS bloc of de- weloping economies, announced by the group’s presiding country Brazil.
Indonesia has the largest population and economy in Southeast Asia.
About BRICS
Genesis: British economist Jim O’ Neill in 2001 coined acronym ‘BRICs’ representing the emerging economies of Brazil, Russia, India, and China.
BRICS was formed in 2009 by Brazil, Russia, India, and China, with South Africa joining in 2010.
Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, United Arab Emirate and Saudi Arabia have also joined BRICS.
Aim: Reforming global governance institutions and contributes positively to deepening South-South cooperation.
Appointments
New AFI president
Asian gold medallist shotputter and Padma Shri Bahadur Singh Sagoo was elected as the new president of the Athletics Federation of India (AFI)
He won gold at the 2002 Asian Games
AFI
The Athletic Federation of India was established in 1946 and serves as the governing body for athletics in India.
The AFI is recognized by both the International Association of Athletics Federations (now World Athletics) and the Indian Olympic Association.
New Chairman of ISRO
He is currently the Director of Liquid Propulsion Systems Centre (LPSC)
Dr. Narayana, who is a rocket and spacecraft propulsion expert, joined the ISRO in 1984 and functioned in various capacities
