Asian Organization of Supreme Audit Institutions (ASOSAI)
The President of India attended the opening ceremony of the 16th ASOSAI Assembly
- One of the Regional Groups of the International Organization of Supreme Audit Institutions.
- Established in – 1979
- Members – 48.
- The 1st Assembly and Governing Board meeting was held in New Delhi, India.
India AI
IndiaAI-Independent Business Division (IBD) is inviting nominations of B.Tech & M.Tech students for IndiaAI fellowship.
- Implementation agency – Digital India Corporation (DIC) under the Ministry of Electronics and IT (MeitY)
- Aim – To democratize AI’s benefits across all strata of society, bolster India’s global leadership in AI, foster technological self-reliance, and ensure ethical and responsible use of AI.
India-Nepal Trade
According to Nepal Trade Statistics, India continues to be Nepal’s largest trading partner.
- India is Nepal’s largest export destination while Nepal is India’s 17th largest export destination.
- Nepal’s exports include – Hydroelectric power, resin, agricultural produce, yarn, handicrafts, silver and gold jewellery.
- Nepal’s imports include – Petroleum products, chemical fertilizers, salt, sugar, rice, vehicles, copper, cotton, etc. from India.
Spice Board
The Union Ministry of Commerce and Industry approved SPICED Scheme, an export oriented project of Spice Board.
- Constituted in – 1987 under the Spices Board act 1986.
- Role – Autonomous body responsible for the export promotion of the 52 scheduled spices and development of Cardamom (Small & Large).
- Headquarter – Cochin, Kerala.
- Ministry – Ministry of Commerce and Industry
Mineral Security Partnership
Minerals Security Partnership (MSP) launched Minerals Security Partnership Finance Network
- A collaboration of 14 countries and European Union to catalyse public and private investment in responsible critical minerals supply chains globally.
- India joined MSP in 2023.
- Focuses on the minerals and metals supply chains most relevant for clean energy technologies.