Javier Milei’s Victory in Argentina’s Presidential Election
The recent Argentinian presidential election saw the victory of Javier Milei, a significant event that was applauded by dignitaries worldwide. Among those who extended their congratulations was the Prime Minister of India, who highlighted the need to diversify and strengthen the strategic partnership between India and Argentina during his message.
India-Argentina Relations: Transition to a Strategic Partnership
In February 2019, India and Argentina formalized their relationship by escalating it to a level of Strategic Partnership. This elevation reflected not only the mutual respect between the two nations but also their shared interests and engagements on various international platforms. As the 4th largest trading partner of Argentina, this partnership is of significant importance to India. In 2022, bilateral trade between these partners reached a historic peak with a turnover of USD 6.4 billion, marking a growth rate of 12% over the previous year.
Promotion of Santali Language and Literature
Language and literature are crucial elements that shape a nation’s cultural identity. The President of India recently recognized this at the 36th Annual Conference and Literary Festival of All India Santali Writers’ Association. Delivered at Baripada, Odisha, the speech commended those dedicating their work to the preservation and promotion of the Santhali language. Predominantly spoken in West Bengal, Jharkhand, and Orissa, this Munda language gained constitutional recognition under the Eighth Schedule in 2003. Pandit Raghunath Murmu, renowned for creating the Ol Chiki script, is credited with significant contributions to Santali literature.
World Fisheries Day: A Global Initiative
Every year on 21st November, World Fisheries Day is commemorated globally. The primary objective behind this celebration is to underscore the necessity of maintaining sustainable stocks of fisheries. Further, it aims to protect the rights of small-scale fishing communities and enhance their working conditions while combating unlawful, unreported, and unregulated fishing. In line with these goals, the Government of India will host the Global Fisheries Conference India 2023, themed ‘Celebrate the Fisheries and Aquaculture Wealth’ in Gujarat Science City, Ahmedabad.
Cyclone Midhili: A Recent Natural Phenomenon
Nature’s fury was recently on display with the arrival of Cyclone Midhili. Originating from a deep depression in the Bay of Bengal, the storm was named by the Maldives. However, it experienced a downgrading from a “deep depression” to a “depression” after making landfall on the Bangladesh coast, as reported by the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The difference in these classifications lies predominantly in the extent of sustained wind speeds associated with the storm. Cyclonic storms typically have a maximum sustained wind speed of 62-88 kmph, escalating to a severe cyclonic storm if the speed reaches 89-117 kmph.
