The theme for World Telecommunication and Information Society Day 2024 is "Digital Innovation for Sustainable Development.
The Indian Army is set to acquire the Russian Igla-S Very Short Range Air Defense (VSHORAD) systems, facilitated by a technology transfer agreement between Adani Defence and Russia's Rosoboronexport. It is designed to counter low-altitude aerial threats like aircraft, helicopters, and drones at close range.
The government-backed Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) is gaining traction, with 10 unicorns and 125 startups committing to the platform. It aims to democratize digital commerce by empowering small sellers and tapping.
Brazil was declared the host of the 2027 Women's World Cup at the FIFA Congress to become the first South American country to hold the tournament.
The Union Ministry of Law and Justice, in association with the Assam Government, has organised a two-day conference, 'India's Progressive Path in the Administration of Criminal Justice System', in Guwahati, Assam, on 18th- 19th May 2024.
According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), about 60.5% of the world's coral reefs have experienced heat stress that could cause bleaching in the past year, which is a record.