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25 Oct 2018
25-26 October 2018 - National Workshop on Earthquake Preparedness in India (in collaboration with PPF & FICCI)...
The objective of this Workshop is to have in-depth discussions with professionals, experts and academicians in this field on key issues like vulnerability, mitigation measures, preparedness, response mechanism etc aimed at identifying the gaps and appropriate recommendations towards earthquake risk reduction. The Workshop would have following five technical sessions, besides the Inaugural and Valedictory sessions :
1. Earthquake Risk Reduction
2.Improving Earthquake Safety of Built Environment
3. Capacity Building for Earthquake Disaster Mitigation & Preparedness
15 Nov 2018
Panel Discussion on Economy...
Panelists: Prof. Dr. Roger Moser, Assistant Professor with the University of St Gallen (HSG) and manages the India Competence Center at the Research Institute for International Management (FIM-HSG).
Shri Swaminathan Gurumurthy, Chairman, VIF (Economic & Political Analyst)
(By invitation only)
15 Nov 2018
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The Vivekananda International Foundation (VIF) is a New Delhi-based think tank set up with the collaborative efforts of India's leading security experts, diplomats, industrialists and philanthropists under the aegis of the Vivekananda Kendra. The VIF’s objective is to become a centre of excellence to kick start innovative ideas and thoughts that can lead to a stronger, secure and prosperous India playing its destined role in global affairs.
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Introduction
The 23rd of June 2016, saw the United Kingdom (UK) participate in a referendum as regards to its membership in the European Union (EU). A relatively narrow margin of 52 per cent of the votes tipped the balance in favour of the ‘leave’ campaign and thus set the wheels rolling for Britain’s exit, or ‘Brexit’ from the regional union.Pakistan Navy’s Pull-out
It was reported by Al Jazeera that the Pakistan Navy had pulled out of Combined Task Force (CTF) 151 on October 08, 2018. However, there has been no official confirmation by the Pakistan Navy.Iran: Nuclear Issue
Speaking at the UN General Assembly (UNGA), Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu brought to fore their penchant for Iran bashing, claiming that Iran was hiding an atomic warehouse in Tehran.