India This Week ~ June 17, 2022
India This Week ~ June 17, 2022
India This Week - June 17, 2022
US State Dept launches GandhiKing Scholarly Exchange Initiative
The US Department of State initiated the GandhiKing Scholarly Exchange Initiative to bring together emerging young civic leaders from India and the United States to advance civil rights, social justice, and inclusion. The exchange will include visits to civil rights sites and academic residencies to explore the legacies of Mahatma Gandhi and Dr Martin Luther King, Jr. This initiative aims to enhance leadership capacities and promote peace, nonviolence, and conflict resolution.
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PM Modi announces 10 lakh jobs in 18 months
Prime Minister Narendra Modi directed the recruitment of 10 lakh people in government departments over the next 18 months to boost the economy and fill up vacant positions quickly. This decision follows a review of human resources across ministries and aims to address concerns about work being affected due to staff shortages. The move is expected to have a positive impact on job creation and economic growth in the country.
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Quad, BRICS vie to woo India
The Quad and BRICS are competing for India's partnership, considering it a key member in countering China's influence. While the Quad emphasizes an open and free Indo-Pacific, BRICS focuses on collaboration among emerging economies. India's participation in both groups reflects its strategic engagements and diplomatic priorities. The dynamic interactions between these alliances highlight India's role in shaping regional geopolitics.
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