India This Week ~ November 18, 2022
India This Week ~ November 18, 2022
India This Week - November 18, 2022
G20 Summit: PM Modi and Biden Review India-US Strategic Partnership
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Joe Biden expressed satisfaction about the close cooperation between India and the US in new groupings such as the Quad and I2U2. They reviewed India-US strategic partnership on the margins of the G20 Summit in Bali, focusing on future-oriented sectors like critical and emerging technologies. India will officially assume the G20 Presidency on December 1, 2022, with a theme of 'Recover Together, Recover Stronger'.
Karnataka: Tap Water to Every House in Tarikere
Karnataka Chief Minister announced that every house in Chikkamagaluru’s Tarikere will receive tap water under the Jal Jeevan Mission scheme. The government has earmarked funds for various projects to provide drinking water to residential layouts and villages in the district.
Delhi's AQI Improves to 'Moderate' Category
New Delhi's air quality improved to the "moderate" category, with an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 176. The decline in farm fires in neighboring states contributed to the improvement. The city saw a shift from 'very poor' to 'poor' air quality levels recently, with efforts to maintain the positive trend.
