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11. Where was India's updated National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan launched?
Colombia hosted the launch of India's updated National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan at COP 16, marking a significant step in global efforts to address biodiversity loss. This plan outlines India's commitment to halting biodiversity decline by 2030 and achieving harmonious coexistence with nature by 2050. The strategy focuses on collaborative approaches to restore ecosystems, wetlands, and coastal areas. By launching this plan at COP 16, India demonstrates its dedication to international cooperation and collective action in protecting the world's biodiversity. Colombia's hosting of COP 16 underscores its own commitment to environmental conservation.
12. Where did India's External Affairs Minister, S. Jaishankar, inaugurate a new Indian consulate to strengthen India-Australia relations?
The inauguration of the new Indian consulate in Brisbane marks a significant step in fostering stronger ties between India and Australia. Brisbane, being a strategic location, will facilitate enhanced cultural exchange, educational linkages, and economic cooperation between the two nations. As India's fourth consulate in Australia, it will cater to the growing Indian community in Queensland, particularly students, and support initiatives preserving Indian heritage. This move underscores India's commitment to nurturing its diaspora and promoting people-to-people connections with Australia.
13. In which country did Indian archer Atanu Das win a bronze medal in the Indoor Archery competition?
Atanu Das's bronze medal win at the Swiss Open Indoor Archery marks a significant achievement for Indian archery. Held in Switzerland, the competition saw Das defeat local favourite Thomas Rufer 6-4 in the Recurve Men's Bronze match. Das's victory demonstrates India's growing presence in international archery. Although he fell short against France's Romain Fichet in the semifinals, Das's bronze medal finish alongside Italy's Alessandro Paoli's gold and Fichet's silver underscores the intense competition in the sport. This win sets the stage for India's archers to make a strong showing in the upcoming 2025 season.
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