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  The Union Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad urged the electronics industry of Japan to invest in India as well as avail the benefits of the new technologies. The Memorandum of Understanding was signed between India and Japan on January 15, 2021, to enhance cooperation in the field of ICT- Information and Communications Technology. The MoU was signed by Ravi Shankar Prasad, the Union Minister for Communications, Electronics and IT, and Takeda Ryota, the Internal Affairs and Communications Minister of Japan. The signing was exchanged through a video conference. The Japanese Minister for Internal Affairs and Communications expressed happiness during the signing of the MoU between India and Japan. He also assured the commitment of the Japanese government towards mutual cooperation and investments in India. Objective: Under this MoU, the Telecom department of India and the Ministry of Communications of Japan will enhance the mutual cooperation in the field of telecom security, 5G technologies,

  The parliamentary elections will be conducted on May 22nd, presidential elections on July 31st and Palestinian National Council elections on August 31st. Palestine is set to hold its  first national elections  in 2021 after a span of 14 long years. As per a decree signed by Palestine President Mahmoud Abbas on January 15, 2021, three elections  – parliamentary, presidential and National Council polls –will be conducted in the nation this year.  Key Highlights  •  The Palestinian President has instructed the election committee and all state apparatuses to launch a democratic election process in all the cities. •  Under the President's decree, the parliamentary elections will be conducted on May 22nd, presidential elections on July 31st and Palestinian National Council elections on August 31st. •  Mahmoud Abbas signed the decree while meeting Nasser, chairman of the Central Elections Commission (CEC) Hanna Nasser at the presidential headquarters in Ramallah in the West Bank. •  Two

  For the meeting, the UK government has also invited leaders from South Korea and Australia to attend as guest countries for deepening the experience and expertise around the table. The government of the United Kingdom has invited PM Modi to the G7 Summit as a guest. According to a press release by the British High Commission on January 17, 2021, the meeting is scheduled to be held in Cornwall from June 11 to 14, 2021. The release also informed that the Prime Minister of Britain, Boris Johnson may also visit India ahead of the G7 Summit. For the meeting, the UK government has also invited leaders from South Korea and Australia to attend as guest countries for deepening the experience and expertise around the table. UK PM was earlier scheduled to visit India for the celebrations of Republic Day 2021 but the plan was called off by him because of the Coronavirus situation in Britain. UK government lauds India’s efforts during the pandemic: While terming India as ‘Pharmacy of the world’ t

  The consignment of the cranes that arrived from Marghera Port in Italy was unloaded successfully at Chabahar Port on January 18, 2021 and also underwent trials run. The Indian government has supplied a consignment of two Mobile Harbour Cranes- MHC to Chabahar Port in Iran. The total contract value of the consignment is over USD 25 million under a agreement signed for the supply of 6 MHC. The consignment of the cranes that arrived from Marghera Port in Italy was unloaded successfully at Chabahar Port on January 18, 2021 and also underwent trials run. This move is also a step towards India’s commitment to the infrastructure development of Shahid Beheshti Port of Chabahar. The location of the port is significant strategically. It also has a high potential of providing connectivity among Iran, India, Afghanistan, Uzbekistan as well as other CIS countries especially eastern to increase trade between these countries. Significance: The multipurpose accessories and equipment such as Mobile H