Quad Wilmington Declaration

➕ Event: Sixth Quad Leaders' Summit, Wilmington (US).

➕ Declaration: Quad as a "force for global good" adopts Quad Wilmington Declaration.

➕ Announcements:

- Health Security: Quad Cancer Moonshot: Partnership to combat cervical cancer in the Indo-Pacific.

- Quality Infrastructure: Quad Ports of the Future Partnership: Develop sustainable port infrastructure using Quad expertise.

- Emerging Technologies: Semiconductor Supply Chains Contingency Network to strengthen resilience of semiconductor supply chains.

- Space: India launches space-based portal for Mauritius for weather monitoring.

- Maritime Security: MAITRI: Training initiative for Indo-Pacific maritime domain awareness.

- Quad-at-Sea Ship Observer Mission (2025): Improve interoperability & maritime safety.

➕ About Quad:
- Members: Australia, India, Japan, US.
- Purpose: Open, stable, inclusive Indo-Pacific.
- Next Summit: Hosted by India in 2025.

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Central Silk Board

➕ In News: The platinum jubilee of the Central Silk Board was recently celebrated, marking 75 years since its establishment.

➕ About Central Silk Board:
- Statutory body established in 1948 by an Act of Parliament.
- Functions under the Ministry of Textiles.
- Headquarters: Bengaluru

➕ Mandates:
- Advises the government on all matters concerning sericulture (silk farming) and the silk industry.
- Responsible for standardizing production processes and improving silk industry practices.

➕ Silk Production in India:
- India is the 2nd largest silk producer in the world, contributing 42% to global silk production (as of 2023).
- Karnataka contributed approximately 32% of the total silk production (2021-22), followed by Andhra Pradesh (26%).

➕ Types of Silk Produced:
- Mulberry
- Eri
- Tasar
- Muga

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GlobE Network

➕ What it is:
● The GlobE Network (Global Operational Network of Anti-Corruption Law Enforcement Authorities) was launched in 2021 during a UN General Assembly Special Session against Corruption (UNGASS) under the G20 framework.

➕ Key Features:
● Global Cooperation: Facilitates exchange of best practices and criminal intelligence across 121 member countries and 219 authorities.
● Anti-Corruption Focus: Helps nations recover stolen assets and addresses corruption effectively through collaboration.
● India's Role: In 2024, India was elected to the steering committee, represented by the Ministry of Home Affairs with the CBI and Enforcement Directorate as key authorities.

➕ Why It Matters:
● Global Impact: Strengthens international efforts against corruption and aligns with India's global leadership, especially post its G20 presidency in 2023.

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Global Innovation Index (GII) 2024

➕ In News: Recently, Global Innovation Index (GII) 2024 was published.

➕ About: Annual report co-published by WIPO, Cornell University, and INSEAD to assess global innovation across economies.

➕ Key Features:
- Criteria: Includes institutions, human capital, infrastructure, investment, knowledge creation, and creative outputs.
- Top Rankings: Switzerland leads, followed by Sweden, US, and Singapore.
- India’s Rank: 39th globally, 1st among lower-middle-income economies; strong in ICT exports, venture capital, and intangible assets.

➕ About WIPO:
- HQ: Geneva, established 1967 under the UN.
- India's Membership: Since 1975.
- Major Treaties: India follows the Paris Convention, Berne Convention, and Patent Cooperation Treaty.

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