Latest 13th Feb 2023 Current Affairs News

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9.

G20 Digital Economic Working Group meeting

A: Delhi
B: Lucknow
C: Agra
D: Chandigarh

The answer is: B

Explanation

The G20 Digital Economy Working Group meeting will take place in Lucknow starting on Monday. Ahead of the meeting, Alkesh Kumar Sharma, Secretary of Meity, held a press conference in Lucknow where he shared that the motto of the G20 is "Vasudhaiv Kutumbkam," meaning "One world, One family, One Future." During the meeting, representatives from all 20 countries will engage in discussions on three defining areas. Firstly, the focus will be on Digital Public Infrastructure, with India having made significant strides in this field through various initiatives such as UPI, UIDAI, Diksha, Covin, e-Sanjivani, and other apps developed during the Covid-19 pandemic. Cybersecurity will be another crucial aspect of the discussion. The third topic of discussion will be Digital Skilling, with India undertaking several projects in this area and providing skills through programs such as PM-Disha and Future Prime Skills with NASSCOM (The National Association of Software and Service Companies). On the first day of the meeting, side events will be held to showcase the work done by both state and central governments. It's worth mentioning that the Digital Economy Working Group was first introduced to the G20 in 2017.