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For the first time under India's G20 New systems of research and innovation are
presidency, the maiden conference on meaningful in meeting the changing world
cyber security was held in Gurugram of the 21st century and the challenges of
on July 13-14, taking heritage and the future. This is the reason why the G-20
technology-driven development research ministers, at their meeting on July
together. Union Home and Cooperation 5, unanimously agreed to recommend the
Minister Amit Shah addressed the elevation of the Research and Innovation
conference on crime and security Initiative Gathering (RIIG) to the status of a
in the era of non-fungible token formal Working Group
(NFT), Artificial Intelligence (AI) and
Metaverse, flagged off cyber volunteer
squads of seven educational institutions he four priority areas identified at the Research
Tand �nno�ation �nitiati�e �atherin� �R����
�eetin�s of the ���� Research �inisters� chaired Developing quantum technologies,
n the digital world where the world is getting �y the �nion �inister of �tate for Research
Iincreasingly connected. Technology has and �echno�o�y� �r� �itendra �in�h � �ateria�s exploring quantum communication,
transcended traditional geographical, political and for �ustaina��e �ner�y� �ircu�ar �io��cono�y� cryptography and quantum
economic boundaries. Technology is a positive �co��nno�ations for �ner�y �ransition� and algorithms is the next goal of our
development bringing humans, societies and �ustaina��e ��ue �cono�y� and after discussions G-20 research agenda.
countries closer but anti-social elements and 'Compassion' and 'Sensitivity'. As a result, rapid on sustainable blue economy, adopted an
selfish global forces are using it to cause economic digital delivery initiatives have transformed India outcome document and chairmanship summary, Dr. Jitendra Singh,
and social harm to both citizens and governments. into a '�igital Nation' in a decade. the hi�h�i�hts of �hich read� Union Minister of State for Science &
According to �nterpol's '�lobal �rend Summary �nion Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Technology (Independent Charge).
Report' for the year 2022, some of the cybercrime Shah has said at the conference that nations and
trends such as ransomware, phishing, online international organi�ations need to work together Points of Consensus of Research Ministers
scams, online child sexual abuse and hacking are to better deal with new and emerging, traditional n
posing serious threats across the globe. There is and non-traditional challenges, including terrorism, n The ministers also stressed the need to Welcoming the adoption of the new
Convention on the Law of the Sea on the
a possibility that these cyber crimes will increase terror financing, narco, narco-terror links, and develop the capacity for better continuous Conservation and Sustainable Use of Marine
manifold in future. In such a situation, in a conference mis-information. It is necessary to strengthen ocean observation, monitoring and Biological Diversity, and encouraging early
organi�ed for global unification and cooperation the capabilities of organizations. Terrorists are forecasting systems through entry into force.
to make the digital world safe, the delegates using dark-net to hide their identity and spread improved international coordination n Will continue to work towards transforming
agreed that �ndia's �-20 presidency has given an radical material. �he transformation of '�ynamite and cooperation to achieve the goal its research and innovation ecosystem to
of a sustainable blue economy.
opportunity to discuss the challenges of crime and to Metaverse' and 'Hawala to Crypto Currency' is effectively respond to emerging social and
security in the era of N��s, A� and Metaverse and a definitely a matter of concern for the countries n The G-20 research ministers agreed to environmental challenges, including natural
valuable platform has been established. of the world. �e all have to prepare a common recommend the Research and Innovation hazards, disasters and extreme weather events.
Initiative Gathering (RIIG) to be given the
Will support joint efforts where necessary.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi believes that strategy together. �n the direction of a �strong and status of a formal grouping in the G-20.
�cyber security is no longer confined to the digital e�cient operational system�, we have to think in n Will encourage mobility of students, scholars,
world only. �t has become a national security � unison. �e aim to create a 'Cyber Success �orld' n Welcomed the resolution to make an researchers and scientists in research and
international binding law to eliminate plastic
higher education institutions. Strive to reduce
global security issue.� PM Modi has emphasi�ed and not a 'Cyber �ailure �orld'. No single country or pollution, including marine environment, by barriers to inter-institutional collaboration to
on the human side of technology linking ��nternet organization can combat cyber threats alone. This the end of the year 2024. achieve inclusive and sustainable development
of �hings� with ��motions of �hings� to ensure re�uires a united front.� and build a vibrant society.

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