Question: 16th edition of Pravasi Bharatiya Divas is being organised on 9th January 2021 by GOI in virtual mode. What is the theme of the event ?
a) Bringing together Young Achievers from India and Indian Diaspora
b) Contributing to Aatmanirbhar Bharat
c) Apna Bharat, Apna Gaurav
d) None of the above
Answer: b)
Context
- The 16th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) Convention is being organized on 9th January 2021, despite the ongoing Covid pandemic.
Facts
- PBD is the flagship event of the Ministry of External Affairs which is being organised on 9th January 2021 in virtual mode.
- Event provides an important platform to engage and connect with the overseas Indians.
- PBD conventions were held every year since 2003. Since 2015, its format has been revised to celebrate the PBD once every two years.
- The theme of 16th PBD Convention 2021 is “Contributing to Aatmanirbhar Bharat”.
- It will be inaugurated by PM Modi and Chief Guest of event will be H.E. Mr. Chandrikapersad Santokhi, Hon’ble President of the Republic of Suriname.
- PBD is celebrated every year on 9th January to commemorate the return of Mahatma Gandhi from South Africa on this day in 1915.
- These conventions are also very useful in networking among the overseas Indian community residing in various parts of the world and enable them to share their experiences in various fields.
- Youth PBD was also celebrated virtually on the theme “Bringing together Young Achievers from India and Indian Diaspora” on 8 January 2021.
By – Kameshwar Shukla
Reference: https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1686874