We are in the last phase of the year 2022 and it is about to end soon. If we take a look at the year, we saw a lot of achievements. Be it in the field of science, technology, or economy. Not just this, India also saw certain major international developments.
So, here’s a look at India’s international milestones in the year 2022.
India Assumes G20 Presidency
India officially assumed the G20 presidency on December 1st after Indonesia handed it over to India at the end of the G20 summit held in Indonesia. India will assume the presidency for a year and will chair around 200 meetings to discuss the global economics and growth of the world.
Becomes The Fifth Largest Economy In The World
In the month of September, India overtook Britain to become the fifth-largest economy in the world. Now, the USA, China, Japan, and Germany are ahead of India as their economy is larger than that of India. A decade ago, India was in the eleventh position, and it jumped six positions in a decade to occupy the fifth position in the global economy.
India Exported Covid Vaccines
It is a moment of pride for India that it was not only able to adequately vaccinate its Indian citizens, but also export vaccines to other nations to help the countries fight COVID-19. Made in India vaccine, Covishield, manufactured by the Serum Institute of India was the most preferred Indian Covid vaccine. On the other hand, SII’s Covovax was in second position.
India’s UNSC Chairmanship
India took over the presidency of the United Nations Security Council on August 1st. The nation plans to hold major events surrounding three major areas- maritime security, peacekeeping, and counterterrorism.
This happened in the same month when India celebrated its 75th Independence Day. Prior to this, India was a non-permanent member of the Security Council since 2021.
Tawang Clash
Chinese soldiers made an attempt to push back Indian soldiers on the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in the area of Tawang in Arunachal Pradesh. With firmness and bravery, India tackled the Chinese soldiers during the face-off and forced them to return to their position.
Even after being in lockdown for the past two years, India was able to hold a major position at the international level. It gave the message that India isn’t a soft power anymore and knows how to take a stand for its people.
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