Correct Answer : Option (A) - 50

TIME Magazine has recently revealed its annual list of the 50 greatest places in the world for 2023, highlighting destinations that offer unique and sustainable experiences as travel rebounds this year.

* This year 2023 list covers a wide range of locations, from the serene clear blue lagoons and ancient temples to the city where the notorious narco-terrorist Pablo Escobar once resided.

* The chosen destinations reflect changes in the travel landscape, focusing on originality and sustainability as people seek out new experiences. The list provides inspiration for travellers who are looking for an unforgettable adventure.

* Among the chosen destinations are two locations from India : Ladakh and Mayurbhanj.

The list also includes other incredible destinations around the world :

* Willamette Valley, Oregon

* Río Grande, Puerto Rico

* Tucson, Arizona

* Yosemite National Park, California

* Bozeman, Montana

* Washington, DC

* Vancouver, Canada

* Churchill, Canada

* Dijon, France

* Pantelleria, Italy

* Naples, Italy

* Aarhus, Denmark

* St Moritz, Switzerland

* Timisoara, Romania

* Sylt, Germany

* Berat, Albania

* Budapest, Hungary

* Vienna, Austria

* Barcelona, Spain

* Brisbane, Australia

* Kangaroo Island, Australia

* Dominica

* Mexico City, Mexico

* Guadalajara, Mexico

* Torres del Paine National Park, Chile

* Pantanal, Brazil

* Medellín, Colombia

* Ollantaytambo, Peru

* Roatán, Honduras

* Kyoto, Japan

* Nagoya, Japan

* Isan, Thailand

* Phuket, Thailand

* Jeju Island, South Korea

* Luang Prabang, Laos

* Giza and Saqqara, Egypt

* Chyulu Hills, Kenya

* Ruhengeri, Rwanda

* Rabat, Morocco

* Dakar, Senegal

* Loango National Park, Gabon

* Freetown Peninsula, Sierra Leone

* The Red Sea, Saudi Arabia

* Aqaba, Jordan

* Jerusalem

* Sharjah, United Arab Emirates

* Tuamotu Archipelago, French Polynesia.

Source : Business Today

Correct Answer : Option (B) - New Delhi

The 3rd annual edition of the International SME Convention 2023 (ISC) is going to be organized jointly by the Ministry of MSME & Ministry of External Affairs , India SME Forum, along with Govt. of Madhya Pradesh as a Key State Partner and Govt. of Uttar Pradesh as Associate State Partner.

* International Network for SMEs (INSME) and World Union of Small and Medium Enterprises (WUSME) are the international partners and TATA AIA is the insurance partner for the ISC 2023 from 19th – 21st March 2023 in New Delhi.

* Shri Narayan Rane, Union Minister for MSME will be the chief guest for the inaugural event with Guests of Honour- Shri Bhanu Pratap Singh Verma, Minister of State for MSME & Dr. Rajkumar Ranjan Singh, Minister of State, Ministry of External Affairs, Shri Om Prakash Saklecha, Minister of MSME & Science & Technology, Govt. of MP and Shri Rakesh Sachan, Minister of MSME, Khadi, Village Industries, Sericulture & Textile, Govt. of UP along with presence of senior officers from Central and State Governments.

* This year ISC, 2023 is expecting the participation of 1500+ SMEs with the main focus areas being India's major four Sunrise Sectors, which are Cleantech & Green Energy, Manufacturing, Services Sector and Agro food Processing & Agri Implements sector.

* There will be several panel discussions that will aim to provide actionable insights and recommendations for building sustainable ecosystems for MSMEs and Plugging SMEs into Global Value Chains, by building strategic partnerships, leveraging digital platforms, focusing on innovation, complying with standards and regulations, and accessing finance.

* This edition will also feature 2 days packed sessions at conference, 3 days power business breakfast & networking with like-minded, successful entrepreneurs and business leaders..

Source : PIB