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Dr. Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar 

Dr. Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar Presents India’s Digital Public Infrastructure as a Global Model for Inclusive Digital Governance at BRICS Summit. 

• Dr. Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani founded UWorld (originally USMLEWorld) at age 25 during his medical residency. 
• It began as a USMLE study guide and grew into a leading online learning platform. 
• UWorld now offers prep tools for medical, finance, nursing, pharmacy, and school-level exams. 
• Dr. Pemmasani built the platform while completing his full-time residency, helping millions of students succeed. 

Mr. Lee Jae-Myung 

Prime Minister congratulates Mr Lee Jae-Myung on being elected as the President of the Republic of Korea. 

• Lee Jae-myung became President of South Korea after a snap election following Yoon Suk Yeol’s impeachment. 
• He won with 49.4% of the vote, defeating conservative Kim Moon-soo. 

Dr. P K Mishra

Principal Secretary PK Mishra represented India at the 8th Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction in Geneva, reaffirming India's commitment to global disaster resilience. 

• Dr. P.K. Mishra advocates for a $5 trillion economy, digital inclusion, and sustainable development. 
• He promotes the “Reform, Perform, Transform” agenda aligned with India’s Amrit Kaal vision for becoming a developed nation by 2047. 
• A strong voice for climate action, innovation, and start-up growth, he emphasizes skilling and job creation. 
• He encourages ethical leadership, resilience, and entrepreneurship among India’s youth. 

Crown Prince of Norway:Haakon 

Crown Prince Haakon of Norway arrived in Ukraine marking the first visit by a member of the Norwegian royal family during Russia's invasion. 

• Heir to the Norwegian throne, born in 1973 to King Harald V and Queen Sonja. 
• Haakon co-founded a Humanitarian Fund in 2001, supporting global causes like AIDS prevention in Africa. 
• Harald became king of Norway upon the death of his father on January 17, 1991.