Summits and Conferences in Current Affairs MCQs

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The Madhya Pradesh cabinet approved key policies, including the Semiconductor Policy and Drone Policy, ahead of the Global Investor Summit (GIS) on February 24-25 in Bhopal. Chief Minister Mohan Yadav, after his visit to Japan, announced Japanese cooperation in metro rail, smart transportation, urban planning, and waste management. A special channel will be created to promote Japanese investment. The Semiconductor Policy aims to make Madhya Pradesh a hub for electronics and semiconductor manufacturing. The Drone Policy seeks to attract investments in multiple sectors. The cabinet also approved PM Awas Yojana (Urban) 2.0 to build 10 lakh houses in five years.

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The Department of Youth Affairs organized the BIMSTEC Youth Summit from 7th to 11th February 2025 in Gandhinagar, Gujarat. Union Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya inaugurated the event on 8th February 2025. The summit aims to bring together youth from BIMSTEC nations to share experiences on youth-led initiatives. The theme is “Youth as a Bridge for Intra-BIMSTEC Exchange,” focused on advancing regional goals and achieving SDGs by 2030.

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IIAS-DARPG India Conference 2025 is held at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, from February 10-14, 2025. Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh inaugurated the event. IIAS-DARPG stands for International Institute of Administrative Sciences (IIAS) and Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG). 240 delegates from 55 countries have registered. The theme is “Next Generation Administrative Reforms – Reaching the Last Mile.” The event focuses on public administration, governance, and policymaking innovations. India is hosting the IIAS Conference for the first time, making it the first South Asian country to do so.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi co-chaired the ‘AI Action Summit’ in Paris on 11th February 2025 with French President Emmanuel Macron. France hosted the third International AI Summit on 10th-11th February 2025 to promote global cooperation in AI development. PM Modi announced that India will host the next Global AI Summit, following discussions at the Paris summit.

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The 2nd All India State Water Ministers Conference was held in Udaipur, Rajasthan, on 18-19 February 2025. It was organized by the Ministry of Jal Shakti, Government of India. The conference aimed to adopt effective water management strategies and ensure water security. The theme was “India@2047 – Water Secure Nation”, aligned with the Prime Minister’s vision of a developed and water-secure India.

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The Government of India launched the Digital Brand Identity Manual (DBIM) and hosted the First Chief Information Officer (CIO) Conference 2025 in New Delhi. These are part of the Gov.In: Harmonisation of Digital Footprint initiative. The conference focused on harmonizing government websites for a unified digital brand identity. Enhancing website accessibility and performance through the Gov.In platform was a key priority. Localizing content was emphasized to ensure inclusivity for all users.

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A two-day conference on women peacekeepers in UN missions began in New Delhi, titled “Women in Peacekeeping: A Global South Perspective.” The event is organized by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), Ministry of Defence, and the Centre for UN Peacekeeping. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar delivered the keynote address. The UN was represented by Jean-Pierre Lacroix and Christian Saunders. Women peacekeepers also met with President Droupadi Murmu. The conference focused on peacekeeping technology, training, and regional collaboration from the Global South’s viewpoint.

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India will host the 12th Regional 3R (reduce, reuse, recycle) and Circular Economy Conference in Jaipur from March 3-5, 2025. The theme is “Realizing Circular Societies Towards Achieving SDGs and Carbon Neutrality in Asia-Pacific.” More than 500 participants will attend plenary sessions, country-specific discussions, and theme-based roundtables. A 3R trade and technology exhibition will feature 40+ Indian and Japanese businesses.

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The 21st AARDO conference held in New Delhi, emphasizing community-driven rural development and South-South cooperation. AARDO (African-Asian Rural Development Organization) promotes rural development between Asia and Africa. Established on March 31, 1962, after the 1961 Afro-Asian Conference in New Delhi. It aims to fostering South-South cooperation, enhancing agricultural policies, and promoting knowledge exchange for sustainable growth, poverty alleviation, and food security.

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Digital transactions are growing fast, increasing cyber threats and making payment security crucial. QNA is launching the Payment Security Summit & Awards – India in Mumbai on 4th March 2025. The event aims to unite leaders from various sectors to shape secure digital commerce. QNA is a decade-old events organization known for its expertise in hosting business events.