Summits and Conferences in Current Affairs MCQs

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Recently, the Ministry of Civil Aviation, with the Maharashtra government, Pawan Hans and Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry, known as FICCI, held the 7th Helicopter and Small Aircraft Summit in Pune, Maharashtra. The summit promoted helicopters and small aircraft as vital for regional air connectivity, economic growth, and the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047. A dedicated Helicopter Directorate under Directorate General of Civil Aviation, known as DGCA, was announced to improve oversight and certification. Digital initiatives like the Heli Sewa Portal were praised for enhancing transparency.

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Recently, Brazil hosted the BRICS Summit 2025 in Rio de Janeiro. Leaders of BRICS gathered for a two-day summit to discuss stronger cooperation. The summit was overshadowed by new tariff policies of United States President Donald Trump. BRICS leaders presented the group as a defender of multilateralism. The group expressed concerns about Western dominance in global affairs. BRICS stands for Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa. It brings together mainly developing nations to promote fair global cooperation. The summit aims to boost partnerships and address common challenges.

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In July 2025, the 11th India Maize Summit was held in New Delhi, organized by the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI). The summit recognized progressive maize farmers for their innovation and contributions. It emphasized the vital role of agriculture in India’s economy and the need for sustainable farming for future generations. Maize is now India’s third-largest crop, but its productivity per hectare needs improvement. India does not use Genetically Modified (GM) seeds for maize, yet production has increased through research and better practices.

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On Sushruta Jayanti (15th July 2025), Shri Prataprao Jadhav, Minister of State (Independent Charge), Ministry of Ayush, inaugurated Shalyacon 2025 in New Delhi. Shalyacon 2025 is the 3rd National Conference on Shalya Tantra, hosted by All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA). The theme is Innovation, Integration, and Inspiration, blending tradition with technology. It aims to showcase Ayurvedic surgical progress and promote collaborative learning and innovation.

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India’s International Movement to Unite Nations (IIMUN) Conference 2025 was recently inaugurated in Noida. The event focused on empowering youth to lead the vision of Viksit Bharat (Developed India) by 2047. This vision aligns with the ‘Panch Pran’ (Five Pledges) for Amrit Kaal announced on Independence Day 2022. The five pledges include: developing India, removing colonial mindsets, taking pride in heritage, strengthening unity, and fulfilling collective responsibility.

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Recently, the Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways hosted the Maritime Financing Summit 2025 in New Delhi. It supports the Maritime Amrit Kaal Vision (MAKV) 2047 to make India a top maritime power. Container capacity rose by over 70%, and cargo via coastal and inland waterways grew. India allows 100% Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in shipping and offers incentives via GIFT City IFSC. A Maritime Development Fund (MDF) was announced to boost long-term finance in shipbuilding and port infrastructure. Parliament passed the Bills of Lading Bill 2025 to simplify shipping document laws.

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The Department of Hospital Administration at Army Hospital Research & Referral (AHRR), New Delhi, recently organised SHAPE 2025, the first-ever Armed Forces National Conference on Sustainable Hospital Architecture, Planning, Infrastructure and Equipment, on July 26–27, 2025. SHAPE 2025 aligned with the Viksit Bharat@2047 vision, marking a step toward future-ready and resilient healthcare infrastructure. The conference stressed the shift from traditional hospital design to environmentally conscious, technology-enabled, and patient-friendly planning. It called sustainability a strategic need for health equity, disaster readiness, and national preparedness.

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A national conference on Denotified, Nomadic, and Semi-Nomadic Tribes (DNT/NT/SNTs) was held in New Delhi recently. Community leaders demanded the formation of a permanent national commission for their welfare. The demand follows the Idate Commission’s 2018 report, which recommended permanent support structures. These communities lack land rights, remain highly marginalised, and face economic deprivation. The Development and Welfare Board for Denotified, Nomadic and Semi-Nomadic Communities (DWBDNCs) was formed in 2019 to support them. The Scheme for Economic Empowerment of DNTs (SEED) offers free coaching, housing, health insurance, and livelihood aid to poor families.

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The Indian Army will host MILMEDICON-2025, an International Conference on Physical and Mental Trauma in Military Settings. It will be held at the Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi, on August 28-29, 2025. The event is organised by the Director General of Medical Services (Army) under the Ministry of Defence’s Year of Reforms. Experts will discuss combat trauma care, artificial intelligence, new technologies, and emergency medical response. The conference will mark 100 years of Military Nursing Service (MNS), honouring Nari Shakti.

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India has been elected as chairman of the Executive Board of Asia-Pacific Institute for Broadcasting Development (AIBD) with the highest votes at the 23rd AIBD General Conference in Phuket, Thailand (19–21 August 2025). India last held this position in 2016, and this strengthens its leadership role as it also serves as President of AIBD General Conference until August 2025. AIBD, founded in 1977 under UNESCO, has 92 member organizations from 45 countries. The conference theme was “Media for People, Peace & Prosperity,” highlighting India’s growing global influence in broadcasting.