Summits and Conferences in Current Affairs MCQs

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On May 15, 2025, the Inclusive India Summit was held at India International Centre, New Delhi, to mark Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD). The event was conducted in hybrid mode and organized with the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD), under the Union Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment. It was supported by the State Bank of India (SBI) Foundation, National Association for the Blind (NAB), Association of People with Disability (APD), and Mission Accessibility. The summit highlighted that accessibility and inclusion for persons with disabilities is a shared duty of all society. It focused on three key areas of life for Divyangjan: Life, Learning, and Livelihood. The importance of using technology to ease daily challenges for persons with disabilities was stressed, with a call to make it more accessible.

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The World Hydrogen Summit 2025 was held in Rotterdam, Netherlands from May 20 to 22. At this global event, India’s Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) showcased its green hydrogen plans under the National Green Hydrogen Mission (NGHM). India targets the production of 5 Million Metric Tonnes (MMT) of green hydrogen per year by 2030. This mission aims to reduce carbon emissions, attract investments worth 100 billion US dollars, and generate employment. Major focus areas include building electrolyzer manufacturing capacity, developing green hydrogen hubs at ports, and encouraging state-level policies to support the transition.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Rising North East Investors Summit in New Delhi, emphasizing zero tolerance towards terrorism and Maoist unrest. He described EAST as Empower, Act, Strengthen, and Transform, highlighting the North East’s diversity as India’s strength. The region, once called a Frontier, is now a front-runner in growth with strong tourism, bio-economy, bamboo, tea, petroleum, sports, and eco-tourism sectors. The two-day summit focuses on tourism, agro-food processing, textiles, healthcare, IT, infrastructure, energy, and entertainment, aiming to attract global and domestic investment. The summit brings investors, policymakers, and stakeholders together to promote Make in India, Make in the Northeast, and Make for the World initiatives.

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The Agri-Industry Summit 2025 was inaugurated on May 26, 2025, in Narsinghpur district, Madhya Pradesh. The summit highlights agriculture as the backbone of India’s economy and promotes its transformation into an industry. Farmers were encouraged to explore food processing, trade, and marketing alongside crop production. Support from Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs) under the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) is being emphasized to integrate technology with farming. Under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme, ₹3.46 lakh crore has been transferred to 10 crore farmers. The summit aims to boost farmer income and rural development, positioning Madhya Pradesh as a model agricultural state.

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In 2025, the International Year of Glacier Preservation is observed through a United Nations (UN)-backed summit called the International Conference on Glaciers’ Preservation – 2025. The conference is held in Dushanbe, the capital of Tajikistan. It is a high-level global summit focused on urgent action to stop glacier retreat and protect freshwater from cryospheric sources. It is organised by the Republic of Tajikistan with support from United Nations (UN) agencies. The event is declared under the UN Resolution that made 2025 the International Year of Glaciers’ Preservation. It aims to raise awareness on glacier melt, promote climate-resilient water management, and push for strong global action as per the Paris Agreement and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

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The Ministry of Ayush hosted the global summit ‘Yoga Connect’ on 14th June 2025 at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi as a key event before the 11th International Day of Yoga (IDY). It was held in a hybrid format, with over 1,000 in-person participants and virtual attendees from top yoga institutions and wellness groups worldwide. The event was coordinated by the Central Council for Research in Yoga and Naturopathy (CCRYN), India’s main yoga research body.

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Recently, the third National Conference on Responsible Business Conduct (NCRBC) 2025 was inaugurated by Shri Harsh Malhotra, Minister of State for Corporate Affairs and Road Transport & Highways, at Taj Palace, New Delhi. It was organised by the Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA), the two-day event focused on “Integrating Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) for Viksit Bharat.” The event highlighted India’s shift from regulatory prosecution to trust-based corporate governance with ESG at the centre of business strategy.

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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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Recently, Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary inaugurated the Trade Facilitation Conference 2025 in New Delhi. The theme of the conference was ‘Scientific Excellence for Seamless Trade’. The event was jointly organised by the Central Revenues Control Laboratory (CRCL) and the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC). It is the first-of-its-kind conference focused on building a modern, efficient testing framework.

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A two-day National Conference on “Good Governance Practices” was recently held in Bhubaneswar, Odisha on July 17-18, 2025. It was jointly organized by the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG) and the Government of Odisha. The event aimed to showcase successful governance models awarded the Prime Minister’s Awards for Excellence in Public Administration.