Summits and Conferences in Current Affairs MCQs

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India hosted the BIMSTEC Young Leaders’ Summit in Guwahati, Assam, from September 9–11, 2025. The event was organised with Bharat Scouts and Guides and inaugurated by Assam Governor. More than 80 participants from all BIMSTEC countries joined, representing politics, business, socio-cultural and civil society sectors. The summit highlighted India’s North East as a land bridge for Bay of Bengal connectivity. It is part of the 21-point action plan announced at the 6th BIMSTEC Summit and aligns with Neighborhood First, Act East, and Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth Across Regions (MAHASAGAR) visions.

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The 10th All India Conference of the Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) was inaugurated in New Delhi. Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) was established to provide efficient and accessible justice for government employees and reduce backlog in high courts. Tribunals have worked for four decades to improve efficiency and access to justice for officials. The conference highlighted the need for consistency in rulings and transparency in functioning to ensure well-reasoned decisions. The conference focuses on enhancing efficiency, improving disposal rates, and ensuring timely justice.

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Department of Administrative Reforms & Public Grievances (DARPG) and Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY), in collaboration with Andhra Pradesh Government, are organising the 28th National Conference on e-Governance (NCeG) 2025. It is held on 22–23 September 2025 at Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. The theme of conference is ‘Viksit Bharat: Civil Service and Digital Transformation’. The conference promotes secure, sustainable, and innovative e-service delivery, advancing the vision of Viksit Bharat.

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Bharat International Rice Conference (BIRC) 2025 will be held on 30–31 October 2025 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. It is the world’s largest rice event, bringing together farmers, global buyers, and stakeholders. The conference will showcase India’s rice diversity, quality standards, and strengthen business-to-business (B2B) linkages. The event aims to accelerate India’s vision to double agriculture and agri-based exports in the next five years.

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The 12th Sustainable Mountain Development Summit (SMDS-XII) was held at Doon University, Dehradun on 26 September. Sustainable Mountain Development Summit is a flagship annual summit addressing ecological, economic, and social challenges of the Indian Himalayan Region (IHR). It is organised by the Integrated Mountain Initiative (IMI), a civil society-led network. The aim is to promote sustainable Himalayan development, strengthen community participation, and blend science with traditional wisdom.

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The Uttarakhand AI Impact Summit 2025 was inaugurated on October 17, 2025, at Hotel Ramada, Dehradun, organized by the Government of Uttarakhand with the India AI Mission under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY). It serves as a pre-summit to the India–AI Impact Summit 2026, to be held at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. The event was graced by Shri Jitin Prasada, Minister of State for MeitY and Commerce & Industry. The summit aims to promote responsible AI-driven growth, innovation, and entrepreneurship, supporting Digital Uttarakhand and India’s vision of “AI for All.”

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The 2025 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit will be held from October 31 to November 1, 2025. The summit will take place in the historic city of Gyeongju, South Korea. It will serve as the annual meeting of APEC leaders to discuss regional economic cooperation. APEC, founded in 1989, is a regional economic forum promoting trade, sustainable growth, and integration across the Asia-Pacific region. The forum aims to ensure inclusive and innovative development among member economies. US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping are expected to attend the summit. APEC operates through voluntary cooperation with no binding treaty commitments.

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The second edition of the Naval Commanders’ Conference 2025 held in New Delhi from 22nd to 24th October 2025. It served as a key platform for discussions on operational preparedness, maritime security, capability development, and Tri-Service integration. During the event, five naval publications were released, including the Regulations for Naval Armament Service, GeM Handbook, and Foreign Cooperation Roadmap. A new digital portal, ‘NIPUN’ (Naval Intellectual Portal for Unified Knowledge), was launched. NIPUN acts as a one-stop online aggregator for the intellectual work of the naval fraternity across various domains.

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The Second World Summit for Social Development (WSSD-2) is held in Doha, Qatar, from November 4 to 6, 2025. Union Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya is leading the Indian delegation to the summit. He will deliver India’s National Statement at the Opening Plenary and join leaders in adopting the Doha Political Declaration. India will join other nations in adopting the Doha Political Declaration and take part in a High-Level Round Table on poverty eradication, decent work, and social inclusion. India will showcase its digital and inclusive growth model, highlighting that 248 million people were lifted out of multidimensional poverty between 2011 and 2023.

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India will host the Global Artificial Intelligence (AI) Summit in February 2026 to promote inclusive, ethical, and human-centric AI. The upcoming AI Governance Framework will focus on combining innovation with safety to guide responsible AI use. Under the India AI Mission, over ₹10,000 crore is being invested to make AI beneficial for all sections of society. The initiative highlights India’s role in shaping global AI ethics and ensuring science and technology remain inclusive. It also supports innovation in biofortified crops, bio-fertilisers, genomic research, and clean energy solutions for a developed India.