Summits and Conferences in Current Affairs MCQs

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Chief Justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud inaugurated the AROHA-2024 conference in New Delhi, focusing on advancements in Ayurveda. The three-day event aims to establish Ayurveda as a key pillar of global health and wellness. CJI emphasized the importance of Ayurveda in medicine, hoping it will gain recognition as a legitimate treatment method. The government plans to open ten new Ayurveda centers to meet rising demand. The conference will cover various topics, including quality control, standardization, and globalization of Ayurveda.

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The 14th biennial lake conference took place in Moodbidri, Karnataka from October 17 to 20, 2024, focusing on the theme “Lake 2024 – wetlands for human wellbeing.” It called for the government to notify ecologically sensitive panchayats under Section 5(1) of the Environment Protection Act 1986 for better ecosystem health. The conference highlighted the ineffectiveness of most Gram Panchayat Biodiversity Management Committees since the Biodiversity Act 2002. It recommended that zilla panchayats supervise these committees through a phased program by State Biodiversity Boards to improve ecosystem health and resource management.

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The 15th ITU Kaleidoscope Academic Conference began on 21 October at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. ITU Kaleidoscope 2024 is an international conference organized by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU). It fosters dialogue between academics, researchers, and industry in information and communication technologies (ICT) to promote innovation and collaboration. The event gathered global researchers, industry leaders, and policymakers to explore ICT solutions and discuss emerging trends. The focus is on future technologies that impact global communication networks and standardization. The theme of the conference is “Innovation and Digital Transformation for a Sustainable World.”

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The Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) held a conference of Buddhist monks and scholars in Colombo to support Pali’s classical language status in India. Scholars and monks from Sri Lanka, Nepal, Myanmar, and Bangladesh attended, emphasizing Pali’s role in preserving “Dhamma” and Buddhist practices. The Indian government’s recognition of Pali reflects its commitment to promoting Buddhist heritage. ICCR is an autonomous body under India’s Ministry of External Affairs, focusing on cultural exchanges with other countries.

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The 11th Asia Clean Energy Summit (ACES) took place in Singapore from October 22-24, 2024, as part of Singapore International Energy Week (SIEW). It was co-organized by Nanyang Technological University (NTU’s) Energy Research Institute (ERI@N) and Singapore’s Solar Energy Research Institute (SERIS). Supported by key organizations like the Asian Development Bank, Singapore Economic Development Board, Energy Market Authority, and Enterprise Singapore. ACES 2024 aimed to unite global leaders to promote clean energy, accelerate net-zero goals, and encourage innovative energy solutions. The summit emphasized the integration of policy, finance, and technology for advancing climate action and sustainable development in the Asia-Pacific.

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The 1st Global Ministerial Conference on Ending Violence Against Children was held in Bogotá, Colombia. The conference was hosted by Colombia and Sweden, in partnership with UNICEF, WHO, and the UN Special Representative on Ending Violence Against Children. Violence against children includes physical, emotional, and sexual abuse. It affects half of the world’s child population, with corporal punishment impacting three out of five children at home. Violence is often hidden, with fewer than half of affected children reporting it, and less than 10% receiving help (WHO).

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The 16th India Game Developer Conference (IGDC) recently held in Hyderabad. It is organized by the Game Developer Association of India (GDAI). With more than 150 sessions and 250 speakers, the conference aims to explore trends, challenges, and innovations in gaming. It serves as a vital platform for showcasing talent and shaping policies to advance India’s video game industry. The event underscores India’s rising influence in the global gaming market, addressing the need for dedicated gaming hubs and expanding the nation’s incubator ecosystem, inspired by initiatives like Telangana’s IMAGE Tower.

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The International Conference on Communication and Dissemination of Traditional Knowledge began at Gurugram University. It was inaugurated by Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)-National Institute of Science Communication and Policy Research (NIScPR) and Gurugram University. The conference focused on interdisciplinary research and the importance of integrating traditional knowledge with modern science.

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Chief of Defence Staff Gen. Anil Chauhan led the 35th Triservices Commanders’ Conference (TSTCC) on 13 November 2024 at Southern Naval Command, Kochi. The conference included Commanders from the Army, Navy, Air Force, IDS, and other formations. It reviewed progress from the previous conference and outlined future plans to optimize training facilities and resources. TSTCC is held annually to enhance collaboration, exchange best practices, and improve combat effectiveness and operational capabilities.

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India and Sweden co-chaired the 6th Annual Summit of the Leadership Group for Industry Transition (LeadIT) in Baku, Azerbaijan, during COP29. LeadIT was launched in September 2019 at the UN Climate Action Summit in New York. LeadIT2.0, launched at COP28 in 2023, sets new targets for 2024-26. The summit was co-chaired by India’s Kirit Vardhan Singh and Sweden’s Romina Pourmokhtari. Attended by 41 member countries and various stakeholders from industry and academia. LeadIT, supported by the World Economic Forum, targets carbon emissions reduction in energy-intensive industries to achieve net zero by 2050.