Summits and Conferences in Current Affairs MCQs

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The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) inaugurated the 2024 Hand-in-Hand Investment Forum. The Hand-in-Hand Initiative, launched in 2019, focuses on partnerships and investments to improve food security, reduce poverty, and promote economic growth in low- and middle-income countries. The initiative aims to achieve three Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): eradicating poverty (SDG 1), ending hunger (SDG 2), and reducing inequalities (SDG 10). India has not joined the Hand-in-Hand Initiative.

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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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Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated the 14th All India Civil Defence and Home Guards conference at Mahatma Mandir in Gandhinagar. The conference was held after 19 years. More than 60 senior officials and 1,200 members from different states participated in this event. The focus was on discussing the draft Civil Defence Bill and Model Home Guard Bill. The conference aims to enhance efficiency through modern technology in civil defense and home guard operations across India.

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The National Investigation Agency organized the two-day Anti-Terror Conference-2024 in New Delhi to strengthen coordination in the fight against terrorism. The conference aimed at fostering a ‘Whole of Government’ approach and generating insights for future policies. It brought together operational forces, technical, legal, and forensic experts to discuss national security and terrorism threats. Key topics included legal frameworks for counter-terrorism, emerging technologies, international cooperation, and dismantling terror ecosystems. Senior police officers, central agency officials, and experts from law, forensics, and technology attended to share experiences and best practices.

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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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The 2024 Asia Pacific Economic Summit was hosted in Lima, Peru. US and Chinese leaders recently warned of challenging times ahead at an Asia-Pacific economic summit in Lima. Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC), formed in 1989, promotes free trade, investment, and economic cooperation for sustainable growth. APEC streamlines cross-border movement of goods, services, investments, and people by improving customs and aligning regulations. It has reduced trade barriers, boosting regional growth and trade. APEC has 21 “economies,” including the US, China, Japan, and others, covering 40% of the world’s population and 60% of global GDP. Annual meetings are held with decisions made by consensus and commitments taken voluntarily. APEC Secretariat is based in Singapore.

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The G20 summit is being held in Rio de Janeiro at the Modern Art Museum, hosted by Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. Leaders, including PM Narendra Modi, US President Joe Biden, and China’s Xi Jinping, are discussing trade, climate change, and international security. PM Modi addressed the summit on “Social Inclusion and the Fight against Hunger and Poverty.” The G20, established in 1999, became a forum for Heads of State/Government in 2008. It includes 19 countries and the EU, with special invitees like the UN and the World Bank. G20’s decisions influence policies but are not legally binding.

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The ‘Gyan Kumbh’ national educational conference was held in Puducherry from 21-23 November, 2024. It was a three-day event organized by Shiksha Sanskriti Utthan Nyasa, Pondicherry University, and All-India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) . Students from various South Indian states were participated in this conference. It focused on the role of education in promoting sustainable development and cultural integration.