Summits and Conferences in Current Affairs MCQs

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Union Minister for Environment, Forest, and Climate Change, Bhupender Yadav, inaugurated the World Sustainable Development Summit (WSDS) 2025 in New Delhi. The summit, organized by The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), focused on the theme “Partnerships for Accelerating Sustainable Development and Climate Solutions.” He highlighted India’s 7.93% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions in 2020, showcasing the country’s strong commitment to fighting climate change.

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The Africa Health Agenda International Conference (AHAIC) 2025 called for urgent health financing reforms amid USAID funding cuts. It was held in Kigali, Rwanda (March 3-5, 2025). It focused on domestic resource mobilization and regional cooperation. AHAIC is a major pan-African health conference, organized by Amref Health Africa with Rwanda’s Ministry of Health, WHO Africa, and Africa CDC. Key goals included health financing reforms, promoting public-private partnerships, strengthening primary healthcare, tackling health inequalities, integrating AI in healthcare, and empowering community health workers. The conference also explored alternative funding sources to sustain critical health programs in Africa.

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National Conference on National Clean Air Programme (NCAP) was held in Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh. It was organized by Gorakhpur Municipal Corporation and World Resources Institute (WRI) India. The Chief Minister stressed environmental protection and carbon emission reduction. He highlighted that Net Zero (2070) requires technology and public awareness. Since 2017, 17 lakh halogen street lights have been replaced with LEDs, saving ₹1000 crore and reducing energy use. A banana fibre-based product plant was launched in Lakhimpur, with biodegradable products decomposing in three months. Strategies were discussed to eliminate open waste burning in Gorakhpur by 2027.

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President Droupadi Murmu inaugurated the National Conference on Environment 2025 at Vigyan Bhavan, New Delhi, on 29th March 2025. The two-day conference ends on 30th March 2025. It was organised by the National Green Tribunal, the conference focuses on environmental laws and their implementation. It aims to foster collaboration, raise awareness, and promote sustainable environmental management.

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Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare and Rural Development Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan represented India at the 3rd BIMSTEC Agriculture Ministerial Meeting (BAMM) held in Kathmandu, Nepal. BIMSTEC stands for Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation. Ministers and officials from member countries including Bangladesh, Bhutan, Nepal, Myanmar, Thailand, and Sri Lanka participated. The meeting aimed to boost regional cooperation in agriculture, food security, fisheries, and livestock. India proposed setting up a BIMSTEC Centre of Excellence for Agriculture Cooperation to focus on precision farming, climate risk, natural farming, gender equality, and artificial intelligence. The centre will help share knowledge on new technologies like drones and digital tools to improve food, nutrition, and livelihood security.

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The 9th Global Technology Summit was inaugurated in New Delhi by External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar on 10 April 2025. It is a three-day event from 10 to 12 April and is India’s main platform to discuss geo-technology. The Global Technology Summit brings together leaders from government, industry, academia, and civil society from India and other countries. They discuss how technology is changing and how it affects global politics. The summit aims to build a shared approach that supports innovation while addressing everyone’s concerns. The theme of this edition is “Sambhavna,” which means possibility.

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The Hyderabad City Security Council (HCSC) hosts the second edition of the STREE (Safety, Training, Respect, Empowerment and Equality) Summit to empower women in safety and security. The summit aims to tackle key safety challenges faced by women and promote a culture of respect, equality, and empowerment. The event includes panel discussions, keynote speeches, and workshops. Experts like lawyers, journalists, and health professionals will share insights to improve women’s safety and support their entrepreneurship.

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The National AYUSH Mission (NAM) Conference 2025 takes place on May 1-2 at Kaivalyadhama in Lonavala, Maharashtra. The event is organized by the Ministry of Ayush to strengthen the integration of traditional Indian medicine systems into mainstream healthcare. The conclave aims to foster a collaborative ecosystem, discuss latest developments, research innovations, and sectoral collaborations across various AYUSH systems.

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The 28th National Conference on e-Governance (NCeG) will take place on June 9-10 in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. The theme of the two-day conference is ‘Viksit Bharat: Civil Service and Digital Transformation.’ It will include six plenary sessions and six breakout sessions. The event is jointly organised by the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG) and the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), with Andhra Pradesh’s collaboration. The conference will discuss strategies to enhance public service quality and promote “minimum government, maximum governance.” National e-Gov Awards (NAeG) 2025 will be conferred, and notable leaders will participate, including Andhra Pradesh’s Chief Minister.

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The President of India recently launched the Mediation Association of India and addressed the First National Mediation Conference 2025 in New Delhi. This event highlights the importance of the Mediation Act, 2023, which aims to revive India’s civilisational legacy of resolving disputes peacefully. The Act promotes out-of-court settlements and builds a structured system for mediation across the country. It encourages extending mediation to rural areas by legally empowering Panchayats to resolve village conflicts. This step supports social harmony, which is key to national strength and unity. Mediation reduces court burdens, speeds up justice, and strengthens the judicial system. It also boosts the ease of doing business and ease of living, helping in the journey towards Viksit Bharat by 2047.