Summits and Conferences in Current Affairs MCQs

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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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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 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.

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The 2025 World Bank Land Conference took place at the World Bank Headquarters in Washington, D.C. The theme for this year’s conference is “Securing Land Tenure and Access for Climate Action.” It aims to highlight how secure land rights can support environmental goals and climate resilience. The conference encourages policy-focused research and cross-sectoral exchange of ideas and practices. India’s Survey of Villages and Mapping with Improvised Technology in Village Areas (SVAMITVA) Scheme is gaining global praise for using drone technology to map rural land and provide ownership rights. The Gram Manchitra platform is also being recognised for helping villages plan development activities using spatial data.

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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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The 46th ASEAN Summit took place in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, from 26 May-27 May. Leaders from across the region gathered to discuss important issues like U.S. tariffs, the Myanmar conflict, and South China Sea disputes. ASEAN stands for Association of Southeast Asian Nations and is a regional group that promotes political, economic, and security cooperation. It was established in 1967 through the Bangkok Declaration by Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, and Thailand. Its headquarters is in Jakarta, Indonesia, showing Indonesia’s key role in the group.

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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 National Conference on Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Empowering Persons with Disabilities was held in Bengaluru, Karnataka on 30 May 2025. It brought together experts, technologists, officials, and disability advocates to explore how AI can improve accessibility and inclusion. Four major initiatives were launched: Mission AI Accessibility, Mission AI for Assistive Technologies, National Disability Support AI Chatbot, and United Benefits Interface (UBI). These initiatives aim to use AI to create inclusive digital tools and support systems. The event was organised by the Department for Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD) and Artificial Limbs Manufacturing Corporation of India (ALIMCO).

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The National Agriculture-Renewable Energy Conference 2025 was held in New Delhi by the National Solar Energy Federation of India (NSEFI) to promote renewable energy in agriculture. A report and reference book on agriculture and renewable energy were released at the event. The conference aims to strengthen dialogue among policymakers, experts, and farmers.