Summits and Conferences in Current Affairs MCQs

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An Indian Parliamentary delegation led by Lok Sabha Speaker Shri Om Birla attended the 68th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference (CPC) from 05-12 October 2025 in Bridgetown, Barbados. The delegation included Deputy Chairman, Rajya Sabha Shri Harivansh, MPs Shri Anurag Sharma, Dr. D. Purandeswari, Dr. K. Sudhakar, Smt. Rekha Sharma, Dr. Ajeet Madhavrao Gopchade, and Secretaries General of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha. Lok Sabha Speaker addressed the General Assembly on “The Commonwealth – A Global Partner”.

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Recently, Home Minister Amit Shah addressed the Extradition of Fugitives—Challenges and Strategies conference. The conference was held in New Delhi. He reiterated the government’s zero-tolerance policy against corruption, crime, and terrorism. A robust mechanism is being developed to bring all offenders under the law. The Fugitive Economic Offenders Act (FEOA) 2018 allows authorities to confiscate assets of fugitives; over US 2 billion recovered in four years. Strengthened money laundering laws led to attachment of assets worth US 12 billion between 2014–2023. States are advised to collaborate with the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to repatriate fugitives.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi will virtually attend the 47th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)-India Summit. The summit is being held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia from October 26 to 28, 2025. The country will become the diplomatic capital of Southeast Asia during the event. More than 30 heads of state and government will attend, including leaders from ASEAN nations and dialogue partners like the United States, China, Japan, South Korea, Australia, New Zealand, and Canada. Discussions will focus on regional peace, economic resilience, and inclusive growth. The summit theme is ‘Inclusivity and Sustainability’ under Malaysia’s 2025 ASEAN Chairmanship.

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Bharat International Rice Conference 2025 is scheduled to take place at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi from 30th October 2025. The two-day event will host Foreign Ministers of the Philippines, Ghana, Namibia, and Gambia. India is one of the world’s largest rice producers and exporters, supplying to over 172 countries. The conference aims to enable stakeholders to strengthen their presence in global food supply chains. It will bring together producers, exporters, importers, policymakers, logisticians, research institutions, and allied service providers.

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The Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs organized the 3rd National Conference on the National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA) on 30th October 2025 at Parliament House, New Delhi. NeVA is one of the 44 Mission Mode Projects (MMPs) under the Digital India Programme. It aims to make all State Legislatures paperless and integrated under the vision of “One Nation, One Application.” The conference reviewed NeVA’s progress, shared best practices, and discussed solutions for faster implementation. The initiative supports Digital India and promotes Good Governance through fully digital legislative systems.

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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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The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) organized the Curtain Raiser for the 18th Urban Mobility India (UMI) Conference and Exhibition 2025 in Gurugram, Haryana. The theme of this year’s event is “Urban Development and Mobility Nexus.” The focus is on integrated planning and sustainable transport solutions for better urban mobility. It aligns with the National Urban Transport Policy (NUTP) 2006, emphasizing equitable and sustainable systems. The main conference is held from 7th to 9th November 2025.

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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.

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The 22nd All India Annual TDS (Tax Deducted at Source) Conference and Principal Chief Commissioners’ Conclave was recently held at Hotel Taj Lakefront in Bhopal. It was organised by the Income Tax Department of Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh with the Principal Director General of Income Tax (Administration & TPS) under CBDT (Central Board of Direct Taxes). A special awareness poster promoting voluntary tax compliance and timely TDS deductions was unveiled.

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Odisha will host the Global Energy Leaders’ Summit (GELS) 2025 in Puri from December 5 to 7, 2025. The summit supports Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi’s vision of sustainability, cooperative federalism, and Net Zero 2070. Energy ministers from Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore, and Bhutan will join global experts and think-tanks. The event is organised with the Tony Blair Institute (TBI) and Indian Institute of Technology-Kanpur (IIT-K). The theme is “Powering India: Sufficiency, Balance, Innovation.”