Summits and Conferences in Current Affairs MCQs
1. Which country is the host of ‘Asia-Pacific Leaders’ Conclave on Malaria Elimination’?
[A] India
[B] Sri Lanka
[C] Bangladesh
[D] Singapore
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Correct Answer: A [India]
Notes:
The ‘Asia-Pacific Leaders’ Conclave on Malaria Elimination’ will be organized in New Delhi by the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare in partnership with the Asia Pacific Leaders Malaria Alliance (APLMA) as a precursor to World Malaria Day.
Its goal is to reaffirm political commitment to achieve malaria elimination by 2030.
2. Which city organised its first FinTech Summit on the theme of “New Global Home to the Future of FinTech and Finance”?
[A] New Delhi
[B] New York
[C] Dubai
[D] Singapore
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Correct Answer: C [Dubai]
Notes:
The inaugural edition of the Dubai FinTech Summit is held from May 8 to 9. The theme for the summit is “New Global Home to the Future of FinTech and Finance”.
It served as the platform for more than 5,000 experts, policymakers, industry leaders among others. The summit was organised by the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC).
3. Which city hosted the ‘National Conference on “Land Governance in North Eastern States’?
[A] New Delhi
[B] Guwahati
[C] Shillong
[D] Kohima
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Correct Answer: B [Guwahati]
Notes:
The National Conference on “Land Governance in North Eastern States” was held recently in Guwahati.
It was jointly organized by Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration, Mussoorie and Department of Land Resources with the support of Assam Government’s Revenue Department.
4. Which city is the host of the National Homeopathic Conference “Homeocon-2023”?
[A] Chennai
[B] Dehradun
[C] Pune
[D] Mysuru
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Correct Answer: B [Dehradun]
Notes:
National Homeopathic Conference “Homeocon-2023” was inaugurated recently at Dehradun. On this occasion, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami launched a documentary focusing on homeopathy.
The Chief Minister also honoured the doctors who have done commendable work in the field of homeopathy.
5. Which city hosted the ‘International Conference on Chemicals and Petrochemicals’?
[A] Gandhi Nagar
[B] Mumbai
[C] New Delhi
[D] Hyderabad
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Correct Answer: C [New Delhi]
Notes:
Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals is organizing the ‘International Conference on Chemicals and Petrochemicals’ for the global business community, in collaboration with Confederation of Indian Industry (CII).
The B20 conference was held in New Delhi to improve the safety and sustainable ecosystem for chemicals and petrochemicals industry across the four pillars of De-carbonization, Circular Economy, Biodiversity and Water Conservation.
6. Which Asian country released its ‘National Climate Research agenda’?
[A] India
[B] Sri Lanka
[C] Nepal
[D] Bangladesh
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Correct Answer: A [India]
Notes:
India’s National Climate Research agenda was released during the inauguration of the 2-day International Climate Research Conclave. It was organised at Department of Science and Technology’s Centre of Excellence in Climate Studies at IIT Bombay.
Its aim is to coordinate national efforts focusing on the understanding and addressing climate change by 2030 and beyond.
7. Which city is the host of the ‘International Organic Mahotsav-2023’?
[A] Mysuru
[B] Guwahati
[C] Visakhapatnam
[D] Kochi
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Correct Answer: C [Visakhapatnam]
Notes:
International Organic Mahotsav-2023 is being organized from June 2 to 4 in Gadiraju Palace in Visakhapatnam.
The Rythu Sadhikara Samstha (RySS) is organising the event, which will connect farmers practicing natural farming methods and potential consumers of these crops.
8. Which country organised the ‘Global Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) Summit’?
[A] India
[B] USA
[C] Australia
[D] Spain
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Correct Answer: A [India]
Notes:
Global DPI Summit and Global DPI Exhibition were inaugurated recently by Union Minister of State in Electronics and IT. Over 50 countries and 150 foreign delegates took part in Global DPI Summit, as the side event of third meeting of G20 Digital Economy Working Group.
During the summit, India signed the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with four countries namely Armenia, Sierra Leone, Suriname and Antigua and Barbuda on sharing INDIA STACK digital solutions.
9. Which country is the host of the ‘Subsidiary Bodies 58’ (SB58) Conference?
[A] Germany
[B] Australia
[C] India
[D] China
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Correct Answer: A [Germany]
Notes:
The Subsidiary Bodies 58 (SB 58) conference in Bonn, Germany, hit a deadlock during its second plenary meeting regarding the adoption of the agenda, resulting in no formal agenda being approved.
This is the 58th session of the UNFCCC Subsidiary Body for Implementation (SBI) and Subsidiary Body for Scientific and Technological Advice (SBSTA).
10. Which city hosted the ‘G-20 development ministers’ meeting’ in India?
[A] Panjim
[B] Varanasi
[C] Pune
[D] Chennai
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Correct Answer: B [Varanasi]
Notes:
The ‘G-20 development ministers’ meeting’ was held in Varanasi. At the conclusion of the meeting, India released an Outcome document with Chair’s summary, an Action Plan for accelerating progress on Sustainable Development Goals and High-Level Principles on Lifestyles for Sustainable Development.
G-20 development ministers reached a consensus on its 14 points, with the exception of two paragraphs related to Russia’s Ukraine invasion.
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