Summits and Conferences in Current Affairs MCQs

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The 21st AARDO conference held in New Delhi, emphasizing community-driven rural development and South-South cooperation. AARDO (African-Asian Rural Development Organization) promotes rural development between Asia and Africa. Established on March 31, 1962, after the 1961 Afro-Asian Conference in New Delhi. It aims to fostering South-South cooperation, enhancing agricultural policies, and promoting knowledge exchange for sustainable growth, poverty alleviation, and food security.

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Institute of Nuclear Medicine & Allied Sciences (INMAS), the Delhi based laboratory of Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO) is hosting the International Radio Biology Conference in Delhi from 27th Feb to 1st March 2025. Prof. Ajay Kumar Sood, Principal Scientific Adviser, inaugurated the event. Dr. Samir V. Kamat, DRDO Chairman, was the Guest of Honour. The conference focuses on space radiation risks for astronauts during long missions. Experts from various fields are discussing biomedical countermeasures to protect astronauts. Topics include radiation effects, stress factors, carcinogenesis, muscle & bone loss, and medical countermeasures. The goal is to develop innovative technologies for future deep-space missions.

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Union Minister or Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal inaugurated the ‘Bharat Calling Conference 2025’ in Mumbai. The event was organized by IMC Chamber of Commerce and Industry. The theme was ‘Path to Viksit Bharat 2047: Pioneering Prosperity for All’. The conference emphasized India’s position as a leader in global economic growth. India offers unmatched investment opportunities in various sectors. The country has a strong economy, a large consumer market, and government policies that support business growth. India is set to become one of the world’s top investment destinations.

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Digital transactions are growing fast, increasing cyber threats and making payment security crucial. QNA is launching the Payment Security Summit & Awards – India in Mumbai on 4th March 2025. The event aims to unite leaders from various sectors to shape secure digital commerce. QNA is a decade-old events organization known for its expertise in hosting business events.

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President Droupadi Murmu inaugurated the Visitor’s Conference 2024-25 at Rashtrapati Bhavan, New Delhi, highlighting the role of higher education in India’s future. The first-ever Visitors Conference was inaugurated by President Pranab Mukherjee in November 2015. She presented the 8th Visitor’s Awards to top researchers in quantum tech, pharmaceuticals, aquaculture, cancer research, and plastic-to-fuel conversion.

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India will host the first World Audio Visual & Entertainment Summit (WAVES) in Mumbai, Maharashtra, from May 1 to 4, 2025. The summit will focus on four key pillars: Broadcasting & Infotainment, AVGC-XR, Digital Media & Innovation, and Films-WAVES. Mumbai is confirmed as the venue for this major event in the Media & Entertainment sector.

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The Union Home Minister addressed the 57th annual conference of the All Bodo Students’ Union (ABSU) in Kokrajhar, Assam. He highlighted the success of the Bodo Peace Accord (2020). The accord aimed to bring peace and stability to Bodo-dominated areas, especially the Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR). It was signed by the Government of India, the Assam Government, and Bodo organizations, including the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB). Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) was renamed BTR with greater autonomy. Non-Bodo villages in BTC were excluded. BTC’s powers were expanded under the Sixth Schedule. Bodo was recognized as an associate official language of Assam.

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Union Minister of Youth Affairs & Sports and Labour & Employment, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya inaugurated the National Dope Testing Laboratory (NDTL) Annual Conference-2025 in New Delhi. The theme of the conference is “Anti-Doping Science: Innovations and Challenges”. The event brings together scientists, coaches, physical education professionals, sports federations, and students. Discussions focus on advancements and challenges in anti-doping science. It highlights the role of scientific innovation in doping detection. The conference addresses the evolving nature of prohibited substances and emphasizes collaborative efforts to maintain sports integrity.

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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.