Summits and Conferences in Current Affairs MCQs

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India hosts the second Global Food Regulators Summit from September 19-21, 2024, in New Delhi. It is organized by FSSAI under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. Delegates from over 70 countries are expected, with 5,000 attending in person and 1.5 lakh joining virtually. The summit aims to enhance global collaboration on food safety, risk assessment, and regulatory strategies. FSSAI will launch new initiatives like the Food Import Rejection Alert Portal, Food Import Clearance System 2.0, and update the State Food Safety Index 2024.

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The Indian Parliament hosted the 10th Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) India Region Conference in New Delhi for two days. Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla chaired the conference, attended by 46 Presiding Officers, 25 Speakers, and other legislative officials from States and Union Territories. The theme is ‘The Role of Legislative Bodies in the Attainment of Sustainable and Inclusive Development.’ The CPA India Region was established in 2004 and includes 31 Member Branches, including the Indian Parliament and 30 State and Union Territory Legislatures.

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The Global Aerospace Summit, held in Abu Dhabi, focuses on sustainability, youth engagement, and innovation in the aerospace, space, and defense sectors. Key themes include advancements in aerospace technology, investment strategies, and the integration of emerging technologies like AI and hydrogen-powered aircraft. Industry leaders and government officials discuss the future of air travel and the space economy, which is projected to reach $1.8 trillion by 2035. The event emphasizes Abu Dhabi’s role as a leading aerospace hub and its contribution to economic growth through the aviation industry

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The 2024 Indo-Pacific Regional Dialogue (IPRD), an annual Indian Navy conference, held in New Delhi. The conference’s theme is “Resource Geopolitics and Security in the Indo-Pacific.” IPRD is the Indian Navy’s key platform for international strategic engagement, discussing maritime security in the Indo-Pacific. This year’s conference highlights the impact of traditional and new marine resources on geopolitics, with a focus on offshore energy resources like hydrocarbons shaping future geopolitics.

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The Conference on Maritime Decarbonization in India, co-hosted by the Ministry of Ports and the Asian Development Bank, concluded in New Delhi. It emphasized the importance of green shipping and sustainable port operations. It aimed to align India’s maritime sector with global climate goals, discussing initiatives like the Harit Sagar Green Port Guidelines and the goal of achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2070. This reflects India’s commitment to transforming its maritime industry for a sustainable future.

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The Drought Resilience+10 (DR+10) Conference, held from September 30 to October 2, 2024, in Geneva, Switzerland, focused on enhancing global drought preparedness and resilience. It marked a decade since the first High-Level Meeting on National Drought Policy and brought together policymakers, experts, and practitioners to discuss advancements in drought management. With droughts becoming more frequent due to climate change, the conference emphasized the need for effective policies and global mechanisms to address systemic drought risks and promote sustainable development.

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The US-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF) hosted the ‘India Leadership Summit 2024’ in New Delhi. It focused on boosting bilateral trade, supply chains, semiconductor investment, AI, and next-gen technologies. The summit followed PM Modi’s recent US visit for the Quad Summit and UNGA. It aimed to strengthen defence ties, promote clean energy, and ensure a free Indo-Pacific. Key speakers included Union Ministers Piyush Goyal, Dharmendra Pradhan, and Jyotiraditya Scindia. The summit emphasized collaboration between the US and India to fortify India’s manufacturing economy and realign global supply chains.

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The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) inaugurated the 2024 Hand-in-Hand Investment Forum. The Hand-in-Hand Initiative, launched in 2019, focuses on partnerships and investments to improve food security, reduce poverty, and promote economic growth in low- and middle-income countries. The initiative aims to achieve three Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): eradicating poverty (SDG 1), ending hunger (SDG 2), and reducing inequalities (SDG 10). India has not joined the Hand-in-Hand Initiative.

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Chief Justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud inaugurated the AROHA-2024 conference in New Delhi, focusing on advancements in Ayurveda. The three-day event aims to establish Ayurveda as a key pillar of global health and wellness. CJI emphasized the importance of Ayurveda in medicine, hoping it will gain recognition as a legitimate treatment method. The government plans to open ten new Ayurveda centers to meet rising demand. The conference will cover various topics, including quality control, standardization, and globalization of Ayurveda.

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The 16th Conference of Parties (COP16) to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) started in Cali, Colombia. The CBD has 196 contracting parties and is the most comprehensive binding international agreement on nature conservation. It was opened for signing at the 1992 UN Conference on Environment and Development in Rio de Janeiro. The CBD aims to conserve biological diversity, promote sustainable use, and ensure fair sharing of benefits from genetic resources. The governing body, the COP, meets every two years to review progress and set priorities. The Secretariat is located in Montreal, Canada, and supports implementation through the Cartagena and Nagoya Protocols.