Summits and Conferences in Current Affairs MCQs

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The International Conference on Nature-Based Solutions (NbS) in Guwahati, led by Union Minister Giriraj Singh, addresses environmental pollution and climate change. The event emphasizes sustainable practices in sectors like textiles and promotes carbon neutrality through innovative solutions. It highlights the importance of collaboration among experts and stakeholders to enhance global efforts in sustainability, particularly utilizing the rich biodiversity of Northeast India to foster local and global climate action.

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The 9th International Conference on Waste to Worth, organized by Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), focused on sustainable waste management practices. It brought together global leaders, policymakers, industry experts, academics, and researchers to collaborate and exchange knowledge. Discussions revolved around innovative strategies, technologies, and policies promoting waste reduction, recycling, and circular economy principles. The theme, “Enabling & Building Global Tech-Partnerships for Future Ready & Sustainable Growth Environs along with Circular Economies,” emphasized global collaboration. The conference aimed to drive sustainable growth, create a cleaner environment, and support the transition to circular economies for future generations.

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The 29th Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) Partnership Summit was held on 2-3 December 2024 in New Delhi. It brought together 61 countries, 30 global speakers, and 11 international ministers. The summit focused on building partnerships and promoting global cooperation for a sustainable future. It was organized by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) with support from Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) , Ministry of Commerce and Industry. The summit has been held annually since 1995. The previous summit in March 2023 saw participation from 67 countries, over 2000 business delegates, and 400 international representatives.

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The International Energy Agency (IEA) hosted the ‘Global Conference on Energy & AI in Paris. The IEA’s Global Conference on Energy & AI featured a roundtable and technical forum on energy and AI. The IEA is an intergovernmental organization established in 1974 to address oil supply disruptions. It works with governments and industries to promote secure and sustainable energy. Its focus areas are energy security, economic development, environmental awareness, and global engagement. The IEA has 31 member countries and 11 association countries, tracking global energy trends and fostering international energy cooperation.

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Union Home Minister Amit Shah chaired a regional conference on ‘Drug Trafficking and National Security’ at Vigyan Bhavan in New Delhi. The conference, organized by the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB), aimed to address drug trafficking and its impact on national security. Amit Shah launched the Drug Disposal Fortnight and inaugurated the new office complex of the Bhopal Zonal Unit of NCB. He also extended the MANAS-2 helpline to all 36 states and Union Territories. The conference focused on tackling drug trafficking in eight northern Indian states and union territories.

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The Madhya Pradesh cabinet approved key policies, including the Semiconductor Policy and Drone Policy, ahead of the Global Investor Summit (GIS) on February 24-25 in Bhopal. Chief Minister Mohan Yadav, after his visit to Japan, announced Japanese cooperation in metro rail, smart transportation, urban planning, and waste management. A special channel will be created to promote Japanese investment. The Semiconductor Policy aims to make Madhya Pradesh a hub for electronics and semiconductor manufacturing. The Drone Policy seeks to attract investments in multiple sectors. The cabinet also approved PM Awas Yojana (Urban) 2.0 to build 10 lakh houses in five years.

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President Droupadi Murmu inaugurated a two-day International Conference on Unani Medicine in New Delhi on 11 February 2025. The event, held on 11-12 February 2025, is organized to mark Unani Day. Unani Day is observed on 11 February to honor Hakim Ajmal Khan, a freedom fighter and Unani physician. The conference is organized by the Central Council for Research in Unani Medicine (CCRUM) under the Ministry of Ayush.

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Union Minister of State for Home Affairs, Shri Nityanand Rai led the Indian delegation to the 4th No Money for Terror (NMFT) Conference. The conference was held in Munich, Germany on 13th February 2025. The conference covered terror financing, financial inclusion, risk-based approaches, and organized crime. More than 200 officials and experts from the Egmont Group and international organizations attended. Previous conferences were held in Paris (2018), Melbourne (2019), and New Delhi (2022).

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Brazil will host the BRICS summit in Rio de Janeiro on July 6-7, 2025. As the 2025 chair, Brazil aims to focus on global governance reform and stronger cooperation among Global South nations. BRICS was founded in 2009 by Brazil, Russia, India, and China, with South Africa joining in 2010. The bloc now has 11 full members: Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, UAE, Ethiopia, Iran, and Indonesia.

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Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change inaugurated the ‘Waste Recycling and Climate Change 2025’ conference. It is organized by Recycling and Environment Industries Association of India (REIAI). India generates 62 million tonnes of waste annually, with plastic, electronic, and hazardous waste rapidly increasing. The program aims to encourage product redesign, invest in recycling technologies, strengthen supply chains, and increase consumer awareness.