Summits and Conferences in Current Affairs MCQs

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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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A joint regional official language conference was recently held in Jaipur. It is organized by the Official Language Department of the Home Ministry. Around 3,000 participants from Central Government offices, nationalized banks, PSUs, and Town Official Language Implementation Committees attended. Best-performing institutions were honored for promoting the use of Hindi in government work. The main objective was to encourage Hindi usage in government departments.

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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.

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The Government of India launched the Digital Brand Identity Manual (DBIM) and hosted the First Chief Information Officer (CIO) Conference 2025 in New Delhi. These are part of the Gov.In: Harmonisation of Digital Footprint initiative. The conference focused on harmonizing government websites for a unified digital brand identity. Enhancing website accessibility and performance through the Gov.In platform was a key priority. Localizing content was emphasized to ensure inclusivity for all users.

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A two-day conference on women peacekeepers in UN missions began in New Delhi, titled “Women in Peacekeeping: A Global South Perspective.” The event is organized by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), Ministry of Defence, and the Centre for UN Peacekeeping. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar delivered the keynote address. The UN was represented by Jean-Pierre Lacroix and Christian Saunders. Women peacekeepers also met with President Droupadi Murmu. The conference focused on peacekeeping technology, training, and regional collaboration from the Global South’s viewpoint.

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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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Union Health Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda inaugurated the 9th National Summit on Good & Replicable Practices and Innovation in Public Healthcare in Puri, Odisha, on 28th February 2025. Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi and other dignitaries attended the event. The two-day summit allows states and Union Territories to showcase best practices and innovations in public healthcare. Participants share knowledge and learn from others’ experiences in tackling public health challenges. The 8th summit was held in Kevadia, Gujarat, in May 2022. The National Health Mission under the Union Health Ministry organizes the summit.

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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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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.