Summits and Conferences in Current Affairs MCQs

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Kaziranga in Assam is hosting the 12th International Tourism Mart (ITM) from November 26 to 29, 2024. It is organized by the Ministry of Tourism. The event promotes North East India’s tourism potential to domestic and international visitors. Kaziranga National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its one-horned rhinoceros, serves as the event’s backdrop. About 400 participants, including tour operators, hoteliers, entrepreneurs, influencers, media, and officials, are attending. ITM offers a platform for networking, collaboration, and promoting tourism businesses to strengthen the industry.

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India hosted the 13th UN Global Geospatial Information Management Asia-Pacific Conference at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. The event, organized by the Survey of India, aimed to promote collaboration in geospatial information. Experts from 30 countries, including 91 delegates and over 120 Indian experts, participated in this conference. The theme, “Geo-enabling the Data Economy for Sustainable Development,” focused on geospatial data’s role in the digital economy.

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The 14th Asia-Oceania Meteorological Satellite Users’ Conference (AOMSUC-14) will be held from December 4-6, 2024, in New Delhi, India, hosted by the India Meteorological Department. This conference aims to promote satellite observations, enhance remote sensing science, and facilitate collaboration among satellite operators and users. It will feature presentations, discussions, and a training workshop with around 150 participants from various countries, highlighting the importance of satellite data in meteorology and climatology.

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The United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification’s sixteenth Conference of Parties (COP16) is started in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, the first time West Asia hosts this event. India joins 197 nations, marking UNCCD’s 30th anniversary, with its delegation led by Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav and Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini. India will present the Aravalli Green Wall Project (AGWP), targeting restoration of 1.15 million hectares across four states. AGWP integrates indigenous afforestation, biodiversity conservation, GIS tools, water management, and community engagement. The conference, running until December 13, showcases India’s leadership in combating desertification and fostering global sustainable land management.

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The 63rd Annual Conference of the Indian Society of Aerospace Medicine (ISAM) held at the Institute of Aerospace Medicine (IAM), Bengaluru, from December 5–7, 2024. Established in 1952, ISAM is India’s only registered society dedicated to aerospace medicine. The conference theme is “Collaborate for Research,” focusing on interdisciplinary cooperation in aviation and space medicine. The event features more than 300 attendees, including experts from DRDO, ISRO, and aerospace medicine professionals.

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The 16th GRIHA Summit held in New Delhi, focusing on the theme “Accelerating Climate Action in the Built Environment.” It brings together leaders and experts to discuss sustainable urban development and climate resilience in construction. The summit highlights the importance of sustainability in the built environment for global climate commitments by 2030 and decarbonization by 2050. It aligns with India’s vision of Viksit Bharat @2047, integrating sustainability with economic and social progress.GRIHA stands for Green Rating for Integrated Habitat Assessment.

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PM Narendra Modi inaugurated the Rising Rajasthan Global Investment Summit in Jaipur, showcasing Rajasthan as a key investment hub. Rajasthan, with its rich resources, heritage, and skilled youth, offers opportunities in infrastructure, manufacturing, and tourism. Rajasthan contributes Rs 84,000 crore in exports, supported by the Make in India initiative and MSME policies, strengthening its manufacturing sector. Rajasthan excels in renewable energy, mineral reserves, and unique cultural assets, enhancing tourism and economic growth. Initiatives like e-visa, Udan Yojana, and heritage tourism have transformed Rajasthan into a vibrant investment destination.

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The 22nd edition of CII Connect was held on December 17-18, 2024, in Chennai, focusing on “Artificial Intelligence in Action – Real-World Applications in Business.” Discussions highlighted AI’s role in rural and urban development, manufacturing, supply chain resilience, smart governance, and community empowerment. Advancements in quantum computing and AR/VR were explored, along with AI-driven products for business operations. The event emphasized industry-academia collaboration to develop an AI-ready workforce for future challenges.

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The 46th All India Public Relations Conference took place in Raipur from December 20-22, 2024. The theme of the conference was “National Values: International Competencies – Role of Public Relations.” The conference featured the prestigious Public Relations Society of India (PRSI) National Awards, recognizing excellence in areas like house journals, newsletters, corporate films, social media campaigns, and event management. Awards also honored efforts in corporate social responsibility (CSR), science and technology, defense, skill development, medical research, and more.

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India will host the first-ever World Audio Visual Entertainment Summit (WAVES) in February 2025. WAVES will cover the entire Media & Entertainment (M&E) industry, bringing together global leaders and innovators. It aims to unite industry leaders, stakeholders, and innovators to discuss challenges, promote trade, and shape the sector’s future. The summit will showcase India’s advancements in animation, gaming, entertainment technology, and cinema. WAVES-India aims to position India as a global M&E powerhouse by fostering creativity, innovation and investments. It focuses on building skilled workforce capacity and embracing technological advancements to strengthen India’s creative economy.