Summits and Conferences in Current Affairs MCQs

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The Department of Land Resources (DoLR) under the Ministry of Rural Development, in collaboration with the Government of Andhra Pradesh, is organizing the National Watershed Conference from 10–11 November 2025 at Guntur, Andhra Pradesh. The event will review the progress of the Watershed Development Component of Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana 2.0 (WDC-PMKSY 2.0) and discuss future watershed strategies post-2026. Two major initiatives will be launched — “Watershed Mahotsav” to promote Jan-Bhagidari (public participation) and “Mission Watershed Punarutthan” to repair and rejuvenate earlier watershed assets.

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India will host the Global Artificial Intelligence (AI) Summit in February 2026 to promote inclusive, ethical, and human-centric AI. The upcoming AI Governance Framework will focus on combining innovation with safety to guide responsible AI use. Under the India AI Mission, over ₹10,000 crore is being invested to make AI beneficial for all sections of society. The initiative highlights India’s role in shaping global AI ethics and ensuring science and technology remain inclusive. It also supports innovation in biofortified crops, bio-fertilisers, genomic research, and clean energy solutions for a developed India.

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Ethiopia is set to be officially confirmed as the host of COP32 in 2027, becoming the first East African nation to organize a UN Climate Change Conference. The announcement was made by COP30 President André Corrêa do Lago during the opening of COP30 in Belem, Brazil. It is a federal republic and among the oldest independent nations with a strong legacy in African unity. The country is located in the Horn of Africa with its capital in Addis Ababa, which also hosts the African Union and UN Economic Commission for Africa.

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The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) hosted the 3rd International Conference on Green Hydrogen (ICGH 2025) on November 11–12, 2025 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. The two-day event brought together policymakers, scientists, researchers, and industry leaders to shape India’s green hydrogen roadmap. It was organised with support from the Office of the Principal Scientific Advisor (PSA), Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (MoPNG), Department of Science and Technology (DST), and Department of Scientific and Industrial Research (DSIR).

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The 30th edition of the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) Partnership Summit 2025 was inaugurated in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh by the Vice-President of India, C. P. Radhakrishnan. It is jointly organised by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce and Industry, CII and the Government of Andhra Pradesh. The theme is “Technology, Trust and Trade: Navigating the New Geoeconomic Order.”

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The Indian Society of Aerospace Medicine (ISAM) is hosting its 64th annual conference at the Institute of Aerospace Medicine (IAM), Bengaluru, on November 20-21. The conference theme is “Innovations in Aerospace Medicine: Infinite Possibilities,” emphasizing safety and performance of aviators. ISAM, established in 1952, is India’s only registered society dedicated to aerospace medicine for military, civil aviation, and spaceflight programs.

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Turkiye will host the COP31 (Conference of the Parties 31) UN climate summit in Antalya next year, after an agreement with Australia ended a long dispute over the venue. Australia will now lead pre-COP negotiations with Pacific nations for the 2026 UN climate meeting, while Turkiye will assume the presidency of COP31. The announcement comes as COP30 in Belem, Brazil is closing, with Australia earlier pushing to host COP31 as a Pacific COP for climate-vulnerable island nations. Turkiye insisted on hosting COP31 to represent emerging economies and encourage solidarity between rich and poor countries on climate action.

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The 2025 National Conference of State Public Service Commission (PSC) Chairpersons is hosted by Telangana PSC on December 19–20 to discuss systemic issues affecting recruitment. State PSC exams often face controversies and court cases, causing delays and creating a trust deficit among aspirants. PSCs originated during the freedom struggle; first Public Service Commission was created in 1926, and Government of India Act 1935 established PSCs for provinces — continued in the Constitution. UPSC works in a politically neutral environment, with highly experienced and merit-based members from all regions; appointments usually above age 55.

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The Regional Artificial Intelligence (AI) Impact Conference 2025 was held at the State Convention Centre, Shillong, ahead of the India AI Impact Summit 2026. The conference focuses on people, planet, and progress, the three pillars of the AI Impact Summit. The government has allocated Rs 10,300 crore for AI development and set up 570 data and AI labs nationwide. The target is to train 10 lakh people in AI skills to enhance future employability.

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Union Home & Cooperation Minister Amit Shah inaugurated EARTH Summit 2025 at Mahatma Mandir, Gandhinagar. He launched 13+ new services under ‘Sahakar Sarathi’, including Digi KCC, Campaign Sarathi, Website Sarathi, Cooperative Governance Index, ePACS, World’s Largest Grain Storage Application, Shiksha Sarathi, Sarathi Technology Forum. Summit is the second of three EARTH Summits focusing on strengthening rural economy and framing result-oriented solutions for rural development, with final policy framework in Delhi next year. The first edition of the Earth Summit 2025 was held in Hyderabad.