Summits and Conferences in Current Affairs MCQs

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired the fifth National Conference of Chief Secretaries. It was held in New Delhi from December 26–28, 2025. The theme is “Human Capital for Viksit Bharat,” focusing on developing citizens as human capital rather than just a demographic dividend. The conference aims to strengthen Centre–State cooperation and create a unified roadmap for inclusive, future-ready growth.

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India will host the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Impact Summit in New Delhi from February 15 to 20, 2026. The summit aims to shape the future of inclusive, responsible, and resilient Artificial Intelligence (AI). It will provide a platform to bridge gaps in technology and AI adoption. The event is guided by three principles: People, Planet, and Progress, focusing on serving humanity, protecting the environment, and driving inclusive growth. A Research Symposium on AI will be held to bring together researchers and practitioners for idea exchange, collaboration, and presenting AI’s impact.

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The Ministry of Textiles, in collaboration with the Government of Assam, will organize the National Textiles Ministers’ Conference on 8–9 January 2026 in Guwahati, Assam. The theme is “India’s Textiles: Weaving Growth, Heritage & Innovation.” The conference will bring together Union and State Ministers of Textiles, senior government officials, and policymakers to discuss a coordinated national strategy. The goal aligns with developing a USD 350 billion textile industry and achieving USD 100 billion in textile exports by 2030.

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Rajasthan is hosting the Regional AI Impact Conference 2026 on 6th January in Jaipur. The event is held in collaboration with Rajasthan DigiFest and TiE Global Summit 2026, leading up to the India AI Impact Summit 2026 in February. The conference explores how Artificial Intelligence (AI) can drive governance reform, economic growth, innovation, and inclusive development. Sessions include AI for Public Service Delivery, Ethical AI, AI and Future of Employment & Skills, and Rajasthan’s AI startup ecosystem.

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The Vice-President of India, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan, inaugurated the Third International Conference on Indian Languages in New Delhi. The Conference was organised by Vaishvik Hindi Parivaar, Antarashtriya Sahyog Parishad, Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts, and the Department of Bharatiya Bhasha, University of Delhi. Indian languages have strengthened national unity and preserved a shared civilisational ethos and common Dharma. The Eighth Schedule of the Constitution recognises India’s linguistic diversity, affirming that national unity depends on mutual respect, not uniformity.

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IndiaAI, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), and the Government of Uttar Pradesh hosted the Uttar Pradesh Regional AI Impact Conference 2026 in Lucknow on 12–13 January 2026. The Conference aims to showcase the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in governance and public service delivery and to align state-level initiatives with the IndiaAI Mission. It serves as a precursor to the IndiaAI Impact Summit 2026, which will be held in New Delhi from 16–20 February 2026. This event is part of a national series of eight Regional AI Impact Conferences across India.

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India is hosting the 28th Conference of Speakers and Presiding Officers of the Commonwealth (CSPOC) in New Delhi from 14–16 January 2026. The three-day conference brings together Speakers and Presiding Officers from over 60 Commonwealth countries and semi-autonomous Parliaments. The aim is to promote knowledge and understanding of parliamentary democracy and develop parliamentary institutions. Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla is the Chairperson of the 28th Conference of Speakers and Presiding Officers of the Commonwealth (CSPOC).

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The All India Spices Exporters Forum (AISEF) will host the 9th International Spice Conference (ISC 2026) from 23–26 February 2026 in Kochi, Kerala. The 4-day conference theme is “Spice 360 – Getting Future Ready,” focusing on global spice industry growth, innovation, and resilience. ISC 2026 is a global platform for policymakers, industry leaders, researchers, and innovators across the spice value chain. Kerala’s historic significance in the spice trade adds importance to hosting the event. The conference will cover trade and climate risks, technology adoption, innovation, resilient supply chains, and value-added products.

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The two-day Regional Level Conference of Labour & Employment and Industry Secretaries of States/UTs was held in Jaipur on 14 January 2026. The conference is the second of five regional meetings organized to facilitate the implementation of the four Labour Codes and address issues related to Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC), Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO), and Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana (PMVBRY). The conference emphasized stronger Centre–State coordination, last-mile dissemination of workers’ rights, expansion of ESIC coverage, and promotion of employment generation through Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana (PMVBRY).

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Bharat Electricity Summit 2026 will be held from 19-22 March 2026 at Yashobhoomi, New Delhi. The four-day Summit will focus on sustainable energy systems and India’s role in the global energy transition. The theme of summit is “Electrifying Growth. Empowering Sustainability. Connecting Globally”. It aims to bring together government, industry, academia, and civil society to discuss challenges and opportunities in the power sector. The event features 50+ high-level sessions, expert panels, thematic pavilions, and technology showcases.