Summits and Conferences in Current Affairs MCQs

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The Ayush Medical Value Travel Summit 2024 was inaugurated in Mumbai with the theme ‘Global Synergy in Ayush: Transforming Health and Wellness through Medical Value Travel.’ The event aims to make India a leading global hub for holistic healthcare based on Ayush systems. Organized by the Ministry of Ayush, in collaboration with the Ministry of Tourism, Maharashtra Government, and key partners. The summit focuses on integrating Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha, and Homeopathy (Ayush) with modern healthcare. Officials from Maharashtra, Goa, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, and Rajasthan participated in the event.

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The Conference on Maritime Decarbonization in India, co-hosted by the Ministry of Ports and the Asian Development Bank, concluded in New Delhi. It emphasized the importance of green shipping and sustainable port operations. It aimed to align India’s maritime sector with global climate goals, discussing initiatives like the Harit Sagar Green Port Guidelines and the goal of achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2070. This reflects India’s commitment to transforming its maritime industry for a sustainable future.

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The Drought Resilience+10 (DR+10) Conference, held from September 30 to October 2, 2024, in Geneva, Switzerland, focused on enhancing global drought preparedness and resilience. It marked a decade since the first High-Level Meeting on National Drought Policy and brought together policymakers, experts, and practitioners to discuss advancements in drought management. With droughts becoming more frequent due to climate change, the conference emphasized the need for effective policies and global mechanisms to address systemic drought risks and promote sustainable development.

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President Droupadi Murmu attended a Global Summit on ‘Spirituality for Clean and Healthy Society’ in Mount Abu, Rajasthan. The summit was organized by Prajapita Brahma Kumaris Ishwariya Vishwa Vidyalaya. President Murmu emphasized that spirituality is about recognizing inner power and promoting purity in thoughts and actions.

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The third edition of the Mindfulness India Summit is scheduled to take place on October 17 and 18 in Mumbai. It aims to provide leaders and professionals with strategies for healthier, more empathetic workplaces. It is organised by the Mindful Science Centre. The summit will focus on mindfulness, emotional intelligence, and neuroscience. The theme, “Thrive in the Age of Disruption,” highlights mindfulness as essential for navigating today’s business challenges.

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The first phase of the Second Army Commanders’ Conference for 2024 was held in a hybrid mode in Gangtok, Sikkim.
This two-day conference served as a forum for senior commanders to review operational preparedness, discuss strategies, and outline future directives. The second phase of the conference will take place in Delhi on October 28-29.

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A parliamentary delegation attended the 149th Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) in Geneva. The assembly focused on harnessing science, technology, and innovation for a peaceful and sustainable future. The delegation participated in meetings of the IPU’s governing council, the highest decision-making body. They met counterparts from other parliaments during the assembly. The delegation also interacted with the Indian diaspora in Geneva. The IPU included 180 member parliaments and 15 associate members from both large and small countries.

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India recently hosted the World Telecommunication Standardization Assembly (WTSA) 2024 in New Delhi, marking the first time this pivotal event is held in India and the Asia-Pacific region. The WTSA brings together industry leaders, policymakers, and tech experts from over 190 countries to discuss and establish future standards for technologies like 6G, Artificial Intelligence, and cybersecurity. Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized India’s role as a dynamic player in digital technology, highlighting its advancements in telecom and digital infrastructure, including a significant increase in mobile manufacturing and connectivity initiatives.

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The US-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF) hosted the ‘India Leadership Summit 2024’ in New Delhi. It focused on boosting bilateral trade, supply chains, semiconductor investment, AI, and next-gen technologies. The summit followed PM Modi’s recent US visit for the Quad Summit and UNGA. It aimed to strengthen defence ties, promote clean energy, and ensure a free Indo-Pacific. Key speakers included Union Ministers Piyush Goyal, Dharmendra Pradhan, and Jyotiraditya Scindia. The summit emphasized collaboration between the US and India to fortify India’s manufacturing economy and realign global supply chains.

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An Indian delegation led by Union Minister Nityanand Rai attended the Asia-Pacific Ministerial Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction (APMCDRR) 2024 in Manila. The conference was inaugurated by Philippine President Bongbong Marcos. The theme was “Surge to 2030: Enhancing ambition in Asia Pacific to accelerate disaster risk reduction.” APMCDRR is the key platform for the Asia-Pacific region to monitor and enhance cooperation on the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015-2030. It involves governments, international organizations, civil society, and the private sector to speed up disaster risk reduction efforts.