Summits and Conferences in Current Affairs MCQs
21. India signed an agreement with which country for Submarine Rescue Support and cooperation between the Navies?
[A] Japan
[B] Singapore
[C] France
[D] Sri Lanka
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Correct Answer: B [Singapore]
Notes:
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh co-chaired the 5th India-Singapore Defence Ministers Dialogue along with the Minister for Defence, Singapore.
During the dialogue, the Implementing Agreement on Submarine Rescue Support and cooperation between the Indian Navy and Singapore Navy were signed.
22. Which meeting was recently conducted under the theme of “The New Normal and Safe and Healthy Tourism”?
[A] Asia Cooperation Dialogue- Ministerial Meeting
[B] BRICS Ministerial Meeting
[C] G-20 Ministerial Meeting
[D] G 7 Ministerial Meeting
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Correct Answer: A [Asia Cooperation Dialogue- Ministerial Meeting]
Notes:
The 17th Ministerial Meeting of Asia Cooperation Dialogue (ACD) was recently organised under the theme, “The New Normal and Safe and Healthy Tourism” virtually.
Riva Ganguly Das, Secretary of the Union Ministry of External Affairs represented India at the meeting. She highlighted about the Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative (IPOI), announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2019.
23. Which international organisation conducted the event on ‘Restoring Cross Border Mobility’?
[A] United Nations
[B] World Economic Forum
[C] World Bank
[D] World Trade Organisation
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Correct Answer: B [World Economic Forum]
Notes:
Union Minister of Health & Family Welfare addressed the event on Restoring Cross Border Mobility, through video conference.
The event was organised by World Economic Forum’s Common Trust Network, to discuss the policies and partnerships required to reopen borders and enable essential travel, tourism and commerce in a safe and sustainable method.
24. What is the name of the Global conference being hosted by Kerala State Planning Board?
[A] Global Keralites
[B] Kerala Looks Ahead
[C] Kerala Vision 2021
[D] New Kerala
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Correct Answer: B [Kerala Looks Ahead]
Notes:
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan inaugurated the ‘Kerala Looks Ahead,’ a three-day virtual global conclave.
The conference aims to frame the roadmap for long-term development of the state by reaping opinions from top economists, industry leaders and administrators. Star speakers include Nobel laureate Amartya Sen, WHO Scientist Soumya Swaminathan and top industry leaders.
25. What is the name of sector specific webinar series conducted by the Commerce Ministry?
[A] Udyami Mitra
[B] Udyog Aadhaar
[C] Udyog Manthan
[D] Web Talks
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Correct Answer: C [Udyog Manthan]
Notes:
The Union Ministry of Commerce and Industries, has organized a series of sector specific webinar named Udyog Manthan. This is organized in association with Quality Council of India and supported by Bureau of Indian Standards, CII, FICCI and ASSOCHAM.
The webinar has a focus on quality and productivity in all major sectors of manufacturing and services.
26. ‘World Sustainable Development Summit’ is organised by which institution?
[A] NITI Aayog
[B] UNDP
[C] The Energy and Resources Institute
[D] World Economic Forum
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Correct Answer: C [The Energy and Resources Institute]
Notes:
‘World Sustainable Development Summit’ is the flagship event of The Energy and Resources Institute’s (TERI). The Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy and the Ministry of Earth Sciences are key partners of the summit.
TERI is a New Delhi-based non-profit research institute. The 20th edition of the summit is to be inaugurated by the Prime Minister. The theme of the summit is ‘Redefining Our Common Future: Safe and Secure Environment for All’.
27. Which organisation in India is to co-chair 2021 Asia Economic Dialogue?
[A] Pune International Centre
[B] Indian Institute of Technology Madras
[C] Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad
[D] BITS Pilani
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Correct Answer: A [Pune International Centre]
Notes:
The 2021 Asia Economic Dialogue would be co-chaired by Pune International Centre, India. The event would witness the participation of Union External Affairs Minister S.Jayshankar along with his counterparts from Japan, Australia, Maldives, Mauritius and Bhutan.
The Asia Economic Dialogue (AED) is a flagship geo-economics conference of the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA).
28. Where was the IBSA (India Brazil South Africa) Women’s Forum meeting held?
[A] India
[B] China
[C] Brazil
[D] Virtual Mode
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Correct Answer: D [Virtual Mode]
Notes:
The IBSA (India Brazil South Africa) Women’s Forum meeting was held recently in a virtual format. This is the 6th edition of the meet.
The delegation from India was led by the Union Ministry of Women and Child Development. A joint declaration was issued during the meet which highlights IBSA goals and commitments for achieving gender equality in all spheres of life.
29. Which country has hosted the Meeting of BRICS Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors 2021?
[A] Brazil
[B] Russia
[C] India
[D] China
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Correct Answer: C [India]
Notes:
India recently hosted the Meeting of BRICS Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors 2021. It was co-chaired by Union Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman and RBI governor Shaktikanta Das.
Finance Minister addressed the meeting virtually from New Delhi. Issues regarding New development bank, social infrastructure, IMF reforms, fintech for SME and financial inclusion, customs cooperation were discussed during the meeting.
30. Which organization hosted the BRICS seminar on misuse of the Internet by terrorists?
[A] NITI Aayog
[B] Indian Army
[C] National Investigation Agency
[D] CDAC
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Correct Answer: C [National Investigation Agency]
Notes:
India hosted the BRICS seminar on “Misuse of Internet for Terrorist Purposes and Role of Digital Forensics in Terrorist Investigations”, which was organised by the National Investigation Agency (NIA).
It is a two-day event organized in a virtual format which emphasized on international cooperation and seamless sharing of good practices in tackling cyber terrorism.
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