Summits and Conferences in Current Affairs MCQs

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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 National Conference on Strategic Trade Controls (NCSTC) 2026 was organised in New Delhi to strengthen India’s Strategic Trade Control framework for regulating exports of sensitive and dual-use items. The conference focused on the SCOMET (Special Chemicals, Organisms, Materials, Equipment and Technologies) framework and its role in preventing proliferation risks while supporting legitimate trade. The conference also addressed export control challenges in emerging and frontier technologies such as semiconductors, quantum technology, aerospace, biotechnology and cyber security.

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The first International Conference on Green Artificial Intelligence (AI) was held on January 24 and 25 at the Dubai Police Academy. It was organised by the Zayed International Foundation for the Environment with the Dubai Police Academy and Curtin University Dubai. The event focused on using Artificial Intelligence for environmental sustainability and climate resilience.

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India will host the first Global Big Cat Summit this year. Leaders and ministers from 95 big cat range countries will participate. The summit will focus on collective and coordinated strategies for big cat conservation. It aims to strengthen international cooperation and protect natural habitats. The initiative will promote sustainable wildlife tourism and habitat protection. India plays a leading role as it has the world’s largest wild tiger population.

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The two-day Black Swan Summit India has begun in Bhubaneswar, organised by the Odisha Government under the BharatNetra initiative. The summit aims to position Odisha as a hub for Artificial Intelligence, FinTech, and InsurTech. It seeks to translate the state’s Vision 2036–2047 into actionable outcomes in digital finance and advanced technologies. Nearly 100 speakers from five continents are participating. Skill development and employment are key themes, with a job fair for youth.

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Eminent experts and researchers at the National Conference on Naturopathy–2026, held on 5–6 February 2026, stressed the need for evidence-based integration of Yoga and Naturopathy in preventive, promotive, and rehabilitative healthcare. The conference was jointly organised by the Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga (MDNIY) and the Central Council for Research in Yoga & Naturopathy (CCRYN) under the Ministry of Ayush, Government of India. The main theme of the conference was “Yoga and Naturopathy for a Stronger and Healthier You”, with the sub-theme “SamYog” focusing on integrating Ayush systems with modern medicine for public health interventions.

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A two-day National Conference on “Tackling Cyber-Enabled Frauds & Dismantling the Ecosystem” has been inaugurated at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi on 10 February 2026. The conference, organised by Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) with Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C), focuses on tackling cyber-enabled frauds involving finance, telecom misuse, and human exploitation. It brings together law enforcement, banks, regulators, technology platforms, and experts to strengthen coordination, technology use, and victim protection.

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Saudi Arabia’s Human Capability Development Program (HCDP) will host the third Human Capability Initiative (HCI) Conference on 03–04 May 2026 in Riyadh under the theme “The Human Code.” The conference is held under the patronage of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, who chairs the HCDP Committee. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland will participate as the Country of Honor, highlighting strong bilateral cooperation. The event is expected to gather over 15,000 leaders and more than 250 international speakers.

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The International Conference on Dam Safety 2026 was held at the Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru, under the Dam Rehabilitation and Improvement Project Phase II and III. The conference was organised by the Ministry of Jal Shakti, Government of Karnataka, Central Water Commission and the World Bank to strengthen dam safety in India. An Artificial Intelligence based platform named DAMCHAT was launched by ICED at IIT Roorkee to improve technical decision making. The Jal Shakti Data Management Platform of the National Water Informatics Centre was also launched to promote data driven dam management.

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French President Emmanuel Macron invited the Prime Minister of India to attend the 52nd G7 Summit 2026 in France. The G7 Summit 2026 is the annual meeting of leaders of seven advanced democracies to discuss global economy, security, climate change and geopolitical issues. France will host the summit at Évian in 2026. The Group of Seven is an informal forum of major industrialised democracies. The members of G7 are United States, United Kingdom, Canada, France, Germany, Italy and Japan. The forum coordinates policies to address global economic and political challenges.