Summits and Conferences in Current Affairs MCQs

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Digital transactions are growing fast, increasing cyber threats and making payment security crucial. QNA is launching the Payment Security Summit & Awards – India in Mumbai on 4th March 2025. The event aims to unite leaders from various sectors to shape secure digital commerce. QNA is a decade-old events organization known for its expertise in hosting business events.

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Union Minister for Environment, Forest, and Climate Change, Bhupender Yadav, inaugurated the World Sustainable Development Summit (WSDS) 2025 in New Delhi. The summit, organized by The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), focused on the theme “Partnerships for Accelerating Sustainable Development and Climate Solutions.” He highlighted India’s 7.93% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions in 2020, showcasing the country’s strong commitment to fighting climate change.

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The Africa Health Agenda International Conference (AHAIC) 2025 called for urgent health financing reforms amid USAID funding cuts. It was held in Kigali, Rwanda (March 3-5, 2025). It focused on domestic resource mobilization and regional cooperation. AHAIC is a major pan-African health conference, organized by Amref Health Africa with Rwanda’s Ministry of Health, WHO Africa, and Africa CDC. Key goals included health financing reforms, promoting public-private partnerships, strengthening primary healthcare, tackling health inequalities, integrating AI in healthcare, and empowering community health workers. The conference also explored alternative funding sources to sustain critical health programs in Africa.

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The Bureau of Water Use Efficiency (BWUE) under the National Water Mission (NWM), Ministry of Jal Shakti, organized the “Water Sustainability Conference 2025” in collaboration with The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI). The conference focused on Industrial Water Use Efficiency and was held on 12th March 2025 at NDMC Convention Centre, Palika Kendra, Sansad Marg, New Delhi. Union Minister of Jal Shakti, Shri C. R. Patil, inaugurated the event, emphasizing the government’s commitment to water conservation. The event brought together Ministries, Policymakers, Industry Leaders, and Experts to discuss innovative technologies and strategies for efficient industrial water use.

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The Union Home Minister addressed the 57th annual conference of the All Bodo Students’ Union (ABSU) in Kokrajhar, Assam. He highlighted the success of the Bodo Peace Accord (2020). The accord aimed to bring peace and stability to Bodo-dominated areas, especially the Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR). It was signed by the Government of India, the Assam Government, and Bodo organizations, including the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB). Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) was renamed BTR with greater autonomy. Non-Bodo villages in BTC were excluded. BTC’s powers were expanded under the Sixth Schedule. Bodo was recognized as an associate official language of Assam.

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The Second World Health Organization (WHO) Global Conference on Air Pollution and Health was held in Cartagena, Colombia. It was co-organized by WHO, Colombia, and United Nations (UN) agencies, including the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and World Meteorological Organization (WMO). The conference aimed to accelerate action for clean air, clean energy access, and climate change mitigation. Over 50 countries committed to reducing air pollution’s health impacts by 50% by 2040. India reaffirmed its commitment through actions under the National Clean Air Programme (NCAP).

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The 9th Global Technology Summit was inaugurated in New Delhi by External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar on 10 April 2025. It is a three-day event from 10 to 12 April and is India’s main platform to discuss geo-technology. The Global Technology Summit brings together leaders from government, industry, academia, and civil society from India and other countries. They discuss how technology is changing and how it affects global politics. The summit aims to build a shared approach that supports innovation while addressing everyone’s concerns. The theme of this edition is “Sambhavna,” which means possibility.

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The National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) India hosted a conference on “Building Together a Clean Sport Ecosystem” at the India International Centre, New Delhi, as part of Play True Week 2025. The event gathered stakeholders committed to a fair and values-based sporting environment in India. The event saw the unveiling of “NADA India’s Fair Play Guide” in ten regional languages for better accessibility. Participants took a pledge to commit to fair play and doping-free sport. The conference included panel discussions on anti-doping policy, athlete rights, and testing, with insights from sports federations, medical experts, and international organizations.

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The Anti-Piracy Challenge is a key initiative under the Create in India Challenge, launched as part of WAVES (World Audio Visual and Entertainment Summit) 2025. It is organized by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India. The first World Audio Visual and Entertainment Summit (WAVES) will be hosted by the Government of India in Mumbai, Maharashtra, from May 1 to 4, 2025. The challenge focuses on promoting technologies like digital fingerprinting and watermarking to tackle online piracy. WAVES 2025 is a global platform that showcases innovation in broadcasting, films, television, radio, animation, gaming, comics, and advertising.

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The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research-Indian Institute of Petroleum (CSIR-IIP), Dehradun is hosting the International Conference “Shaping the Energy Future: Challenges and Opportunities” (SEFCO-2025) from 23 to 25 April 2025. This is the 7th edition of SEFCO, which was first held in 2017. SEFCO-2025 has now grown into an international event with global participation. The conference focuses on solving key issues in the energy and chemical sector. It aims to support a sustainable energy future by exploring both challenges and new possibilities. The theme for SEFCO-2025 is “Catalysing a Sustainable Future with Affordable Energy and Chemicals.”