Summits and Conferences in Current Affairs MCQs

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The 28th National Conference on e-Governance (NCeG) will take place on June 9-10 in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. The theme of the two-day conference is ‘Viksit Bharat: Civil Service and Digital Transformation.’ It will include six plenary sessions and six breakout sessions. The event is jointly organised by the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG) and the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), with Andhra Pradesh’s collaboration. The conference will discuss strategies to enhance public service quality and promote “minimum government, maximum governance.” National e-Gov Awards (NAeG) 2025 will be conferred, and notable leaders will participate, including Andhra Pradesh’s Chief Minister.

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The Centre for Joint Warfare Studies (CENJOWS), along with Aerospace Services India (ASI) and Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI), hosted the Medium-Range Surface-to-Air Missile (MRSAM) India Eco-System Summit 2.0 in New Delhi on May 07, 2025. The summit aimed to boost India’s air and missile defence capabilities under the Aatmanirbhar Bharat and Make-in-India missions. It brought together key players from the Ministry of Defence (MoD), Armed Forces, Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), Bharat Electronics Limited, and Bharat Dynamics Limited. The event highlighted the growing India-Israel defence cooperation and the shared goal of making India a global defence hub.

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A Declaration on Disaster Preparedness was recently adopted at the 4th Ministerial Conference of the Regional Integrated Multi-Hazard Early Warning System (RIMES) held in Colombo, Sri Lanka. RIMES, established in 2009, is an intergovernmental body that supports member countries with early warning services, disaster risk reduction plans, and training support. It was formed after the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami by countries in Africa, Asia, and the Pacific to build a strong regional warning system. RIMES has 22 member states and 26 collaborating states. Its regional early warning center is based at the Asian Institute of Technology in Thailand.

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The Department of Fisheries (DoF), under the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying (MoFAH&D), held the Fisheries Secretaries Conference 2025 and National Workshop on 23rd May 2025 in New Delhi. The meeting reviewed progress of Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY), Fisheries and Aquaculture Infrastructure Development Fund (FIDF), and Pradhan Mantri Matsya Kisan Samridhi Sah-Yojana (PM-MKSSY). A pilot project was announced to use drones for transporting live fish in remote areas, with a 70-kg payload drone under development. Satellite technology will be used soon for improving fisher safety, mapping fish resources, and doing biometric verification. Plans were shared to upgrade fishing harbours and fish markets using smart and sustainable infrastructure.

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The Agri-Industry Summit 2025 was inaugurated on May 26, 2025, in Narsinghpur district, Madhya Pradesh. The summit highlights agriculture as the backbone of India’s economy and promotes its transformation into an industry. Farmers were encouraged to explore food processing, trade, and marketing alongside crop production. Support from Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs) under the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) is being emphasized to integrate technology with farming. Under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme, ₹3.46 lakh crore has been transferred to 10 crore farmers. The summit aims to boost farmer income and rural development, positioning Madhya Pradesh as a model agricultural state.

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In 2025, the International Year of Glacier Preservation is observed through a United Nations (UN)-backed summit called the International Conference on Glaciers’ Preservation – 2025. The conference is held in Dushanbe, the capital of Tajikistan. It is a high-level global summit focused on urgent action to stop glacier retreat and protect freshwater from cryospheric sources. It is organised by the Republic of Tajikistan with support from United Nations (UN) agencies. The event is declared under the UN Resolution that made 2025 the International Year of Glaciers’ Preservation. It aims to raise awareness on glacier melt, promote climate-resilient water management, and push for strong global action as per the Paris Agreement and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

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On June 5, 2025, Ujjain in Madhya Pradesh hosted the Spiritual & Wellness Summit to promote ancient traditions and modern health practices. A key session titled ‘Ideating The Partnership Model’ focused on collaboration between traditional and modern wellness systems with experts. The event aims to integrate spirituality, mental health, and sustainable living for holistic wellness.

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Earth Sciences Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh leads Indian delegation to United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC) in France. The UN Ocean Conference 2025 is scheduled to take place in Nice, France, from June 9 to 13, 2025. It is co-hosted by France and Costa Rica. The international meet will bring together global leaders, scientists, and policymakers to discuss sustainable ocean governance.

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Recently, the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare (MoA&FW) organized the National Conference on Agri Stack at Sushma Swaraj Bhawan, New Delhi. The event focused on turning agricultural data into efficient service delivery under the Digital Agriculture Mission (DAM). Officials from the Centre, States, and key stakeholders discussed progress, challenges, and the future of Agri Stack implementation. Agri Stack is designed as a digital public good similar to Aadhaar, with a federated structure for Central and State collaboration.

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The 113th International Labour Conference (ILC) was held in Geneva from 2 to 13 June 2025, with over 5,400 delegates from governments, employers’ and workers’ organizations. ILC is the annual meeting of the 187 Member States of the International Labour Organization (ILO), a United Nations agency for the world of work. The conference adopted Convention No. 192, the first global treaty addressing biological hazards in the workplace. It also approved an amendment to the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC), 2006, ensuring rights like shore leave and repatriation for seafarers.