Summits and Conferences in Current Affairs MCQs
41. Which city is the host of the ‘G20 workshop on Climate Resilient Agriculture’?
[A] Bengaluru
[B] Amritsar
[C] Hyderabad
[D] Chennai
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Correct Answer: C [Hyderabad]
Notes:
Union Agriculture Ministry has inaugurated G20 workshop on Climate Resilient Agriculture in Hyderabad.
The three-day G20 technical workshop is being attended by over 100 delegates including from India and abroad from G20 countries and invited countries. The meeting will deliberate on various issues of agriculture research predominantly on Climate Change’ and other techniques and methods for sustainable development of agriculture in the global context.
42. Which city is the host of ‘Second edition of Naval Commanders’ Conference, 2023’?
[A] New Delhi
[B] Varanasi
[C] Pune
[D] Mussoorie
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Correct Answer: A [New Delhi]
Notes:
The bi-annual Naval Commanders Conference recently commenced at New Delhi. Having shifted the venue of Commanders Conference outside Delhi with effect from 2023, as the first edition was conducted onboard INS Vikrant in March 2023.
The Indian Navy showcased ongoing indigenous projects and introduced new uniform items during the conference. The navy’s electronic service document project was also released.
43. Nairobi Declaration was adopted in which summit?
[A] BRICS 23
[B] Africa Climate Summit 23
[C] G 20 Summit
[D] ASEAN 23 Summit
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Correct Answer: B [Africa Climate Summit 23]
Notes:
The inaugural Africa Climate Summit (ACS23) in Nairobi concluded with the adoption of the ‘Nairobi Declaration,’ aimed at giving Africa a unified voice on climate issues in international forums.
The declaration includes recommendations, pledges, and demands to strengthen Africa’s position on climate change. The declaration also highlights green investment opportunities in Africa and proposes a carbon tax on fossil fuel trade, maritime transport, and aviation.
44. Which bloc leaders declared to create the ‘Working Group on Empowerment of Women’?
[A] ASEAN
[B] BIMSTEC
[C] G-20
[D] G-7
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Correct Answer: C [G-20]
Notes:
The G20 New Delhi Leaders’ Declaration has underscored the importance of women’s empowerment, with a particular focus on bridging the digital gender divide.
The declaration announced the creation of a new ‘Working Group on Empowerment of Women’ to support the G20 Women’s Ministerial, with its first meeting scheduled during Brazil’s G20 presidency. The declaration also calls for regulatory policy frameworks that enable women and girls to actively participate in national digital strategies.
45. Where was the Heads of Asian Coast Guard Agencies Meeting held?
[A] Turkey
[B] India
[C] Japan
[D] Indonesia
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Correct Answer: A [Turkey]
Notes:
The Heads of Asian Coast Guard Agencies Meeting (HACGAM) was recently held in Turkey from September 5-9. The meeting addressed significant topics including maritime law enforcement, safety at sea, marine environment protection, and the prevention of illicit activities like drug trafficking, weapons smuggling, and human trafficking at sea.
India’s delegation was led by DG Rakesh Pal, Director General of the Indian Coast Guard.
46. Which city is the host of the ‘First Global Symposium on Farmers’ Rights’?
[A] Mumbai
[B] New Delhi
[C] Varanasi
[D] Amritsar
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Correct Answer: B [New Delhi]
Notes:
The President of India Droupadi Murmu inaugurated the inaugural ‘Global Symposium on Farmers’ Rights’ (GSFR) at the ICAR Convention Centre in New Delhi.
This event is organized by the Secretariat of the International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture (International Treaty), in collaboration with various Indian agricultural bodies. Notably, India was the first country to include Farmers’ Rights in its Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers’ Rights (PPVFR) Act in 2001.
47. Which city is the host of ‘Workshop on Business Responsibility and Sustainability Reporting (BRSR)’?
[A] Mumbai
[B] Chennai
[C] Gandhi Nagar
[D] Bhubaneswar
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Correct Answer: A [Mumbai]
Notes:
The Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA), in partnership with UNICEF and the National Stock Exchange (NSE), organized a workshop on Business Responsibility and Sustainability Reporting (BRSR) in Mumbai.
The BRSR framework, rooted in the nine principles of the National Guidelines for Responsible Business Conduct (NGRBC), mandates top 1000 listed companies to disclose their performance on environmental, social, and governance aspects.
48. Which Union Ministry organised the ‘International Conference on Dam Safety’?
[A] Ministry of Jal Shakti
[B] Ministry of MSME
[C] Ministry of Science and Technology
[D] Ministry of Coal
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Correct Answer: A [Ministry of Jal Shakti]
Notes:
The Ministry of Jal Shakti’s Department of Water Resources, River Development, and Ganga Rejuvenation is organizing the International Conference on Dam Safety (ICDS) in Jaipur.
The conference was inaugurated under the theme “Safe & Secure Dams Ensure Nation’s Prosperity.” With India hosting over 6,000 dams, this event focuses on enhancing dam safety, discussing cutting-edge topics, and highlighting the Dam Rehabilitation and Improvement Project (DRIP) Phase II and III.
49. Which city is the host of ‘Second Edition of ICAR-CIBA’s Shrimp Farmers Conclave-2023’?
[A] Mumbai
[B] Navsari
[C] Panaji
[D] Chennai
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Correct Answer: B [Navsari]
Notes:
The Second Edition of ICAR-CIBA’s Shrimp Farmers Conclave-2023 was inaugurated by Union Minister Parshottam Rupala, in Navsari, Gujarat.
Key highlights include the signing of MoU between CIBA and the National Fisheries Development Board (NFDB) for aquaculture crop insurance and technology support for Fish Farmers Producer Organizations (FFPO). A shrimp crop insurance product by Agriculture Insurance Company of India Limited was also launched.
50. Which city hosted the ‘National Workshop on e-NAM 2.0 and Agri Marketing Reforms’?
[A] Pune
[B] Amritsar
[C] Bhopal
[D] New Delhi
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Correct Answer: D [New Delhi]
Notes:
Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare organised ‘National Workshop on e-NAM 2.0 and Agri Marketing Reforms’.
Till 31st August 2023, 1361 Agricultural Produce Market Committees (APMC) were integrated on e-NAM, covering 23 States and 4 UTs , where in 209 commodities are being traded.
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