Summits and Conferences in Current Affairs MCQs

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The Gujarat SemiConnect Conference 2026 was held on March 1 and 2, 2026. It took place at Mahatma Mandir in Gandhinagar. The conference focused on strengthening India’s semiconductor ecosystem. It brought together policymakers, industry leaders and technology experts. The event highlighted progress under India’s semiconductor mission and future roadmap for electronics and chip manufacturing.

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Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances with Government of Jammu and Kashmir organised the National Governance Conference on 3 March 2026 in Jammu. The conference was held in Jammu city of Jammu and Kashmir. The theme was “Holistic Development of Districts: Transforming Governance for Viksit Bharat”. It focused on improving district level governance and strengthening administration at grassroots level. The event highlighted innovative governance models and best practices from different districts across India.

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The Indian Institute of Technology (Indian School of Mines) Dhanbad organised a National Conference on Ancient Indian Text, Science and Technology to explore the scientific knowledge embedded in ancient Indian literature and its relevance for modern research and innovation. The conference brought together scholars, scientists, historians, researchers and academicians from diverse disciplines to discuss India’s scientific heritage and its contemporary applications. The main objective of the conference was to create an interdisciplinary platform where experts from Sanskrit studies, philosophy and history could collaborate with engineering and applied science researchers to reinterpret ancient scientific ideas.

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Droupadi Murmu inaugurated the Global Conference on Women in Agri-Food Systems 2026 in New Delhi. The three-day event was held at the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) Convention Centre with the theme ‘Driving Progress, Attaining New Heights’. The event coincided with the UN-declared International Year for Women Farmers 2026. It focused on gender-responsive policymaking, technological innovation, and inclusive agricultural development.

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The National Conference on Cold Water Fisheries was held on 14 March 2026 at Sher-e-Kashmir International Conference Centre, Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir, organised by the Department of Fisheries India. It is the first national dialogue focused on sustainable development of Cold-Water fisheries in India’s high-altitude regions. Cold-water fisheries are found mainly in Himalayas, parts of the Northeast, and peninsular highlands, covering about 5.33 lakh sq. km across states such as Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Sikkim, and Arunachal Pradesh.

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The International Conference on Carbon Markets – Prakriti 2026 was held in New Delhi as a flagship event of the Government of India. It was organized by the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) under the patronage of the Ministry of Power and Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change. The conference was conducted as part of the Bharat Electricity Summit 2026, bringing together global experts, policymakers, industry leaders, and researchers. The theme is “Unlocking Carbon Finance for NDC Implementation through Global Partnerships and Digital Pathways”, focusing on climate finance, cooperation, and digital innovation.

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Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan virtually inaugurated the International Academic Conference on Ekatma Manav Darshan – Bharat’s Worldview at Karnataka State Open University. The event marks 60 years of Ekatma Manav Darshan (Integral Humanism), a philosophy given by Deendayal Upadhyaya. Integral Humanism focuses on balanced development of individual, society, and nature in harmony.

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The 14th Ministerial Conference (MC14) of the World Trade Organization (WTO) is held from 26–29 March 2026 in Yaoundé, Cameroon. The conference brings together trade ministers from WTO member countries to discuss key global trade issues. The Indian delegation is led by Piyush Goyal, along with officials, experts, and representatives from multiple ministries.

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Narendra Modi will attend the G7 Summit 2026, scheduled from June 15–17, 2026 in France, following confirmation after discussions with S. Jaishankar. The G7 comprises major economies such as the US, UK, Japan, France, Germany, Italy, and Canada, focusing on global economic stability, security, climate change, and trade. Although India is not a G7 member, its participation reflects its growing global influence. India plays an important role in bridging developed and developing countries and contributes to discussions on inclusive and balanced global governance.

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The 2nd edition of International Conference on Spacecraft Mission Operations SMOPS 2026 is held from 8–10 April 2026 in Bangalore with the theme “Innovative Operations for Smart and Sustainable Space Mission Management – Next Generation.” It is jointly organised by Indian Space Research Organisation, Astronautical Society of India, and International Academy of Astronautics. The conference focuses on mission operations, advanced mission design, automation, large constellations, human spaceflight, robotics, AI, cybersecurity, space policy, and interplanetary exploration. It also addresses future-oriented topics in both upstream and downstream space sectors and evolving ground station operations.