Summits and Conferences in Current Affairs MCQs

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Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy inaugurated the 23rd BioAsia 2026 international summit in Hyderabad. The two-day event is held at Hyderabad International Convention Centre (HICC). The theme for 2026 is “TechBio Unleashed – Artificial Intelligence (AI), Automation, and Revolutionary Changes in Life Sciences.” The summit highlights India’s rise as a global TechBio innovation hub. It features global scientists, industry leaders, and life sciences organisations.

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India Energy Transition Summit 2026 was organised by Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry, held in New Delhi. India’s solar capacity has more than tripled recently; renewable energy moved from margins to mainstream. India targets 500 GW non-fossil fuel capacity by 2030 and net zero emissions by 2070. Energy transition boosts competitiveness, employment, energy independence, and resilient economy.

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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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The 9th International Santal Conference was held in Darjeeling, West Bengal on 7 March 2026. The conference focused on preservation of Santal language, culture, traditions and tribal heritage while encouraging social and economic development. It highlighted the historic struggles of the Santal community against exploitation, including the Santal Hul uprising of 1855. The event also recalled that the Santali language was included in the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution of India in 2003. It recognised the Ol Chiki script, invented in 1925, which helped strengthen Santali literature and cultural expression.

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The National Conference of Women Elected Representatives of Panchayats under Sashakt Panchayat-Netri Abhiyan was held on 11 March 2026 in New Delhi. About 700 participants, including Women Elected Representatives and UN agency representatives, attended. Outstanding Beacon Women Panchayat Leaders were honoured. A Compendium of Best Practices, transformation stories, and Nirbhaya initiatives were launched. Technical sessions focused on Women Leadership and Decision-making and Model Women Friendly Gram Panchayats.

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A three-day Global Conference on Women in Agri-Food Systems (GCWAS-2026) was held from 12–14 March 2026 at ICAR Convention Centre, New Delhi. It was organised by Indian Council of Agricultural Research, Trust for Advancement of Agricultural Sciences, Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research and Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers’ Rights Authority. The Theme is “Driving Progress, Attaining New Heights.” It was organised during the 2026 International Year for Women Farmers.

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The 12th Asian and Pacific Regional Conference was organised by the All India Prosecutors’ Association in New Delhi. The government is promoting innovation in the judicial sector through technology and institutional reforms. Efforts aim to make the justice system more transparent, accessible, and effective. Continuous measures are being taken to ensure swift and equitable delivery of justice to all citizens.

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The Bharat Electricity Summit 2026 is held from 19–22 March 2026 at Yashobhoomi, New Delhi, serving as a flagship global conference-cum-exhibition for the power and electricity sector. The Summit is expected to host over 100 conference sessions, 300+ speakers, participants from 80+ countries, 500+ exhibitors (including 100+ startups), and over 25,000 visitors, making it one of the largest global electricity platforms. The theme of the Summit is “Electrifying Growth. Empowering Sustainability. Connecting Globally.”, focusing on growth, sustainability, and global collaboration in the energy sector.