Summits and Conferences in Current Affairs MCQs

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The 52nd All India Sainik Schools Principal’s Conference was inaugurated by Sanjay Seth at Sainik School Kazhakoottam in Kerala on 7 May 2026. The conference focused on academic excellence, institutional performance, policy discussions, and future reforms for strengthening the Sainik School system. Sainik School Nagrota received the Raksha Mantri Trophy for sending the highest number of cadets to the National Defence Academy (NDA) and Indian Naval Academy (INA) in 2025. Under the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, the government aims to establish 100 new Sainik Schools, out of which 86 have been approved and 79 are operational.

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The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) Annual Summit was held in New Delhi. The summit highlighted India’s economic resilience amid global geopolitical and economic challenges. India is expected to achieve record exports of nearly USD 863 billion and continues to remain one of the fastest-growing major economies. Discussions focused on Atmanirbhar Bharat, expansion through Free Trade Agreements (FTAs), and opportunities in emerging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, robotics, and quantum computing.

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Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board hosted India’s first and largest National AI and Digital Water Summit in Bengaluru on May 27, 2026. The summit focused on the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and digital technologies in urban water management. The summit highlighted BWSSB’s proposed “Five Panchasutras” framework focusing on AI, data-driven governance, smart infrastructure, sustainable investment, and climate-resilient water security systems.

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France is hosting the 2026 G7 Summit at Évian-les-Bains from 15–17 June 2026. The summit’s key focus areas include global economic imbalances, international governance, geopolitical crises, technological security, AI governance, and critical mineral supply chains. Prime Minister of India is attending the 52nd G7 Summit at the invitation of Emmanuel Macron as India has been invited as a partner country. This marks India’s 13th participation in the G7 Summit and Modi’s 7th consecutive participation.

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Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi and President of the French Republic HE Emmanuel Macron jointly inaugurated the maiden edition of Bharat Innovates summit 2026 in Nice, France. The event was held at Palais des Expositions de Nice and was organized by the Government of India under the Union Ministry of Education. Bharat Innovates 2026 serves as a major platform to promote innovation-led partnerships between Indian deep-tech innovators and global stakeholders. The Innovation Pavilion showcased 120 cutting-edge technologies developed by Indian startups and premier educational institutions.

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The 9th Asia Dengue Summit (ADS) 2026 was held in Singapore from 15–17 June 2026. It brought together researchers, public health experts, scientists, and policymakers to discuss dengue prevention and control. Major focus areas included are impact of climate change on dengue spread, Vector control and surveillance methods, innovations such as Wolbachia-based mosquito control and strengthening regional cooperation through MoUs and multi-sector collaboration. The summit emphasized bridging the gap between scientific research and practical public health action to tackle dengue in Asia.

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The 26th All India Fingerprint Conference 2026 was inaugurated in New Delhi. The conference was organized by the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) and focused on the role of fingerprints and scientific evidence in criminal investigations. During the event, four NCRB applications were launched: Abhigyan, CrPI, e-Prosecution 2.0 and e-Forensics 2.0. These applications aim to improve investigation, prosecution, forensic analysis, and speedy disposal of criminal cases.

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The Ministry of Textiles hosted the National Textiles Summit 2026 – “Textiles for Global Markets” in New Delhi from June 23–24, 2026. The summit brought together representatives from states, industry bodies, exporters, financial institutions, and academia to strengthen India’s textile export ecosystem. The key focus was on district-led export strategies, aiming to decentralize export planning and improve regional participation in global textile trade. The summit also highlighted the need to improve global competitiveness, enhance value addition, and strengthen MSMEs in the textile sector.

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The second Pax Silica Summit 2026 was held on June 25–26 in Washington, D.C, United States. Pax Silica is a flagship initiative of the United States Department of State focused on AI and supply chain security. It aims to build a trusted economic security network among allied countries and partners. The focus areas include critical minerals, semiconductors, AI infrastructure, energy inputs, advanced manufacturing, and logistics. In 2026, 10 new partners joined the Pax Silica Declaration, raising the total to 24 signatories within six months.

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The National Conference on “Electric Mobility: Building India an Electric Mobility Hub for Viksit Bharat” was held in New Delhi. It was convened by the Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India (ASSOCHAM). Discussions focused on accelerating EV adoption and making India a global electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing hub. Key priorities included policy continuity, charging infrastructure, localisation of manufacturing, battery supply chains, financing, and technological innovation.