Summits and Conferences in Current Affairs MCQs

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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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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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Hyderabad hosted the inaugural World Buddhist Peace Conference 2026, bringing together ministers, monks, scholars, and delegates from over 20 countries. It aims to advance dialogue on peace, reconciliation, and ethical leadership. The event is part of a global initiative to position Telangana as a centre for Buddhist heritage diplomacy and peace-building. The summit focused on Buddhist approaches to conflict resolution, reconciliation, and healing.

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The Indian Ocean Conference 2026 was held from April 10–12, 2026, in Port Louis, Mauritius. The theme of the conference was “Collective Stewardship for Indian Ocean Governance,” focusing on regional cooperation and maritime security. It was organised by India Foundation in association with the Ministry of External Affairs and the Government of Mauritius. The conference saw participation from delegates, ministers, and senior leaders from over 25 countries. India emphasised addressing chokepoint vulnerabilities, building trusted partnerships, and ensuring resilient and stable growth in the Indian Ocean region.

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Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation hosted a National Deliberative Summit on “Harmonizing Administrative Data for Governance” in Bhubaneswar. The summit follows the Fifth National Conference of Chief Secretaries (2025). It aims to improve evidence-based policymaking and service delivery using administrative data. States and Union Territories assessed readiness through consultations.

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The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare organised the 10th National Summit on Innovation and Inclusivity – Best Practices Shaping India’s Health Future in Chandigarh from April 30 to May 1, 2026. It is a flagship initiative to showcase innovative and impactful public health practices by States and Union Territories. The summit promotes cross-learning and replication of successful healthcare models.

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The National Security Summit 2.0 held in New Delhi aimed to discuss evolving national security challenges and strategies in the changing global order. The summit focused on strengthening India’s security preparedness, governance adaptation, and strategic response mechanisms. It highlighted that Operation Sindoor reflects India’s firm commitment to a zero-tolerance policy toward terrorism. It emphasised that India will make no distinction between terrorists and their sponsors in its security approach. The summit stressed the importance of adapting to the New World Order, especially in the context of global conflicts like West Asia.

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The 10th National Summit on Good and Replicable Practices and Innovations in Public Health Systems was held in Chandigarh as a two-day event. The summit aimed to share best practices, innovations, and successful strategies to strengthen India’s public health system. It focused on building a robust and comprehensive healthcare ecosystem under the National Health Mission. The initiative is expected to benefit health workers, frontline staff, and beneficiaries like pregnant women and children through improved record management. The summit highlighted how state-level innovations can be scaled up at the national level for better healthcare delivery.

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Union Minister Bhupender Yadav recently launched the website and logo for the 1st International Big Cat Alliance Summit 2026 in New Delhi. The International Big Cat Alliance is an inter-governmental organisation headquartered in India for the conservation of seven big cat species: Lion, Tiger, Leopard, Snow Leopard, Cheetah, Jaguar, and Puma. India will host the first IBCA Summit on 1 June 2026 in New Delhi with participation from Heads of State, policymakers, scientists, and conservation experts from around the world. The summit will be organised under the theme “Save Big Cats, Save Humanity, Save Ecosystem.”

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Representatives from over 50 countries gathered in Santa Marta for the First International Conference on Transitioning Away from Fossil Fuels. The conference was co-hosted by Colombia and Netherlands. Participating countries represented nearly 50% of the world’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP). The conference emerged from dissatisfaction with slow negotiations under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change Conferences of the Parties (COPs). It aimed to create practical national and international roadmaps for transitioning away from fossil fuels toward renewable energy systems.