Summits and Conferences in Current Affairs MCQs

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Fruit Horizon 2026 was organised at ICAR–Central Institute for Subtropical Horticulture in Lucknow. A joint task force involving Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), exporters, and scientists will be formed to solve export issues and increase farmers’ income. Under the Clean Planting Material Program, a modern Clean Plant Centre is being set up at CISH, Lucknow to develop disease-free planting material for mango, guava, litchi, and avocado crops. The conference stressed the importance of premium-quality fruits, zero rejection standards, better storage, processing, and export infrastructure.

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India’s first International Ophthalmology Research Conference was organised at the Manekshaw Centre in New Delhi on 9–10 May 2026. The conference is organised by the Department of Ophthalmology at Army Hospital (Research and Referral) in collaboration with the All-India Ophthalmological Society. Nearly 200 ophthalmologists and more than 100 experts from institutions such as AIIMS, PGI Chandigarh, LV Prasad Eye Institute, Sankara Netralaya, and Aravind Eye Care System will participate.

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The 2nd India Aircraft Leasing and Financing Summit 2.0 was inaugurated at GIFT City, Gujarat. The summit was organised by the Ministry of Civil Aviation along with International Financial Services Centres Authority and Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry. India aims to become the world’s third-largest civil aviation market by 2035 with an estimated fleet of nearly 2,250 aircraft.

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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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The Ministry of Heavy Industries organised a National Conference on “Enabling Nationwide EV Charging Infrastructure under PM E-DRIVE Scheme” in Bengaluru. The conference focused on expanding Electric Vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure and strengthening India’s clean mobility ecosystem. Under the PM E-DRIVE Scheme, ₹10,900 crore has been allocated for promoting electric mobility and EV infrastructure development. Around ₹2,000 crore has been earmarked specifically for EV Public Charging Infrastructure across India. Karnataka received approval for 1,243 EV chargers with an outlay of ₹123.26 crore.

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The Eastern Regional Agriculture Conference 2026 was held in Bhubaneswar on May 19, 2026. The conference is organised by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare. The event aims to strengthen agricultural development, improve farmers’ income, and enhance Centre-State coordination.

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The Global Business Research Conference (GBRC) 2026 was held at the Indian Institute of Foreign Trade campus in New Delhi. The theme of the conference was “Managing Business Amidst Worldwide Turbulence.” The event brought together academicians, policymakers, and industry experts to discuss business strategies in an uncertain global environment. Discussions focused on India’s growing global economic role, particularly in artificial intelligence, semiconductors, and international trade.

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Recently, Software Technology Parks of India (STPI) organized STPI Tech Summit 2026: India’s Next Leap in New Delhi on its 35th Foundation Day. Software Technology Parks of India (STPI) is a premier Science & Technology organization established in 1991. It functions under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology. Its primary objective is to promote software exports from India. It facilitates software development, exports, and compliance with customs and foreign exchange regulations.

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The All India Liaison Officers Conference (North Zone) 2026 was held at the Convention Centre, Jammu. It is a two-day conference attended by liaison officers and textile sector representatives from northern states and Union Territories. The conference is organized by the Textiles Committee under the Ministry of Textiles. The main objective is to strengthen the textile sector, improve stakeholder engagement, and promote sustainable growth and competitiveness.

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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.