46th Antarctic Treaty meet begins in Kochi

In 2024, from May 20th to 30th, India will hold the important 46th Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting (ATCM 46) and the 26th Meeting of the Committee for Environmental Protection (CEP 26). These meetings will take place in Kochi, Kerala. This ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2024

Category: Summits and Conferences

Inaugural Africa Clean Cooking Summit Held in Paris

The first Summit on Clean Cooking, which took place in Paris on May 14, 2024, was a turning point in the fight against the serious health and environmental problems in Africa that are caused by traditional cooking methods. Over 1,000 ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2024

Category: Summits and Conferences

International Conference on Disaster Resilient Infrastructure – Current Updates (April, 2024)

The 6th edition of the International Conference on Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (ICDRI) was held in New Delhi. The CDRI was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2019 at the UN Climate Action Summit. It is a global partnership of ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2024

Category: Summits and Conferences

2024 Summit for Democracy

The third Summit for Democracy, an initiative launched by U.S. President Joe Biden in 2021, commenced on March 18, 2024, in Seoul, South Korea. The event, which has been criticized for promoting American exceptionalism and double standards, was met with ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2024

Category: Summits and Conferences

Start-up Mahakumbh 2024

The Start-up Mahakumbh, a major event focused on promoting and celebrating India’s startup ecosystem, was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. The event showcased the country’s emerging trends in innovation and startup culture, highlighting ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2024

Category: Summits and Conferences

WTO MC13 Ends With Limited Outcomes

After five days of negotiations between trade ministers from 164 member countries, the 13th WTO Ministerial Conference (MC13) concluded on March 1, 2024 without tangible progress on various contested issues. However, a temporary truce was agreed upon regarding e-commerce duties. ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2024

Category: Summits and Conferences

13th WTO Ministerial Conference

The 13th Ministerial Conference (MC13) of the World Trade Organization (WTO) kicked off on February 27th, 2023 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The 4-day event brings together ministers from the WTO’s 164 members to advance negotiations on key issues ..

Category: Summits and Conferences

BioAsia Summit 2024

The 21st edition of BioAsia, Asia’s premier biotechnology and life sciences convention began on February 27, 2023 in Hyderabad, India. The annual event witnesses participation from leading global scientists, researchers, politicians and industry captains discussing latest developments and future opportunities. ..

Category: Summits and Conferences