Summits and Conferences in Current Affairs MCQs

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The 11th edition of International Tourism Mart is being organized by the Union Tourism Ministry of India. It is held at Shillong, Meghalaya.
The event will include an exclusive session dedicated to business meetings between local North Eastern stakeholders and domestic and international buyers. The eight North Eastern States would present the updates on their new destinations as well as new opportunities in their States.

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United Nations panel on road traffic meeting is set to take place in New Delhi in December 2023.
This 3-day conference will be jointly organized by the Institute of Road Traffic Education and the Global Road Safety Forum of the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe and its Asia-Pacific counterpart, the Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific.

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India along with 10 ASEAN Member States (AMS) were represented by 200 participants, at the 4th edition of the annual ASEAN India Grassroots Innovation Forum (AIGIF) that was launched in Langkawi, Malaysia.
The AIGIF is an annual programme focused on fostering a strengthened relationship between India and AMS on the premise of cooperation in Science, Technology and Innovation (STI). Department of Science & Technology (DST) and National Innovation Foundation (NIF) of India and the Science and Technology Ministry of the host nation, Malaysia collaborated for the event.

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Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar recently inaugurated the 5th edition of Global Ayurveda Festival in Thiruvananthapuram in Kerala. The Global Ayurveda Festival (GAF) 2023 with the theme ‘Emerging Challenges in Healthcare and a Resurgent Ayurveda’ was held from 1 – 5 December.
The conclave witnessed the participation of Kerala Governor, Chief Minister of Kerala, Union Ayush Minister, Union Minister of Animal Husbandry Parshottam Rupala, President of the Republic of Mauritius, Minister of State for Indigenous Medicine of Sri Lanka, among others.

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The third edition of the IIGF is being conducted under the overarching theme “Moving Forward – Calibrating Bharat’s Digital Agenda”.
The India Internet Governance Forum is an initiative associated with the UN Internet Governance Forum (UN IGF). It is a hybrid event and the event is being held at Bharat Mandapam, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi. The event is an effort to focus on issues such as building a secure, trusted and resilient cyberspace for, Enabling Innovation for India’s Developmental Goals etc.

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Invest India is the National Investment Promotion and Facilitation Agency of the Government of India.
It is also the current President of the World Association of Investment Promotion Agencies (WAIPA),  Invest India is set to host the 27th World Investment Conference (WIC), at the India International Convention & Expo Centre, New Delhi. This year’s conference is themed “Empowering Investors: IPAs Pioneering Future Growth”.

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The Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2024, a significant event in the mobility sector, is being coordinated by the Engineering Export Promotion Council India (EEPC India), with joint support from various stakeholder industry bodies. This expo, set to be held at Bharat Mandapam at Pragati Maidan in New Delhi, is an industry-led and government-supported initiative. It showcases a wide array of innovations and collaborations in the mobility sector, featuring over 600 exhibitors from more than 50 countries. The event includes specialized exhibitions like Auto shows, ACMA Automechanika, urban mobility solutions, and more. It also features conferences with global experts and highlights India’s commitment to engineering excellence and sustainable solutions in the mobility landscape.

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The Climate Conference 2024, themed “Decoding the Green Transition for India,” was recently held on January 12, in Mumbai, Maharashtra. It was organized by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Government of India. The event highlighted the crucial role of the private sector, climate tech startups, and institutional investors in mobilizing financial resources and technical capabilities to support government initiatives. The conference, under the Green Climate Fund Readiness Programme with UNDP India as the Delivery Partner and Avaana Capital as the Knowledge Partner, featured esteemed dignitaries such as Ms. Leena Nandan, Mr. Amitabh Kant, Mr. K Rajaraman, Mr. Mike Hankey, and Mr. Nadir Godrej.

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The National Conference on Strategic Trade Controls (NCSTC), organized by the DGFT and supported by the Ministry of External Affairs held at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi. The event, focusing on India’s strategic trade controls, SCOMET, and export systems, aims to ensure compliance with international best practices. Notable participants include key international figures and senior government officials. Over 500 industry representatives are anticipated, with registrations open to interested stakeholders via DGFT’s website.

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The National Conference on Promotion of Seaweed Cultivation, chaired by the Union Minister of Fisheries in Koteshwar, Kutch, Gujarat, showcased diverse seaweed cultivation methods (Monoline, tube-net, and rafts). CMFRI, CSMCRI, and NFDB demonstrated these techniques. Seaweeds, macroscopic algae lacking true roots and leaves, thrive in marine and coastal waters. They are classified into four groups based on pigments that absorb specific wavelengths of light. The event aimed at fostering seaweed development and enhancing awareness about its potential in India.