Summits and Conferences in Current Affairs MCQs

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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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Prime Minister Narendra Modi offered to host the 33rd Conference of Parties (COP33) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) in India.
Speaking at the opening ceremony of high-level segment at COP 28 in UAE, PM Modi expressed his desire to host the summit in India. India has hosted the UNFCCC COP8 was held from October 23-November 1, 2002, in New Delhi.

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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 19th Summit of the Non-Aligned Movement is to be held from January 17 to 20 in Kampala, Uganda, with a preceding foreign ministers’ meeting from January 15. The summit is a significant event for India’s External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, who will be attending and focusing on priorities for the Global South and outreach to Africa. The NAM, consisting of a diverse membership from across various continents, is a critical platform for global cooperation and solidarity, and Uganda’s chairmanship is seen as an opportunity for advancing common goals among the member countries. Uganda is set to chair the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) for the period 2024-2027.

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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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India is set to chair UNESCO’s World Heritage Committee and host its 46th session in New Delhi from July 21 to 31, 2024, marking a historic milestone for our nation. Vishal V Sharma, India’s Permanent Representative to UNESCO, announced this decision. This decision stems from a proposal by Indian authorities, made in consultation with the UNESCO Director-General. The World Heritage Committee, comprising representatives from 21 member states, gathers annually to recognize global cultural and natural heritage. Their work contributes to the prestigious UNESCO World Heritage Sites list.

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The 63rd CGPB meeting in Bhopal, chaired by Shri V.L. Kantha Rao, Secretary, Ministry of Mines, discussed the Annual Programme for the 2024-25 Field Season. The Geological Survey of India (GSI) proposed 1055 scientific programs, including 392 Mineral Development projects, aiming to generate auctionable mineral blocks. Notably, 188 projects focus on strategic minerals like REE, RM, Graphite, Lithium, Vanadium, and PGE, marking a 50% increase from the previous year’s target, emphasizing exploration of critical minerals.

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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.

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PM Modi inaugurated the 2024 Commonwealth Legal Education Association (CLEA) – Commonwealth Attorneys and Solicitors General Conference (CASGC) at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi. The event brought together legal representatives from Commonwealth nations across Asia-Pacific, Africa, and the Caribbean. With the theme “Cross-Border Challenges in Justice Delivery,” the conference addressed crucial topics such as judicial transition, ethical aspects of legal practice, executive accountability, and the reformulation of contemporary legal education. Stakeholders engaged in meaningful discussions on these issues, fostering collaboration in the Commonwealth legal fraternity.

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Union Minister Shri Dharmendra Pradhan inaugurated India’s first Skill India Centre in Sambalpur, Odisha. The initiative aims to upgrade skills in demand-driven industries, empowering over 1200 students. Shri Pradhan emphasized the need for a skilled workforce to drive India’s development in the 21st century. The Centre offers low-cost courses to democratize access to quality education, aligning with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision. Equipped with modern facilities, it focuses on high-demand trades like Media & Entertainment, Leather, Tourism & Hospitality, and IT-ITeS, fostering industry-specific skills for youth empowerment.