Summits and Conferences in Current Affairs MCQs

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National Dengue Day, observed annually on May 16, highlights the severity of dengue fever, a potentially fatal mosquito-borne disease affecting millions globally. In 2024, the theme, “Dengue Prevention: Our Responsibility for a Safer Tomorrow,” underscores the importance of community engagement in combating the disease. The initiative aims to raise awareness and promote proactive measures to control dengue outbreaks, emphasizing collective responsibility for public health and safety.

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The Union Ministry of Law and Justice, with the Assam Government, organized a conference titled ‘India’s Progressive Path in the Administration of Criminal Justice System’ in Guwahati on May 18-19, 2024, to discuss recent changes in India’s criminal justice system. The event highlighted three new laws: Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, replacing outdated British-era laws. These laws will be implemented on July 1, 2024.

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The inaugural Summit on Clean Cooking in Africa, held in Paris on May 14, 2024, drew over 1,000 delegates from nearly 60 countries. The summit highlighted the critical health and environmental impacts of traditional cooking methods used by over a billion Africans. Despite progress in China, India, and Latin America, clean cooking remains elusive in Africa, where over 70% of people in countries like Nigeria, Kenya, and Ghana rely on biomass.

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The IAEA’s International Conference on Nuclear Security (ICONS) 2024, held in Vienna, highlighted nuclear waste concerns. Currently, 145 states report incidents of lost, stolen, or mishandled nuclear materials to the IAEA. Radioactive substances are widely used in medical, educational, and industrial sectors. The main concern is extremists using these materials in a “dirty bomb,” which, though less deadly than an atomic bomb, could cause mass panic in urban areas.

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The FICCI organized Cold Chain and Logistics Summit in New Delhi to promote collaboration and innovation in India’s perishable goods industry. Dr. Surendra Ahirwar of the Ministry of Commerce highlighted the importance of redefining logistics for various sectors, including pharma, food, oil, and flowers. Over 250 delegates from diverse industries are participating, aiming to develop an integrated, sustainable, and efficient cold chain ecosystem.

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The Seventy-seventh World Health Assembly convenes in Geneva, Switzerland, from May 27 to June 1, 2024, under the theme “All for Health, Health for All.” Live webcasts of the proceedings will be accessible, featuring simultaneous interpretation in Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian, and Spanish.

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Over 400 delegates convened in Livingstone, Zambia, for the first Kavango-Zambezi (KAZA) Trans-Frontier Conservation Area summit. The summit aims to assess progress since KAZA-TFCA’s inception, review the 2016 Memorandum of Understanding, and reinforce the 2011 KAZA Treaty. The theme focuses on using KAZA’s natural and cultural resources for socio-economic development. KAZA-TFCA spans 520,000 square kilometers across five southern African countries.

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The US-led Indo-Pacific Economic Framework is convening a ministerial meeting in Singapore. The gathering includes major firms participating in a “Clean Economy” investor forum aimed at enhancing infrastructure and climate investments across the region.

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India hosted the 46th Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting (ATCM) in Kochi and announced a successor to its Maitri research base, Maitri II. Saudi Arabia joined the Antarctic Treaty Parties. India emphasized inclusive governance, stating that geopolitics should not influence Antarctica’s governance and that the treaty should not remain an exclusive club of select nations.

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Kolkata hosted the conference “India’s Progressive Path in the Administration of Criminal Justice System,” organized by the Ministry of Law and Justice. The event focuses on three new laws: Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam. It gathers legal experts, policymakers, and stakeholders to discuss and raise awareness about these legislations’ implications for criminal justice administration in India, aiming to foster informed dialogue and strategic implementation strategies.