Summits And Conferences In Current Affairs MCQs

1. Which city is the host of ‘Global Millets (Shree Anna) Conference’?

[A] Mumbai
[B] New Delhi
[C] Varanasi
[D] Ahmedabad

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Correct Answer: B [New Delhi] Notes: The Global Millets (Shree Anna) Conference is set to be held in New Delhi. Prime Minister Narendra Modi digitally launched Compendium of Indian Millet (Shri Anna) Start-ups and Book of millet (Shri Anna) standards. He also declared the Indian Institute of Millets Research of ICAR as a Global Centre of Excellence and inaugurated this conference and unveil a customised postal stamp and currency coin on the International Year of Millets (IYM) – 2023 during the event.

2. Which state/UT hosted the ‘First International Quantum Communication Conclave’?

[A] Maharashtra
[B] New Delhi
[C] Gujarat
[D] Karnataka

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Correct Answer: B [New Delhi] Notes: The first International Quantum Communication Conclave was held on March 28 and 29 this year in Delhi. It was organized by the Department of Telecommunications in collaboration with the CDOT, Telecommunications Standards Development Society India (TSDSI) and IEEE Communications Society.

3. Which city is to play host to the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO)’s National Security Advisors (NSA) meeting?

[A] New Delhi
[B] Mumbai
[C] Ahmedabad
[D] Kolkata

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Correct Answer: A [New Delhi] Notes: The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO)’s National Security Advisors (NSA) meeting being organised in India. India, the current chair of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO), is hosting the meeting in New Delhi.

4. Which country hosted the ‘High-Level Conference on Accelerating Rail Digital Transformation in Asia and Pacific Region’?

[A] India
[B] Nepal
[C] Bangladesh
[D] Thailand

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Correct Answer: A [India] Notes: A High-Level Conference on Accelerating Rail Digital Transformation in Asia and Pacific Region was held recently in New Delhi. It was jointly organized by the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) and the Union Ministry of Railways.

5. Where was the International Conference on Defence Finance and Economics 2023 held?

[A] Visakhapatnam
[B] Kochi
[C] New Delhi
[D] Mumbai

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Correct Answer: C [New Delhi] Notes: The International Conference on Defence Finance & Economics 2023 (ICDFE-2023) was a three-day event held in New Delhi from April 12 – 14, 2023. The conference provided a platform to discuss defence finance and economics in the context of changing security scenarios. The conference was organised by Ministry of Defence (Finance) and was inaugurated by the Union Defence Minister Shri Rajnath Singh.

6. Which country is the host of the 6th Indian Ocean Conference (IOC)?

[A] India
[B] Sri Lanka
[C] Bangladesh
[D] Myanmar

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Correct Answer: C [Bangladesh] Notes: The 6th Indian Ocean Conference (IOC) is being organized to bring together states and principal maritime partners of the region to discuss the prospects of regional cooperation for Security And Growth for All in the Region (SAGAR). It is being held in Dhaka, Bangladesh. The Indian Ocean Conference (IOC) was started in 2016.

7. Which city is the host of the inaugural ministerial meeting of the India- EU Trade and Technology Council?

[A] New Delhi
[B] Rome
[C] Brussels
[D] Mumbai

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Correct Answer: C [Brussels] Notes: The inaugural ministerial meeting of the India- EU Trade and Technology Council will be held on May 16 in Brussels. The formation of the Trade and Technology Council was announced in April 2022. It is the second bilateral forum for the EU and the first one established with any partner for India.

8. Which city is the host of LOGISEM – 23 – the National Logistics Management Seminar?

[A] New Delhi
[B] Mumbai
[C] Panjim
[D] Guwahati

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Correct Answer: A [New Delhi] Notes: LOGISEM – 23 – the National Logistics Management Seminar – was held recently this year. It was organized based on the theme ‘Leverage Emerging Global Supply Chain to Enhance Logistics Capabilities While Absorbing Disruptions’. The discussions ranged from future prospects of domestic aviation industry, modern trends in supply chain management & warehousing, and public procurement initiatives through GeM.

9. Which country hosted the ‘Langkawi International Maritime & Aerospace Exhibition 2023’?

[A] Sri Lanka
[B] Malaysia
[C] Singapore
[D] Nepal

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Correct Answer: B [Malaysia] Notes: The Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition (LIMA) 2023 will be organized in Malaysia. The 16th edition of the event was held from May 22 to 25. LIMA is one of the largest maritime and aerospace exhibitions in the Asia-Pacific. This year’s edition involves over 600 exhibitors from more than 30 countries, including India.

10. Which country organised the ‘Global Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) Summit’?

[A] India
[B] USA
[C] Australia
[D] Spain

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Correct Answer: A [India] Notes: Global DPI Summit and Global DPI Exhibition were inaugurated recently by Union Minister of State in Electronics and IT. Over 50 countries and 150 foreign delegates took part in Global DPI Summit, as the side event of the third meeting of G20 Digital Economy Working Group. During the summit, India signed the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with four countries namely Armenia, Sierra Leone, Suriname and Antigua and Barbuda on sharing INDIA STACK digital solutions.

11. The CARICOM Secretariat is located in which country?

[A] South Africa
[B] Guyana
[C] Chile
[D] Egypt

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Correct Answer: B [Guyana] Notes: India’s External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar co-chaired the 4th India-CARICOM Ministerial Meeting with his Jamaican counterpart at the CARICOM Secretariat in Guyana. The Caribbean Community, with 15 member states from across the Americas and Atlantic Ocean, is a political and economic union founded in 1973.

12. Where was the Advantage Healthcare India (AHCI) 2023 conference held?

[A] Mumbai
[B] Kochi
[C] Hyderabad
[D] New Delhi

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Correct Answer: D [New Delhi] Notes: Advantage Healthcare India (AHCI) is a leading event in South East Asia focused on the medical value travel industry. It is a 2-day event held at Pragathi Maidan, New Delhi at the sidelines of G20 meetings. The aim of the event was to create a platform for all important stakeholder groups across the health care industry, ensuring rich takeaways and immense learning and networking opportunities for all participants.

13. Which city is the host of the ‘QUAD Summit 2023’?

[A] New Delhi
[B] Sydney
[C] Tokyo
[D] New York

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Correct Answer: B [Sydney] Notes: The QUAD Summit 2023 will be organized in Sydney on May 24 this year. This summit will be the third in-person meeting between the leaders of QUAD countries. QUAD group includes the US, Australia, India and Japan. The first two Quad meetings were held in the US and Japan, and this is the first time Australia will be hosting the meeting.

14. Which city is the host of the ‘United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues’?

[A] New Delhi
[B] New York
[C] Sydney
[D] London

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Correct Answer: B [New York] Notes: The twenty-second session of the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues (UNPFII) will take place at United Nations Headquarters, New York. United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues is the largest annual gathering of indigenous people. The priority theme of the session is: “Indigenous Peoples, human health, planetary and territorial health and climate change: a rights-based approach”.

15. Which country hosted the First China-Central Asia Summit?

[A] China
[B] Kazakhstan
[C] Kyrgyzstan
[D] Tajikistan

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Correct Answer: A [China] Notes: The inaugural edition of the China-Central Asia summit will be hosted by Chinese President Xi Jinping. Leaders of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan are expected to take part in this summit. The 2022 China-Central Asia summit was held virtually.

16. Which city is the host of the ‘DEF CON Hacker Convention’?

[A] New York
[B] Tokyo
[C] Las Vegas
[D] Berlin

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Correct Answer: C [Las Vegas] Notes: DEF CON Hacker Convention will be organized to gather hackers from across the world to test the limits of AI technology. This is an annual convention that is held in Las Vegas, Nevada. It is the first to tackle the large language models that have attracted a surge of public interest and commercial investment.

17. Which Asian country released its ‘National Climate Research agenda’?

[A] India
[B] Sri Lanka
[C] Nepal
[D] Bangladesh

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Correct Answer: A [India] Notes: India’s National Climate Research agenda was released during the inauguration of the 2-day International Climate Research Conclave. It was organised at Department of Science and Technology’s Centre of Excellence in Climate Studies at IIT Bombay. Its aim is to coordinate national efforts focusing on the understanding and addressing climate change by 2030 and beyond.

18. Which country hosted the ‘Shangri-La Dialogue’ in 2023?

[A] Malaysia
[B] Singapore
[C] China
[D] South Korea

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Correct Answer: B [Singapore] Notes: Shangri-La Dialogue was held in Singapore recently. It is organised by the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) and participated by 41 countries. During this conference, Germany’s Defence Minister recent announced that the country will be sending two warships to the Indo-Pacific in 2024.

19. Which city hosted the ‘G-20 development ministers’ meeting’ in India?

[A] Panjim
[B] Varanasi
[C] Pune
[D] Chennai

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Correct Answer: B [Varanasi] Notes: The ‘G-20 development ministers’ meeting’ was held in Varanasi. At the conclusion of the meeting, India released an Outcome document with Chair’s summary, an Action Plan for accelerating progress on Sustainable Development Goals and High-Level Principles on Lifestyles for Sustainable Development. G-20 development ministers reached a consensus on its 14 points, with the exception of two paragraphs related to Russia’s Ukraine invasion.

20. Which state is the host of the ‘Women 20 Summit’ in India?

[A] Tamil Nadu
[B] Odisha
[C] Jammu and Kashmir
[D] Goa

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Correct Answer: A [Tamil Nadu] Notes: The ‘Women 20 Summit’ has commenced at Mahabalipuram near Chennai. The theme of this year’s summit is ‘Women-Led Development- Transform, Thrive and Transcend’. The summit consisted of an exhibition, a Janbhagidari event, 8 sessions and a closed-door meeting. The summit also included an exhibition from grassroots entrepreneurs of Tamil Nadu, supported by the Department of Rural Development, Tamil Nadu.

21. Which city is the host of ‘International Conference on Green Hydrogen’?

[A] Mysuru
[B] Bengaluru
[C] New Delhi
[D] Pune

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Correct Answer: C [New Delhi] Notes: The International Conference on Green Hydrogen is scheduled to take place in New Delhi from July 5 to 7, 2023. The primary objective of the conference is to establish a comprehensive Green Hydrogen Ecosystem and accelerate progress towards global decarbonization goals by leveraging the potential of Green Hydrogen.

22. Which city is the host of ‘United Nations High Level Political Forum (HLPF)’?

[A] New Delhi
[B] New York
[C] Paris
[D] Rome

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Correct Answer: B [New York] Notes: The United Nations High-Level Political Forum (HLPF) is taking place in New York from July 10 to 14. The forum’s central theme revolves around “Accelerating the recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic and the comprehensive implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development at all levels.”

23. Which city hosted the International Maritime Organization (IMO) summit in 2023?

[A] Paris
[B] London
[C] New York
[D] New Delhi

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Correct Answer: B [London] Notes: During the United Nations International Maritime Organization (IMO) summit in London on July 7, 2023, maritime nations announced an enhanced strategy to achieve net-zero Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions “by or around” 2050, considering individual country circumstances. The preliminary agreement reached by participating nations states the goal of reaching the highest point of Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions from international shipping at the earliest possible time.

24. Which city hosted the Laser National Championship?

[A] Pune
[B] Chennai
[C] Secunderabad
[D] Varanasi

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Correct Answer: C [Secunderabad] Notes: The 37th Hyderabad Sailing Week -2023 and Laser National Championship concluded on a grand note at Secunderabad Sailing Club. The EME Sailing Association, the Laser Class Association of India (LCAI) and Secunderabad Sailing Club organized the event.

25. The first in-person follow-up event of BRICS Urbanisation Forum is set to be organised in which country?

[A] India
[B] South Africa
[C] Australia
[D] Japan

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Correct Answer: B [South Africa] Notes: The BRICS Urbanisation Forum, which was initially launched in New Delhi in February 2013, will hold its first in-person follow-up event in Durban, South Africa. During the two-day conference, representatives from the five BRICS nations will engage in discussions about crucial urban development matters, aiming to explore how cities worldwide are enhancing their resilience to these challenges.

26. ‘Bali Paragraphs’ which was seen in the news, is associated with which bloc?

[A] European Union
[B] G-20
[C] G-7
[D] ASEAN

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Correct Answer: B [G-20] Notes: Amid preparations for the G-20 Summit in New Delhi, a dispute over the “Bali Paragraphs” has arisen, as Russia and China oppose language related to the war in Ukraine contained in the statements. India has been forced to issue a series of “Chairman’s Summary and Outcomes Documents” instead of a Joint Communiqué due to the disagreement, raising concerns about the future of the G-20’s consensus-based approach.

27. Which city hosted the meeting of ‘High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF)’?

[A] Rome
[B] Washington
[C] Paris
[D] New York

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Correct Answer: D [New York] Notes: World leaders assembled at the High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF) and urged for a renewed dedication to eliminate poverty, which is a crucial challenge outlined in the United Nations-mandated Sustainable Development Goals (SDG). The HLPF serves as the primary global platform for monitoring and assessing progress towards the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and SDGs. The event took place in New York under the auspices of the Economic and Social Council.

28. Which country is the host of international conference on ‘Preserving Information Integrity and Public Trust in Elections’?

[A] India
[B] Brazil
[C] France
[D] Australia

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Correct Answer: B [Brazil] Notes: The Election Commissioner of India, Arun Goel, has participated in a significant international conference focused on ‘Preserving Information Integrity and Public Trust in Elections’. The conference held in Brasilia, Brazil was hosted by the International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES) and Tribunal Superior Eleitoral, Brazil.

29. Which city is the host of the ASEAN Summit in 2023?

[A] India
[B] Indonesia
[C] Sri Lanka
[D] Bangladesh

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Correct Answer: B [Indonesia] Notes: The 43rd Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) summit in Jakarta was held from 5th to 7th of September this year. ASEAN leaders discussed ways to ensure the bloc’s continued relevance and centrality in the evolving regional architecture. The leaders also discussed strengthening ASEAN integration and expanding collaboration in key areas such as the digital and green economies.

30. Which city is the host of the ‘First Global Symposium on Farmers’ Rights’?

[A] Mumbai
[B] New Delhi
[C] Varanasi
[D] Amritsar

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Correct Answer: B [New Delhi] Notes: The President of India Droupadi Murmu inaugurated the inaugural ‘Global Symposium on Farmers’ Rights’ (GSFR) at the ICAR Convention Centre in New Delhi. This event is organized by the Secretariat of the International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture (International Treaty), in collaboration with various Indian agricultural bodies. Notably, India was the first country to include Farmers’ Rights in its Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers’ Rights (PPVFR) Act in 2001.

31. Which city is the host of Transnational Grid Interconnections for One Sun, One World, One Grid (OSOWOG) Conference?

[A] New Delhi
[B] Mumbai
[C] Gandhi Nagar
[D] Bengaluru

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Correct Answer: A [New Delhi] Notes: In preparation for the 18th G20 Summit, a Conference titled Transnational Grid Interconnections for One Sun, One World, One Grid (OSOWOG) took place in New Delhi. Organized by Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID), this event highlighted the significance of cross-border grid interconnections in the context of global energy sustainability.

32. Where was the Fourth G20 Global Partnership for Financial Inclusion (GPFI) Meeting held recently?

[A] New Delhi
[B] Lucknow
[C] Mumbai
[D] Chennai

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Correct Answer: C [Mumbai] Notes: The Fourth G20 Global Partnership for Financial Inclusion (GPFI) Meeting took place in Mumbai from September 14 to 16, 2023. More than 50 delegates from G20 member countries, special invitee nations, and international organizations convened in the meeting to discuss the ongoing financial inclusion agenda under the G20 India Presidency, with a particular focus on Digital Financial Inclusion and SME Finance.

33. Which city is the host of the final meeting of the G-20 Framework Working Group (FWG)?

[A] Guwahati
[B] Varanasi
[C] Raipur
[D] Chennai

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Correct Answer: C [Raipur] Notes: The fourth and final meeting of the G-20 Framework Working Group (FWG) under India’s G-20 Presidency will be held in Chhattisgarh’s capital Raipur. Around 65 delegates from G20 members and invitee countries, international and regional organisations attended the meeting which marked the culmination of the work done by the FWG during India’s Presidency of the grouping.

34. Which city hosted the ‘National Conference on Agriculture for Rabi Campaign’?

[A] New Delhi
[B] Mumbai
[C] Mysuru
[D] Hyderabad

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Correct Answer: A [New Delhi] Notes: The one-day National Conference on Agriculture for Rabi Campaign was organized by the Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare. It was organized in New Delhi on September 26 this year. The country is set to produce record food grains, pulses, and oilseeds at 3305, 275, and 410 lakh tonnes, respectively during 2023.

35. Which country hosted the ‘Annual IAEA General Conference’ in 2023?

[A] India
[B] Austria
[C] Paris
[D] Rome

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Correct Answer: B [Austria] Notes: The Annual IAEA General Conference was held in Vienna. At this event, India announced its plans to generate 22 GW power through nuclear energy to achieve Net Zero. Atomic Energy Commission Chairman Ajit Kumar Mohanty shared India’s ambitious plans to step up nuclear power generation during a meeting with IAEA Director General.

36. Which country hosted the ‘UN Convention against Transnational Organised Crime Ministerial Conference’?

[A] China
[B] India
[C] Italy
[D] USA

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Correct Answer: C [Italy] Notes: Recently, a two-day UN Convention against Transnational Organised Crime Ministerial Conference was held at Palermo in Italy. It is organised by the Government of Italy and United Nations Office on Drugs and Crimes (UNDOC) Secretariat. Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai attended the conference to mark the 20th anniversary of United Nations Convention against Transnational Organised Crimes (UNTOC).

37. 16th edition of International Cyber Security and Policing Conference, cOcOn, was hosted by which state?

[A] Karnataka
[B] Kerala
[C] Tamil Nadu
[D] Telangana

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Correct Answer: B [Kerala] Notes: The 16th edition of the International Cyber Security and Policing Conference, cOcOn was organised by Kerala Police, in association with the Information Security Research Association (ISRA). The conference was held in Kochi, Kerala. Kidglove-kootu programme will create awareness about dealing with online predators targeting children. c0c0n, previously known as Cyber Safe, is the longest running conferences in the area of Information Security and Hacking.

38. Which state/UT is the host of the 16th Agricultural Science Congress (ASC) in 2023?

[A] Goa
[B] Kerala
[C] Gujarat
[D] Maharashtra

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Correct Answer: B [Kerala] Notes: Union Minister for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying- Parshottam Rupala inaugurated the 16th Agricultural Science Congress (ASC) at Kochi, Kerala. Renowned agricultural economists, scientists, policymakers, academicians, farmers and entrepreneurs attended the event. Organised by the National Academy of Agricultural Sciences (NAAS), the Congress is being held for the first time in Kerala, hosted by the ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI).

39. Which city hosted the G20 Parliamentary Speakers’ Summit (P20) in 2023?

[A] New Delhi
[B] Dhaka
[C] Jakarta
[D] Colombo

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Correct Answer: A [New Delhi] Notes: Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the 9th G20 Parliamentary Speakers’ Summit (P20) in New Delhi. The two-day summit was preceded by a Parliamentary Forum on Mission LiFE. Apart from the G20 countries, 10 other countries were invited to the conference. The theme of the 9th P20 Summit was ‘Parliaments for One Earth, One Family, One Future’.

40. Which city is the host of ‘Global Maritime India Summit 2023’?

[A] Panaji
[B] Mumbai
[C] New Delhi
[D] Vishakhapatnam

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Correct Answer: B [Mumbai] Notes: Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually inaugurated the third edition of the Global Maritime India Summit 2023 (GMIS 2023), which is scheduled to take place in Mumbai. He also unveiled ‘Amrit Kaal Vision 2047’ – a blueprint for the Indian Maritime blue economy. This significant maritime event is being organized by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways.

41. Which country hosted the ‘International Convention on Sustainable Trade and Standards’ in 2023?

[A] Sri Lanka
[B] Germany
[C] India
[D] Australia

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Correct Answer: C [India] Notes: The Quality Council of India (QCI), an autonomous organization under the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) in the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, held the International Convention on Sustainable Trade and Standards (ICSTS) in New Delhi. This event was organized by the India National Platform on Private Sustainability Standards and hosted by QCI in partnership with the United Nations Forum on Sustainability Standards (UNFSS).

42. India held the ‘Education and Skill Council (AIESC) meeting’ with which country?

[A] USA
[B] France
[C] Australia
[D] UAE

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Correct Answer: C [Australia] Notes: The first Australia India Education and Skill Council (AIESC) meeting was recently held at IIT Gandhinagar. The AIESC, earlier the Australian India Education Council (AIEC), is a bi-national body established in 2011 to guide the strategic direction of the education, training and research partnerships between the two countries. 5 MoUs were exchanged between Australian and Indian Higher Education institutions to facilitate greater academic, research and skill collaborations.

43. Which city is the host of ‘World Travel Market (WTM) 2023’ event?

[A] London
[B] New Delhi
[C] Paris
[D] Rome

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Correct Answer: A [London] Notes: The Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, is actively participating in the World Travel Market (WTM) 2023 in London. The primary objective of this participation is to showcase a diverse range of tourism products and a series of transformative experiences for travellers to India. This initiative is being presented under the theme ‘Incredible India! Visit India Year 2023.’

44. Which state is the host of 11th edition of International Tourism Mart?

[A] Meghalaya
[B] Assam
[C] West Bengal
[D] Tamil Nadu

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Correct Answer: A [Meghalaya] Notes: 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.

45. Which city is the host of 8th India Water Impact Summit (IWIS)?

[A] Pune
[B] New Delhi
[C] Kolkata
[D] Mysuru

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Correct Answer: B [New Delhi] Notes: Nitin Gadkari, the Union Minister, has officially opened the 8th India Water Impact Summit (IWIS) in New Delhi. This three-day summit, conducted by the National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) and the Center for Ganga River Basin Management and Studies (cGanga), is scheduled from November 22 to 24, 2023.

46. Which country is the host of the ‘ASEAN-India Millet Festival 2023’?

[A] India
[B] Sri Lanka
[C] Bangladesh
[D] Indonesia

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Correct Answer: D [Indonesia] Notes: The ASEAN-India Millet Festival 2023 has commenced in South Jakarta, Indonesia, in November 2023. The primary objective of this festival is to foster awareness and cultivate a market for millets and millet-based products among the member states of the ASEAN region.

47. Which city is the host of International Food Convention, IFCON – 2023?

[A] Chennai
[B] Mysuru
[C] Kolkata
[D] Varanasi

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Correct Answer: B [Mysuru] Notes: The three-day 9th International Food Convention, IFCON – 2023, jointly organised by CSIR-CFTRI and Association of Food Scientists and Technologists (India) (AFSTI) will be held at Mysuru. The event, which is held once in five years, is expecting more than 3,000 delegates including students, industrialists, researchers and others taking part. While the international research and conferences are held in foreign countries, the food convention is being held in India.

48. Which institution is the current President of the World Association of Investment Promotion Agencies (WAIPA)?

[A] SEBI
[B] Invest India
[C] CII
[D] FICCI

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Correct Answer: B [Invest India] Notes: 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”.

49. Which country hosted the 3rd meeting of the ASEAN-India Trade in Goods Agreement (AITIGA)?

[A] Indonesia
[B] India
[C] Myanmar
[D] Malaysia

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Correct Answer: B [India] Notes: The ASEAN-India Trade in Goods Agreement (AITIGA) Joint Committee met in New Delhi from February 16-19, 2024, marking its 3rd meeting since the agreement’s signing in 2009. Initiated in September 2022 for a comprehensive review, eight sub-committees were established to enhance the agreement’s trade facilitation and mutual benefits. The recent meeting assessed negotiation progress, identified focus areas for further deliberations, and updated the work program, directing sub-committees for continued negotiations.

50. Recently, where was the 13th Ministerial Conference of the World Trade Organization (WTO) held?

[A] New Delhi
[B] California
[C] Abu Dhabi
[D] Paris

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Correct Answer: C [Abu Dhabi] Notes: The 13th Ministerial Conference (MC13) of the World Trade Organization (WTO) started at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC) in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates from February 26 to 29, 2024. The conference will bring together trade ministers from around the world to review the multilateral trading system and chart the WTO’s future course. Priority items on the agenda include reforming the WTO’s dispute settlement function and new disciplines to eliminate fisheries subsidies that encourage overfishing.

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