International Summits and Initiatives 2024

<p>2024 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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<p>Chaturanga: Conflict, Contest, Cooperate, Create (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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<p>To help retired sportspersons transition to new career paths (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Bharat Startup Knowledge Access Registry (BHASKAR) (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Best Agriculture State Award (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It became the 43rd UNESCO World Heritage Site in India (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Shinkun la Tunnel Project (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>India's first UNESCO 'City of Literature' (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Bajaj Freedom (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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<p>Enhancing military cooperation and security (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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<p>Help end cancer (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>First CO2-to-methanol conversion plant (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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<p>Generative AI systems for content creation (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It is India's first domestically built multi-purpose vessel (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Trachoma has been eliminated as a public health problem (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Inauguration of the first all-girl Sainik School (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>French President Emmanuel Macron (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Time calculation from one sunrise to the next (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To propose simultaneous elections for Lok Sabha and state assemblies (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Developed in IIT Madras (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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<p>India's first Astro Tourism campaign (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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<p>Paradip Port (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Kolkata (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A 125-foot bronze statue of Ahom General Lachit Borphukan (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Abu Dhabi (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Jordan (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Age limit of 16 years for children (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Japan (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>First malaria-free country (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Economic cooperation among member countries (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Egypt (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>NATO Summit (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Baku, Azerbaijan (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>11th participation in G7 Summit (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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A group of countries that work together for political, economic, or military purposes.

A major geopolitical organization that aims to bring countries together for security, trade and economic growth.

The annual meeting of world leaders to address climate change and set international goals.

An initiative focused on developing and promoting hydrogen as a sustainable energy source.

Group of the world's seven largest developed economies working together on global issues.

An international treaty that governs the activities in Antarctica.

An association of 10 Southeast Asian countries that works together on economic, political, and security issues.

A group of countries that have a significant influence on global affairs.

The 21st ASEAN-India Summit was held in Vientiane, Laos in October 2024. It brought together the 10 member countries of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and India to discuss cooperation and partnership.

The 19th East Asia Summit (EAS) was held in Vientiane, Laos in 2024. The EAS includes 10 ASEAN countries and eight dialogue partners, including major powers like China and the United States.

The 46th UNESCO World Heritage Committee Session was held in New Delhi in July 2024. The session added 24 new sites to the World Heritage List, including the ancient burial mounds of the Ahom Dynasty in Assam.

The third Voice of the Global South summit was held virtually in August 2024. India hosted the event, led by Prime Minister Modi, with the theme of empowering developing countries for a sustainable future.

The 19th NAM Summit was held in Uganda in January 2024. India was represented by its Foreign Minister, S Jaishankar. The Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) is a group of countries that are not formally aligned with major power blocs.

The World Economic Forum (WEF) is an annual gathering of world leaders, business executives, and experts. The 54th WEF Annual Meeting took place in Davos, Switzerland in 2024.

The World Future Energy Summit is an annual event focused on sustainable energy solutions. The 16th edition was held in Abu Dhabi, UAE in 2024.

The 2024 Summit for Democracy was held in Seoul, Republic of Korea. The event brought together world leaders to discuss ways to strengthen democracy and address challenges facing democratic institutions.

The Quadrilateral Security Dialogue, also known as the Quad, is a strategic partnership between Australia, India, Japan, and the United States. It focuses on promoting security and stability in the Indo-Pacific region.

The 64th International Sugar Organization (ISO) Council Meeting, held in New Delhi, India, in June 2024, is significant due to India being the world's largest sugar consumer and second largest producer.

World Food India 2024, held in New Delhi, is a major food summit where India showcases its food sector. This event brings together key players in the industry to discuss and promote food innovation and development.

India will host the 81st IATA Annual General Meeting (AGM) in June 2025 in New Delhi. The AGM is a major event for the global aviation industry, bringing together airlines, airports, and related organizations to discuss key industry issues.

NTPC inaugurated the world's first CO2-to-methanol conversion plant at its Vindhyachal facility in India. This technology allows converting carbon dioxide into methanol, a cleaner fuel source, contributing to a greener energy future.

Gujarat has become India's first state to implement a dedicated semiconductor policy. This policy aims to attract investments, foster innovation, and position Gujarat as a leading center for semiconductor manufacturing.

The PM Vidhyalakshmi Yojana, launched by the Ministry of Education, provides financial assistance to meritorious students pursuing higher education. The scheme aims to make higher education accessible by offering easy access to loans.

India's first government-funded multimodal AI initiative, BharatGen, aims to develop generative AI systems that can produce high-quality text, speech, and multimodal content in Indian languages. This initiative promotes language technology and AI applications in diverse Indian languages.

A program designed to help retired sportspersons in India transition into new careers. It acknowledges their contributions to the nation.

India's first microchip imager using quantum diamond technology, developed by IIT Bombay and TCS.

A government initiative designed to connect and collaborate startups, investors, and government bodies. It aims to streamline and centralize startup support in India.

India's first 'Rice ATM' launched in Odisha to revolutionize the public distribution system for ration cardholders.

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor, Shaktikanta Das, received an A+ rating in the Global Finance Central Banker Report Cards for the second consecutive year.

The 'Charaideo Maidam' is the 43rd UNESCO World Heritage Site in India, located in Assam. It's known for its Moidams (burial mounds) of the Ahom Dynasty.

India's first underground coal gasification pilot project was initiated in Jharkhand by the Ministry of Coal.

Kozhikode in Kerala has been recognized as India's first UNESCO 'City of Literature' for its rich literary heritage.

The first all-girl Sainik School in India, established in Vrindavan, Mathura district, Uttar Pradesh.

A large tribal festival held biennially in Telangana, India.

India's first initiative promoting 'Astro-tourism' based on stargazing and celestial events, launched by the Uttarakhand Tourism Department.

The world's first Vedic clock, located in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh, that measures time based on the interval between two consecutive sunrises.

India's first septic tank cleaning robot, developed by a startup at IIT Madras.

India's first transshipment port, developed by the Adani group at Vizhinjam in Kerala.

The first Green Hydrogen Plant in an airport, located at Cochin International Airport in Kerala.

A new naval base commissioned at Minicoy Island in the Lakshadweep archipelago, India.

The Paradip Port in Odisha became the leading cargo handling port across India in the fiscal year 2023-2024.

A 125-foot bronze statue of Lachit Borphukan, a prominent Ahom general, was unveiled by Prime Minister Modi in Jorhat, Assam.

India inaugurated its first operational underwater metro train service in Kolkata, a significant step in advancing urban transportation.

The Sela Tunnel, built by Border Road Organizations, was inaugurated by PM Modi. Located in Arunachal Pradesh's Tawang district, the tunnel is the world's longest twin tunnel at an altitude above 13,000 feet.

Algeria was officially admitted as a member of the New Development Bank (NBD) established by BRICS nations. The NBD aims to fund infrastructure projects in member countries.

Australia has implemented a policy to ban social media platforms for children under 16 years of age. This decision was made to protect minors from potential risks associated with social media.

The first Jan Aushadhi Kendra outside India was established in Mauritius, providing affordable generic medicines to residents.

India received the highest foreign direct investment (FDI) from Singapore during the 2023-2024 fiscal year, reflecting strong economic ties between the two nations.