Last 6 Months(Jan–June 2024)

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G-7 summit
 During the G7 Summit in Apu-
lia, Italy, Indian Prime Minister
met UK's Rishi Sunak, France's
Emmanuel Macron, Ukraine's
Volodymyr Zelensky, and oth-
ers. Later, he also met with Pope
Francis of the Vatican.
 The G7 Summit is an annual ga-
thering of leaders from France,
the United States, the United
Kingdom, Germany, Japan, Italy, and Canada, along with the European Union.
 Originating in the 1970s, the G7 was formed to address economic and political challenges among
developed nations. It has evolved into a platform where leaders exchange views and issue joint state-
ments on critical global issues.
 The 2024 G7 Summit, hosted by Italy under Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, will focus on Africa,
migration, economic security, and international cooperation on artificial intelligence. Special guests in-
clude leaders from Africa and other countries like India and Brazil, reflecting a diverse agenda aimed at
addressing pressing global concerns.

 Timelines:
G7 summit 2022 ( 48th) : Germany
G7 Summit 2023 ( 49th) : Japan
G7 Summit 2024 ( 50th ) : Italy
G7 Summit 2025 ( 51st ) : Canada

India-IORA Cruise Tourism Conference Concludes In New Delhi

 The India-IORA Cruise Tourism Conference concluded in New Delhi on June 14.
 Officials and experts attended from
member states of the Indian Ocean
Rim Association (IORA), including
Bangladesh, Kenya, Madagascar,
Maldives, Mozambique, Sri Lanka,
South Africa, Seychelles, and Tan-
zania.
 IORA aims to enhance regional coop-
eration and sustainable development
across the Indian Ocean.
 The conference focused on fostering collaboration, knowledge exchange, and strategic partnerships to
boost cruise, coastal, and marine tourism in the IORA region.
 Key objectives included uniting government and business stakeholders to promote India as a signifi-
cant cruise destination and spur industry growth through international initiatives.

National Commission for Indian System of Medicine Celebrates Its 4th Foundation Daz
 National Commission for Indian Medical Systems organized 'PRANA' conference in collabo-
ration with AICTE and Ministry of
Education’s Innovation Cell.
 Focus was on promoting innovation in
Indian System of Medicines (ISM) for
patents, commercialization, and tech-
nology transfer.
 Vaidya Rajesh Kotecha highlighted
ISM's potential and its promotion
through educational institutions.
 Vaidya Jayant Deopujari praised Ministry of Education’s Innovation Cell for advancing IP rights
awareness.
 NCISM, established in October 2020, regulates policies for ISM institutions and professionals.

India Welcomes Egypt, Iran, UAE, Saudi Arabia and Ethiopia Joining BRICS
 On June 10, India welcomed Egypt,
Iran, UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Ethi-
opia to their first BRICS meeting
hosted by Russia. Senior diplomat
Dammu Ravi led India's delegation
at the BRICS Foreign Ministers’
Meeting in Nizhny Novgorod.
 16th edition in Kazan, Russia.
 from 22-24 Oct 2024.
 Members –10 nations: Brazil,
Russia, India, China, South Af-
rica, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudia
Arabia, United Arab Emirates.
 In August 2023, at the 15th BRICS Summit, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa announced
that 6 emerging market group countries (Argentina, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia, and the
United Arab Emirates) had been invited to join the bloc.
 BRICS summit 2022: 14th – China( Beijing)
 BRICS summit 2023 : 15th – South Africa ( Durban)

Indian Tripartite Delegation at the 112th Session of International Labour Conference (ILC)
 The Indian delegation led by Secretary
(Labour & Employment) Ms. Sumita
Dawra attended the 112th session of the
International Labour Conference (ILC) in
Geneva, Switzerland.
 Ms. Dawra, a senior IAS officer, currently
serves in the Ministry of Commerce and In-
dustry.
 The conference, held from 3–14 June 2024,
addresses global labor issues and includes
discussions on biological hazard protec-
tions, fundamental labor rights, and the
care economy.
 The ILO, founded in 1919, is a UN
agency focused on international labor standards and social justice.

Climate Conference in November to emphasis ‘Peace and Truce’

 The 2024 UN Climate Change Confer-

ence (UNFCCC COP 29) in Baku, Azer-
baijan, scheduled for November 11,
will focus on integrating "Peace" and
"Truce" amidst ongoing conflicts to
prioritize climate solutions.
 It includes COP 29, CMP 19 under the
Kyoto Protocol, and CMA 6 under the
 Paris Agreement, addressing transparency frameworks and financial goals. Azerbaijan, a petro-
state transitioning from fossil fuels, will host the event amid geopolitical complexities.

77th World Health Assembly

 The 77th World Health Assembly
amended the International Health Regu-
lations of 2005 based on 300 member
state recommendations.
 Amendments aim to strengthen global rea-
diness for pandemic and public health
emergencies.
 The World Health Assembly (WHA) is the
governing body of the World Health Or-
ganization (WHO), operating under the
United Nations (UN).
 It convenes annually at the UN headquarters
in Geneva, Switzerland, gathering representatives from WHO member states.
 The WHA discusses and sets global health priorities based on a healthcare agenda defined by the
WHO Executive Board.
 The Executive Board consists of 34 technically qualified members elected to three-year terms.
 Each January, the Executive Board meets to finalize the agenda and resolutions to be approved by
the World Health Assembly.

KAZA Summit 2024 and Wildlife Product Trade

 The KAZA 2024 Heads of State Summit con-
cluded in Livingstone, Zambia, on May 31.
 Leaders from Angola, Botswana, Namibia, Zam-
bia, and Zimbabwe agreed to advocate for lift-
ing the ivory trade ban at CoP20 of CITES in Ge-
neva in the coming year.
 Southern African nations previously proposed lega-
lizing ivory trade at CoP19 in Panama in 2022 but
were unsuccessful.
 KAZA-TFCA covers Angola, Botswana, Namibia,
 Zambia, and Zimbabwe, protecting significant wildlife habitats and a large portion of Africa's
elephant population.
 Zimbabwe and KAZA members are exploring alternative markets, particularly in the East, due to re-
strictions on trophy hunting imports by Western nations.
 Wildlife trafficking is driven by poaching, organized crime, and economic incentives, necessitating
measures such as stricter laws, funding for wildlife protection, and public awareness campaigns.

International Humanitarian Conference for Sudan: Rallying Support Amidst Crisis

 Sudan's humanitarian crisis prompted an International Humanitarian Conference in Paris on
April 15, 2024, organized by France, Germany, and the EU.
 Over 58 states and numerous international organizations attended, alongside Sudanese NGOs, em-
phasizing global commitment.
 Donors pledged over 2 billion euros, with the EU contributing 900 million euros, to aid Sudan's
24 million people in need of essential supplies.
 Sudan's conflict, intensified since 2023, involves the Sudanese Armed Forces and Rapid Support
Forces, leading to significant casualties and displacements.
 Approximately 9 million Sudanese have fled to neighboring countries, exacerbating food insecurity
and internal displacement..

India and Brazil Conduct Inaugural ‘2+2’ Dialogue

 India and Brazil held their inaugural ‘2+2’ de-
fence and foreign ministerial dialogue to
strengthen bilateral relations.
 Delhi hosted the dialogue, highlighting India's
commitment to deepening ties with Brazil, co-
chaired by G V Srinivas and Vishwesh Negi from
respective ministries to enhance bilateral rela-
tions.
 Discussions aimed at expanding cooperation in
energy, critical minerals, technology, and counter-
terrorism.
 The format included participation from defence and fo
foreign
eign ministers and emphasized strategic and
security concerns.
 Indian officials from the external affairs and d
defence ministries led the delegation, while Brazilian
counterparts
terparts were led by Directo
Directorr Marcelo Camara and Rear Admiral Fernando de Luca Marques
de Oliviera.

4th Sanghai Cooperation Orgainsation startup forum held in New Delhi.

 23rd SCO Summit about:
 first time India holds the presidency of the SCO summit.
 Theme - SECURE- Security, Economic d
development,
velopment, Connectivity, Unity, Respect for
sovereignty and territorial integrity, and Environmental protection.
 24th SCO chair is Kazakhstan and the summit is to take place in Astana.
 New member : Iran
 Timeline:
SCO summit 2022: Uzbekistan
SCO summit 2023 : India ( Virtual)
SCO summit 2024: Kazakhstan.

20th ASEAN-India Summit

 Stands for Association of Southeast Asian Nations
Nations.
 ASEAN was established on 8 August 1967 in Bangkok, Thailand.
 Headquater:: Jakarta, Indonesia.
 ASEAN Declaration (Bangkok Declaration) by the Founding Fathers of ASEAN: Indonesia, Ma-
M
laysia, Philippines, Singapore and Thailand.
 Member nations- Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Brunei, Cambodia, Laos,
Myanmar, and Vietnam.
 Timeline :
 42nd ASEAN summit 2023 : Indonesia
 43rd ASEAN Summit 2023: Indonesia
 ASEAN Summit 2024 : 44th and 45th :” Laos”.

18th East Asia Summit

 EAS was established in 2005 as an Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)-led initiative.
 first summit was held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on 14 December 2005.
 EAS comprises 18 members: 10 ASEAN countries and eight dialogue partners (Australia, China,
India, Japan, New Zealand, Republic of Korea, Russia and the United States).
 India has been a founding member of the EAS since 2005
 Timeline :
East Asia Summit 2022 ( 17th ) : Cambodia( phnom Penh)
East Asia Summit 2023 ( 18th ) : Indonesia( Jakarta)
East Asia Summit 2024 ( 19th ) : Laos ( Vientiane)
SAARC summit
 Established on 8 December 1985.
 Members—Bangladesh,
Bangladesh, Bhutan, India,
Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka
and Afghanistan (2005).
 Headquarters and Secretariat Of the
Association : Kathmandu, Nepal.
 SAARC summit 2023 : Kathmandu,
Nepal.

Asia-Pacific
Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC)
 Asia-Pacific
Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Leaders' Summit 2023 took place in San Francisco,
Francisco
United States.
 Regional
egional economic forum established in 1989 to leverage the growing interdependence of the
Asia-Pacific.
 Headquater: Singapore.
 Members : Australia,
ralia, Brunei, Canada, Chile, China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, South Korea,
Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Peru, Philippines, Russia, Singapore, Chi-
Ch
nese Taipei, Thailand, Vietnam and the United State.
 India currently has the 'observer
'observer' status.
 Timelines:
APEC Summit 2023 ( 30th ) : USA .
APEC summit 2024 ( 31st ) : Peru ( Cusco).
APEC summit 2025 ( 32nd ) : South Korea.
APEC Summit 2026 ( 33rd) : Australia
APEC Summit 2027 ( 34th ) : Vietnam

BIMSTEC Summit
 stands for Bay of Bengal Initiative for
Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic
Cooperation.
 Est in 1997 with the signing of the Bangkok
Declaration.
 Secretariat at – Dhaka, Bangladesh
 Members – 7 members : Bangladesh, Bhu-
tan, India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Myanmar and
Thailand.
 Timelines:
BIMSTEC Summit 2022( 5th ) : Sri lanka
BIMSTEC Summit 2024 ( 6th) : Thailand

UNFCC –COP Conference

 First ever COP took place in Berlin, Germany, in 1995.

 In 1992, at the Rio Earth Summit, 154 countries signed a multilateral treaty called the United
Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC).
 Today, there are 198 ‘parties’ or signatories of the Convention.

Timeline :
COP 28 ( 2023) : Dubai ( UAE)
COP 29 (2024) : Baku ( Azerbaijan)
COP 30 ( 2025) : Belem ( Brazil).
NATO Summit
 stands for North Atlantic Treaty Organisation.
 Formed in 1949 with the signing of the Washington Treaty, NATO is a security alliance of 31
countries from North America and Europe.
 April 2023, Finland joined the alliance as its 31st member.
 Headquarter : Brussels, Belgium.
Timeline:
NATO Summit 2023 : Lithuania ( Vilnius)
NATO summit 2024: USA
NATO summit 2025 : Netherland.

2024 Summit for Democracy

 Commenced on March 18, 2024, in Seoul, South Korea.
 Theme “Democracy for Future Generations.
 Third Summit for Democracy, an initiative launched by U.S. President Joe Biden in 2021.
 aim of rallying the world’s democracies against authoritarianism.
 first two summits, held in 2021 and 2022, were virtual events due to the COVID-19 pandemic, with
the third summit in Seoul being the first in-person gathering.

Start-up Mahakumbh 2024

 Inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi.
 Highlighting the government’s efforts to support and nurture entrepreneurship as part of its vision
for a developed India by 2047.
 India now boasts the third-largest startup ecosystem, with 1.25 lakh startups involving 12 lakh
youth directly linked to them.
 Government has launched various initiatives to support startups, including Startup India, Digital
India, and the National Quantum Mission.

WTO MC13 Ends With Limited Outcomes

 Five days of negotiations between trade ministers from 164 member countries
 Held in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
 13th WTO Ministerial Conference (MC13) concluded on March 1, 2024.
 Last Ministerial Conference (MC12) at Geneva.
 Director-General of the World Trade Organization - Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala.

BioAsia Summit 2024

 21st edition of BioAsia, Asia’s premier biotechnology and life sciences convention began on Feb-
ruary 27, 2023 in Hyderabad, India.
 Flagship initiative started in 2003 by Government of Telangana.
 Theme for current year summit is “Transforming Life Sciences with Data and AI”
 BioAsia 2024 has teamed up with the Ministry of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME)
to provide support to micro, small and medium (MSME) sector
Bharat Tex – 2024
 Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently inaugurated Bharat Tex 2024,
 largest-ever global textile events held in India, at Bharat Mandapam in Delhi.
 highlighted that the Kasturi Cotton launched by the government would create India’s own iden-
tity.

Raisina Dialogue Conference 2024

 On February 23rd 2024, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated 9th edition of prestigious Rai-
sina Dialogue conference in New Delhi.
 Greece Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis as chief guest.
 Theme “Chaturanga: Conflict, Contest, Cooperate, Create”.
 Greek leader said that India and Greece should proceed with the India-Middle East Economic
Corridor (IMEC), despite the Israeli war in Gaza.
 first two summits, held in 2021 and 2022, were virtual events due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

7th Session of Codex Committee on Spices and Culinary Herbs (CCSCH) held in Kochi
 7th Session of Codex Committee on Spices and Culinary Herbs (CCSCH) was held in Kochi.
 Quality standards for five spices — allspice, juniper berries, star anise, turmeric, and cardamom.
 CSCH was established in 2013 under the Codex Alimentarius Commission (CAC),
 which itself is a Rome Base intergovernmental body that develops food standards, guidelines,
and codes of practice related to Food Products.

Inaugural World Odia Language Conference

 World Odia Language Conference) in February 2024.
 to strengthen and popularize the Odia language. National and international language experts.
27th World Investment Conference
 Current President of the World Association of Investment Promotion Agencies (WAIPA), is set
to host the 27th World Investment Conference (WIC) from December 11-14, 2023.
 The conference will take place at the India International Convention & Expo Centre – Yashob-
hoomi, New Delhi.
 Theme “Empowering Investors: IPAs Pioneering Future Growth.”
 Focused on Agri-Food Processing, Energy/Infrastructure, Tourism, Automotive & Machinery,
ICT/Technology, and Life Sciences, these sessions will explore investment opportunities and
trends in each sector.
 India will showcase key initiatives like Make in India, PM Gati Shakti, and measures taken for
ease of doing business.

Global Partnership on Artificial Intelligence (GPAI) Summit 2023

 Held from December 12-14, 2023.
 Aims to bridge the gap between AI theory and practice through research and applied activities.
 GPAI, launched in June 2020, is a multi-stakeholder initiative with a mission to advance AI-
related priorities.

10th Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit 2024

 Held in January 2024.
 Theme ‘Gateway to the Future,’ significant partnerships with 16 countries and 14 organizations
have been confirmed.
 Countries and Organizations will actively participate in Sectoral & Country Seminars, aligning
with the overarching vision of Viksit Bharat at 2047.
 The VGGS 2024 is positioned as a platform to showcase investment opportunities and promote
economic growth.
Uttarakhand Global Investors Summit 2023
 Held in December 8-9
 Anticipating the participation of 5,000 delegates from India and abroad.
 The event will feature Business-to-Business (B2B) and Government-to-Business (G2B) meetings
to assist investors in making informed decisions.
 Summit’s framework, ‘Destination Uttarakhand,’ draws inspiration from the Vibrant Gujarat
model.

International Conference on Public Health in Africa

 Africa faces a significant public health challenge, with the continent experiencing over 100 out-
breaks of infectious diseases each year
 The ongoing International Conference on Public Health in Africa, which commenced on November
27, 2023, in Zambia.
 One-Health Approach: Africa CDC is committed to supporting African countries in adopting a
comprehensive One-Health approach
 averaging two new outbreaks per week, according to the Africa Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention (CDC).

SBM-GOBARdhan Biogas Conference to be Organized on December 1

 Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) is set to host the SBM-GOBARdhan Biogas Con-
ference
 Accelerating Waste to Wealth & Circular Economy on December 1, 2023.
 Aligned with India’s commitment to achieving net-zero emissions by 2070.
 As per Budget 2023, the Indian government plans to establish 500 new ‘waste to wealth’ plants
under the GOBARdhan scheme

Global Fisheries Conference India 2023.

 Union Fisheries Minister Parshottam Rupala is set to inaugurate the two-day Global Fisheries
Conference India 2023 in Ahmedabad.
 theme ‘Celebrating Fisheries and Aquaculture Wealth.
The Voice of Global South Summit
 Second Voice of Global South Summit (VOGSS), held virtually with participation from about 130
countries.
 Concern over Debt Traps.
 Eight minister-level sessions covered topics such as foreign policy, finance, and trade.

India International Science Festival 2023.

 9th edition of the India International Science Festival (IISF) 2023.
 held in Faridabad, Haryana,
 from January 17th to January 20th, 2024.
 Theme “Science and Technology Public Outreach in Amrit Kaal”.
 will be hosted at the Campus of Translational Health Science and Technology Institute (THSTI)
and Regional Centre for Biotechnology (RCB) under the Department of Biotechnology.
 India International Science Festival was initiated under the visionary leadership of Prime Minis-
ter Shri Narendra Modi.
 It is a collaborative effort between the Ministry of Science and Technology, the Ministry of
Earth Sciences, and Vijnana Bharati.

Fourth Gender Samvaad

 Fourth edition of ‘Gender Samvaad,’
 a collaborative initiative by the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana-National Rural Livelihoods Mis-
sion (DAY-NRLM) and the Institute for What Works to Advance Gender Equality (IWWAGE).
 Community resource persons (CRPs) from various states, including Jharkhand, Kerala, and Odi-
sha.
Global Debt as a Share of Economic Output Declined in 2022
 According to the IMF’s Global Debt Database update,world’s total debt-to-GDP ratio fell to
238% in 2022, down from 248% in 2021 and 258% in 2020.

International Conference on Dam Safety

 Ministry of Jal Shakti’s Department of Water Resources, River Development, and Ganga Rejuve-
nation is organizing the International Conference on Dam Safety (ICDS).
 From September 14th to 15th, 2023, in Jaipur.

‘Green Hydrogen Pilots in India’ Conference

 Preparation for the 18th G20 Summit, a day-long conference
 “Green Hydrogen Pilots in India” is held in New Delhi on September 5, 2023.
 Discussions during the conference facilitated information sharing, encouraged collaboration
among stakeholders, and addressed challenges faced by early movers in the green hydrogen
sector.

India to chair UNESCO’s World Heritage Committee.

 Host 46th session in 2024.
 New Delhi from July 21 to 31, 2024.

19th NAM Summit 2024

 Non Aligned Movement
 from Jan 15-20, 2024.
 held in Uganda.
World Future Energy Summit 2024
 16th Edition held in Abu Dhabi,
 Masdar, the UAE’s prominent clean energy company, is organizing the World Future Energy,
Summit(WFES) and Green Hydrogen Summit.

Mobile World Congress 2024

 Mobile world congress 2024 is being organized in Barcelona, Spain from 26 to 29 Feb.

Tri-services conference ‘Parivartan Chintan’ to be held in New Delhi

 The “CHINTAN ‘ will be the first-ever conference of the heads of all tri-services institutions.
 day-long chaired by CDS staff General Anil Chauhan.

First ever Nuclear Energy Summit 2024

 Held in Belgium.
 Nuclear Energy Summit 2024 was co-chaired by the Prime Minister of Belgium and the Direc-
tor General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).

About International Atomic Energy Agency

It is the international centre for cooperation in the nuclear field.
Known as: The world’s “Atoms for Peace and Development” Organization within the United
Nations.
Establishment: In 1957
Headquarters: Vienna, Austria

Indian Army organise first Army Commanders’ Conference for the year 2024 in hybrid
mode.
 First part of the Army commanders’ conference 2024 will be virtually on March 28, 2024.
 held In New Delhi.
 Chief of the Army Staff: General Manoj Pande.

2nd Employement working Group ( EWG)

 it was under the Brazilian presidency in Brasilia.
 India is co-chairing the 2nd EWG meeting along with Brazil and South Africa.