Monthly Current Affairs October 2016 “SUMMITS & CONFERENCES ” key points to Remember.
The 4th Meeting of BRICS Education Ministers Conference held in New Delhi to promote education
cooperation and people to people exchanges among the BRICS countries.
cooperation and people to people exchanges among the BRICS countries.
Union Tourism and Culture Minister Mahesh Sharma inaugurated the 5th International Buddhist Conclave in
Varanasi-Sarnath. Buddhism originated in India, from where it spread through much of Asia, where after
it declined in India during the middle ages.
Varanasi-Sarnath. Buddhism originated in India, from where it spread through much of Asia, where after
it declined in India during the middle ages.
President Pranab Mukherjee inaugurated the first edition of World Sustainable Development Summit (WSDS)
in New Delhi. It is organised by TERI with emphasis on the need to limit the rise of climate change.Theme:
“Beyond 2015: People, Planet and Progress”
in New Delhi. It is organised by TERI with emphasis on the need to limit the rise of climate change.Theme:
“Beyond 2015: People, Planet and Progress”
Sikkim Chief Minister Pawan Kumar Chamling was conferred with the ‘Sustainable Development Leadership
Award’ by President Pranab Mukherjee in recognition of his leadership in making the northeastern state the
first and only organic state in the country.
Award’ by President Pranab Mukherjee in recognition of his leadership in making the northeastern state the
first and only organic state in the country.
In order to minimise the risk of loss of life and damage to property during natural calamity like earthquake,
tsunami and floods, India would be hosting going to host the Asian Ministerial Conference for Disaster Risk
Reduction (AMCDRR) next month in collaboration with the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk
Reduction (UNISDR).
tsunami and floods, India would be hosting going to host the Asian Ministerial Conference for Disaster Risk
Reduction (AMCDRR) next month in collaboration with the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk
Reduction (UNISDR).
2016 World Economic Forum (WEF) India Economic Summit held in New Delhi
The India Economic Summit of the World Economic Forum (WEF) was held in partnership with the
Confederation of Indian Industry in New Delhi with the theme “The Great Transformation: Shaping New
Models.
The India Economic Summit of the World Economic Forum (WEF) was held in partnership with the
Confederation of Indian Industry in New Delhi with the theme “The Great Transformation: Shaping New
Models.
The 20th ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) – Heads of Defence Universities / Colleges / Institutions Meet
(HDUCIM) held in New Delhi.The meeting was hosted by the National Defence College (NDC), New Delhi
under the aegis of Ministry of Defence.
(HDUCIM) held in New Delhi.The meeting was hosted by the National Defence College (NDC), New Delhi
under the aegis of Ministry of Defence.
PM Modi inaugurated the conference that will be held in New Delhi on November 3-5 in collaboration with
the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNISDR). India will host the Asian ministerial
conference for disaster risk reduction next month which will focus on partnership with governments and
stakeholders to imbibe the practices in the region’s development narrative.
the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNISDR). India will host the Asian ministerial
conference for disaster risk reduction next month which will focus on partnership with governments and
stakeholders to imbibe the practices in the region’s development narrative.
A high level delegation of Indian officials and industry leaders led by Secretary in the Department of Heavy
Industry, Mr Girish Shankar with Czech Republic officials attended the 4th meeting of Indo-Czech joint
working group at Brno, Czech Republic.
Industry, Mr Girish Shankar with Czech Republic officials attended the 4th meeting of Indo-Czech joint
working group at Brno, Czech Republic.
Haji Syed Salman Chishty of Dargah Ajmer Sharif is addressed at the ICYF-DC’s Third Islamic Conference
of Youth and Sports Ministers opening in Istanbul on October 4, 2016.It is the first time, indian addressed at
the conference of the Organisation of Islamic Countries’ Islamic Conference Youth Forum for Dialogue and
Cooperation (ICYF-DC). Theme : ‘Empowering Youth for Peace, Solidarity and Development
of Youth and Sports Ministers opening in Istanbul on October 4, 2016.It is the first time, indian addressed at
the conference of the Organisation of Islamic Countries’ Islamic Conference Youth Forum for Dialogue and
Cooperation (ICYF-DC). Theme : ‘Empowering Youth for Peace, Solidarity and Development
4th BRICS Science, Technology and Innovation Ministerial Meeting was held at Jaipur,
Rajasthan on 8 October, 2016 to strengthen the collaboration amongst the BRICS countries in the
areas of Science, Technology and Innovation (STI). Theme – Building, Responsive Inclusive and
Collective Solutions.
Rajasthan on 8 October, 2016 to strengthen the collaboration amongst the BRICS countries in the
areas of Science, Technology and Innovation (STI). Theme – Building, Responsive Inclusive and
Collective Solutions.
The first BRICS Trade Fair and Exhibition began in New Delhi, ahead of the BRICS ahead of the
BRICS summit in Goa, the first BRICS Trade Fair and Exhibition begins in Delhi. The fair will be
a platform for the BRICS countries – Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa – to exhibit stateof-the-art
technologies and advances made in industrial development.
BRICS summit in Goa, the first BRICS Trade Fair and Exhibition begins in Delhi. The fair will be
a platform for the BRICS countries – Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa – to exhibit stateof-the-art
technologies and advances made in industrial development.
The 2nd Meeting of Heads of Export Credit Agencies of BRICS (BRICS ECAs) was held at New Delhi , as part of a series of events being organised under the chairmanship of India
of BRICS Forum.
of BRICS Forum.
The Minister of Women & Child Development, Smt Maneka Sanjay Gandhi inaugurated ‘Women of
India Festival 2016’ of organic products by women at Dilli Haat at INA, New Delhi. It
promotes women entrepreneurs from across India. Participants from the remotest areas of the country
will travel to Delhi for the entire duration of the festival and sell their unique products in the capital.
India Festival 2016’ of organic products by women at Dilli Haat at INA, New Delhi. It
promotes women entrepreneurs from across India. Participants from the remotest areas of the country
will travel to Delhi for the entire duration of the festival and sell their unique products in the capital.
Textiles Minister Smriti Irani inaugurated the India International Silk Fair in New Delhi to promote
production and marketing silk across the country. India International Silk Fair showcasing wide
range of silk & silk blended products will give an insight on India’s silk industry to overseas buyers
production and marketing silk across the country. India International Silk Fair showcasing wide
range of silk & silk blended products will give an insight on India’s silk industry to overseas buyers
17th India-Russia Annual Summit held in Goa
The year 2017 marks the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the
two countries. India and Russia have finalised a general framework agreement for unit 5 and 6 of
Kudankulam nuclear plant.
The year 2017 marks the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the
two countries. India and Russia have finalised a general framework agreement for unit 5 and 6 of
Kudankulam nuclear plant.
The most strategically important decision is the inter-governmental agreement for the purchase of S-
400 ‘Triumf’ long-range air defence missile system which has the capability to destroy incoming
hostile aircraft, missiles and even drones at ranges of up to400 km.
400 ‘Triumf’ long-range air defence missile system which has the capability to destroy incoming
hostile aircraft, missiles and even drones at ranges of up to400 km.
India and Russia on October 15 signed 16 agreements across multiple sectors following delegationlevel
talks co-chairedd by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin in
Goa
talks co-chairedd by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin in
Goa
Among the agreements signed were,
Procurement of the S-400 air defence system and construction of four Admiral Grigorovich-class
(Project 11356) guided-missile stealth frigate in India.
Procurement of the S-400 air defence system and construction of four Admiral Grigorovich-class
(Project 11356) guided-missile stealth frigate in India.
Another agreement was signed to set up a joint venture to manufacture 200 Kamov 226T helicopters.
A memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed for setting up an investment fund of $1 billion.
Agreements were also signed for developing smart cities in Andhra Pradesh and Haryana, and for
developing transport logistics systems for such cities.
developing transport logistics systems for such cities.
Another important agreement was signed for the joint study of a gas pipeline to India from Russia.
8th BRICS Summit held in Goa
Member countries -Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa.
The summit held from 15 to 16 October 2016 at the Taj Exotica hotel in Benaulim, Goa, India. India will
hold the chair of the BRICS from February 2016 to December 2016.
Member countries -Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa.
The summit held from 15 to 16 October 2016 at the Taj Exotica hotel in Benaulim, Goa, India. India will
hold the chair of the BRICS from February 2016 to December 2016.
The BRICS Rating Agency will be formed based on market-oriented principles to strengthen the
global governance architecture.
global governance architecture.
Theme of the Event: Building Responsive, Inclusive and Collective Solutions.
The BRICS Summit 2016 adopted the Goa Declaration which unanimously hit out at the growing
threat of terrorism, among other issues. India was the host nation of the 8th Summit and the 9th will
be organised by China
threat of terrorism, among other issues. India was the host nation of the 8th Summit and the 9th will
be organised by China
Narendra Modi added that the “most serious” direct threat to regional security was terrorism,
whose “mothership” was a country in India’s neighbourhood
whose “mothership” was a country in India’s neighbourhood
On the New Development Bank, which completed a year, Modi said BRICS nations agreed that it
should continue to focus on infrastructure, technology and renewable energy sectors.
should continue to focus on infrastructure, technology and renewable energy sectors.
He further added that “in order to further bridge the gap in the global financial architecture, we
agreed to fast track the setting up of a BRICS Rating Agency.
agreed to fast track the setting up of a BRICS Rating Agency.
BRICS-BIMSTEC Summit :The first ever BRICS-BIMSTEC outreach summit held in Goa under
the chairmanship of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
the chairmanship of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
The Jaipur Sufi festival held at the Diggi palace in Jaipur from October 14-16, 2016. It is organised
annually by the Foundation of SAARC Writers And Literature (FOSWAL), in association with
the Rajasthan government.
annually by the Foundation of SAARC Writers And Literature (FOSWAL), in association with
the Rajasthan government.
The Indian Silk Export Promotion Council organized 5th India International Silk Fair at Pragati
Maidan, New Delhi. The Fair showcased the world renowned Indian silk products like scarves,
shawls, carpets, home furnishings, etc. in different patterns of designs and colours.
Maidan, New Delhi. The Fair showcased the world renowned Indian silk products like scarves,
shawls, carpets, home furnishings, etc. in different patterns of designs and colours.
The three-day Air Force Commanders’ Conference held at Air force Headquarters, New Delhi. The Air Force Commanders briefed the Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Arup Raha on various
issues relating to operational capability, maintenance and HR. Future plans for enhancing IAF’s
capability were also discussed.
issues relating to operational capability, maintenance and HR. Future plans for enhancing IAF’s
capability were also discussed.
The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee inaugurated the 28th Accountants General
Conference in New Delhi.The founding drafters of our Constitution had envisaged a prominent role
for public audit in our country’s governance and accountability framework.
Conference in New Delhi.The founding drafters of our Constitution had envisaged a prominent role
for public audit in our country’s governance and accountability framework.
Indian Railways organizes Conference on Heritage Rail Tourism jointly with Asia Pacific Heritage
& Rail Tourism Organisation.
& Rail Tourism Organisation.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Bhopal, where he inaugurated the newly built war
memorial- Shaurya Samarakand address a meeting of ex-servicemen at Lal Pared ground.
memorial- Shaurya Samarakand address a meeting of ex-servicemen at Lal Pared ground.
Three day long Global Conference to Make India the Centre for Arbitration held in New Delhi. The
three day long conference titled, “National Initiative on Strengthening Arbitration and Enforcement
in India” from October 21st to 23rd, 2016 is being launched by the Government and Judiciary as a
major initiative to change the face of dispute resolution in India.
three day long conference titled, “National Initiative on Strengthening Arbitration and Enforcement
in India” from October 21st to 23rd, 2016 is being launched by the Government and Judiciary as a
major initiative to change the face of dispute resolution in India.
The 22nd meeting of the Western Zonal Council was held in Mumbai, Maharashtra.The meeting was
held under the chairmanship of Union Home Minister Shri Rajnath Singh.The meeting was attended
by the Chief Ministers and Ministers of these States and Administrators of Union Territories as well
as senior officers of Central and State Governments.
held under the chairmanship of Union Home Minister Shri Rajnath Singh.The meeting was attended
by the Chief Ministers and Ministers of these States and Administrators of Union Territories as well
as senior officers of Central and State Governments.
The 19th ‘World Peace Conference’ was inaugurated by Maharashtra Governor ChVidyasagar
Rao at Nashik in Maharashtra on October 24, 2016 to strengthen people to search truth and utilise
education for development of the society.
Rao at Nashik in Maharashtra on October 24, 2016 to strengthen people to search truth and utilise
education for development of the society.
The 64th Meeting of the Central Advisory Board of Education (CABE) was held under the
Chairmanship of Union Human Resource Minister Shri Prakash Javadekar.It was held at New Delhi.
Chairmanship of Union Human Resource Minister Shri Prakash Javadekar.It was held at New Delhi.
PM Narendra Modi inaugurated First National Tribal Carnival-2016 in New Delhi. The four day
long carnival has been organised by Ministry of Tribal Affairs to promote a sense of inclusiveness
amongst the tribals.
long carnival has been organised by Ministry of Tribal Affairs to promote a sense of inclusiveness
amongst the tribals.
The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) and the G20 Anti-Corruption Working Group (ACWG)
held a 6th joint Experts Meeting on Corruption in Paris, France. The meeting was chaired jointly by
the FATF President, Mr. Juan Manuel Vega-Serrano (Spain) and the G20 ACWG Co-Chair, Mr.
Creon Butler (United Kingdom).
held a 6th joint Experts Meeting on Corruption in Paris, France. The meeting was chaired jointly by
the FATF President, Mr. Juan Manuel Vega-Serrano (Spain) and the G20 ACWG Co-Chair, Mr.
Creon Butler (United Kingdom).
More than 100 students and entrepreneurs from Indian and Chinese businesses took part in the 5th
edition of the India-China Cooperation Forum in Shanghai to boost bilateral trade and increase
investments in crucial sectors.
edition of the India-China Cooperation Forum in Shanghai to boost bilateral trade and increase
investments in crucial sectors.
India and Russia would hold detailed discussions on deeper military cooperation’s, specifically on
joint production of fifth generation fighter aircraft, upgradation of Su-30 MKI planes and firming up
the contract for the S400 Triumf air defence system.
joint production of fifth generation fighter aircraft, upgradation of Su-30 MKI planes and firming up
the contract for the S400 Triumf air defence system.
Shri Thaawarchand Gehlot, the Union Minister for Social Justice & Empowerment attended the 23rd
Rehabilitation International World Congress at Edinburgh, Scotland, being held from 25-27 October,
2016. The Theme of the Congress is, “Create a More Inclusive World”.
Rehabilitation International World Congress at Edinburgh, Scotland, being held from 25-27 October,
2016. The Theme of the Congress is, “Create a More Inclusive World”.