Summits and Conferences (2025-2026)
Subject: Current Affairs | Time Window: Jan 2025 — Mar 2026 Exam: AP Group 2 (APPSC)
Overview
Major international summits, conferences, and FTA signings from 2025-2026. India's hosting role (BRICS 2026, Quad 2026) and FTA network expansion are the most testable.
Key Summits (Chronological — Most Recent First)
| # | Date | Summit | Venue | India's Role |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Feb 2026 | AI Impact Summit | India | Host |
| 2 | Jan 2026 | India-EU FTA signing | — | Landmark deal |
| 3 | Nov 2025 | G20 Summit 2025 | Johannesburg, SA | Participant |
| 4 | Jul 2025 | 17th BRICS Summit | Rio de Janeiro | Participant |
| 5 | Jul 2025 | Quad FM Meeting | Washington | Participant |
| 6 | 2025 | SCO Leaders Summit | Tianjin, China | PM Modi attended |
Upcoming Major Events 2026
| Event | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 18th BRICS Summit | India (host) | 2026 |
| Quad Leaders Summit | India (host) | Early 2026 |
| Asian Games | Nagoya/Aichi, Japan | Sep 19 — Oct 4 |
| Commonwealth Games | Glasgow, UK | Jul 23 — Aug 2 |
India's FTA Network (As of Mar 2026)
| FTA | Partners | Status |
|---|---|---|
| India-EFTA TEPA | Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein | In force Oct 2025 |
| India-UK CETA | UK | Signed Jul 2025 |
| India-Oman CEPA | Oman | Signed Dec 2025 |
| India-EU FTA | EU 27 nations | Concluded Jan 2026 |
| India-NZ FTA | New Zealand | Announced Dec 2025 |
| + Existing: ASEAN, Japan, Korea, Singapore | — | Active |
Total: 9 agreements spanning 38 countries.
Likely Exam Questions
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The 17th BRICS Summit was held in: Ans: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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The G20 Summit 2025 was hosted by: Ans: South Africa (Johannesburg)
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India will host the 18th BRICS Summit in: Ans: 2026
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The Asian Games 2026 will be held in: Ans: Nagoya/Aichi, Japan
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The India-EFTA TEPA entered into force on: Ans: October 1, 2025
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The India-EU FTA was concluded on: Ans: January 27, 2026
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PM Modi attended the SCO summit at: Ans: Tianjin, China
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Total FTAs India has signed (as of Jan 2026): Ans: 9 agreements, 38 countries
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Commonwealth Games 2026 venue: Ans: Glasgow, UK
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India launched Quad Ports of Future Partnership in: Ans: Mumbai, 2025