President opens first Asian Buddhist Summit in New Delhi
On 5 November 2024 in New Delhi, President Droupadi Murmu graced the first Asian Buddhist Summit, organised by the Ministry of Culture with the International Buddhist Confederation.
Summary
On 5 November 2024 in New Delhi, President Droupadi Murmu graced the first Asian Buddhist Summit, organised by the Ministry of Culture in collaboration with the International Buddhist Confederation (IBC), calling India 'the blessed land of Dharma'. The two-day summit, themed 'Role of Buddha Dhamma in strengthening Asia', saw participation from 32 countries with over 160 international participants.
Key facts
- Date/place
- 5 Nov 2024 (two days), New Delhi
- Edition
- First Asian Buddhist Summit
- Organisers
- Ministry of Culture with International Buddhist Confederation
- Theme
- Role of Buddha Dhamma in strengthening Asia
- Participation
- 32 countries; 160+ international participants
Practice MCQs 3 questions
What was the theme of the first Asian Buddhist Summit held in New Delhi in November 2024?
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Correct answer: A — Role of Buddha Dhamma in strengthening Asia
PIB (Culture): the summit was themed 'Role of Buddha Dhamma in strengthening Asia'.
The first Asian Buddhist Summit (5 November 2024) was organised by the Ministry of Culture in collaboration with:
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Correct answer: C — International Buddhist Confederation
PIB (President's Secretariat): the summit was organised by the Ministry of Culture in collaboration with the International Buddhist Confederation (IBC).
Participants from how many countries attended the first Asian Buddhist Summit in November 2024?
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Correct answer: D — 32
PIB (Culture): the summit saw participation from 32 countries with over 160 international participants.