149th IPU Assembly concludes in Geneva; Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla led Indian delegation
On 17 October 2024, in Geneva, the 149th Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (13-17 October) concluded; Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla led the Indian Parliamentary Delegation.
Summary
On 17 October 2024, the 149th Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU), held in Geneva from 13 to 17 October 2024, concluded. Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla led the Indian Parliamentary Delegation. Addressing the Assembly on the theme 'Harnessing science, technology and innovation for a more peaceful and sustainable future', he highlighted India's commitment to multilateralism and parliamentary dialogue.
Key facts
- Concluded
- 17 Oct 2024
- Event
- 149th IPU Assembly
- Venue
- Geneva
- Dates
- 13-17 Oct 2024
- India's delegation led by
- Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla
- Theme
- Harnessing science, technology and innovation for a more peaceful and sustainable future
Practice MCQs 2 questions
The 149th Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union, which concluded on 17 October 2024, was held in:
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Correct answer: C — Geneva
PIB: Om Birla led a Parliamentary Delegation to the 149th IPU Assembly in Geneva, held from 13 to 17 October 2024.
Who led the Indian Parliamentary Delegation to the 149th IPU Assembly (13-17 October 2024)?
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Correct answer: B — Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla
PIB: Lok Sabha Speaker Shri Om Birla led a Parliamentary Delegation (IPD) to the 149th Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) Assembly in Geneva.