Question: Recently in which of the following cities 5th World Parliament of Science, Religion and Philosophy 2019 was organised?
(a) Hyderabad
(b) Patna
(c) Pune
(d) New Delhi
Answer: (c)
Related facts:
- 5th World Parliament of Science, Religion and Philosophy was held during 2nd – 4th October, 2019. The objective of the event was to create and promote interfaith and inter-religious movement for World Peace.
- The theme of the programme this year is: Role of science, religion and philosophy for world peace and well-being of mankind. Karan Singh inaugurated the fifth edition of this Conclave.
- On concluding day, Sumitra Mahajan, Former Union Minister and Ex Lok Sabha Speaker, conferred the ‘Vishwa-Vigyan-Darshanik Award’ to revered Prof Dr Vishwanath D Karad.
- Prof Karad got this award for his outstanding contribution to science, spirituality, and philosophy by creating the world’s largest dome dedicated to world peace.
- This World Parliament was organised by MIT (Maharashtra Institute of Technology) World Peace University in association with World Peace Centre, Alandi, MAEER’s MIT Group of institutions and MIT ADT University.
- This conclave was held at the world’s largest dome philosopher Saint Dnyaneshwara World Peace Prayer Hall, Loni Kalbhor in Pune, Maharashtra.
Links:
https://www.business-standard.com/article/news-ani/world-leaders-encouraged-the-interfaith-and-inter-religious-movement-for-world-peace-at-the-5th-world-parliament-2019-119100500486_1.html
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/home/education/news/karan-singh-inaugurated-the-fifth-edition-of-the-world-parliament-of-science-religion-and-philosophy/articleshow/71419346.cms