International Conference and Exhibition on Energy and Environment

3 Day International Conference and Exhibition On Energy and Environment inaugurated by President of India

Question: President Ram Nath Kovind inaugurated International Conference and Exhibition of which of the following?
(a) Foreign Direct Investment
(b) Waste Water Management
(c) Clean Air in Metro Cities
(d) Energy and Environment
Answer: (d)
Related facts:

  • On 20th February, 2019; President, Shri Ram Nath Kovind, inaugurated the International Conference and Exhibition on Energy and Environment in New Delhi. The 3 day conference was organized by Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR).
  • The conference aims to deliberate and identify the R&D needs to innovate new techniques, technologies and applications for clean, safe, symbiotic sustenance of society, environment, energy and industries in post-2020 era.
  • Around 1000 delegates consisting of policy makers, regulators, thought leaders, managers, entrepreneurs, administrators, practicing engineers and Environmentalist etc. from India and abroad participated in the conference.
  • During the 3 day Conference, an Industrial Exhibition was also organized at Vigyan Bhawan. It was inaugurated by Union Minister Dr. Harsh Vardhan.
  • About 200 papers were deliberated in the Conference which included 9 keynote papers and 150 oral presentations and 50 poster presentations.

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