Global Cooperative Conference was inaugurated by PM Modi in New Delhi

Current Context: The Global Cooperative Conference was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on November 25, 2024, at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi.

• This event was organized by the Indian Farmers Fertiliser Cooperative Limited (IFFCO) in collaboration with the International Cooperative Alliance (ICA), the Government of India, and Indian cooperatives AMUL and KRIBHCO.
• The theme of the conference is "Cooperatives Build Prosperity for All," aligning with the Indian Government's vision of "Sahkar Se Samriddhi" (Prosperity through Cooperation).
• The aim is to address global challenges and opportunities in the cooperative sector, focusing on the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), such as poverty reduction, gender equality, and sustainable economic growth.
• The conference also marked the launch of the UN International Year of Cooperatives 2025, under the theme "Cooperatives Build a Better World," highlighting the transformative role cooperatives play in promoting social inclusion, economic empowerment, and sustainable development.
• The event featured discussions, panel sessions, and workshops, with participation from over 100 countries.

Question:

1 What was the theme of the Global Cooperative Conference?

• A) Cooperatives for a Sustainable Future
• B) Cooperatives Build Prosperity for All
• C) Cooperatives and Economic Growth
• D) Cooperative Empowerment

Answer: B) The theme of the conference was "Cooperatives Build Prosperity for All," aligning with the Indian Government's vision of "Sahkar Se Samriddhi."