85th All India Presiding Officers’ Conference

Current Context: The 85th All India Presiding Officers’ Conference (AIPOC) was held in Patna, Bihar on January 20-21, 2025.

• It was organized by the Lok Sabha Secretariat and chaired by Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla.
• The theme was “75th Anniversary of the Constitution: Contribution of Parliament and State Legislative Bodies in Strengthening Constitutional Values”.
• The conference aimed to discuss the role of legislative bodies in upholding constitutional values and included sessions on adopting modern technologies for legislative efficiency.

Question:

1 Where was the 85th All India Presiding Officers’ Conference (AIPOC) organized?

• A) Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
• B) Kolkata, West Bengal
• C) Jaipur, Rajasthan
• D) Patna, Bihar

Answer: D) The conference was held in Patna, Bihar, a city known for its historical and political significance.