Global Investors Summit 2025

Current Context: The Global Investors Summit (GIS) 2025, officially the "Invest Madhya Pradesh Global Investors Summit," was held on February 24-25, 2025, in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh.

• Chaired by: Prime Minister Narendra Modi (inaugurated and effectively chaired the summit)
• Theme: "Madhya Pradesh: The Future Ready State" – Emphasizing the state’s readiness for sustainable growth and investment
• Aim: To showcase Madhya Pradesh’s investment potential, attract global investors, and foster economic growth through sustainable development and innovation

Highlights:

• PM Modi’s Inauguration: Launched on February 24 at Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Manav Sangrahalaya, highlighting Madhya Pradesh’s investment appeal.
• Massive Participation: Over 20,000 attendees from 50+ countries, including 13 ambassadors, 6 high commissioners, and industry leaders like Gautam Adani and Anil Ambani.
• Investment Pledges: ₹1.1 trillion from Adani Group, ₹550 crore from Dabur India, and ₹21,640 crore in tech, creating 1,81,400 jobs.
• New Policies: 18 investment-friendly policies introduced to ease business operations.
• Sector Focus: Sessions on manufacturing, IT, renewable energy, textiles, and tourism, spotlighting EV and health sectors.
• Tech Summit: Secured ₹5,500 crore in IT/ITeS (93,000 jobs) and ₹12,350 crore in electronics (14,000 jobs).
• Cultural Display: Bhopal featured renovated streets and a floating ‘Invest MP GIS’ logo on Upper Lake.
• Sustainability Push: Emphasis on green energy and infrastructure, like 100% rail electrification.

Question:

Q.1 Where was the Global Investors Summit (GIS) 2025 held?
a) Indore, Madhya Pradesh
b) Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
c) Mumbai, Maharashtra
d) Ahmedabad, Gujarat

Answer: b) The Invest Madhya Pradesh Global Investors Summit 2025 was held on February 24-25, 2025, in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, to showcase the state's investment potential and attract global investors.