68th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference

Current Context: The 68th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference (CPC) was held in Bridgetown, Barbados, from 5–12 October 2025, hosted by the Parliament of Barbados and the CPA Barbados Branch.

• The theme was “The Commonwealth: A Global Partner”, focusing on strengthening democracy, sustainable development, and global cooperation.
• It was inaugurated by Dame Sandra Mason, President of Barbados and Vice‑Patron of CPA.
• The conference featured the CPA General Assembly, Executive Committee meetings, and seven thematic workshops on governance, climate action, and inclusivity.
• Special segments included the 41st CPA Small Branches Conference, the 9th Commonwealth Women Parliamentarians (CWP) Conference, and the CPwD Network on disability inclusion.
• India was represented by a delegation led by Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, along with state assembly speakers.
• The CPC reaffirmed the Commonwealth’s role as a partner in tackling global challenges like inequality, debt, and climate crisis.

Question:

Q.1 The 68th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference (CPC) 2025 was held in which country?
a) Barbados
b) India
c) United Kingdom
d) Canada

Answer: a) The 68th CPC took place in Bridgetown, Barbados, from 5–12 October 2025. It was hosted by the Parliament of Barbados and the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) Barbados Branch.