Commonwealth Parliamentary Association 2026

Current Context: The Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) India Region Zone VII Conference 2026 was held in Goa from April 8–10, 2026 at the Goa Marriott Resort.

• It was organised by the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA), India Region Zone VII.
• The conference was chaired by Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla.
• The theme was Inclusive Governance: Women’s Representation & Youth Participation for Viksit Bharat 2047.
• The aim was to strengthen democracy, empower women and youth legislators, and address emerging challenges like sustainable development and the blue economy.
• Highlights included focus on women’s representation, youth participation, discussions on the blue economy, and calls for more productive legislative sessions by Goa Governor Pusapati Ashok Gajapathi Raju.
• The event reinforced regional cooperation and the role of legislatures in shaping India’s growth under the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047.

Question:

Q.1 Who chaired the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association India Region Zone VII Conference 2026?
a) Jagdeep Dhankhar
b) Om Birla
c) Narendra Modi
d) Droupadi Murmu

Answer: b) Om Birla chaired the conference in his capacity as Lok Sabha Speaker.