India Hosts 68th APO Governing Body Meeting in New Delhi

Current Context: India successfully hosted the 68th Session of the Asian Productivity Organization (APO) Governing Body Meeting (GBM) at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi (20–22 May 2026).

• It was organized by the National Productivity Council (NPC) under the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India.
• Over 60 senior delegates from 20 APO member economies participated, with the inaugural session graced by Union Minister Piyush Goyal.
• Key focus areas included Implementation of APO Vision 2030, productivity transformation, digital transformation, sustainable development, innovation, and capacity building.
• Special emphasis was placed on productivity‑led regional growth and AI‑driven productivity enhancement through the GAIA (Global AI for APO) initiative.
• The meeting concluded successfully on 22 May 2026, with the announcement that the 69th GBM (2027) will be hosted by Lao People’s Democratic Republic (Lao PDR).

Question:

Q.1 Which country hosted the 68th Session of the APO Governing Body Meeting (GBM) in 2026?
a) Japan
b) India
c) Thailand
d) Indonesia

Answer: b) India successfully hosted the 68th Session of the APO Governing Body Meeting in New Delhi from 20–22 May 2026.