India Hosts Kimberley Process Intersessional Meeting 2026 in Mumbai, Maharashtra

Current Context: The Kimberley Process (KP) Intersessional Meeting 2026 was held in Mumbai, India, from May 11–14, 2026, at the Jio World Convention Centre.

• India chaired the meeting as the 2026 KP Chair, its third time in this leadership role, having assumed chairship on January 1, 2026.

Highlights

• Theme: The 3Cs — Credibility, Compliance, and Consumer Confidence, with emphasis on responsible sourcing, transparency, and sustainability.
• Participants: KP countries, observers, industry stakeholders (diamond trade bodies), and civil society.
• Focus Areas: Monitoring & compliance, preventing conflict diamonds, technical cooperation, tackling emerging challenges, and enhancing consumer trust.
• Significance: Reinforced India’s leadership in the global diamond industry, where it handles ~90% of the world’s cutting and polishing.

Question:

Q.1 How many times has India served as the Chair of the Kimberley Process, including 2026?
a) Third time
b) Second time
c) Fifth time
d) Fourth time

Answer: a) India chaired the Kimberley Process for the third time in 2026, highlighting its growing role in the global diamond trade.