India is hosting the 27th WAIPA World Investment Conference in New Delhi from December 11, 2023.
- The conference is organized by the National Investment Promotion and Facilitation Agency of the Government of India and the World Association of Investment Promotion Agencies.
- The event will take place at the India International Convention & Expo Centre – Yashobhoomi, New Delhi, under the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade.
- This conference is expected to be the largest World Investment Conference ever held.
- Shri Piyush Goyal, the Union Minister of Commerce & Industry, Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution, and Textiles, will deliver the keynote address on the Role of Trade and Investment in the Decade of Action on December 13.
- Shri Goyal will also launch the Experience India Centre (EIC), which will showcase India’s offerings across services, technology, and products using virtual reality, augmented reality, interactive touch screens, and projection mapping.
- This marks the first time the World Investment Conference is being held in India.
- The conference is expected to have over 1000 attendees, including 50 Investment Promotion Agencies (IPAs) and various multilateral agencies.
Q: Where is the 27th WAIPA World Investment Conference being hosted?
A) Mumbai
B) Chennai
C) New Delhi
D) Bangalore
Ans : C) New Delhi
