Question 4022

In April 2022, which of the following states has hosted the CPA Mid-Year Executive Committee Meeting on behalf of India?

Answer

Assam

Why?

The correct answer is ‘Assam’ Key Points The regional representatives from 53 Commonwealth countries and nine regions will participate in the CPA mid-year executive committee meeting. The meeting will be held at Assam Legislative Assembly. The Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla will inaugurate the event on April 9 in the presence of Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, Union Minister for Culture, Tourism, and Development of North Eastern Region G Kishan Reddy. The Assam Legislative Assembly Speaker Biswajit Daimary is also a member of the CPA Executive Committee. The 8th CPA India Region conference will also be held in Guwahati on April 11 and 12. For the first time in India, Assam Legislative Assembly is hosting the CPA Mid-Year Executive Committee Meeting on behalf of India. The CPA Executive Meeting usually meets twice a year and is made up of CPA Officers and Regional representatives from all nine CPA regions.