India Emerges as Global Platform for Buddhist Dialogue under PM Modi: Gajendra Singh Shekhawat

• India hosted the 2nd Global Buddhist Summit (GBS) on 24–25 January 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, organised by the Ministry of Culture with the International Buddhist Confederation (IBC).
• Theme: "Collective Wisdom, United Voice, and Mutual Coexistence" — projecting India as the birthplace of Buddhism and a soft-power hub for Dhamma diplomacy.
• Examinable for GS-I (Indian culture), GS-II (international relations / soft power) and current affairs (schemes: Gyan Bharatam Mission).