India hosts 28th Commonwealth Speakers’ Conference
What happened
- India hosted the 28th CSPOC in New Delhi (14–16 January 2026), with 61 Speakers and Presiding Officers attending [PIB].
- CSPOC was set up in 1969 [PIB].
Background
- CSPOC deals with the impartiality and independence of Speakers in Commonwealth parliaments.
Why it matters
- It gave India a chance to show its parliamentary practices.
How to use this in Mains
- As per PIB (2026-01-19): india hosted the 28th CSPOC in New Delhi (14–16 January 2026), with 61 Speakers and Presiding Officers attending.
- It gave India a chance to show its parliamentary practices.
Quotable data pointCSPOC was set up in 1969.
PIB: PIB Backgrounder: 28th CSPOC, 19 Jan 2026
Exam angle
UPSC
Prelims: CSPOC.
Practice MCQs
Original practice questions (not PYQs).
Practice · UPSC
CSPOC edition hosted
Answer (b) & explanation
PIB.
Practice · UPSC
Established
Answer (b) & explanation
PIB.
Practice · UPSC
Presiding officers attending
Answer (b) & explanation
PIB.
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Official source: PIB: PIB Backgrounder: 28th CSPOC, 19 Jan 2026
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