Question 1

The ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) is a multilateral dialogue mechanism. How many member states does ASEAN have?

Accepted Answer

ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) has 10 member states: Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam.

Question 2

The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) is a regional organization. Which country is NOT a member of SCO?

Accepted Answer

The SCO includes China, Russia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, India, and Pakistan as full members. Afghanistan, Belarus, Iran, and Mongolia have observer status. Japan is not a member.

Question 3

The G20 summit held in 2023 was hosted by which country?

Accepted Answer

India hosted the G20 summit in 2023 under the presidency of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The summit focused on global economic cooperation and development issues.

Question 4

Which international organization hosted the COP28 climate summit in 2023?

Accepted Answer

COP28 (28th Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change) was held in Dubai, United Arab Emirates in 2023 under the United Nations framework.

Question 5

The BRICS summit in 2023 was held in which country?

Accepted Answer

South Africa hosted the BRICS summit in 2023. The summit was held in Johannesburg and focused on expanding BRICS membership and strengthening cooperation among member nations.

Question 6

The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit in 2022 was held in which city?

Accepted Answer

The SCO summit in 2022 was held in Samarkand, Uzbekistan. India held the SCO presidency in 2022 and the summit focused on regional security and economic cooperation.

Question 7

The World Economic Forum (WEF) annual summit, known as Davos, is held in which country?

Accepted Answer

The World Economic Forum's annual summit is held in Davos, Switzerland. This prestigious gathering brings together global leaders, business executives, and policymakers to discuss global economic and political issues.

Question 8

The BRICS Summit is held annually among member nations. Which country was added as a new member to BRICS in 2023?

Accepted Answer

The BRICS organization expanded in 2023 to include Saudi Arabia, UAE, Iran, Egypt, and Ethiopia as new members, in addition to the original five nations (Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa).

Question 9

The World Economic Forum (WEF) annual summit is traditionally held in which Swiss city?

Accepted Answer

The World Economic Forum holds its annual summit in Davos, a small town in the Swiss Alps. This summit, known as the Davos Summit, brings together global leaders, business executives, and policymakers.

Question 10

The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) is a regional security and economic organization. Which of the following is NOT a member state of the SCO as of 2024?

Accepted Answer

The SCO includes China, Russia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, India, and Pakistan as full members. Afghanistan is an observer state. Japan is not a member of the SCO.

Question 11

The ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) is a multilateral dialogue mechanism. Which country is NOT a member of ASEAN as of 2024?

Accepted Answer

ASEAN has 10 member states: Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam. India is a dialogue partner but not a member state.

Question 12

The BRICS summit in 2023 was hosted by which country?

Accepted Answer

South Africa hosted the BRICS summit in 2023 in Johannesburg. This was a significant summit where the organization discussed expansion and economic cooperation among member nations.

Question 13

The G20 summit held in India in 2023 was chaired by which country, and in which city was it primarily hosted?

Accepted Answer

India chaired the G20 presidency in 2023. The summit was held in New Delhi in September 2023, with India focusing on the theme 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam' (The World is One Family).

Question 14

Which organization hosted the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting 2024?

Accepted Answer

The World Economic Forum is an independent international organization that hosts the Annual Meeting in Davos, Switzerland. WEF is a non-governmental organization founded in 1971.

Question 15

The G20 Summit held in 2023 was hosted by which country?

Accepted Answer

India hosted the G20 Summit in 2023 under the presidency of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The summit focused on global economic cooperation and development issues.

Question 16

The G20 Summit 2023 was chaired by which country?

Accepted Answer

India held the Presidency of the G20 in 2023 and hosted the G20 Summit in New Delhi in September 2023. India's G20 presidency focused on the theme 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam' (The World is One Family).

Question 17

The G20 Summit 2023 was held in New Delhi under India's presidency. What was the official theme of the India G20 Presidency?

Accepted Answer

India's G20 Presidency theme was 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam' meaning 'One Earth, One Family, One Future', drawn from the Maha Upanishad. The summit was held at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi in September 2023.

Question 18

The World Health Organization (WHO) holds its annual decision-making assembly. What is the name of this assembly, and how many member states participate in it?

Accepted Answer

The World Health Assembly (WHA) is the decision-making body of the World Health Organization. It is held annually in May in Geneva, Switzerland. The WHA comprises all 194 WHO member states. The 76th World Health Assembly was held in May 2023.

Question 19

The G20 presidency rotates annually among member nations. Which country held the G20 presidency in 2023, and which country will hold it in 2024?

Accepted Answer

India held the G20 presidency in 2023, with the theme 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam' (The World is One Family). India hosted the G20 Summit in New Delhi on September 9-10, 2023. Brazil will hold the G20 presidency in 2024 with the theme 'Social Inclusion and Just Transition.'

Question 20

The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit held in 2023 was hosted by which country, and which nation was granted full membership status at this summit?

Accepted Answer

India hosted the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit in July 2023 in New Delhi. At this summit, Iran was granted full membership of the SCO, becoming the 10th member state. Belarus was also granted dialogue partner status.

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