Question 1

The ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) was established in which year?

Accepted Answer

The ASEAN Regional Forum was established in 1994. It serves as a platform for dialogue and cooperation on political and security issues in the Asia-Pacific region.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

SCO was founded in 2001 and includes China, Russia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, India, and Pakistan as full members. Observer states and dialogue partners include Iran, Mongolia, and others.

Question 3

Which international summit is held annually to discuss climate change and is governed by the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)?

Accepted Answer

The Conference of the Parties (COP) is the annual summit held under UNFCCC to address climate change. COP28 was held in Dubai in 2023, and COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan in 2024.

Question 4

The headquarters of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) is located in which city?

Accepted Answer

The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) has its permanent secretariat headquartered in Beijing, China. The SCO was established in 2001 and India became a full member in 2017 at the Astana Summit.

Question 5

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 6

The BRICS summit is an annual meeting of five major emerging economies. Which country joined BRICS as a new member in 2024?

Accepted Answer

BRICS expanded in 2024 with new member countries joining. The organization originally consisted of Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa (formed in 2009).

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

India chaired the G20 presidency in 2023, and the summit was held in New Delhi in September 2023. This was a significant event where India focused on development agenda for Global South.

Question 8

The World Health Organization (WHO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations. In which year was WHO established?

Accepted Answer

The World Health Organization was established on April 7, 1948, and became the first specialized agency of the United Nations. April 7 is celebrated as World Health Day annually.

Question 9

The BRICS summit in 2022 was held in which country?

Accepted Answer

South Africa hosted the BRICS summit in 2022. BRICS comprises Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, and the presidency rotates among member nations.

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

The World Economic Forum's annual summit is held in Davos, Switzerland. This prestigious gathering brings together global leaders, business executives, and intellectuals.

Question 11

The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) was founded in which year?

Accepted Answer

The Shanghai Cooperation Organization was founded in 2001. It is a regional intergovernmental organization comprising China, Russia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan, with India and Pakistan as members since 2017.

Question 12

The World Health Assembly (WHA), the decision-making body of the World Health Organization, meets annually. In which month does it typically convene?

Accepted Answer

The World Health Assembly (WHA) is the supreme decision-making body of the WHO, comprising all 194 WHO member states. It typically convenes in May each year in Geneva, Switzerland, to set policies and approve the WHO's budget and programs.

Question 13

The G20 Presidency rotates annually among member nations. Which country held the G20 Presidency in 2023?

Accepted Answer

India held the G20 Presidency in 2023 (from December 1, 2022 to November 30, 2023). India's presidency was significant for focusing on the Global South's development priorities and achieving consensus on key economic issues.

Question 14

Which international summit, held annually, focuses on sustainable development and brings together world leaders to discuss climate action and environmental protection?

Accepted Answer

The Conference of the Parties (COP) to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change is the primary annual international summit focused on climate action. COP28 was held in Dubai in 2023, and COP29 was held in Baku, Azerbaijan in 2024.

Question 15

The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit held in 2023 was hosted by which country?

Accepted Answer

India hosted the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit in July 2023 in New Delhi. This was India's second time hosting the SCO Summit (first was in 2015).

Question 16

The World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting 2024 was held in which Swiss city?

Accepted Answer

The World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2024 was held in Davos, Switzerland, from January 15-19, 2024. Davos has been the traditional venue for WEF's annual summit since 1971.

Question 17

The NATO Summit held in 2023 approved the membership of which country, marking a significant expansion of the alliance?

Accepted Answer

The NATO Summit held in Vilnius, Lithuania in July 2023 approved Finland's membership as NATO's 31st member state. Finland officially became a NATO member on April 4, 2023, but the summit formalized the expansion. Sweden's application remained pending at this summit.

Question 18

The BRICS Summit held in 2023 was hosted by which country, and what was the major expansion decision taken at this summit?

Accepted Answer

South Africa hosted the BRICS Summit in August 2023 in Johannesburg. The major decision was the formal invitation to six new member countries (Argentina, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia, and UAE) to join BRICS, expanding it from 5 to 11 members.

Question 19

The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit in 2023 was hosted by which country, and India held which position in the organization during that year?

Accepted Answer

India hosted the SCO Summit in 2023 in New Delhi. India held the rotating Presidency of the SCO during 2023, following the tradition of annual rotating presidency among member states.

Question 20

The G20 Summit in 2023 was held under the presidency of which country, and what was the primary focus of the summit?

Accepted Answer

India held the G20 Presidency in 2023. The G20 Summit was held in New Delhi on September 9-10, 2023. The primary focus was on inclusive growth, sustainable development, and addressing global economic challenges, with the theme 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam' (The World is One Family).

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