Question 1

The ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) is primarily focused on which aspect of international relations?

Accepted Answer

The ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF), established in 1994, is primarily focused on regional security dialogue and confidence-building measures among Asia-Pacific nations. It addresses transnational challenges, maritime security, and conflict prevention.

Question 2

The World Economic Forum (WEF) annual summit in 2024 was held in which Swiss city?

Accepted Answer

The World Economic Forum's annual summit in 2024 was held in Davos, Switzerland (January 15-19, 2024). Davos has been the traditional venue for WEF's annual meeting since its inception in 1971.

Question 3

The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit in 2023 was held in which city?

Accepted Answer

The SCO summit in 2023 was held in New Delhi, India (July 4, 2023), with India holding the SCO presidency. This was a significant multilateral meeting of Central Asian and South Asian nations.

Question 4

The G20 summit held in New Delhi in 2023 was chaired by which country?

Accepted Answer

India held the presidency of the G20 in 2023 and hosted the G20 Leaders' Summit in New Delhi on September 9-10, 2023. This was a significant diplomatic event where India focused on development issues and consensus-building among member nations.

Question 5

Which organization hosted the BRICS summit in 2023?

Accepted Answer

South Africa hosted the BRICS summit in 2023 in Johannesburg (August 22-24, 2023). This summit was notable for the expansion of BRICS membership to include new member countries.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

India chaired the G20 Summit in 2023. The summit was held in New Delhi in September 2023 under India's presidency. The primary focus was on addressing global economic challenges, development issues, and climate action, with emphasis on the 'Global South' perspective.

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

South Africa hosted the BRICS Summit in August 2023 in Johannesburg. During this summit, BRICS decided to expand its membership by inviting six new countries: Argentina, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates, effective from January 1, 2024.

Question 8

The World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting 2024 was held in which Swiss city, and what was a major theme of the meeting?

Accepted Answer

The World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting 2024 was held in Davos, Switzerland, in January 2024. The meeting focused on themes including artificial intelligence, geopolitical tensions, economic resilience, and sustainable development. Davos has been the traditional venue for WEF's annual summit since 1971.

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit in 2023 was hosted by India. The summit was held in New Delhi in July 2023 during India's presidency of the SCO. The summit focused on security cooperation, trade, and regional stability in Central and South Asia.

Question 10

Which international summit, held in 2023, focused on climate action and was hosted in the Middle East for the first time?

Accepted Answer

COP28 (28th Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change) was held in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, in November-December 2023. This was the first time the climate summit was hosted in the Middle East. The summit achieved a historic agreement on 'loss and damage' funding for vulnerable nations.

Question 11

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 15th BRICS Summit in Johannesburg in August 2023. The summit approved the expansion of BRICS to include six new member countries: Argentina, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates, effective from January 1, 2024.

Question 12

The NATO Summit held in Vilnius, Lithuania in July 2023 made a historic decision regarding which country's membership application?

Accepted Answer

The NATO Summit in Vilnius on July 11-12, 2023, approved Finland's membership as NATO's 31st member state. Sweden's membership application remained pending due to objections from Hungary and Turkey, though Sweden eventually joined in April 2024.

Question 13

The COP28 (28th Conference of the Parties to the UNFCCC) was held in which city in November-December 2023, and who was appointed as the President of COP28?

Accepted Answer

COP28 was held in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, from November 30 to December 12, 2023. Dr. Sultan Al Jaber, the CEO of the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), was appointed as the President of COP28.

Question 14

The G20 Presidency rotated to India in December 2022. Which country assumed the G20 Presidency after India's term ended in November 2023?

Accepted Answer

India held the G20 Presidency from December 1, 2022, to November 30, 2023. Brazil assumed the G20 Presidency on December 1, 2023, for a one-year term until November 30, 2024.

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