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Which country hosted the 2023 World Economic forum meeting?
Detailed Explanation:
The World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting is traditionally held in Davos, Switzerland.
The 2023 WEF Annual Meeting took place from 16-20 January 2023 in Davos, gathering global leaders to discuss pressing economic, social, and environmental challenges.
Which of the following country is not a member of G7?
Detailed Explanation:
G7 comprises seven major advanced economies: USA, Canada, UK, Germany, France, Italy, and Japan.
Russia was part of G8 (1997–2014) but was expelled in 2014 following the annexation of Crimea, reverting the group back to G7.
In April 2024, how many members of the UN Security Council either rejected or abstained from voting for the proposal to allow Palestine to become a full member of the UN?
Detailed Explanation:
In April 2024, the UN Security Council voted on Palestine's full UN membership.
12 members voted in favour, the United States used its veto power (1 rejection), and Switzerland and the United Kingdom abstained (2 abstentions).
Total members who either rejected or abstained = 3 (1 veto + 2 abstentions).
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After remaining neutral for almost 200 years, which one of the following countries officially joined NATO in March 2024?
Detailed Explanation:
Sweden officially joined NATO as the 32nd member on March 7, 2024, ending nearly 200 years of neutrality.
Finland had already joined NATO earlier on April 4, 2023 as the 31st member, while North Macedonia joined in 2020 and Iceland was a founding member in 1949.
Which country took over the chairmanship of BRICS on January 1, 2024?
Detailed Explanation:
Russia assumed the BRICS chairmanship on January 1, 2024, taking over from South Africa.
Under Russia's leadership, the 16th BRICS Summit was held in Kazan from October 22–24, 2024, marking the first summit attended by new members Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, and UAE who joined in 2024.
In June 2024, which city was named India’s "First UNESCO City of Literature"?
Detailed Explanation:
Kozhikode (Kerala) was named India's first UNESCO City of Literature in June 2024, after being designated under the UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN) in October 2023.
The city is home to renowned writers like S.K. Pottekkatt and Vaikom Muhammad Basheer, and boasts over 500 libraries, reflecting its deep literary heritage.
The UN General Assembly has adopted an India-sponsored resolution on multilingualism. Which language is mentioned in that for the first time?
Detailed Explanation:
The UN General Assembly adopted an India-sponsored resolution on multilingualism that mentioned Hindi for the first time.
- Historic Milestone: This resolution explicitly referenced Hindi as one of the world's most widely spoken languages, marking its formal recognition in UN multilingualism discourse.
- India's Initiative: India's Permanent Representative emphasized multilingualism as a core UN principle, promoting Hindi's use in official communications.
- Therefore, Hindi was mentioned for the first time in this resolution, making Option 3 the correct answer.
Who presided an emergency session of the General Assembly to discuss Russia's military operations in Ukraine?
Detailed Explanation:
The 11th Emergency Special Session of the UN General Assembly was convened on 28 February 2022 to address Russia's military operations in Ukraine.
- Abdulla Shahid (Maldives) was the 76th President of UNGA (2021–2022) and presided over this emergency session.
- UNSC Procedural Vote: The Security Council voted to convene the session without veto power; India, China, and UAE abstained.
- Therefore, Abdulla Shahid presided over the session, making Option 4 the correct answer.
With reference to the UN peacekeeping operations, consider the following statements :
- UN peacekeepers can use force only for their self-defense.
- Peacekeeping operations can only be withdrawn by a resolution by the UN Security Council.
- USA is the largest budget contributor to the UN peacekeeping operations.
Which of the statements given above is/are above correct?
Detailed Explanation:
UN peacekeeping operations follow specific mandates on use of force, withdrawal procedures, and budget contributions by member states.
- Statement 1 is Incorrect: UN peacekeepers can use force for self-defense, defending the mandate, and protecting civilians under threat, not just self-defense.
- Statement 2 is Correct: Only the UN Security Council can authorize and withdraw peacekeeping operations through formal resolutions.
- Statement 3 is Correct: The USA contributes approximately 27.89% of the UN peacekeeping budget, making it the largest contributor.
- Therefore, statements 2 and 3 are correct, making Option 1 the correct answer.
On which date did India take over the Chairmanship of the UN Security Council?
Detailed Explanation:
India assumed the rotating Presidency of the UN Security Council for the month of August 2021, beginning on 1 August, 2021. This was India's first presidency during its 2021-22 two-year tenure as a non-permanent member of the UNSC.
The presidency rotates monthly among the 15 member states in alphabetical order. India held the chair again in December 2022 before completing its term on 31 December, 2022.
Therefore, 1 August, 2021 is the correct date, making Option 4 the correct answer.
On which date did India begin its two-year term as a Non-Permanent Member of the UN Security Council
Detailed Explanation:
India commenced its eighth term as a Non-Permanent Member of the UN Security Council on 1 January 2021 for a two-year tenure (2021-2022), alongside Norway, Kenya, Ireland, and Mexico.
The UN Security Council term for non-permanent members always begins on 1 January following their election by the UN General Assembly in the previous year. India was elected in June 2020.
Therefore, India's term began on 1 January 2021, making Option 3 the correct answer.
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