International Events (Part-VII)

Total Questions: 50

1. Stiglitz Commission established by the President of the United Nations General Assembly was in international news. The commission was supposed to deal with: [I.A.S. (Pre) 2010]

(a) The challenges posed by the impending global climate change and prepare a road map.
(b) The workings of the global financial systems and to explore ways and means to secure a more sustainable global order.
(c) Global terrorism and prepare a global action plan for the mitigation of terrorism.
(d) Expansion of the United Nations Security Council in the present global scenario.

Correct Answer: (b) The workings of the global financial systems and to explore ways and means to secure a more sustainable global order.

Solution:Stiglitz Commission established by the President of the United Nations General Assembly was in international news. The commission was supposed to deal with the workings of the global financial systems and to explore ways and means to secure a more sustainable global order. Hence, option (b) is correct.

2. Which of the following projects got a ruling in India's favour in February, 2013 by the Hague's Permanent Court of Arbitration? [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2013]

(a) Baglihar Power Project
(b) Kishanganga Hydel Project
(c) Sawlakote Power Project
(d) Salal Hydroelectric Project

Correct Answer: (b) Kishanganga Hydel Project

Solution:On February 18, 2013, the Permanent Arbitration Court of The Hague ruled in favour of India on the objection raised by Pakistan in the context of the 330 MW hydroelectric project being set up by India on the Kishanganga river in Baramulla district of Jammu and Kashmir.

3. India is not a member of : [U.P. Lower Sub. (Pre) 2004]

(a) Commonwealth of Nations
(b) SAARC
(c) NAM
(d) Asia-Pacific for Economic Cooperation

Correct Answer: (d) Asia-Pacific for Economic Cooperation

Solution:There are 21 member countries in the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC). India is not a member of it. APEC's headquarter is in Singapore.

4. Where was the first informal summit between India and China held? [66th B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2020]

(a) Delhi
(b) Wuhan
(c) Fujian
(d) Chennai
(e) None of the above / More than one of the above

Correct Answer: (b) Wuhan

Solution:The first informal summit between India and China was held in Wuhan (China) between 27-28 April 2018. Whereas the second informal conference was held in Chennai (India) between 11-12 October, 2019.

5. Where was the 36th ASEAN summit held virtually in June, 2020? [66th B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2020]

(a) Thailand
(b) Singapore
(c) Indonesia
(d) Vietnam
(e) None of the above / more than one of the above

Correct Answer: (d) Vietnam

Solution:On June 26, 2020, the 36th ASEAN Summit was held in Hanoi, Vietnam via video conference. The 38th and 39th Sky Summits were held virtually on 26 October 2021 under the chairmanship of Brunei Darussalam. It's theme was "We Care, We Prepare, We Proposers". The 42nd ASEAN Summit was held in Labun Banjo, Indonesia on May 10-11, 2023.

6. The fourteenth summit of 'ASEAN' concluded on 1st March, 2009 in 'Hua Hin'. In which country is it located? [U.P. Lower Sub. (Spl) (Pre) 2004]

(a) Thailand
(b) Indonesia
(c) Vietnam
(d) Philippines

Correct Answer: (a) Thailand

Solution:The fourteenth summit of 'ASEAN' concluded on 1st March, 2009 in 'Hua Hin', Thailand. Hence, option (a) is correct.

7. ASEAN summit took place in the year 2007 in : [U.P. Lower Sub. (Pre) 2007]

(a) Bali
(b) Vietnam
(d) Cebu
(c) Kuala Lumpur

Correct Answer: (d) Cebu

Solution:The 12th ASEAN Summit took place in the year 2007 from 9-15 January in Cebu, Philippines. The 39th ASEAN Summit was held Online due to COVID-19 pandemic (November 2021). 40th and 41st ASEAN Summits was held on November 2022 under chairmanship of Kingdom of Cambodia. The 42nd ASEAN Summit was held in Indonesia in May 10-11, 2023.

8. The 15th ASEAN Summit was held in October, 2009 in : [U.P.P.C.S. (GIC) 2010]

(a) Cha-Am Hua-Hin
(b) Pattaya
(c) Cebu
(d) Kuala Lumpur

Correct Answer: (a) Cha-Am Hua-Hin

Solution:The 15th ASEAN Summit was held in October, 2009 in Cha-Am Hua-Hin. Hence, option (a) is correct.

9. The 17th ASEAN Summit was concluded in the last week of October, 2010 in : [U.P.U.D.A./L.D.A. (Pre) 2010]

(a) Bangkok
(b) Hanoi
(c) Jakarta
(d) Singapore

Correct Answer: (b) Hanoi

Solution:The 17th ASEAN Summit was concluded in the last week of October, 2010 in Hanoi. Hence, option (b) is correct.

10. Who has recently been elected President of Russia? [U.P. Lower Sub. (Spl) (Pre) 2004]

(a) Dmitry Medvedev
(b) Gennady Zyuganov
(c) Andrei Bogdanov
(d) Vladmir Zhirinovsky

Correct Answer: (a) Dmitry Medvedev

Solution:On 7th May 2008, Dmitry Medvedev was sworn in as President of Russia in place of Vladimir Putin. His term ended on 7th May 2012 and former President Vladimir Putin assumed the Presidency for a second term from 2012 to present. President Vladimir Putin won a record postsoviet landslide in Russia's election in March, 2024. He will be President till 2030.

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