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Summits and conferences bring national leaders, ministers or international organisations together to negotiate shared positions on security, climate, trade, development and regional cooperation. The subject includes the host country, participants, agenda, declarations, agreements and outcomes, while distinguishing a formal summit from a ministerial meeting or recurring international forum.

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Very hard
  • A. 2
  • B. 4
  • C. 5
  • D. 7

Explanation: The first Global Refugee Forum in Geneva was jointly convened by five countries: Costa Rica, Ethiopia, Germany, Pakistan and Turkey.

Correct answer: 5
Fairly easy
  • A. Vienna
  • B. Geneva
  • C. Lausanne
  • D. Berlin

Explanation: The first Global Refugee Forum was held in Geneva, Switzerland, on 17 and 18 December 2019.

Correct answer: Geneva
Fairly easy
  • A. Pakistan
  • B. Nepal
  • C. Bangladesh
  • D. Srilanka

Explanation: Nepal hosted the first South Asian Games in Kathmandu in 1984, although the event was initially planned for 1983.

Correct answer: Nepal
Moderate
  • A. Peace, Partnership, Prosperity
  • B. Profit, Partnership, Prosperity
  • C. Terrorism to peace, Prosperity
  • D. Lead, Peace, Prosperity

Explanation: The 8th Ministerial Conference of the Heart of Asia-Istanbul Process used the theme “Peace, Partnership, Prosperity.” The conference was…

Correct answer: Peace, Partnership, Prosperity
Moderate
  • A. Cairo
  • B. Rome
  • C. Algiers
  • D. Naples

Explanation: The fifth edition of the Mediterranean Dialogues was held in Rome, Italy, from 5 to 7 December 2019.

Correct answer: Rome
Fairly easy
  • A. Stockholm
  • B. Rome
  • C. New Delhi
  • D. Glasgow

Explanation: COP26 was scheduled to be held in Glasgow, Scotland, from 9 to 20 November 2020, though it was later postponed to 2021 because of the…

Correct answer: Glasgow
Moderate
  • A. 1 year
  • B. 2 year
  • C. 3 year
  • D. 4 year

Explanation: The World Heritage Committee normally meets once each year to review World Heritage nominations, conservation reports and related matters.

Correct answer: 1 year
Moderate
  • A. London
  • B. Berlin
  • C. Paris
  • D. Oslo

Explanation: The 22nd session of the General Assembly of States Parties to the World Heritage Convention was held in Paris on 27 and 28 November 2019…

Correct answer: Paris
Fairly easy
  • A. Delhi
  • B. Islamabad
  • C. Kathmandu
  • D. Dhaka

Explanation: The 13th South Asian Games were held in Kathmandu and Pokhara, Nepal, from 1 to 10 December 2019. Kathmandu was the principal host city.

Correct answer: Kathmandu
Moderate
  • A. France
  • B. Brazil
  • C. Chile
  • D. Germany

Explanation: Chile held the presidency of COP25, although the conference itself was relocated from Santiago to Madrid because of unrest in Chile.

Correct answer: Chile
Fairly easy
  • A. London
  • B. Los Vegas
  • C. Madrid
  • D. Rom

Explanation: COP25 took place in Madrid, Spain, from 2 to 13 December 2019 after Chile transferred the physical hosting arrangements because of…

Correct answer: Madrid
Easy
  • A. Paris
  • B. London
  • C. Brussels
  • D. New York

Explanation: The NATO leaders’ meeting marking the alliance’s 70th anniversary was held in London on 3 and 4 December 2019.

Correct answer: London
Moderate
  • A. Rio de Janeiro
  • B. Mexico
  • C. Buenos Aires
  • D. Delas

Explanation: The 18th World Wind Energy Conference and Exhibition was held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, from 25 to 27 November 2019.

Correct answer: Rio de Janeiro
Moderate
  • A. Bengkok
  • B. Singapur
  • C. Phnom Penh
  • D. Jakarta

Explanation: The 2019 Asia-Pacific Summit was held in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, beginning on 18 November and attracting delegates from 48 countries.

Correct answer: Phnom Penh
Moderate
  • A. Pakistan
  • B. India
  • C. Russia
  • D. China

Explanation: India was scheduled to host the 19th meeting of the SCO Council of Heads of Government in 2020.

Correct answer: India
Fairly easy
  • A. 21-24 January
  • B. 21-24 March
  • C. 21-24 June
  • D. 21-24 November

Explanation: The 50th World Economic Forum Annual Meeting was scheduled for 21 to 24 January 2020.

Correct answer: 21-24 January
Fairly easy
  • A. Saudi Arabia
  • B. Switzerland
  • C. USA
  • D. None of these

Explanation: The 50th WEF Annual Meeting took place in Davos-Klosters, Switzerland, from 21 to 24 January 2020.

Correct answer: Switzerland
Moderate
  • A. Buenos Aires
  • B. Osaka
  • C. Tokyo
  • D. Islamabad

Explanation: The sixth G20 Parliamentary Speakers' Summit was held in Tokyo, Japan, from 3 to 5 November 2019.

Correct answer: Tokyo
Fairly easy
  • A. Pakistan
  • B. China
  • C. Brazil
  • D. United States

Explanation: Brazil hosted the 11th BRICS Summit in Brasília from 13 to 14 November 2019.

Correct answer: Brazil
Moderate
  • A. Paris
  • B. New York
  • C. Melbourne
  • D. Beijing

Explanation: The 2019 “No Money For Terror” ministerial conference was held in Melbourne, Australia.

Correct answer: Melbourne