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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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Moderate
  • A. September 21-26
  • B. October 1-6
  • C. October 21-26
  • D. November 1-6

Explanation: The 2024 Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting took place from 21 to 26 October 2024.

Correct answer: October 21-26
Fairly easy
  • A. Samoa
  • B. Bahamas
  • C. South Africa
  • D. Australia

Explanation: CHOGM 2024 was hosted by Samoa in its capital, Apia. The Bahamas, South Africa and Australia were not the host country for this meeting.

Correct answer: Samoa
Fairly easy
  • A. Masco
  • B. Kazan
  • C. St. Petersburg
  • D. None of These

Explanation: Russia hosted the 16th BRICS Summit in Kazan, the capital of Tatarstan, from 22 to 24 October 2024.

Correct answer: Kazan
Easy
  • A. China
  • B. Russia
  • C. India
  • D. Brazil

Explanation: Russia held the BRICS chairmanship in 2024 and hosted the 16th summit in Kazan.

Correct answer: Russia
Moderate
  • A. "Preserving Biodiversity"
  • B. "Peace with Nature"
  • C. "Save the Animal Species"
  • D. "Save the Natural Habitat"

Explanation: The theme of CBD COP16 was “Peace with Nature,” linking biodiversity protection with sustainable development and peaceful coexistence with…

Correct answer: "Peace with Nature"
Fairly easy
  • A. Bogota
  • B. Cali
  • C. Soacha
  • D. Cúcuta

Explanation: Colombia’s city of Cali hosted CBD COP16. Bogotá is the national capital, but Cali was selected as the venue for this biodiversity…

Correct answer: Cali
Easy
  • A. Canada
  • B. The USA
  • C. Colombia
  • D. Kenya

Explanation: The 16th Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity was hosted by Colombia.

Correct answer: Colombia
Moderate
  • A. October 1 to 12
  • B. October 13 to 21
  • C. October 21 to November 1
  • D. November 1 to 10

Explanation: CBD COP16 was scheduled from 21 October to 1 November 2024 in Cali, Colombia.

Correct answer: October 21 to November 1
Hard
  • A. Omar Khayyam
  • B. Allama Iqbal
  • C. Magtymguly Faragi
  • D. Ferdowsi

Explanation: The forum commemorated the 300th birth anniversary of Magtymguly Pyragy, Turkmenistan’s celebrated national poet.

Correct answer: Magtymguly Faragi
Moderate
  • A. Climate Change
  • B. Interrelation of Times and Civilizations
  • C. Global Economy
  • D. Technology and Innovation

Explanation: The forum’s theme was “Interrelation of Times and Civilizations,” presented as a basis for peace and development.

Correct answer: Interrelation of Times and Civilizations
Moderate
  • A. Islamabad, Pakistan
  • B. Samarkand, Uzbekistan
  • C. Ashgabat, Turkmenistan
  • D. Moscow, Russia

Explanation: The two-day forum was held in Ashgabat, the capital of Turkmenistan, on October 11, 2024.

Correct answer: Ashgabat, Turkmenistan
Easy
  • A. Ashgabat
  • B. Baku
  • C. Kabul
  • D. None of these

Explanation: COP29, the 29th UN Climate Change Conference, was held in Baku, Azerbaijan, in November 2024.

Correct answer: Baku
Moderate
  • A. Leaving No one Behind
  • B. Peace is need of the hour
  • C. Let's Veto for Progress
  • D. Economy is real Power

Explanation: The 79th UN General Assembly session used the theme “Leaving no one behind,” reflecting the UN’s emphasis on inclusive development, peace…

Correct answer: Leaving No one Behind
Moderate
  • A. Narendra Modi
  • B. Elon Musk
  • C. Xi Jinping
  • D. Joe Biden

Explanation: US President Joe Biden hosted the 2024 Quad Leaders’ Summit at Wilmington, Delaware.

Correct answer: Joe Biden
Fairly easy
  • A. Russia
  • B. India
  • C. USA
  • D. Brazil

Explanation: The 2024 Quad summit was hosted by the United States in Wilmington, Delaware.

Correct answer: USA
Hard
  • A. 18th September
  • B. 19th September
  • C. 20th September
  • D. 21st September

Explanation: The 2024 Quad Leaders’ Summit took place on 21 September 2024 in Wilmington, Delaware.

Correct answer: 21st September
Fairly easy
  • A. Japan
  • B. USA
  • C. India
  • D. Australia

Explanation: The summit was held in Wilmington, Delaware, United States, under the US chairmanship.

Correct answer: USA
Fairly easy
  • A. 76th
  • B. 77th
  • C. 78th
  • D. 79th

Explanation: The 79th UN General Assembly session opened in September 2024. UNGA sessions advance by one each year, so the 78th session preceded it.

Correct answer: 79th
Moderate
  • A. Xi Jinping
  • B. Ban Ki Moon
  • C. Philemon Yang
  • D. Aung Sang Suchi

Explanation: Cameroonian politician Philemon Yang was elected president of the 79th UN General Assembly session.

Correct answer: Philemon Yang
Hard
  • A. Cameron
  • B. Ghana
  • C. Kenya
  • D. Nigeria

Explanation: Cameroon held the presidency of the 79th UN General Assembly through Philemon Yang, who took over from Trinidad and Tobago’s Dennis…

Correct answer: Cameron