A. Dubai, UAE
B. Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
C. Doha, Qatar
D. Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Correct Answer: B. Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
The FII8 conference, held from October 29-31 in Riyadh, marks the eighth consecutive year the Saudi capital has hosted this influential global forum.
A. Tokyo, Japan
B. Seoul, South Korea
C. Islamabad, Pakistan
D. Beijing, China
Correct Answer: C. Islamabad, Pakistan
The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) and participating delegates at the two-day Asia-Pacific Regional Conference on Wednesday devised a comprehensive regional work plan focused on mapping hazards and committing resources to effectively address future risks and refine emergency preparedness and response standards in the region. The two-day INSARAG Asia-Pacific Regional Conference was hosted by NDMA, as Regional Chair of the International Search and Rescue Advisory Group (INSARAG).
The event brought together 55 international delegates from the Asia-Pacific region, including representatives from China, Russia, Australia, South Korea, Turkiye, Indonesia, Thailand, Philippines, Japan, Bangladesh and Nepal.
A. August 29-30
B. September 29-30
C. October 29-30
D. November 29-30
Correct Answer: C. October 29-30
The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) and participating delegates at the two-day Asia-Pacific Regional Conference on Wednesday devised a comprehensive regional work plan focused on mapping hazards and committing resources to effectively address future risks and refine emergency preparedness and response standards in the region. The two-day INSARAG Asia-Pacific Regional Conference was hosted by NDMA, as Regional Chair of the International Search and Rescue Advisory Group (INSARAG).
The event brought together 55 international delegates from the Asia-Pacific region, including representatives from China, Russia, Australia, South Korea, Turkiye, Indonesia, Thailand, Philippines, Japan, Bangladesh and Nepal.
A. Victoria, Seychelles
B. Islamabad, Pakistan
C. New Delhi, India
D. Washington D. C., USA
Correct Answer: B. Islamabad, Pakistan
Hosted by the National Assembly of Pakistan, PGA’s 45th Annual Forum and 13th Consultative Assembly of Parliamentarians on the International Criminal Court and the Rule of Law (CAP-ICC), was held in person on 28 and 29 October 2024.
A. Hassan Nasrallah
B. Mustafa Badreddine
C. Naim Qassem
D. Yahya Al-Sinwar
Correct Answer: C. Naim Qassem
Naim Qassem is a Lebanese Shia cleric and politician who has served as the fourth secretary-general of Hezbollah since 29 October 2024. He previously served as the first deputy secretary-general from 1991 to 2024. Born in Kfar Kila, Qassem received a master’s degree in chemistry from the Lebanese University in 1977.
A. The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)
B. The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA)
C. The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
D. The United Nations Population Fund (UNPF)
Correct Answer: B. The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA)
The Israeli parliament has approved two controversial bills to ban the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) from operating on Israeli territory and areas under Israel’s control. The legislation, passed on Monday, risks collapsing the already fragile aid distribution process at a moment when the humanitarian crisis in Gaza is worsening and Israel is under increased pressure to allow in aid supplies.
A. Samoa
B. Bahamas
C. South Africa
D. Australia
Correct Answer: A. Samoa
The 2024 Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) was held in Apia, Samoa from October 21–26, 2024. The theme of the meeting was “One Resilient Common Future: Transforming our Common Wealth”. The CHOGM is a meeting of Commonwealth country leaders every two years, with a different member country hosting each time. The 2024 CHOGM was the first held in a Pacific Small Island Developing State.
A. “Preserving Biodiversity”
B. “Peace with Nature”
C. “Save the Animal Species”
D. “Save the Natural Habitat”
Correct Answer: B. “Peace with Nature”
The theme of the 16th Conference of the Parties (COP16) to the UN Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) in Colombia is “Peace with Nature“. This was the first COP meeting after the adoption of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF) in 2022.
A. Iran
B. Ethiopia
C. UAE
D. Egypt
E. All of these
Correct Answer: E. All of these
The 2024 BRICS summit was the sixteenth annual BRICS summit, held in Kazan, Russia. It was the first BRICS summit to include Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, and the United Arab Emirates as members, following their accession to the organization at the 15th BRICS summit.
A. 3
B. 4
C. 5
D. 6
Correct Answer: B. 4
The 2024 BRICS summit was the sixteenth annual BRICS summit, held in Kazan, Russia. It was the first BRICS summit to include Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, and the United Arab Emirates as members, following their accession to the organization at the 15th BRICS summit.