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General Description
Plato
- Biography: Ancient Greek philosopher (427–347 BCE), student of Socrates and teacher of Aristotle, founder of the Academy in Athens.
- Important Ideas:
- Theory of Forms
- Philosopher-King
- Ideal State
48561
The 'Comprehensive Strategic Partnership' signed in 2024 between Russia and North Korea includes a clause on:
Answer:
Mutual Defense Assistance
The treaty signed by Putin and Kim Jong Un in June 2024 includes a mutual defense clause, requiring each side to provide immediate military assistance if the other is attacked.
48562
Which major power brokered the normalization deal between Saudi Arabia and Iran in 2023?
Answer:
China
China successfully mediated the agreement between Saudi Arabia and Iran to restore diplomatic ties, signaling its growing diplomatic influence in the Middle East.
48563
The 'Shangri-La Dialogue' is a major defense summit held annually in:
Answer:
Singapore
The Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore is Asia's premier defense summit, often the site of tense exchanges between US and Chinese defense chiefs.
48564
Which country announced in 2024 that it would double its defense spending to 2% of GDP, shifting from a pacifist stance?
Answer:
Japan
Japan has undertaken a historic shift in its defense posture, committing to double military spending to meet the NATO standard of 2% of GDP by 2027.
48565
The 'Windsor Framework' (2023) resolved post-Brexit trade disputes between:
Answer:
UK and EU
The Windsor Framework was a legal agreement between the UK and the EU to fix the logistical and political issues caused by the Northern Ireland Protocol.
48566
Which country is the largest supplier of weapons to India, although its share has declined in recent years (2020-2024)?
Answer:
Russia
Russia remains India's largest arms supplier, though India is actively diversifying its imports with purchases from France (Rafale) and the US (drones/engines).
48567
The 'Squad' is an informal defense grouping often referring to cooperation between:
Answer:
US, Japan, Australia, Philippines
Defense analysts use the term 'Squad' to refer to the deepening quadrilateral defense cooperation between the US, Japan, Australia, and the Philippines in the Indo-Pacific.
48568
Which country formally hosted the SCO Heads of Government summit in October 2024?
Answer:
Pakistan
Pakistan hosted the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Council of Heads of Government meeting in Islamabad in October 2024.
48569
The 'IMEC' corridor, announced at the G20 2023 and progressed in 2024, is designed to link:
Answer:
India, Middle East, Europe
The India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC) is a US-backed infrastructure project intended to counter China's BRI and integrate economic markets.
48570
Who serves as the President of the European Commission, driving the 'de-risking' strategy towards China in 2024-2025?
Answer:
Ursula von der Leyen
Ursula von der Leyen was re-elected for a second term in 2024 and has been a key proponent of 'de-risking' (reducing economic dependency) rather than 'de-coupling' from China.