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2341
What is a key criticism of BRICS’ expansion in 2024?
A. Too few members
B. Increased internal conflicts
C. Lack of economic focus
D. Western dominance
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The 2024 expansion introduced potential conflicts (e.g., Iran/Saudi Arabia, Egypt/Ethiopia), complicating consensus.
2342
What percentage of global GDP does BRICS+ account for as of 2024?
A. 25%
B. 37.3%
C. 45%
D. 50%
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BRICS+, with its expanded membership, accounts for approximately 37.3% of global GDP (PPP), surpassing the G7’s share.
2343
What is the informal name for the expanded BRICS group since 2024?
A. BRICS+
B. BRICS Global
C. BRICS Alliance
D. BRICS Union
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The term 'BRICS+' is used informally to reflect the group’s expansion since 2024, including new members like Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, UAE, and Indonesia.
2344
Which country has not formally joined BRICS despite being invited in 2023?
A. Egypt
B. Saudi Arabia
C. Iran
D. Ethiopia
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Saudi Arabia was invited to join in 2023 but, as of early 2024, has not formally joined and is still considering membership.
2345
Which city hosted the 2024 BRICS Summit?
A. Johannesburg
B. Kazan
C. New Delhi
D. Rio de Janeiro
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The 16th BRICS Summit was held in Kazan, Russia, from October 22–24, 2024, focusing on security and economic cooperation.
2346
Which ADB initiative was launched in 2024 to address glacial melt in Central Asia?
A. Glaciers to Farms
B. Climate Resilience Fund
C. Water Security Program
D. Green Asia Initiative
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The Glaciers to Farms program, launched in 2024 with the Green Climate Fund, promotes sustainable water use and food security in Central Asia.
2347
Which sector received the largest share of ADB contracts in 2024?
A. Education
B. Energy
C. Works (infrastructure)
D. Health
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In 2024, contracts for works (infrastructure) represented the largest share of ADB’s 7,556 contracts due to high infrastructure costs.
2348
What was the ADB’s total financial commitment in 2024?
A. $10 billion
B. $24.3 billion
C. $30 billion
D. $48 billion
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In 2024, ADB committed $24.3 billion from its own resources, plus $14.9 billion in cofinancing, for development projects.
2349
Which country is the current Chair of SAARC (as of late 2024)?
A. Pakistan
B. India
C. Nepal
D. Sri Lanka
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Nepal hosted the last held summit (18th Summit) in 2014 and continues to hold the Chairmanship due to the cancellation of the 19th Summit.
2350
Who is the Secretary-General of SAARC as of 2024?
A. Esala Weerakoon
B. Amjad Hussain B. Sial
C. Golam Sarwar
D. Arjun Bahadur Thapa
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Md. Golam Sarwar of Bangladesh is the current Secretary-General of SAARC (assumed office in late 2023).
