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9711
Which Global South forum did India successfully host in 2023?
A. BRICS Summit
B. G20 Summit
C. COP28
D. ASEAN Summit
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India hosted the G20 Summit in New Delhi in 2023, positioning itself as the 'Voice of the Global South'.
9712
Who is the author of 'The End of History and the Last Man', which predicted the triumph of Western liberal democracy (a view challenged by multipolarity)?
A. Samuel Huntington
B. Francis Fukuyama
C. John Mearsheimer
D. Henry Kissinger
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Fukuyama argued that the end of the Cold War marked the endpoint of mankind's ideological evolution, a thesis largely contested by the rise of authoritarian powers in a multipolar world.
9713
The Arab Spring (2011) led to the overthrow of which long-time US ally in Egypt?
A. Muammar Gaddafi
B. Bashar al-Assad
C. Hosni Mubarak
D. Saddam Hussein
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Hosni Mubarak was forced to resign in 2011 after massive protests in Tahrir Square.
9714
The 'Yellow Vest' (Gilets Jaunes) protests began in 2018 in:
A. Germany
B. Italy
C. France
D. Spain
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The movement began as a protest against fuel tax increases.
9715
The 'Umbrella Movement' (2014) took place in:
A. Taiwan
B. Tibet
C. Hong Kong
D. Macau
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Protesters used umbrellas to shield themselves from pepper spray while demanding transparent elections.
9716
The 'Occupy Wall Street' movement (2011) protested against:
A. War in Iraq
B. Climate Change
C. Economic inequality
D. Police brutality
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The movement highlighted the wealth gap with the slogan 'We are the 99%'.
9717
Which country conducted its first nuclear test in 2006?
A. Iran
B. North Korea
C. Syria
D. Libya
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North Korea became the first country to withdraw from the NPT and conduct a nuclear test in the 21st century.
9718
The 'Rose Revolution' (2003) was a peaceful change of power in:
A. Ukraine
B. Georgia
C. Kyrgyzstan
D. Armenia
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Protesters carrying roses stormed the parliament, leading to the resignation of Eduard Shevardnadze.
9719
The 'Arab Spring' began in late 2010 in which country?
A. Egypt
B. Syria
C. Tunisia
D. Libya
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The self-immolation of street vendor Mohamed Bouazizi in Tunisia sparked protests that spread across the Arab world.
9720
The 'Orange Revolution' (2004) took place in which country?
A. Georgia
B. Ukraine
C. Belarus
D. Kyrgyzstan
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The Orange Revolution was a series of protests against a rigged presidential election, resulting in a revote won by Viktor Yushchenko.