#321

Who is the Secretary-General of the United Nations (as of 2024)?

(a) Ban Ki-moon

(b) António Guterres

(c) Kofi Annan

(d) Boutros Boutros-Ghali

Explanation: António Guterres, a former Prime Minister of Portugal, has served as the UN Secretary-General since January 1, 2017.

#322

Which country hosted the 50th G7 Summit in June 2024?

(a) Canada

(b) Japan

(c) Italy

(d) Germany

Explanation: The 50th G7 Summit was hosted by Italy from June 13–15, 2024. It took place in Borgo Egnazia, in the Apulia region, focusing on issues like migration, AI, and the conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza.

#323

The G20 Leaders' Summit in November 2024 took place in which city?

(a) New Delhi

(b) Rio de Janeiro

(c) Brasília

(d) São Paulo

Explanation: Brazil held the G20 presidency in 2024. The Leaders' Summit was hosted in Rio de Janeiro on November 18–19, 2024, focusing on social inclusion and energy transition.

#324

The COP29 Climate Change Conference (2024) was held in:

(a) Dubai, UAE

(b) Baku, Azerbaijan

(c) Bonn, Germany

(d) Glasgow, UK

Explanation: COP29 was hosted by Azerbaijan in its capital city, Baku, in November 2024, continuing the focus on climate finance and fossil fuel transition.

#325

The 2024 NATO Summit marked the alliance's 75th anniversary and was held in:

(a) Brussels

(b) London

(c) Washington, D.C.

(d) Berlin

Explanation: The 2024 NATO Summit was held in Washington, D.C., in July 2024, commemorating 75 years since the signing of the North Atlantic Treaty in the same city.

#326

The 2024 BRICS Summit, which formalized the entry of new members, was held in:

(a) Johannesburg, South Africa

(b) Kazan, Russia

(c) New Delhi, India

(d) Brasília, Brazil

Explanation: Russia hosted the 2024 BRICS Summit in the city of Kazan in October 2024. This summit was significant for including new members like Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, and the UAE.

#327

Which country hosted the SCO Council of Heads of Government Summit in October 2024?

(a) China

(b) Russia

(c) Pakistan

(d) Kazakhstan

Explanation: Pakistan hosted the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Council of Heads of Government summit in Islamabad in October 2024.

#328

The 2024 ASEAN Summit was hosted by which country?

(a) Indonesia

(b) Thailand

(c) Laos

(d) Vietnam

Explanation: Laos held the ASEAN Chairmanship for 2024 and hosted the summits in its capital, Vientiane, under the theme 'Enhancing Connectivity and Resilience'.

#329

The 2024 Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) was held in:

(a) Rwanda

(b) Samoa

(c) Malta

(d) Australia

Explanation: The 2024 CHOGM was held in Apia, Samoa, in October 2024. It was the first CHOGM to be held in a Pacific Small Island Developing State.

#330

The 2024 APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting was hosted by:

(a) United States

(b) Chile

(c) Peru

(d) Thailand

Explanation: Peru hosted the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in November 2024 in Lima.

#331

The 'Summit of the Future' held in September 2024 took place at the headquarters of which organization?

(a) European Union (Brussels)

(b) United Nations (New York)

(c) World Bank (Washington)

(d) WHO (Geneva)

Explanation: The UN Summit of the Future took place in September 2024 at the UN Headquarters in New York, resulting in the adoption of the 'Pact for the Future'.

#332

The 2024 Quad Leaders' Summit was hosted by President Biden in which US city?

(a) Washington, D.C.

(b) Wilmington, Delaware

(c) New York City

(d) Los Angeles

Explanation: US President Joe Biden hosted the 2024 Quad Leaders' Summit (USA, India, Japan, Australia) in his hometown of Wilmington, Delaware, in September 2024.

#333

Which new member was officially admitted to the African Union (AU) G20 seat during the 2024 cycle?

(a) Nigeria

(b) The African Union (as a permanent member)

(c) South Africa

(d) Egypt

Explanation: While agreed upon in 2023, the 2024 G20 summit in Brazil was the first full summit where the African Union participated as a full permanent member, similar to the European Union.

#334

The 2024 Nuclear Energy Summit, the first of its kind, was held in:

(a) Paris

(b) Brussels

(c) Vienna

(d) Tokyo

Explanation: The inaugural Nuclear Energy Summit was held in Brussels, Belgium, in March 2024, co-chaired by the IAEA and Belgium.

#335

Which country is the host of the 2024 World Health Assembly?

(a) USA

(b) Switzerland

(c) Germany

(d) France

Explanation: The World Health Assembly is held annually in Geneva, Switzerland, at the WHO headquarters. The 77th assembly took place there in May 2024.

#336

The 19th East Asia Summit (2024) was held in conjunction with the ASEAN summit in:

(a) Jakarta

(b) Phnom Penh

(c) Vientiane

(d) Bangkok

Explanation: The East Asia Summit is held annually alongside the ASEAN leaders' meetings. In 2024, it was held in Vientiane, Laos.

#337

Which country hosted the 2024 Ukraine Peace Summit in June?

(a) Germany

(b) Switzerland

(c) France

(d) Poland

Explanation: Switzerland hosted the High-Level Summit on Peace in Ukraine at the Bürgenstock Resort in June 2024.

#338

Which country assumed the presidency of the Council of the European Union in the second half of 2024?

(a) Belgium

(b) Hungary

(c) Poland

(d) Spain

Explanation: Hungary held the presidency of the Council of the European Union from July 1 to December 31, 2024.

#339

The 2024 Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) Summit was hosted by:

(a) Azerbaijan

(b) Uganda

(c) India

(d) Indonesia

Explanation: The 19th Summit of the Non-Aligned Movement was held in Kampala, Uganda, in January 2024.

#340

The 2024 World Governments Summit was held in:

(a) Riyadh

(b) Doha

(c) Dubai

(d) Abu Dhabi

Explanation: The World Governments Summit is an annual event held in Dubai, UAE. The 2024 edition took place in February.

November 2024 Current Affairs MCQs & Solutions