SCO & BRICS — Set 6
World Organizations · SCO और BRICS · Questions 51–60 of 60
Where is the headquarters of the New Development Bank (NDB) located?
Correct Answer: C. Shanghai
Shanghai, China, serves as the global headquarters for the New Development Bank. The bank moved into its permanent headquarters building in Shanghai in 2021. The location was decided during the founding summit of the bank.
Which country became a full member of the SCO in 2023?
Correct Answer: D. Iran
Iran officially became the 9th full member of the SCO in July 2023. This happened during the virtual summit hosted by India. Iran had previously been an observer state for many years.
The first BRICS summit to be held in India took place in which city?
Correct Answer: A. New Delhi
The 4th BRICS Summit was held in New Delhi, India, in March 2012. It was the first time India hosted the group's leaders. The summit focused on global governance and sustainable development.
What are the two official languages of the SCO?
Correct Answer: B. Chinese and Russian
The official working languages of the SCO are Chinese and Russian. All official documents and summits use these two languages. English is not an official language of the organization.
The New Development Bank (NDB) opened its first regional office in India in which state?
Correct Answer: C. Gujarat
The NDB opened its India Regional Office in GIFT City, Gujarat. This office aims to help identify and fund infrastructure projects within the country. It was the bank's first regional office in South Asia.
Which country hosted the 15th BRICS Summit in 2023, where the expansion was announced?
Correct Answer: B. South Africa
South Africa hosted the 15th BRICS Summit in Johannesburg in August 2023. During this summit, six new countries were invited to join the bloc. This expansion was one of the most significant events in the history of BRICS.
Which city was chosen as the first-ever SCO Cultural and Tourism Capital for 2022-23?
Correct Answer: A. Varanasi
Varanasi (India) was designated as the first-ever SCO Cultural and Tourism Capital for the year 2022-23. The initiative aims to promote people-to-people contact among member states. The announcement was made at the Samarkand Summit.
The presidency of the BRICS group rotates annually based on what?
Correct Answer: B. The alphabetical order of names
The chairmanship of BRICS rotates annually among the member nations in alphabetical order (B-R-I-C-S). Each country holds the chair for one calendar year. This ensures equal representation and leadership opportunities for all members.
The SCO Charter was signed in 2002 in which city?
Correct Answer: C. Saint Petersburg
The SCO Charter was signed in June 2002 during the Saint Petersburg Summit in Russia. It is the core document that defines the organization's goals and structure. It came into full effect in 2003.
As of early 2024, how many countries are officially part of the BRICS group after the expansion?
Correct Answer: D. 10
As of January 2024, the BRICS group consists of 10 member states. The founding five were joined by Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, and the United Arab Emirates. Saudi Arabia also participates as a member following the invitation.