All Categories MCQs
Topic Notes: All Categories
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
63481
What was a key focus of NATO’s 2024 Washington Summit Declaration?
Answer:
Support for Ukraine
The declaration pledged long-term support for Ukraine, including a $43 billion aid package.
63482
Which country joined NATO as its 32nd member in 2024?
Answer:
Sweden
Sweden joined NATO on March 7, 2024, abandoning its long-standing neutrality due to regional security concerns.
63483
Which NATO body is the primary decision-making authority?
Answer:
North Atlantic Council
The North Atlantic Council (NAC), with ambassadors or ministers, makes key decisions by consensus.
63484
Which NATO mission enforced a no-fly zone over Libya in 2011?
Answer:
Operation Unified Protector
Operation Unified Protector enforced UN Resolution 1973 to protect civilians during Libya’s civil war.
63485
Which NATO initiative, launched in 1994, fosters partnerships with non-members?
Answer:
Partnership for Peace
The Partnership for Peace (PfP) engages non-NATO countries like Ukraine and Georgia in security cooperation.
63486
Which country was a founding member of NATO in 1949?
Answer:
Canada
Canada was among the 12 founding members, unlike Germany (joined 1955), Spain (1982), or Poland (1999).
63487
Which article of the NATO Treaty allows for consultations during threats?
Answer:
Article 4
Article 4 enables members to consult when their security is threatened, used by Turkey and Poland in recent years.
63488
Which NATO operation, launched in 2001, supported Afghanistan’s security?
Answer:
International Security Assistance Force
ISAF (2001–2014) was NATO’s mission to stabilize Afghanistan, succeeded by the Resolute Support Mission.
63489
Which city hosted NATO’s 75th anniversary summit in 2024?
Answer:
Washington, D.C.
The 2024 Washington Summit, held July 9–11, marked NATO’s 75th anniversary and focused on Ukraine support.
63490
Which country joined NATO as its 31st member in 2023?
Answer:
Finland
Finland joined NATO on April 4, 2023, prompted by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, doubling NATO’s border with Russia.