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
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Which sector was initially identified as a priority area for BIMSTEC cooperation?
Answer:
Trade and investment
Trade and investment were key focus areas from its inception.
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Which of the following countries joined BIMSTEC in 2004?
Answer:
Bhutan and Nepal
Bhutan and Nepal joined BIMSTEC in 2004, expanding its membership to seven.
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Where is the permanent Secretariat of BIMSTEC located?
Answer:
Dhaka, Bangladesh
The BIMSTEC Secretariat was established in Dhaka in 2014.
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Which of the following is NOT a member of BIMSTEC?
Answer:
Maldives
Maldives is a SAARC member but not a BIMSTEC member.
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How many member states does BIMSTEC currently have?
Answer:
7
BIMSTEC has 7 members from South Asia and Southeast Asia.
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What was the original name of BIMSTEC at its founding in 1997?
Answer:
BIST-EC
It was initially called BIST-EC: Bangladesh, India, Sri Lanka, Thailand Economic Cooperation.
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In which year was BIMSTEC established?
Answer:
1997
BIMSTEC was founded on 6 June 1997 as BIST-EC.
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What does BIMSTEC stand for?
Answer:
Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation
BIMSTEC promotes regional cooperation among countries around the Bay of Bengal.
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Which APEC meeting focuses specifically on trade ministers?
Answer:
APEC Trade Ministers’ Meeting
It handles trade and economic cooperation issues within APEC.
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Which APEC economy is a dual continental economy spanning both Asia and Europe?
Answer:
Russia
Russia spans both Asia and Europe and is a major APEC member.