3rd south summit Flashcards

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Where was the 3rd South Summit held?

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In Kampala, Uganda.

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Which group’s members participated in the 3rd South Summit?

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The Group of 77 (G77) and China.

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How many members are part of the Group of 77 and China?

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134 members.

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What was the theme of the 3rd South Summit?

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“Leaving No One Behind.”

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When was the Group of 77 (G-77) established?

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On 15th June 1964.

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At which conference was the G-77 established?

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The first session of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) in Geneva.

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Where were the First and Second South Summits held?

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The First South Summit was held in Havana, Cuba, in 2000, and the Second South Summit was held in Doha, Qatar, in 2005.

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Who is currently the chairman of the G-77?

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Uganda is the chairman.

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4
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What is the Brandt Line?

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A visual depiction of the north-south divide based on per-capita GDP, proposed by former German Chancellor Willy Brandt in the 1980s.

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Which regions does the Brandt Line encompass?

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Parts of Africa, the Middle East, India, and China, while excluding Australia and New Zealand.

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When was the Group of 77 (G-77) established?

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In 1964.

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How many founding members did the G-77 have?

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77 founding members.

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What document established the G-77?

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The “Joint Declaration of the Seventy-Seven Countries.”

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Where was the first major meeting of the G-77 held?

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In Algiers in 1967.

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Who led the formation of the permanent institutional structures during the first major meeting?

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Raul Prebis.

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6
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When did India preside over G77

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1970 to 1971

6
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When was the first Voice of Global South Summit (VOGSS) held?

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January 12–13, 2023.

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When is the third VOGSS scheduled to take place?

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August 17, 2024.

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What is the theme of the third VOGSS?

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“An Empowered Global South for a Sustainable Future.”

7
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What was the total public debt of developing countries in 2023 according to UNCTAD?

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The total public debt of developing countries in 2023 was $29 trillion.

7
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Who first coined the term “Global South” and when?

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The term “Global South” was first coined by political activist Carl Oglesby in 1969.

7
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Who coined the term “Third World,” and when?

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The term “Third World” was coined by Alfred Sauvy in 1952.

8
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What initiative did PM Modi inaugurate related to the Global South?

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PM Modi inaugurated DAKSHIN, a Global South Centre of Excellence, to promote dialogue and cooperation among Global South countries.

8
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How much did developing countries spend on net interest payments on public debt in 2023?

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Developing countries spent $847 billion on net interest payments on public debt in 2023.

8
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What is the Arogya Maitri Disaster Management Cube?

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The Arogya Maitri Disaster Management Cube is a state-of-the-art indigenous mobile hospital developed by the Indian Air Force.

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What broader initiative is the Arogya Maitri Cube part of?

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The Arogya Maitri Cube is part of the Army’s broader initiative called BHISHM (Bharat Health Initiative for Sahyog, Hita and Maitri).

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What does the United Nations Day for South-South Cooperation commemorate?

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It commemorates the adoption of a plan of action by the UN General Assembly in 1978 to promote and implement technical cooperation among developing countries.

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When was the date for the United Nations Day for South-South Cooperation changed?

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The date was changed from December 19 to September 12 in 2011.

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What does BHISHM stand for?

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BHISHM stands for Bharat Health Initiative for Sahyog, Hita and Maitri.

10
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What is the theme for the United Nations Day for South-South Cooperation in 2024?

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The theme for 2024 is “A Better Tomorrow with South-South Cooperation.”

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When was the UN Office for South-South Cooperation (UNOSSC) established?

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UNOSSC was established in 1974.