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African Union (AU) launched: 9 July 2002

 African Union (AU) members: 55 member states

African Union (AU) secretariat:  Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

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China has ended its One Child Policy and allowed parents to have another child.

It was introduced in China in 1979.

It was abolished in 2015.

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The Agreement for Bringing Peace to Afghanistan, commonly known as the US–Taliban deal or the Doha Agreement

Doha Agreement was a peace agreement signed by the United States and the Taliban on February 29, 2020, in Doha, Qatar

Doha Agreement was signed to bring an end to the 2001–2021 war in Afghanistan.

Languages: Pashto- Dari- English

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The ASF Act of 1975 is the legal framework that establishes and empowers the Airport Security Force (ASF) in Pakistan. 

• Counter-terrorism measures
• Preventing crime
• Maintaining law and order within airport limits in Pakistan. 

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The World Bank appreciated Bangladesh for moving from one of the poorest countries to one of the fastest-growing economies.

This recognition highlights Bangladesh's significant economic progress and development over recent years.

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The Regional Cooperation for Development (RCD) was renamed Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) in 1985.

It aiming to promote economic, technical, and cultural cooperation among member states in Asia.

RCD was established on: 21 July, 1964

RCD was dissolved in: 1979

RCD stand for Regional Cooperation for Development

RCD: Established by Iran, Pakistan and Turkey

RCD headquarters: Iran

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Syria is a country located in the Middle East, which is a region that includes countries such as Lebanon, Jordan, Israel, Palestine, Iraq, and others.

The Middle East is a transcontinental region that spans parts of Western Asia and North Africa.

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USAID is a U.S. government agency responsible for administering civilian foreign aid and development assistance worldwide.

It focuses on improving health, education, economic growth, and humanitarian assistance in developing countries.

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In March 2025, Syria’s membership in OIC was re-activated during a meeting of the 57-member group in Jeddah.

Membership of Syria was frozen by OIC in 2012.

Note: OIC stands for Organization of Islamic Cooperation.

OIC was founded in 1969. It has 57 members.

OIC headquarters located in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

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