Explanation

The European Free Trade Association (EFTA) consists of 4 member countries:

1. Iceland
2. Liechtenstein
3. Norway
4. Switzerland

EFTA aims to promote free trade and economic cooperation in Europe.

Its headquarters are in Geneva, with additional offices in Brussels and Luxembourg.

Founders:

1. Switzerland
2. Norway
3. United Kingdom
4. Sweden
5. Denmark
6. Portugal
7. Austria

Largest city: Oslo

Official working language: English

Official languages of member state 7 languages

1. French
2. German
3. Icelandic
4. Italian
5. Norwegian
6. Romansh
7. Sami

Explanation

The Charter of the United Nations is the founding document of the United Nations.

It was signed on 26 June 1945, in San Francisco

The Charter consists of 111 articles grouped into 19 chapters

It establishes the purposes, governing structure, and framework of the UN system.

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including its six principal organs:

the Secretariat,

the General Assembly,

the Security Council,

the Economic and Social Council,

the International Court of Justice,

and the Trusteeship Council.

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UNO Membership: 193 member states; 2 observer states

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UNO Official languages: (06)

Arabic

Chinese;

English;

French;

Russian;

Spanish;

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Explanation

The Maastricht Treaty established the EU, created EU citizenship, and paved the way for the euro.

It was signed by 12 countries.

It laid the foundations for the euro and set criteria for countries to join.

Explanation

The Eurasian Group is a regional organization in FATF.

It helps implement FATF recommendations and standards within its region.

Explanation

The UN General Assembly elected the following 5 countries as non-permanent members for 2025-26

1. Pakistan

2. Somalia

3. Panama

4. Denmark

5. Greece

The above mentioned countries will replace the following 5 nations 

1. Japan

2. Malta

3. Mozambique

4. Ecuador

5. Switzerland 

Starting term: 1 January 2025

Ending term: 31 December 2026

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Explanation

Russia has taken over the presidency of the UN Security Council (for month of April 2023).

Before this, Russia held the chair was in February 2022.

The United Nation (UN) security council’s presidency rotates every month between 15 members.

Russia is also the permanent member of UN security council. 

Explanation

• ICRC headquarters is in Geneva
  
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• ICRC stands for The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
  
• ICRC headquarters employ over 20,000 people in more than 100 countries.
• ICRC is the world's largest humanitarian network, helping people in around 150 countries.
  
• The International Committee of the Red Cross - Humanitarian Help for People Affected by Armed Conflict.
• Since 1863, the mission of ICRC has been to promote understanding and respect for international humanitarian law.

Explanation

The 50th Meeting of the ASEAN Economic Ministers (AEM) was held on 29 August 2018.

It was chaired by H.E. Chan Chun Sing, Minister for Trade and Industry, Singapore.

Explanation

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

Explanation

CDAC stands for Conference on Dialogue of Asian Civilizations.

It was held in Beijing, China in 2019.

The conference aimed to promote cultural exchange, mutual understanding, and cooperation among Asian countries.