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WTISD: an international day proclaimed in 2006 by the International Telecommunication Union Plenipotentiary Conference in Turkey, to be celebrated annually on 17 May.

Explanation

The 1992 Earth Summit was the first summit in the World.

It was held in Rio de Janeiro Brazil from June 3 to June 14, 1992

Additional Information

2018 is the 7th Digital Earth Summit, held in El Jadida (Morocco)

2019 - The Santiago Climate Change Conference, is the 25th session (COP25)

The 2022 Earth Summit  was held in Stockholm

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• Elisa de Anda Madrazo  is the current president of FATF
• She belongs to Mexico.
• She replaced: T Raja Kumar of Singapore
• Tenure: 1 July 2024 to 30 June 2026
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Explanation

World Diabetes Day is observed on 14 November.

The theme for World Diabetes Day 2021-23 is access to diabetes care

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• Sheikh Mishal became the Emir of Kuwait, following the death of Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah.
• Appointment date: on 16 December 2023***

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Mark Carney is the current & 24th prime minister of Canada.

He was appointed in March 2025.

He belongs to Liberal Party.

He replaced Justin Trudeau, who resigned in Jan 2025.

Explanation

Michel Barnier is the current Prime Minister of France since September 2024

He replaced Gabriel Attal

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Jeremy Weil from Canada has been serving as the Vice President of the FATF since July 1, 2023.

Elisa de Anda Madrazo of Mexico is the current President of the FATF, serving a two-year term from July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2026.

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Nelson Mandela International Day is an annual international day in honour of Nelson Mandela, celebrated each year on 18 July, Mandela's birthday.

The day was officially declared by the United Nations in November 2009, with the first UN Mandela Day held on 18 July 2010. 

Theme 2022: Do What You Can, With What You Have, Where You Are

Explanation

The International Day of Light is celebrated each year on May 16.

The annual celebration is organized by UNESCO.