Explanation

On 25 March 2023, Russia struck a deal with neighbouring Belarus to station tactical nuclear weapons on its territory.

 The deployment of these weapons began in July 2023,

Explanation

Explanation

Jon Fosse, a Norwegian author and dramatist, won the 2023 Nobel Prize in Literature: 

Recognition

Fosse was awarded the prize for his "innovative plays and prose which give voice to the unsayable"

Explanation

Christopher Mark Luxon is the current and 42nd prime minister of New Zealand since November 2023.

He served as leader of the Opposition from 2021 to 2023.

Explanation

FATF meeting held on 24 February 2023

Suspended membership of Russia over war in Ukraine

South Africa and Nigeria: Kept in gray list

Morocco and Cambodia: Removed from gray list 

FATF stands for Financial Action Task Force

**

The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) is the global money laundering and terrorist financing watchdog.

The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) was founded in 1989

One year is the tenure of FATF President Ship which rotates among member Countries

FATF Headquarters is located in Paris

FATF Members countries are 39

FATF's Official languages are English and French

Explanation

Explanation

Top three contributors to the United Nations (UN).

1. USA

2. China

3. Japan

Explanation

Lionel Messi has been named the best player in men’s football by FIFA, at The Best FIFA Football Awards.

Lionel Messi won this award for his outstanding performances in men's football from August 2021 to December 2022.

Lionel Messi is the professional footballer of Argentina

Explanation

The Norwegian Nobel Committee has decided to award the Nobel Peace Prize 2023 to Narges Mohammadi.

For her fight against the oppression of women in Iran and her fight to promote human rights and freedom for all.

Explanation

Australia will remove the British monarch from its currency notes on its $5 note with a design honouring Indigenous culture.

British monarch: Queen Elizabeth II

Announcement made on 2 February 2023.