Explanation

Secretary General of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation.

Appointer: General Assembly

Term length: Five years, renewable

Precursor: Islamic Summits

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OIC headquarters is located in Jadda.

OIC Stands for Organization of Islamic Cooperation

It is the largest international organization outside of the United Nations.

The official languages of the OIC are Arabic, English, and French.

It was founded in 1969 and had 25 members originally.

It changed its name on 28 June 2011 from the Organization of the Islamic Conference to its current name.

Total Current member= 57

The first summit of OIC was held in Rabat

48th Session of Foreign Ministers of OIC to be held from March 22 to 23, 2022

The 14th OIC meeting was held on May 31, 2019, in Makkah for Palestine.

Explanation

A thing of beauty is a joy forever: its loveliness increases; it will never pass into nothingness.

This famous verse is from John Keats' poem Endymion, emphasizing the everlasting joy and value of beautiful things.

Explanation

Indus River System Authority (IRSA) is a water regulator in Pakistan,

established in 1992 as an act of Parliament.

Headquarters Islamabad, Pakistan

Location

Pakistan: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit-Baltistan, Punjab, Balochistan, Sindh & Azad Kashmir.

Explanation

Golf was originally invented in Scotland.

Walker Cup is related to Golf.

Ryder Cup is related to Golf.

Explanation

Judges are in the International Court of Justice (ICJ): 15

The tenure of Judge of International Court of Justice is: 9 years

The International Court of Justice (ICJ) is the principal judicial organ of the United Nations (UNO).

It was established in June 1945 by the Charter of the United Nations and began work in April 1946.

The seat of the Court is at the Peace Palace in The Hague (Netherlands)

First Woman Judge of International Court of justice:  Rosalyn Higgins

These organs vote simultaneously but separately.

In order to be elected, a candidate must receive an absolute majority of the votes in both bodies.

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Explanation

Bastille Day is the common name given in English-speaking countries to the national day of France

Bastille Day is celebrated on 14 July each year.

In French, it is formally called the Fête nationale française; legally it is known as le 14 juillet

Celebrations: Military parades, fireworks, concerts, balls

Explanation

Germany was completely destroyed following the Second World War.

The Allies occupied Germany and divided it into four zones:

1. The American Zone
2. The British Zone
3. The French Zone
4. The Soviet Zone

Explanation

Sharjah is the third-most populous city in the United Arab Emirates, after Dubai and Abu Dhabi.

It is the capital of the Emirate of Sharjah.

Explanation

• On 9 June, 2017 India and Pakistan became full members of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO).

• The SCO Headquarters: Beijing, China

• The SCO Founded: June 15, 2001
• The SCO currently comprises of nine Members States (China, India, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Iran and Uzbekistan), four Observer States

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Explanation

On March 27, 2021, China signed a landmark 25-year Strategic Cooperation Agreement with Iran,

Marking a renewed commitment to their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership established in 2016.