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After the expansion on January 1, 2024, BRICS has 9 full members.

The original five members:

1. Brazil

2. Russia

3. India

4. China 

5. South Africa

They were joined by four new members:

6. Egypt

7. Ethiopia

8. Iran

9. the United Arab Emirates

Explanation

Hagfish are marine creatures that possess four hearts.

These hearts pump blood through a series of vessels.

These play a role in maintaining blood pressure and circulation.

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After the United Kingdom exited the European Union, the number of member states in the EU was reduced to 27.

The UK’s departure on January 31, 2020, led to the EU having 27 remaining member countries.

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The outermost layer of the Sun is called the corona.

It is the Sun's outer atmosphere, extending millions of kilometers into space and visible during a total solar eclipse.

The innermost layer is the core, where nuclear fusion occurs.

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The General Assembly of the United Nations meets every year in regular sessions which begin on the third Tuesday in September.

This session marks the start of the annual General Debate and other discussions among member states.

Explanation

The sun reaches its maximum angular distance from the equator at the "Solstice."

During the solstice, which occurs twice a year, the sun is at its highest or lowest point in the sky relative to the equator.

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The idiomatic phrase "to take no prisoners" means "thorough and ruthless."

It describes someone who is uncompromising and unyielding in their approach, often showing no leniency.

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Pakistan attended its first summit conference of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) as a full-fledged member in Havana on September 3, 1979.

This summit marked Pakistan's formal participation in NAM's activities after joining the movement as a member state.

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Benin Capital is Porto-Novo.

Benin Currency is West African CFA Franc.

Benin official language is French.

Benin located is in Continent Africa.

Benin Primary Religion is Christianity.

Benin Parliament called .

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Explanation

A group of followers hired to applaud at a performance is "Claque."

A claque is specifically a group paid to cheer or show enthusiasm.