Explanation

Palestinian National Authority is the Fatah-controlled government body that exercises partial civil control over West Bank areas.

Headquarters located in Ramallah (Palestine)

AGM 30.4.23

Explanation

Pakistan has a long history of contributing to United Nations peacekeeping missions, providing both military and police personnel to various conflict zones worldwide.

The Pakistan Armed Forces are the third largest contributor of troops towards UN peacekeeping efforts, behind India and Ethiopia.

Explanation

The Headquarters of the United Nations Population Fund is in New York

UNFPA stands for United Nations Population Fund

The formation in 1969

The 193 member states of the United Nations 

 Its name was changed to United Nations Population Fund in 1987

Explanation

There are six official languages of the UN. These are

1. Arabic,
2. Chinese,
3. English,
4. French,
5. Russian 
6. Spanish

Additional information:

UNO Founded: October 24, 1945, San Francisco, California, United States

UNO Headquarters: New York, United States

UNO Membership: 193 member states; 2 observer states

Explanation

Each of the member countries of the UN can send up to five delegates or elected representatives to the General Assembly sessions.

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Explanation

Veto power / Permanent members of 'The United Nation Security Council

1.      France has used its veto power sparingly, vetoing 18 resolutions 

2.      Russia has been the most frequent user of the veto. Russia/USSR has used its veto 121 times

3.     China has used the veto 16 times, with the first one

4.      United States has used the veto 82 times

5.      United Kingdom has used the veto 29 times

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Canada does not yield veto power

Germany has no veto power in the security council of the United Nations

Russia the country used veto power most of the time in UNO Security Council

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A veto is a legal power to unilaterally stop an official action. In the most typical case, a president or monarch vetoes a bill to stop it from becoming law. 

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

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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

Kristalina Georgieva, from Bulgaria, is Managing Director and Chairman of the Executive Board since October 1, 2019 

Explanation

The 17 Goals were adopted by all UN Member States in 2015, as part of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development which set out a 15-year plan to achieve the Goals.