Global | MCQs

Explanation

The term of the Secretary-General is five years.

With a possibility to be re-appointed for a second five-year term.

The length of the term is discretionary, but all secretaries-general since 1971 have been appointed to five-year terms.

Explanation

The United States has the highest number of computers in the world, driven by:

• Its advanced technology sector
• Widespread internet access
• High levels of personal and business computer ownership.

Explanation

There are currently 28 countries that do not recognize Israel as a sovereign state.

These countries are primarily in the Middle East, North Africa, and South Asia, and include:

• All 22 member states of the Arab League (except for Egypt, Jordan, and Palestine, which have peace treaties with Israel)
• Iran
• Pakistan
• Bangladesh
• Malaysia
• Indonesia (although it has informal relations with Israel)

Explanation

The Human Development Index (HDI) measures a country's average achievements in key dimensions of human development:

• Life expectancy (health)
• Education level
• Income (standard of living)

Explanation

India has been identified as the most dangerous country for women.

Due to high levels of sexual violence, human trafficking, and cultural practices that pose significant risks to women's safety.

Explanation

For the second consecutive year, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen tops world’s 100 Most Powerful Women’s list 2023.

Ursula von der Leyen belongs to Germany.

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Explanation

OIC headquarters is located in Jadda.

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

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

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

Total Current member= 57

Jakarta is the largest city in the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) member countries

Explanation

Tanku Abdul Rahman of Malaysia was the first Secretary General of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) from 1971 to 1973.

2nd Secretary General: Hassan al-Touhami (1974-1975)

3rd Secretary General: Amadou Karim Gaye (1975-1979)

11th Secretary General: Yousef bin Ahmad Al-Othaimeen (2016-2020)

12th and Current Secretary General: Hissein Brahim Taha (2020-present)

Explanation

THE 14TH ISLAMIC SUMMIT CONFERENCE Makkah, Saudi Arabia (31 May 2019)

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The 13th Islamic Summit Conference (Unity and Solidarity For Justice and Peace)  Istanbul, Republic of Turkey (14-15 April 2016)

12th Islamic Summit Conference (The Muslim World: New Challenges & Expanding Opportunities) Cairo, Egypt (6-7 February 2013)

11th Session of The Islamic Summit Conference (Session of The Muslim Ummah in The 21St Century) Dakar, Senegal (13-14 March 2008)

10th Session of The Islamic Summit Conference Putrajaya, Malaysia (16-17 October 2003)

9th Session of The Islamic Summit Conference Doha, State of Qatar (12-13 November 2000)

8th Session of The Islamic Summit Conference Tehran, Islamic Republic of Iran (9-11 December 1997)

7th Session of The Islamic Summit Conference Casablanca, Kingdom of Morocco (13-15 December 1994)

6th Session of The Islamic Summit Conference Dakar, Republic of Senegal (9 - 11 December 1991)

5th Session of The Islamic Summit Conference Kuwait, State of Kuwait (26-29 January 1987)

4th Session of The Islamic Summit Conference Casablanca, Kingdom of Morocco (16-19 January 1984)

3rd Session of The Islamic Summit Conference Makkah Al-Mukarramah, Saudi Arabia (25-28 January 1981)

2nd Session of The Islamic Summit Conference Lahore,  Islamic Republic of Pakistan (22 - 24 February 1974)

1st Session of The Islamic Summit Conference Rabat, Kingdom of Morocco (September 1969)

Explanation

The Extra-Ordinary OIC Arab League Summit was held on November 11, 2023, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

The summit primarily focused on discussing the Israel-Palestine conflict and mobilizing support for Palestine.