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Explanation

Every year, World Immunization/vaccination Week is observed in last in week of April.

Explanation

About G20 summit 2023

Venue: New Delhi, India 

IMEC was formed during this summit.

IMEC stands for India- Middle East Europe Corridor

IMEC is envisioned as a network of transport corridors 

Indian PM Narendra Modi used nameplate: Bharat

Indian PM Narendra Modi handed over presidency to: Brazil

New member: African Union 

G20 new name: G21

Explanation

The FATF currently comprises 37 member jurisdictions and 2 regional organisations

1.       Argentina

2.       Australia

3.        Austria

4.       Belgium

5.       Brazil

6.       Canada

7.       China

8.       Denmark

9.       European Commission

10.   Finland

11.   France

12.   Germany

13.   Greece

14.   Gulf Co-operation Council

15.   Hong Kong, China

16.   Iceland

17.   India

18.   Ireland

19.   Israel

20.   Italy

21.   Japan

22.   South Korea

23.   Luxembourg

24.   Malaysia

25.   Mexico

26.   Netherlands

27.   New Zealand

28.   Norway

29.   Portugal

30.   Russia

31.   Saudi

32.   Singapore

33.   South Africa

34.   Spain

35.   Sweden

36.   Switzerland

37.   Turkey

38.   United Kingdom

39.   United States

Explanation

The six official languages of the United Nations.

Arabic,

Chinese,

English,

French,

Russian 

Spanish

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat and are used in day-to-day professional exchanges.

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

Headquarters: New York, New York, United States

Founders: United States, India, United Kingdom, Brazil, France

General Assembly is the largest organ of the United Nations organization, located in New York, USA. 

There are six main organs of UNO.

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

Headquarters: New York, New York, United States

Explanation

• Know everything about BRICS: 
• BRICS founded: June 2009
  
• BRICS Member countries: Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates
  
• BRICS total members: 10 
• South Africa joined BRICS: 2010
• BRICS headquarters: Shanghai, China
• BRICS first conference hosted by: Russia (2009)
• Indonesia became 10th member of BRICS in Jan 2025

Explanation

• Amnesty International is a non-government organization focused on Protection of Human Rights
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• Amnesty International headquarters in the London
• Amnesty International founded in 1961
• Amnesty International  by Englishman Peter Benenson
• Amnesty International is a global movement of more than 7 million people in over 150 countries.
• Amnesty International's global website provides extensive information on human rights in specific countries.
• The Nobel Peace Prize 1977 was awarded to Amnesty International "for worldwide respect for human rights."

Explanation

UNO was founded on 24th Oct 1945

They founded after the Second World War (1939 to 1945)

UNO stands for United Nations Organization

The motto of UNO is “It’s your world!”. 

The headquarters of the United Nations is in Manhattan, New York City. 

UNO Member states 193 States.

UNO Official languages:(06)

• Arabic
• Chinese
• English
• French
• Russian
• Spanish

Pakistan joined the United Nations on September 30, 1947

Explanation

In October 2024, The World Bank set up a Financial Intermediary Fund (FIF) to assistant Ukraine. 

In June 2024, the leaders of G7 had agreed on a framework agreement to provide a loan of $50 billion to Ukraine. 

There has been a war between Russia and Ukraine since 2022.

Additional Information:

Ukraine is a country of Europe with its capital Kiev.

Ukraine is the second largest country by area in Europe after Russia. 

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Explanation

The Article 3 of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) relates to Health.

It focuses on ensuring healthy lives and promoting well-being for all at all ages.

Here is a brief list of the 17 SDGs:

1. No Poverty
2. Zero Hunger
3. Good Health and Well-being
4. Quality Education
5. Gender Equality
6. Clean Water and Sanitation
7. Affordable and Clean Energy
8. Decent Work and Economic Growth
9. Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
10. Reduced Inequalities
11. Sustainable Cities and Communities
12. Responsible Consumption and Production
13. Climate Action
14. Life Below Water
15. Life on Land
16. Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
17. Partnerships for the Goals

Explanation

FATF (Financial Action Task Force):

• Headquarters: Paris, France
• Purpose: To combat money laundering and terrorism financing.
• Official Languages: English & French
• Full Member Countries: 37
• Full Member Organizations: 2
• Total Members: 39