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Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh was assassinated in an air strike in Iran in July 2024.

Experts believe this could lead Iran to increase attacks against Israel through its allies, known as the Axis of Resistance.

This coalition of Iranian-backed groups includes Hezbollah, Hamas, Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ), and the Houthis.

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On 22 May 2024, Spain became the 99th member of International Solar Alliance (ISA).

International Solar Alliance (ISA) founded in 2015

International Solar Alliance (ISA) headquarters located in India.

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The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization is a specialized agency of the United Nations based in Paris.

Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Hindi, Italian, Portuguese, Russian and Spanish are the working language of UNESCO.

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The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) is the main representative organ of the United Nations.

It comprising representatives from all member states.

It is responsible for making key decisions on various international issues, including peace and security, sustainable development, and human rights.

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In May 2024, Spain became the 99th member of International Solar Alliance (ISA).

International Solar Alliance (ISA) founded in 2015

International Solar Alliance (ISA) headquarters located in India.

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Know about NATO

NATO full form: North Atlantic Treaty Organization

Founded: 4 April, 1949 (Washington, USA)

Headquarters: Brussels, Belgium

Total members: 32 (30 European & 2 North American countries)

Latest Member: Sweden

Type: Military Alliance

Official Languages: English & French

Founding members: 12

Pakistan: Not a NATO member

Member Muslim country: Turkiye  

In April 2024, Sweden became 32nd member of NATO.

List of NATO member countries

1.       Albania

2.       Belgium

3.       Bulgaria

4.       Canada

5.       Croatia

6.       Czechia

7.       Denmark

8.       Estonia

9.       France

10.   Germany

11.   Greece

12.   Hungary

13.   Iceland

14.   Italy

15.   Latvia

16.   Lithuania

17.   Luxembourg

18.   Montenegro

19.   Netherlands

20.   North Macedonia

21.   Norway

22.   Poland

23.   Portugal

24.   Romania

25.   Slovakia

26.   Slovenia

27.   Spain

28.   Turkiye

29.   United Kingdom

30.   United States

31.   Finland

32. Sweden 

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Explanation

• BRICS founded: June 2009
  
• Latest BRICS member: South Africa (2010)
  
• BRICS headquarters: Shanghai, China
• BRICS first conference hosted by: Russia (2009) 
• Six new countries Saudi Arabia, Iran, Ethiopia, Egypt, Argentina and the United Arab Emirates will formally become members on of BRICS on Jan 1, 2024.
  
• Note: Argentina declined to join BRICS later on. 

Explanation

• • Six new countries Saudi Arabia, Iran, Ethiopia, Argentina, Egypt and the United Arab Emirates were invited to become members of BRICS.
  • Five countries became full members of BRICS on Jan 1, 2024.
  • However, Argentina declined to join BRICS.

• 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) 

Explanation

• Jens Stoltenberg replaced Anders Fogh Rasmussen to become NATO Secretary General in 2014.
• Jens Stoltenberg hails from Norway.

• Jens Stoltenberg's contract has been extended for third rime in a row.

• Jens Stoltenberg will serve as NATO Chief until October 2024.

• Jens Stoltenberg has also served PM of Norway. 
  
  

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• 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

• On 9 July 2023, Iran became 9th member of SCO.