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Explanation

The UN organization that works for tourism promotion is the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO).

The organization is headquartered in Madrid, Spain.

It was founded in 1975.

Explanation

World Bicycle Day is marked on 3rd June every year to recognize bicycling as a way to get a sustainable form of travel.

In April 2018, the United Nations General Assembly declared June 3 as World Bicycle Day

Theme 2023: Riding Together for a Sustainable Future

Theme 2024: Promoting Health, Equity, and Sustainability through Cycling

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Explanation

The modern Olympic Games are the world's foremost multi-sports event.

The Olympic Games are an international sports festival, held every four years.

The Olympic motto "Faster, Higher, Stronger" was proposed in 1894 and has been official since 1924.

Explanation

breastfeeding is important for the baby because Breastfed babies are healthier

the World Health Organization also recommends exclusive breastfeeding for about the first 6 months for up to 2 years of age or longer.

World Breastfeeding Week first observed in 1991.

World breastfeeding week: 1st to the 7th of August annually 

Theme 2022: 

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Explanation

In March 2025, Syria’s membership in OIC was re-activated during a meeting of the 57-member group in Jeddah.

Membership of Syria was frozen by OIC in 2012.

Note: OIC stands for Organization of Islamic Cooperation.

OIC was founded in 1969. It has 57 members.

OIC headquarters located in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

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Explanation

 the OPCW Headquarters in The Hague, Netherlands

Formation: 29 April 1997

Headquarters: The Hague, Netherlands

Membership: 193 member states (all states party to the CWC are automatically members.)

4 UN Member States are non-members:

Egypt

Israel

North Korea

 South Sudan

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Official languages:

Arabic

Chinese

English

French

Russian

Spanish

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The organization was awarded the 2013 Nobel Peace Prize "for its extensive efforts to eliminate chemical weapons"

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Explanation

Judges are in the International Court of Justice (ICJ): 15

The tenure of Judge of International Court of Justice is: 9 years

The International Court of Justice (ICJ) is the principal judicial organ of the United Nations (UNO).

It was established in June 1945 by the Charter of the United Nations and began work in April 1946.

The seat of the Court is at the Peace Palace in The Hague (Netherlands)

First Woman Judge of International Court of justice:  Rosalyn Higgins

These organs vote simultaneously but separately.

In order to be elected, a candidate must receive an absolute majority of the votes in both bodies.

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Explanation

AUKUS signed on 15 September 2021  

It is a trilateral security pact between Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States

Purpose: Collective security

Region: Indo-Pacific

Additional information:

AUKUS stands for Trilateral security partnership between Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States

Explanation

Men's Hockey World Cup 2023

Edition: 15th

Final Held: 29 January 2023

Host: India

Winner: Germany (third title)

Runner-up: Belgium

Participating teams: 16

Matches played: 44

Goals scored: 249

Top scorer: Jeremy Hayward (Australia)

Best player: Niklas Wellen (Germany)

Best young player: Mustapha Cassiem (South Africa)

Best goalkeeper: Vincent Vanasch (Belgium)

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