International Cooperation | MCQs

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In 1954, Pakistan became a member of SEATO along with the United States, Britain, France, Thailand, the Philippines, Australia and New Zealand.

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OIC's Purpose:

The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) is the second-largest intergovernmental organization after the UN, aimed at safeguarding the interests of Muslim-majority countries (e.g., Palestine, Kashmir, Islamophobia).

Pakistan's Role:

Advocacy: Pakistan actively raises issues like Kashmir and Islamophobia in OIC forums.

Mediation: Has mediated conflicts between Muslim nations (e.g., Iran-Saudi tensions).

Humanitarian Aid: Leads OIC initiatives for Rohingya Muslims, Afghan refugees, etc.

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European Union added Pakistan in High Risk Third Countries in October 2018.

On 29 March 2023, the European Commission removed Pakistan from its “High Risk Third Countries” list, which poses significant threats to the European Union’s financial system.

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Announcement made by: US Vice-President Kamala Harris (in April 2022)

Note: Many countries including the U.S, China, Russia, and India have carried out such tests and generated space debris.

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A decade of sustainable energy for all 

 The UN General Assembly unanimously declares 2014-2024 a decade of sustainable energy for all, emphasizing the importance of energy issues for sustainable development and the refinement of the post-2015 development agenda. doing.

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The International Conference on Climate Resilient Pakistan, co-hosted by the Government of Pakistan and the United Nations, took place on 9 January 2023.

At Geneva international conference on climate-resilient, Pakistan was held.

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The International Conference on Climate Change (ICCC)

Washington, DC, (2009, 2011, 2015, 2017, 2019);

New York City, (2008, 2009)

Chicago, (2010, 2012)

Germany (2008, 2011)

Australia, (2010)

Las Vegas, (2014, 2021)

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 The Karakoram Highway was built by the governments of Pakistan and China.

It was started in 1959 and was completed and opened to the public in 1979.

Length: 1,300 km (810 mi)

Karakorum Highway is located in the Karakoram range

Karakorum highway in Pakistan starts from Hassan Abdal

Karakorum highway is also called N-35

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On 9 August 2022, USA approved $89 million to help Ukraine equip and train teams to clear landmines and unexploded ordnance for one year. 

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In June 2022, Russia promised its ally Belarus to deliver nuclear- capable missiles very soon.