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International Women’s Day is observed on 8 March. 

Theme 2021: Choose to Challenge

Theme 2022: Gender equality today for a sustainable tomorrow

Theme 2023: DigitALL: Innovation and technology for gender equality

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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

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Planned completion date: 2049

Start date: September 7, 2013

Purpose: Promote economic development and inter-regional connectivity

Location: Asia, Europe, Africa (nearly 150 countries and international organizations.)

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International Mother Language Day is celebrated on 21 February. 

International Mother Language Day first celebrated : 2000

International Mother Language Day was created by: UNESCO

Theme 2024: Multilingual education is a pillar of intergenerational learning

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• 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) 

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• Pakistan was granted permanent membership in the SCO at the 16th Head of State Summit in Astana in June 2017.
• By participating as a permanent member of the Summit, Pakistan will be able to contribute to regional development along with other major regional players, Russia, China and India.
• But The Shanghai Cooperation Organization is still alive, but the India-Pakistan conflict has only intensified during this period.

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As per the new peace deal, both sides will now maintain positions in the areas that they currently hold.

It means a significant gain for Azerbaijan as it has reclaimed over 35-40% of its lost territory during the recent conflict.

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The canal extends 120 miles (193 km) between Port Said in the north and Suez in the south, with dredged approach channels north of Port Said, into the Mediterranean, and south of Suez.

The construction of Suez Canal started on: 25 April 1859

Suez Canal is between the Mediterranean Sea to the Red Sea

The Suez Canal is located in Egypt

it was officially opened on 17 November 1869

Suez Canal serves as a transportation route between the Mediterranean Sea to the Red Sea, making it the shortest maritime route to Asia from Europe.

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The United Nations (UN) will celebrate its 80th anniversary in 2025,

Marking eight decades since its founding on June 26, 1945.

The UN Charter was signed in San Francisco on that date, officially establishing the organization.