International | MCQs

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 Korfball is a mixed-gender game with four female and four male players

Gender-balanced team sports focus on cooperation and equal participation between genders.

First played in 1902 by Nico Broekhuysen, a Dutch school teacher from Amsterdam

Olympic: Demonstration sport in 1920 and 1928

World Games: 1985–present

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The recent Commonwealth Games, the 22nd, were held in Birmingham city in England from 28 July to 8 August 2022.

The next Commonwealth Games will be hosted across four cities in the Australian state of Victoria from 17 to 29 March 2026.

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The International Genetically Engineered Machine (iGEM) competition is a worldwide synthetic biology competition.

Held in Boston, America.

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• On May 24, 2016, Pakistan dispatched relief goods and a mobile hospital to Sri Lanka, following devastating floods in the country.
• The floods in Sri Lanka had affected over 300,000 people and displaced thousands, with many losing their homes and belongings.
• Pakistan's assistance was part of a regional effort to support Sri Lanka in its time of need.

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The Arctic Summit faced geopolitical tensions, especially due to conflicts involving Russia and the West.

There was also no consensus on climate action, weakening the summit's goals and cooperation.

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Know about Global Fire Power Index 2025

Total countries included: 145

Topper: USA

Second position: Russia

Third position: China

Fourth Position: India

Pakistan ranking: 12th

Bottom: Bhutan (145th)

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About The Eight Great Powers of 2025

First ranking: United States of America 

Second: China

Third: Russia 

Additional Information: 

These countries have been ranked on the basis of economic, social, political, influence, political stability and military strength  

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• Indonesian and American troops conducted a two-week joint military exercise from 1 August 2022.
• Over 5000 soldiers from the US, Indonesia, Australia, Japan and Singapore participated in the joint combat exercises in Indonesia.

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In July 2022, the United States and Japan decided to launch a new joint international semiconductor research hub.

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United States of America (USA) topped foreign Direct Investment (FDI) for the year 2021 released United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD)