Explanation

The agreement came into force in 2006, succeeding the 1993 SAARC Preferential Trading Arrangement.

Explanation

About BRICS summit 2024

Edition: 16th 

Starting date: 22 Oct 2024

Closing date: 24 Oct 2024

Venue: Kazan, Russia 

Additional Information 

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

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Explanation

In May 2024, the Brazilian and Chinese governments proposed a six-point plan: Non-escalation.

Non-escalation, direct negotiation, an international peace conference accepted by both Russia and Ukraine, and discussion of all peace plans.

Humanitarian assistance, exchange of prisoners of war, no attacks on civilians.

Explanation

Abbreviation     AIIB

Formation     16 January 2016 by China

Headquarters     Beijing, China

Region served    Asia and Oceania

Membership     106 Member States

Explanation

The COP-26 Climate Conference held in Glasgow focused on several key declarations:

1. Urgent need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions: A commitment to limit global warming to 1.5°C by significantly cutting emissions.
2. Launch of new initiatives and sector deals: Including efforts to phase out coal, curb methane emissions, and promote clean energy solutions.
3. Finalization of rules: Countries agreed on transparency rules for reporting emissions and mechanisms for international carbon trading.

Explanation

Ukraine Capital is Kiev.

Ukraine Currency is Hryvnia.

Ukraine official language is Ukrainian; Russian.

Ukraine located is in Continent Europe.

Ukraine Primary Religion is Eastern Orthodoxy.

Ukraine Head of Govt. is Prime Minister – Denys Shmyhal.

Ukraine Parliament called .

Tricks for Remember

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Explanation

Kenya Capital is Nairobi.

Kenya Currency is Kenyan Shilling.

Kenya official language is Swahili; English.

Kenya located is in Continent Africa.

Kenya Primary Religion is Christianity.

Kenya Head of Govt. is President – William Ruto.

Kenya Parliament called .

Tricks for Remember

SHILLING

MindTrick : Shilling sounds like ‘Shillong’

Both KEN and SOM like Shillong

1)Kenya

2)Somalia

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Explanation

Republic of the Congo Capital is Brazzaville.

Republic of the Congo Currency is Central African CFA Franc.

Republic of the Congo official language is French.

Republic of the Congo located is in Continent Africa.

Republic of the Congo Primary Religion is N/A.

Republic of the Congo Head of Govt. is Prime Minister – Khalid bin Khalifa bin Abdul Aziz Al Thani.

Republic of the Congo Parliament called .

Tricks for Remember

Explanation

The equator passes through Ecuador, Colombia, Brazil, Republic of the Congo, Maldives, and Indonesia, making them all countries that the equator passes through.

The equator is a line of latitude that runs around the middle of the Earth, dividing the planet into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres. It passes through 13 countries in total, including:

• Ecuador, Colombia, and Brazil: Located in South America
• Republic of the Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Gabon, Sao Tome & Principe, Uganda, Kenya, and Somalia: Located in Africa
• Maldives and Indonesia: Located in Asia
• Kiribati: Located in Oceania 

The equator passes through three continents and three water bodies: the Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian Oceans.

The highest point on the equator is on the southern slopes of Volcan Cayambe.

Explanation

• FATF stands for Financial Action Task Force
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• The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) is the global money laundering and terrorist financing watchdog.
  
• The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) was founded in 1989
• One year is the tenure of FATF President Ship which rotates among member Countries
• FATF Headquarters is located in Paris
• FATF Members countries are 39
• FATF's Official languages are English and French