Explanation

During Joe Biden’s presidency, no major new sanctions specifically targeting Pakistan were introduced.

Existing restrictions, such as those related to nuclear proliferation (since the 1990s) and counterterrorism, remained in place but were not significantly expanded.

Explanation

The mediation aimed to de-escalate tensions and support a peaceful resolution to the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan.

It sought to encourage dialogue, reduce violence, and promote a ceasefire, aligning with U.S. interests in maintaining stability in the South Caucasus.

Explanation

The 36th International Geological Congress (IGC) was held in New Delhi, India.

Originally scheduled for March 2020, the congress was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

It was subsequently held virtually from 20–22 March 2022. 

The congress focused on the theme “Geosciences: The Basic Science for a Sustainable Future.”

Explanation

A high-level meeting between the US and Russia took place in Saudi Arabia, specifically in Riyadh.

This meeting, which included US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, focused on potential paths to end the war in Ukraine.

Explanation

In 2024, no presidential election in Bangladesh, Russia, or India triggered mass protests over alleged rigging.

Major election-related protests occurred in Pakistan, but that was a general (parliamentary) election, not a presidential one.