Explanation

In 2025, Bangladesh became the first country in South Asia to join the United Nations (UN) Water Convention.

The UN Water Convention is officially called the Convention on the Protection and Use of Transboundary Watercourses and International Lakes.

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Explanation

Jeremy Weil from Canada has been serving as the Vice President of the FATF since July 1, 2023.

Elisa de Anda Madrazo of Mexico is the current President of the FATF, serving a two-year term from July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2026.

Explanation

World Bank headquarters in Washington, USA

It was established in July 1944

Established during the Bretton Woods Conference

 Members: 189

Word Bank Partner institutions:

• IBRO,
• IDA,
• IFC,
• MIGA,
• ICSID (total of five institutions)

Pakistan joined the World Bank in 1950

Explanation

SH12-8-2023

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