Explanation

The International Court of Justice (ICJ) is the principal judicial organ of the United Nations.

It is located in The Hague, Netherlands.

Established in June 1945 by the Charter of the United Nations and began work in April 1946.

Judges: 15

The tenure is: 9 years

Explanation

Pakistan's last census, the 7th Population & Housing Census, was indeed held in 2023  

from March to May 2023

Recorded Pakistan's population at 241.5 million (approx.).

Pakistan's Constitution requires a census every 10 years.

There are the Total Seven Census held in Pakistan

1951 (First census)

1961 (Second census)

1972 (Third census)

1981 (Fourth census)

1998 (Fifth census)

2017 (Sixth census)

2023 (Seventh, first digital census) 

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Explanation

The Malakand Passis a mountain pass in the Malakand District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Connects Peshawar with the Chitral District.

Height: 1362 meters, 4468 feet 

The pass came into prominence in 1895 during the Chitral Expedition, 

Explanation

The United States is the world's largest crude oil producer, significantly ahead of Saudi Arabia and Russia,

Canada is also a significant oil producer, with the majority of its production coming from the oil sands in Alberta.

United States: 18.60 mb/d

Saudi Arabia: 11.01 mb/d

Russia: 10.50 mb/d

Canada: 5.29 mb/d

Explanation

The highest battlefield in the world is the Siachen Glacier

A military dispute between India and Pakistan began on April 13, 1984.

It has an average altitude of about 6,000 meters (20,000 feet).

It is also known as the Siachen Glacier conflict.

It is located in the Karakoram range in Kashmir.

Explanation

External debt refers to the total amount of money a country owes to foreign creditors.

It includes loans, bonds, and other financial obligations.

Governments, corporations, and private sectors can all contribute to external debt.

Explanation

About Donald Trump (US business tycoon & politician) 

First became US president in 2016 until 2020

Second time became US president in 2024

Party affiliation: Republican Party (Election Symbol = Elephant)

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Explanation

The first SDG is “No Poverty” – to end poverty in all its forms everywhere.

It aims to ensure basic needs, access to resources, and social protection for all.

Poverty alleviation is crucial for sustainable economic and social development.

Explanation

China is identified as the world's leading producer of solar energy

LONGi Green Energy Technology is a major Chinese manufacturer of photovoltaics and a developer of solar projects.

It is the world's largest manufacturer of monocrystalline silicon wafers

The company was founded on 14 February 2000 by Li Zhenguo as Xi'an LONGi Silicon Materials Corporation.

Headquarters: Xi'an, Shaanxi, China

Explanation

One barrel of petroleum is a standard unit of measurement in the oil industry.

It equals 42 US gallons, which is approximately 159 liters.

In cubic meters, it is roughly 0.159 m³.

The UK gallon is larger, so one barrel equals about 34.97 UK gallons.

This unit is used worldwide for oil production, trading, and pricing