Explanation

• Sweden became the first EU country in October 2014 to officially recognize Palestine as a state.
• It sparked major political debate across Europe and internationally.
• Prime Minister at the time: Stefan Löfven
• The move aimed to support a two-state solution (Israel–Palestine).

Last verified on 15-06-2026

Explanation

• The strait between Australia and Papua New Guinea is called the Torres Strait.
• It connects the Coral Sea (Pacific Ocean) with the Arafura Sea (Indian Ocean region).
• It separates Australia’s Cape York Peninsula from Papua New Guinea’s southern coast.
• It contains many small islands known as the Torres Strait Islands.

Last verified on 15-06-2026

Explanation

• In 2025, the QUAD (USA, India, Japan, Australia) announced a joint initiative on maritime security.
• The focus was on ensuring a free, open, and stable Indo-Pacific region.

Objectives:

• Secure sea routes (SLOCs)
• Enhance naval coordination
• Maintain Indo-Pacific stability

Strategic aim: Balance regional power dynamics

Last verified on 15-06-2026

Explanation

• Country: Saudi Arabia
• Counterpart: Syria
• Year: 2025

Key actions:

1. Restoration of diplomatic relations
2. Embassy-level engagement
3. Economic and political cooperation talks

Regional impact: Shift in Middle East diplomacy

Last verified on 15-06-2026

Explanation

• Country: Benin
• Event: Military coup attempt
• Year: 2025
• Region affected: West Africa / Sahel stability zone
• Outcome: Attempt contained by state forces

Last verified on 15-06-2026

Explanation

Suriname Capital is Paramaribo.

Suriname Currency is Surinamese Dollar.

Suriname official language is Dutch.

Suriname located is in Continent South America.

Suriname Primary Religion is Christianity.

Suriname Head of Govt. is President –Chabdrikapersad ‘Chan’ Santokhi.

Suriname Parliament called .

Tricks for Remember

DOLLAR

 Li-Ne-US-Ca-Fi-T-E-A

Mind trick: Li ne(a name) who lives in US likes Coffee(Ca- Fi) and Tea(T-E-A)

**Li-Ne**

Li-Liberia

Ne-New Zealand

**US**

United States

**Ca-Fi**

Ca-Canadian

Fi- Fizzi

**T-E-A**

T-Taiwan

E-Ethiopia

A-Australia

Last verified on 15-06-2026

Explanation

United Nations Climate Change Conference 2025

• Edition: 30th 
• Starting date: 10 Nov 2025
• Closing date: 21 Nov 2025
• Venue: Brazil

Additional Information: 

• COP29 was held in Baku, Azerbaijan in 2024.

Last verified on 10-05-2026

Explanation

Key focus area:

• AI governance and regulation
• Digital economy rules
• Sustainable development

Host country: Brazil

• Year: 2025
• Main theme: Global cooperation in economy and technology
• Members: 19 countries + European Union

Last verified on 15-06-2026

Explanation

• Under the TPNW (2017), a state hosting nuclear weapons must withdraw and eliminate them through a legally binding, time-bound plan.
• Treaty: Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW)
• Adopted: 2017 (UN General Assembly)
• Effective: 2021
• Core obligation: Total prohibition of nuclear weapons

Last verified on 15-06-2026

Explanation

• The Arctic Council explicitly excludes military security matters from its mandate.
• Founded: 1996
• Founding document: Ottawa Declaration
• Members: 8 Arctic states (USA, Canada, Russia, etc.)

Main focus areas:

1. Environmental protection
2. Sustainable development
3. Indigenous peoples’ rights and cooperation

Last verified on 15-06-2026