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

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Explanation

• Countries involved: Japan + Philippines
• Date signed: 15 January 2026
• Purpose: Regional security + countering South China Sea tensions

Focus areas:

1. Joint military drills
2. Intelligence sharing
3. Maritime security cooperation

Strategic goal: Balancing China’s influence in Indo-Pacific

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Explanation

Liechtenstein Capital is Vaduz.

Liechtenstein Currency is Swiss Franc.

Liechtenstein official language is German.

Liechtenstein located is in Continent Europe.

Liechtenstein Primary Religion is Christianity.

Liechtenstein Head of Govt. is Prime Minister- Daniel Risch.

Liechtenstein Parliament called .

Tricks for Remember

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Explanation

• In 2024, Ethiopia and Egypt, both located in Africa, were members of BRICS.
• Nigeria and Uganda became partner countries of the grouping in 2025.

Additional information:

• BRICS founded: June 2009

BRICS member countries:

1. Brazil
2. Russia
3. India
4. China
5. South Africa
6. Egypt
7. Ethiopia
8. Iran
9. Saudi Arabia
10. The United Arab Emirates 

BRICS headquarters: Shanghai, China

BRICS first conference hosted by: Russia (2009)

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Explanation

• Country approved: Morocco
• Approving authority: U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)
• Year: 2026
• Export type: Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)
• Legal basis: Section 3(c) of the Natural Gas Act
• Morocco qualified because it has a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with the United States since 2006.

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Explanation

• The League of Nations failed primarily because the United States never joined it.
• The absence of the U.S. weakened its authority and global influence.
• Founded: 1919
• Headquarters: Geneva, Switzerland
• Founder initiative: Woodrow Wilson (USA President)
• Main purpose: Maintain international peace and prevent wars

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Explanation

• The Magna Carta (1215) was significant because it limited the power of the English king.
• It was issued by King John of England at Runnymede on 15 June 1215.
• It established the idea that the king was also subject to the law.

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Explanation

• First recognition: Morocco
• Year: 1777
• U.S. independence declared: 1776
• Treaty of Paris signed: 1783
• Moroccan ruler: Sultan Mohammed III

Last verified on 14-06-2026

Explanation

• Acme means the highest point, peak, or summit of something.
• It is often used for the top level of development or structure.

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Explanation

• Per se is a Latin phrase meaning “in itself” or “intrinsically.”
• It is used to refer to something considered on its own.

Last verified on 14-06-2026