Explanation

 “Memo” is short for memorandum,

It a a written reco. mention, call to mind, relate) and gerundive.

They are used in public policy studies, law, and business.

Explanation

On 4 June 2025, Pakistan was appointed as the vice chair of the UN Security Council’s (UNSC) Counter-Terrorism Committee.

Pakistan was also appointed head of the UNSC committee established pursuant to resolution 1988 (2011), which oversees the implementation of the sanctions measures on the Afghan Taliban.

Additional Information:

The Counter-Terrorism committee was established by UNSC resolution 1373 (2001), adopted unanimously on September 28, 2001, after the September 11 terrorist attacks in the United States.

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Explanation

Pashtuns are the largest ethnic group in Afghanistan. 

Tajiks are the second-largest ethnic group in Afghanistan.

It comprises between 25% and 30% of the population.

The Tajiks in Afghanistan are mainly Sunni Muslims who follow the Hanafi sect.

Explanation

On Dec 24 1979 the USSR invaded Afghanistan, under the pretext of upholding the Soviet-Afghan friendship treaty of 1978.

After the Russians left Afghanistan Burhanuddin Rabbani's government was recognized by UNO.

The USSR entered neighboring Afghanistan in 1979.

Explanation

Pakistan lies to the east of Afghanistan, with a shared border known as the Durand Line.

It was established in 1893.

This border stretches approximately 2,670 kilometers (1,660 miles).

Explanation

The Agreement for Bringing Peace to Afghanistan,  the Doha Agreement

commonly known as the US–Taliban deal 

Doha Agreement was  signed by the United States and the Taliban on February 29, 2020, in Doha, Qatar

Doha Agreement was signed to bring an end to the 2001–2021 war in Afghanistan.

Languages: Pashto- Dari- English

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Withdrawal of United States troops from Afghanistan (2020–2021).

The U.S. Armed Forces completed their withdrawal from Afghanistan on 30 August 2021, marking the end of the 2001–2021 war.

United States Armed Forces:

• Personnel: The U.S. Army had 481,254 active duty troops in 2020.
• Branches: Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, Space Force, Coast Guard.
• Founded: June 14, 1775
• Headquarters: Arlington County, Virginia, United States
• Secretary of Defense: Mark Esper

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