Explanation

South Africa called for Israel to be declared an "apartheid state."

This stance reflects South Africa's perspective on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

It drawing parallels with its own historical experiences with apartheid.

Explanation

Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto made the first-ever visit to Lithuania on 21-22 February 2023.

This visit marked a significant milestone in diplomatic relations between Pakistan and Lithuania.

Explanation

New Zealand's Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern resigned in January 2023.

She announced her resignation on January 19, 2023.

She officially stepped down from office on February 7, 2023.

Christopher Mark Luxon is the current and 42nd Prime Minister of New Zealand since November 2023.

He served as leader of the Opposition from 2021 to 2023.

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Ajay Banga nominated the President of the World Bank by US president Joe Biden.

Ajay Banga assuming office in June 2023.

Previously, David Malpass was serving President of the World Bank.

Explanation

Rank of Pakistan in Corruption Perception Index:

2018: 117 out of 180

2019: 120 out of 180

2020: 124 out of 180

2021: 140 out of 180

2022: 140 out of 180 

20233: 133 out of 180

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Date: 4 – 7 September 2023

Venue: Jakarta, Indonesia

Secretary General: Dr Kao Kim Hourn

ASEAN Summit Meetings

43rd: 5–7 September 2023 in Indonesia (hosted leader President Joko Widodo)

44th and 45th: 6–11 October 2024 in Laos (hosted by the leader, Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone)

46th: 26–27 May 2025 in Malaysia (hosted leader Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim) 

48th and 49th: 2026 in the Philippines (hosted leader, President Bongbong Marcos)

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Explanation

SEO total members are now 09

Latest member joined by Iran in July 2023

Pakistan and India joined in 2017

ScO Established on 15 June 2001

SCO Summits

For updated status click here

Explanation

• Russia attacked Ukraine on 24 February 2022
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• On 24 February, before 5:00 a.m. Kyiv time, Putin announced a "special military operation" in eastern Ukraine and "effectively declared war on Ukraine."
• Russia retains control over 1.8% of the area around Kharkiv in the east of Ukraine
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• reason for Russia and Ukraine War 2022:
• Throughout 2021, bilateral tensions rose due to a Russian military buildup surrounding Ukrainian territory
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• The capital of Russia is: Moscow
• The area of Russia is 17.1 million km²
• The currency of Russia is: the Russian ruble
• The population of Russia is: 144.1 million (2020) World Bank
• The continent of Russia is: Europe, Asia

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Explanation

Hazrat Ali (R.A) was attacked with a poisoned sword On 19th Ramazan 40th Hijri,

before the time of FAJAR prayers to the mosque of Kufa.

He died on the 21st of Ramadan 40 A.H or  28 January 661 CE.

He was buried in Najaf al-Ashraf (Iraq).

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