Explanation

Turkey and China signed an agreement to trade in their own currencies, bypassing the US dollar as an intermediary.

This move, announced in 2021.

It is aims to strengthen bilateral economic ties and reduce reliance on the dollar.

Explanation

The Tigray War began in Ethiopia on November 3, 2020.

The conflict erupted between the Ethiopian federal government and the Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF).

It leading to a severe humanitarian crisis.

Explanation

Vladimir Putin announced that Russia was suspending its participation in the NEW START treaty on February 21, 2023.

This move was part of escalating tensions between Russia and the US regarding nuclear arms control.

Explanation

Space Shuttle Atlantis completed STS-135,

its 33rd and final mission landing on Runway 15 at Kennedy Space Center's Shuttle Landing Facility on July 21, 2011.

It was the 20th night landing at KSC (78 total)
And the 26th night landing in the history of the Space Shuttle Program

Explanation

The Iraq War, also known as the Second Gulf War

Duration: Approximately 8 years and 9 months.

It was fought between a took place between the United States-led coalition forces and the regime of Saddam Hussein

They began on March 20, 2003,

And officially ended on December 18, 2011

Explanation

The World Bank is often identified as an organization that highlights investment opportunities.

The World Bank Group finances over 1,700 investment projects in some 130 countries, 

World Bank:

World Bank established: July 1944

World Bank was established during: the Bretton Woods Conference

World Bank Members: 189

World Bank's aim: to provide loans and grants for various projects

World Bank headquarters: Washington, USA

Explanation

Last Member: On 7 March 2024, Sweden became the 32nd member.

List of NATO member countries

1.       Albania

2.       Belgium

3.       Bulgaria

4.       Canada

5.       Croatia

6.       Czechia

7.       Denmark

8.       Estonia

9.       France

10.   Germany

11.   Greece

12.   Hungary

13.   Iceland

14.   Italy

15.   Latvia

16.   Lithuania

17.   Luxembourg

18.   Montenegro

19.   Netherlands

20.   North Macedonia

21.   Norway

22.   Poland

23.   Portugal

24.   Romania

25.   Slovakia

26.   Slovenia

27.   Spain

28.   Turkiye

29.   United Kingdom

30.   United States

31.   Finland 2023

32.  Sweden 2024

NATO full form: North Atlantic Treaty Organization

Founded: 4 April 1949 (Washington, USA)

Headquarters: Brussels, Belgium

Total members: 32 (30 European & 2 North American countries)

Latest Member: Finland

NATO Type: Military Alliance

NATO Official Languages: English & French

Founding members: 12

Pakistan: Not a NATO member

Member Muslim country: Turkiye 

Explanation

Japan is the fifth country to achieve a soft landing on the moon with its SLIM mission.

 list of countries that have achieved a soft landing on the moon:

• Soviet Union (1966)
• United States (1969)
• China (2013)
• India (2023)
• Japan (SLIM mission, 2024)

Explanation

The Abraham Accord, which normalized relations between Israel, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and Bahrain.

It was officially signed on September 15, 2020, at a ceremony at the White House in Washington, D.C.

Explanation

The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) works to eliminate money laundering and terror financing.

FATF sets international standards and promotes effective implementation of legal, regulatory, and operational measures.