Explanation

• The Regional Cooperation for Development (RCD) was renamed Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) in 1985.
• It aiming to promote economic, technical, and cultural cooperation among member states in Asia.

Additional information:

• RCD was established on: 21 July, 1964
• RCD was dissolved in: 1979
• RCD: Established by Iran, Pakistan and Turkey
• RCD headquarters: Iran

Last verified on 24-05-2026

Explanation

• NATO stands for North Atlantic Treaty Organization.
• Founded: 4 April 1949 (Washington, USA).
• Headquarters: Brussels, Belgium 
• Type: Military Alliance.
• Official Languages: English & French.
• Founding Members: 12

Total Members: 32

• European: 30
• North American: 2

Latest Member: Sweden (joined 7 March 2024)

• Muslim Member Country: Türkiye
• Pakistan: Not a NATO 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
32. Sweden

Last verified on 10-05-2026

Explanation

FATF (Financial Action Task Force):

• Headquarters: Paris, France
• Purpose: To combat money laundering and terrorism financing
• Official Languages: English & French
• Full Member Countries: 37
• Full Member Organizations: 2
• Total Members: 39

Last verified on 10-03-2026

Explanation

• Supply Chain Resilience refers to the ability of a supply system to withstand and recover from disruptions.
• These disruptions can include natural disasters, wars, pandemics, or transport failures.
• A resilient supply chain ensures continuous flow of goods and services.
• It helps businesses reduce risks and maintain stability in operations.

Last verified on 12-05-2026

Explanation

• The Black Sea is a major trade route for several key commodities.
• Due to blockage or conflict in this region, grain exports are most affected.
• Ukraine and Russia are among the world’s largest wheat exporters.
• Ukraine is known as one of the “breadbaskets of the world.”

Last verified on 12-05-2026

Explanation

• The main function of the Airports Security Force is to ensure complete security at airports in Pakistan.
• It protects against unlawful interference, terrorism, and criminal activities.
• ASF ensures safe and secure airport operations for passengers and staff.

Last verified on 10-05-2026

Explanation

• On 23 September 2025, US President Donald Trump met with eight leaders from Muslim and Arab countries, including Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York, United States of America.
• The meeting focused on the Gaza and Middle East situation.

Additional information:

• Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Jordan's King Abdullah II, Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto, UAE Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly were present.

Last verified on 11-05-2026

Explanation

• COP (Conference of Parties) is the main decision-making meeting under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC).
• It brings together countries to discuss global climate action and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
• The first COP was held in 1995 in Berlin, Germany.
• UNFCCC was formed in 1992 Earth Summit (Rio de Janeiro).

Explanation

• The IMF Stand-By Arrangement (SBA) provides short-term financial assistance to countries facing balance of payments problems.
• It is given with strict economic conditions and reforms.

Additional information:

• IMF stands for International Monetary Fund.
• It was established in 1944 (Bretton Woods Agreement).
• Headquarters: Washington D.C., USA

Last verified on 11-05-2026

Explanation

• PDNA stands for Post-Disaster Needs Assessment.
• It is a joint product of the European Union, the World Bank and the United Nations Development Group
• Goal: To create a "build back better" recovery strategy.
• Note: PDNA is often used in the context of major international disasters, such as the 2022 Pakistan Floods.

Last updated question NS on 10 MAY 2026