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The book "Why Nations Fail: The Origins of Power, Prosperity, and Poverty" (2012) is authored by:

Daron Acemoglu (MIT economist)

James A. Robinson (political scientist)

Nations fail or succeed based on inclusive vs. extractive institutions, not culture, geography, or ignorance.

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• Know everything about BRICS: 
• BRICS founded: June 2009
  
• BRICS Member countries: Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates
  
• BRICS total members: 10 
• South Africa joined BRICS: 2010
• BRICS headquarters: Shanghai, China
• BRICS first conference hosted by: Russia (2009) 

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The Philippines allows the USA access to four military bases near the South China Sea, a vital strategic area for regional security and trade routes.

This military cooperation strengthens US presence in the Asia-Pacific region amid tensions involving territorial claims in the South China Sea.

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The 2022 monsoon floods impacted an estimated 33 million people across Pakistan, representing nearly 15% of the country’s population.

It was one of the worst natural disasters in Pakistan’s history—submerging about one‑third of the country, displacing around 8 million people, and leaving over 20 million in need of humanitarian aid.

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The name is inspired by the name of the Yemeni city of Mocha, located on the Red Sea coast.

In May 2023, The Cyclone Mocha made landfall in Rakhine State bringing heavy rains, flooding, and strong winds across coastal and low-lying areas in Myanmar and Bangladesh.

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The December 2023 ceasefire in Yemen was facilitated by the United Nations.

Part of the Yemeni civil war and the Iran–Saudi Arabia proxy conflict

Date: 26 March 2015 – ongoing (10 years and 2 months)

Operation Decisive Storm 26 March – 21 April 2015 (3 weeks and 6 days)

Operation Restoring Hope 22 April 2015 – present (10 years, 1 month and 4 days)

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Terrorists may hide explosive devices in jackets for attacks.

This method is used to cause maximum damage and surprise.

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Kamala Harris ran as the Democratic nominee in the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election.

Donald Trump won his second non-consecutive term by defeating her.

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In 2024, Russia became the first major country to formally recognize the Taliban government in Afghanistan.

This move marked a significant diplomatic development despite most countries withholding formal recognition.

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India launched the "Look East Policy" in the early 1990s to strengthen economic and strategic relations with Southeast Asian countries.

It was later upgraded to the "Act East Policy" to emphasize action-oriented engagement.