Explanation

Kyoto Protocol, to the United Nations Framework Convention on Environmental Problems.

The Kyoto Protocol was an international treaty that talked about Pollution and aimed to reduce the emission of gases that contribute to global warming

The Kyoto Protocol was signed in Kyoto, Japan

Kyoto Protocol on International Climate Change signed: December 1997

Explanation

The General Assembly is the main deliberative organ of the United Nations.

The United Nations itself has six principal organs established by the Charter of the United Nation

Explanation

International Day of the Tropics: 29 June

Aim of the day: to raise awareness of tropical areas

Definition of Tropics: A geographic area that roughly corresponds to the area between the tropics of Cancer and Capricorn

United National General Assembly designated 29 June as International Day of the Tropics: 2016

Explanation

Russia has vetoed a first-of-its-kind UN Security Council resolution casting the climate crisis as a threat to international peace and stability

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The first-ever resolution calling for stepped-up international efforts to understand and respond to the implications of climate change for peace and security was vetoed by Russia on Monday, 14 December.

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Since 1992, Russia has been the most frequent user of the veto,followed by the United States and China. France and the United Kingdom have not used the veto since 1989.

As of May 2022, Russia/USSR has used its veto 121 times, the US 82 times, the UK 29 times, China 17 times, and France 16 times.

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Explanation

 The UNHCR signed a memorandum of understanding with the Government of Bangladesh in April 2018.

This agreement established a framework for cooperation on the repatriation of Rohingya refugees

UNHCR  stands for the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees

It is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland.

Formation 14 December 1950

Explanation

The UN General Assembly elected the following 5 countries as non-permanent members for 2025-26

1. Pakistan

2. Somalia

3. Panama

4. Denmark

5. Greece

The above mentioned countries will replace the following 5 nations 

1. Japan

2. Malta

3. Mozambique

4. Ecuador

5. Switzerland 

Starting term: 1 January 2025

Ending term: 31 December 2026

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Explanation

UNHCR: United Nations High Commission for Refugees

UNHCR founded: 1950

UNHCR headquarters: Geneva, Switzerland

UNHCR won Nobel Peace Prize: 1954

Explanation

China was admitted to the United Nations on October 24, 1945, as a founding member.

The UN General Assembly passed Resolution 2758 on October 25, 1971, which restored the PRC to the Chinese seat at the UN and expelled the ROC.

This resolution replaced the Republic of China (ROC), also known as Taiwan, as the legitimate representative of China in the UN.

Explanation

UNHCR: United Nations High Commission for Refugees

UNHCR founded: 1950

UNHCR headquarters: Geneva, Switzerland

UNHCR won Nobel Peace Prize: 1954

Explanation

WTO: World Trade Organization

WTO members: 164

WTO headquarters: Geneva, Switzerland

WTO was created on January 1, 1995

WTO official languages: English, French, Spanish

WTO is the successor of General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT).

Pakistan joined World Trade Organization (WTO) on 1 January 1995.