Explanation

The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) is the global money laundering and terrorist financing watchdog.

Financial Action Task Force (FATF) was founded in 1989

One year is the tenure of FATF President Ship which rotates among member Countries

FATF Headquarter located in Paris

FATF Members countries are 39

FATF Official language are English and French

Explanation

• Amnesty International is a non-government organization focused on Protection of Human Rights
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• Amnesty International headquarters in the London
• Amnesty International founded in 1961
• Amnesty International  by Englishman Peter Benenson
• Amnesty International is a global movement of more than 7 million people in over 150 countries.
• Amnesty International's global website provides extensive information on human rights in specific countries.
• The Nobel Peace Prize 1977 was awarded to Amnesty International "for worldwide respect for human rights."

Explanation

13 countries have been added to BRICS in October 2024

BRICS summit held in Kazan, Russia from 22 to 24 Oct 2024.

Following 13 partner countries are added: 

1. Malaysia

2. Algeria

3. Belarus

4. Bolivia

5. Cuba

6. Indonesia

7. Kazakhstan

8. Nigeria

9. Thailand

10. Turkiye

11. Uganda

12. Uzebkistan

13. Vietnam

Explanation

Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh was assassinated in an air strike in Iran in July 2024.

Experts believe this could lead Iran to increase attacks against Israel through its allies, known as the Axis of Resistance.

This coalition of Iranian-backed groups includes Hezbollah, Hamas, Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ), and the Houthis.

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Explanation

On the sidelines of 56th ASEAN Foreign Ministers Meeting in Jakarta, Saudi Arabia has officially become the 51st country to accede to the Treaty of Amity and Cooperation (TAC).

Explanation

India holds the presidency of the G20 from 1 December 2022 to 30 November 2023. 

The G20 is an intergovernmental forum comprising 19 countries and the European Union.

Founded: September 26, 1999.

Explanation

ICAO stands for International Civil Aviation Organization

Explanation

The following major reports are published by World Economic Forum (WEF):

Global IT Report

Global Competitive Index

Energy Transition Report

Explanation

UNCTAD: United Nations Conference on Trade and Development

UNCTAD founded: December 30, 1964

UNCTAD headquarters: Geneva, Switzerland

Explanation

In the summit held in Rwanda in June 2022, Gabon and Togo joined the Commonwealth of Nations, an intergovernmental grouping mostly consisting of former British colonies.

Commonwealth total members: 56

Commonwealth headquarters: London

Founded: December 11, 1931