Explanation

Phil Robertson: oversees the organization's work throughout Asia, with special focus on Southeast Asia and the Korean peninsula.

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Explanation

Taha was unanimously elected at the ongoing 47th meeting of the OIC Council of Foreign Ministers in Niamey, Niger.

Replace Yousef Ahmed Al-Othaimeen.

who will leave the post in November 2021, to become the 12th head of the OIC.

Explanation

Third phase of Umrah resumption began on which date?

Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah, in cooperation with the concerned authorities, began implementing the third phase of the gradual resumption of performing Umrah and visiting from November 1, 2020 for Muslims belonging to foreign countries.

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The Navies of Bangladesh and the US are participating in the cooperation afloat readiness and training (CARAT) Bangladesh 2020, which began on 4th November 2020, to expand relationships and broaden maritime awareness between the two countries.

The sea-phase of the exercise will take place in the Bay of Bengal.

Explanation

Russia has taken over the presidency of the UN Security Council (for month of April 2023).

Before this, Russia held the chair was in February 2022.

The United Nation (UN) security council’s presidency rotates every month between 15 members.

Russia is also the permanent member of UN security council. 

Explanation

Know About ICC 

ICC: International Criminal Court 

Headquarters: The Hague, Netherlands 

Founded: 1 July 2002

Membership: 123

Explanation

In October 2024, The World Bank set up a Financial Intermediary Fund (FIF) to assistant Ukraine. 

In June 2024, the leaders of G7 had agreed on a framework agreement to provide a loan of $50 billion to Ukraine. 

There has been a war between Russia and Ukraine since 2022.

Additional Information:

Ukraine is a country of Europe with its capital Kiev.

Ukraine is the second largest country by area in Europe after Russia. 

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Explanation

NDB stands for New Development Bank

NDB established: 2014

NDB established: Brazil

NDB was established by: BRICS grouping

NDB Headquarters: Shanghai, China

Egypt joined NDB in March 2023

Explanation

On 29 March 2023, Saudi Arabia approved a memorandum on granting the kingdom the status of a dialogue partner in Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO).

Dialogue partner status will be a first step within the organisation before granting the kingdom full membership.