Explanation

Explanation

 According to most sources, there are three Muslim majority countries within the ASEAN bloc:

• Indonesia
• Malaysia
• Brunei

Explanation

SAARC was Founded in Dhaka: on December 8, 1985

SAARC stands for South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation

It was founded by Bangladeshi diplomat Abul Ahsan

It was launched for Regional cooperation

1. Australia,
2. China,
3. the European Union,
4. Iran,
5. Japan,
6. Mauritius,
7. Myanmar,
8. South Korea
9. and the United States

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There is a total of eight members of SAARC;

1. Afghanistan,
2. Bangladesh,
3. Bhutan,
4. India,
5. Nepal,
6. the Maldives,
7. Pakistan
8. and Sri Lanka

Explanation

Theme 2022: Our Planet, Our Health

2021 Theme: Building a fairer, healthier World for everyone

Note: 7 March is the anniversary of World Health Organization (WHO founded on 7 March 1948)

Explanation

The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership is a free trade agreement among the 15 Members 

All ten members of ASEAN (excludes candidate member  East Timor):

1 Brunei

 2 Cambodia

3 Indonesia

4 Laos

5 Malaysia

6 Myanmar

 7 Philippines

 8 Singapore

9 Thailand

10 Vietnam

The three East Asian members of ASEAN Plus Three:

11 China

12 Japan

13 South Korea

The two Oceanian members of ASEAN Plus Six:

14 Australia

15 New Zealand

The 15 member countries account for about 30% of the world's population (2.2 billion people) and 30% of global GDP ($29.7 trillion)

The RCEP was signed virtually on November 15, 2020, on the sidelines of the annual summit of the 10-nation Association of Southeast Asian Nations.

RCEP) was signed virtually, and organized by Vietnam

Effective: 1 January 2022

Language: English 

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Explanation

Answer:

The term "Ex-officio" is a common Latin expression for "absent." It should not be used to describe the type of membership of an organization, but to explain the obligations or privileges that an individual has based on his or her position as a member of the board or committee.

Explanation

The G-15 (Group of 15) is an economic grouping of developing countries from Asia, Africa, and Latin America.

These are often referred to as Third World Nations aiming to foster cooperation in trade, investment, and technology.

Explanation

India was not elected as non-permanent member of UN Security Council for the term 2025-26

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

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has approved the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine for emergency use, paving the way for it to be distributed to countries in need. It is the first vaccine to be added to the UN organizations` Emergency Use Listing (EUL).

Explanation

Bolivia has recently declared its government's full independence from the IMF and World Bank,

Additional information:

World Bank:

World Bank established: July 1944

World Bank was established during: the Bretton Woods Conference

World Bank Members: 189

World Bank's aim: to provide loans and grants for various projects

World Bank headquarters: Washington, USA

IMF:

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is a major financial agency of the United Nations and an international financial institution

IMF founded:  July 1944

IMF headquarters: Washington, USA

IMF total members: 190

IMF official language: English