Explanation

• The 55th ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting was held on 3 August 2022 in Phnom Penh, Cambodia.
• The Meeting was chaired by Cambodia
• Theme “ASEAN A.C.T.: Addressing Challenges Together.”

• Note: Myanmar was banned after its military rulers declined a proposal to send a non-junta representative instead.

Explanation

Commission on Social Connection (2024–2026) is associated with WHO.

This Commission aims to see the issue recognised and resourced as a global public health priority.

Additional Information

WHO, World Health Organization, is global health organization

WHO founded in 1948

WHO headquarters located in Geneva, Switzerland

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Explanation

• The United States vetoed a United Nations Security Council demand for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in the war between Israel and Palestinian group Hamas in Gaza.

• Thirteen Security Council members voted in favour of the  resolution.

• Resolution moved by UAE

• Resolution abstained by UK
• Resolution date: 8th December 2023
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6th East Asia Summit Education Minister's Meeting held on 14 October 2022 in Hanoi, Vietnam.

Explanation

The Sixth CICA Summit, chaired by Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, President of Kazakhstan, held in Astana from 12-13 October 2022.

The CICA is an intergovernmental process comprising 27 countries from all across Asia.

Pakistan is one of its founding members.

CICA stands for Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia.

Explanation

• Top three countries in 'Global Crypto Adoption Index 2022' released by crypto firm Chainalysis.
• Vietnam
• Philippines
• Ukraine

Explanation

• The 55th ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting was held on 3 August 2022 in Phnom Penh, Cambodia.
• The Meeting was chaired by Cambodia
• Theme “ASEAN A.C.T.: Addressing Challenges Together.”

• Note: Myanmar was banned after its military rulers declined a proposal to send a non-junta representative instead.

Explanation

About G20 summit 2023

Venue: New Delhi, India 

IMEC was formed during this summit.

IMEC stands for India- Middle East Europe Corridor

IMEC is envisioned as a network of transport corridors 

Indian PM Narendra Modi used nameplate: Bharat

Indian PM Narendra Modi handed over presidency to: Brazil

New member: African Union 

G20 new name: G21

Explanation

Saudi Arabia restored diplomatic relations with Canada on in May 2023

Diplomatic ties first ruptured in 2018 when Saudi Arabia arrested several high-profile female human rights activists.

Explanation

Special Meeting on Global Collaboration, Growth and Energy for Development 2024

Venue: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Starting date: 28 April

Closing date: 29 April

Pakistan representor: PM Shahbaz Sharif

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