Explanation

In 2024, no presidential election in Bangladesh, Russia, or India triggered mass protests over alleged rigging.

Major election-related protests occurred in Pakistan, but that was a general (parliamentary) election, not a presidential one.

Explanation

• Nagorno-Karabakh became the part of Azerbaijan as rebels give up.

• Nagorno-Karabakh authorities have ordered the dismantling of the region's state institutions by the end of 2023 decree by Artsakh's President (Samvel Shakhramanyan)

• This region has been officially recognized as part of Azerbaijan's since the Soviet Union's collapse in 1991.

Explanation

On 6 June 2023, The Republic of Korea, Algeria, Sierra Leone, Slovenia and Guyana, were elected as non-permanent members of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) for the 2024-25 term during the elections held at the UN headquarters in New York.

These countries will take responsibilities on 1 January 2024 and serve till 31 December 2025.

Explanation

On 6 June 2023, The Republic of Korea, Algeria, Sierra Leone, Slovenia and Guyana, were elected as non-permanent members of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) for the 2024-25 term during the elections held at the UN headquarters in New York.

These countries will take responsibilities on 1 January 2024 and serve till 31 December 2025.

Explanation

On 8 December 2024, HTS-led rebel forces captured Damascus, forcing Bashar al-Assad to flee.

Assad sought refuge in Russia while a caretaker government started dismantling the Ba'athist regime.

Explanation

In January 2024, Ethiopia announced an agreement with Somaliland to use the port of Berbera.

This deal aims to enhance Ethiopia’s access to maritime trade routes and boost regional economic development.

Explanation

The European Union (EU) passed its first legislation to combat violence against women.

The law requires all EU countries to criminalize female genital mutilation, forced marriage and online harassment.

The law has been adopted in May 2024.

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Explanation

According to the Global Firepower (GFP), India currently spends $51 billion on the military, which is more than what Pakistan spends by 8 times.

This significant difference reflects India's larger military budget compared to Pakistan's.

Explanation

The Kuwaiti General Elections were held on 4th April 2024.

This election was pivotal for selecting the members of the National Assembly amid ongoing political and economic reforms.

Explanation

On 6 June 2023, The Republic of Korea, Algeria, Sierra Leone, Slovenia and Guyana, were elected as non-permanent members of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) for the 2024-25 term during the elections held at the UN headquarters in New York.

These countries will take responsibilities on 1 January 2024 and serve till 31 December 2025.