Inter | MCQs

Explanation

• Know everything about BRICS: 
• BRICS founded: June 2009
  
• BRICS Member countries: Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates
  
• BRICS total members: 10 
• South Africa joined BRICS: 2010
• BRICS headquarters: Shanghai, China
• BRICS first conference hosted by: Russia (2009) 

Explanation

• Pakistan was granted permanent membership in the SCO at the 16th Head of State Summit in Astana in June 2017.
• By participating as a permanent member of the Summit, Pakistan will be able to contribute to regional development along with other major regional players, Russia, China and India.
• But The Shanghai Cooperation Organization is still alive, but the India-Pakistan conflict has only intensified during this period.

Explanation

As per the new peace deal, both sides will now maintain positions in the areas that they currently hold.

It means a significant gain for Azerbaijan as it has reclaimed over 35-40% of its lost territory during the recent conflict.

Explanation

The canal extends 120 miles (193 km) between Port Said in the north and Suez in the south, with dredged approach channels north of Port Said, into the Mediterranean, and south of Suez.

The construction of Suez Canal started on: 25 April 1859

Suez Canal is between the Mediterranean Sea to the Red Sea

The Suez Canal is located in Egypt

it was officially opened on 17 November 1869

Suez Canal serves as a transportation route between the Mediterranean Sea to the Red Sea, making it the shortest maritime route to Asia from Europe.

Explanation

The United Nations (UN) will celebrate its 80th anniversary in 2025,

Marking eight decades since its founding on June 26, 1945.

The UN Charter was signed in San Francisco on that date, officially establishing the organization. 

Explanation

UNESCO dedicates International Day of Education 2023 to Afghanistan girls and women.

Fifth edition of International Day of Education observed on 24 January 2023.

Explanation

International Day of Peace (or World Peace Day), celebrated  on September 21st each year, is dedicated to strengthening the ideal of peace between all nations and people.

Theme 2022: End Racism, Build Peace

Explanation

Pakistan has signed and ratified the United Nations Convention on:

Combating Desertification and Drought (singed in 1994 and ratified it in 1997)

The International Convention on Climate Change ( singed in June 1992 and ratified it in June 1994)

The International Labour Convention on Child Labour. (ratified on October 11, 2001)

Explanation

Pakistan is not a member of the G-7.

The members of the G7 are:

1. Canada
2. France
3. Germany
4. Italy
5. Japan
6. United Kingdom
7. United States

Explanation

Judges are in the International Court of Justice (ICJ): 15

The tenure of Judge of International Court of Justice is: 9 years

The International Court of Justice (ICJ) is the principal judicial organ of the United Nations (UNO).

It was established in June 1945 by the Charter of the United Nations and began work in April 1946.

The seat of the Court is at the Peace Palace in The Hague (Netherlands)

First Woman Judge of International Court of justice:  Rosalyn Higgins