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Explanation

The Vienna Convention on the Law of Treaties (VCLT) 1969 is an international agreement that provides the framework for the creation, interpretation, and enforcement of treaties.

Article 2 of the VCLT defines a treaty as:

• "an international agreement concluded between States in written form and governed by international law, whether embodied in a single instrument or in two or more related instruments and whatever its particular designation."

Explanation

Hezbollah is a Lebanese Shia Islamist political party and militant group

Led since 1992 by its Secretary-General Hassan Nasrallah

It was established in 1982 during the Lebanese civil war and fought a 2006 war with Israel.

Founder: Sayyed Abbas Al-Musawi

Headquarters: Beirut, Lebanon

Hezbollah's paramilitary wing is the Jihad Council

Germany has recently banned Hezbollah

Explanation

2001: SCO was established, fostering regional cooperation.

2019: Efforts began to improve internet connectivity in the Shimal Valley, supported by initiatives involving SCO member states.

Explanation

China became the 143rd member of the World Trade Organization (WTO) on December 11, 2001.

Its accession marked a significant milestone in its integration into the global economy.

Explanation

• BRICS founded: June 2009
  
• Latest BRICS member: South Africa (2010)
  
• BRICS headquarters: Shanghai, China
• BRICS first conference hosted by: Russia (2009) 
• Six new countries Saudi Arabia, Iran, Ethiopia, Egypt, Argentina and the United Arab Emirates will formally become members on of BRICS on Jan 1, 2024.
  
• Note: Argentina declined to join BRICS later on. 

Explanation

• On 9 June, 2017 India and Pakistan became full members of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO).

• The SCO Headquarters: Beijing, China

• The SCO Founded: June 15, 2001
• The SCO currently comprises of nine Members States (China, India, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Iran and Uzbekistan), four Observer States

• On 9 July 2023, Iran became 9th member of SCO. 

Explanation

ILO is to promote rights at work, for all women and men is better

ILO stands for International Labour Organization

It was founded in October 1919 

It is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland

It has 187 member states: 186 out of 193 UN member states plus the Cook Islands.

it is one of the first and oldest agencies of the UN.

Explanation

Geneva houses more than 40 international organizations,

more than 180 permanent missions

over 400 NGOs which makes it an important hub for the United Nations.

Explanation

Pakistan joined Commonwealth in 1947, left in 1972, and rejoined in 1989

So according to the option, "1989 is correct"

British Commonwealth  Pakistan emerged as an independent state on 14th August 1947.

Pakistan joined other "Organizations"

Pakistan joined FAO on 7 September 1947.

Pakistan joined UNESCO on 14 September 1949

Pakistan joined World Bank in 1950.

Pakistan joined IMF on 11 July 1950 

Pakistan joined SEATO in 1954.

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Explanation

SCO Summit was hosted by India in July 2023

The theme of the SCO Summit 2023 is 'SECURE' which stands for security, economic development, connectivity, unity, respect for sovereignty and territorial integrity, and environmental protection was held in India

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SEO total members are now 09

Latest member joined by Iran in July 2023

Pakistan and India joined in 2017

SEO Established on 15 June 2001

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