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Explanation

The Atlantic Charter was a statement issued on 14 August 1941 that set out American and British goals for the world after the end of World War II.

Signatories:

Franklin D. Roosevelt (US president)

Winston Churchill (UK prime minister)

Explanation

On  March 24, 1992, the Open Skies Treaty was signed in Finland by the then U.S. Secretary of State James Baker and foreign ministers from 23 other countries. 

Explanation

Woodrow Wilson's Fourteen Points were presented in France.

They were intended as a basis for the Treaty of Versailles, which was signed in Versailles, France.

They were outlined in a speech to the United States Congress on January 8, 1918. 

The Fourteen Points were a set of peace principles intended to guide negotiations to end World War I 

Explanation

 The International Committee of the Red Cross is not a UN agency. 

(ICRC) stands for the International Committee of the Red Cross

It is a humanitarian organization 

Founder of the Red Cross: Henry Dunant

It was founded on February 17, 1863, in Geneva, Switzerland

Headquarters of the Red Cross: Geneva, Switzerland

The parent organization of the ICRC is: International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement

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The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has won the Nobel Prize three Times:

1. 1917,
2. 1944,
3. 1963

Explanation

2019-2023          rank Exporter Share of global arms exports (%)

1                         United States 42

2                         France                 11

3                       Russia                 11

4                         China                 5.8

Explanation

 The Brahmaputra is a transboundary river that flows through Southwestern China, Northeastern India, and Bangladesh.

It is known as the Yarlung Tsangpo in China.

It is known as the Jamuna in Bangladesh.

Explanation

Mali and Haiti are classified as underdeveloped countries due to their low economic growth, poor infrastructure, and high poverty rates.

They struggle with political instability, weak healthcare systems, and limited industrialization.

Explanation

A United Arab Emirates company signed a contract with the Taliban authorities on May 24, 2022 to provide ground handling services at Afghanistan`s three airports.

Taliban to sign pact with UAE on running Afghan airports.

Explanation

Abbas was elected on 9 January 2005 to serve as President of the Palestinian National Authority until 15 January 2009

ND1-5-2023

Explanation

Interest is prohibited in Islam as it appears explicitly in the Holy Qur'an and the Sunnah of the Prophet.

Interest was prohibited in 8th A.H.

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