International Cooperation | MCQs

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Saindak was made in the 1970s in collaboration with a Chinese engineering firm.

Large deposits of copper and gold have been discovered in Saindak

The project was started in 1995 by the Government of Pakistan.

This Mine is located near Saindak town in the Chagai Balochistan

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• China Pakistan Economic Corridor is a framework for regional connectivity. CPEC  not only benefits China and Pakistan, but also has a positive impact on Iran, Afghanistan, the Central Asian Republic, and the region.
  
• CEPAC Established in 22 May 2013 (9 years ago)
• Budget China Development Bank
• Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank
• Silk Road Fund

Explanation

In 1954, Pakistan became a member of SEATO along with the United States, Britain, France, Thailand, the Philippines, Australia and New Zealand.

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OIC's Purpose:

The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) is the second-largest intergovernmental organization after the UN, aimed at safeguarding the interests of Muslim-majority countries (e.g., Palestine, Kashmir, Islamophobia).

Pakistan's Role:

Advocacy: Pakistan actively raises issues like Kashmir and Islamophobia in OIC forums.

Mediation: Has mediated conflicts between Muslim nations (e.g., Iran-Saudi tensions).

Humanitarian Aid: Leads OIC initiatives for Rohingya Muslims, Afghan refugees, etc.

Explanation

European Union added Pakistan in High Risk Third Countries in October 2018.

On 29 March 2023, the European Commission removed Pakistan from its “High Risk Third Countries” list, which poses significant threats to the European Union’s financial system.

Explanation

Announcement made by: US Vice-President Kamala Harris (in April 2022)

Note: Many countries including the U.S, China, Russia, and India have carried out such tests and generated space debris.

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The International Conference on Climate Resilient Pakistan, co-hosted by the Government of Pakistan and the United Nations, took place on 9 January 2023.

At Geneva international conference on climate-resilient, Pakistan was held.

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The International Conference on Climate Change (ICCC)

Washington, DC, (2009, 2011, 2015, 2017, 2019);

New York City, (2008, 2009)

Chicago, (2010, 2012)

Germany (2008, 2011)

Australia, (2010)

Las Vegas, (2014, 2021)

Explanation

 The Karakoram Highway was built by the governments of Pakistan and China.

It was started in 1959 and was completed and opened to the public in 1979.

Length: 1,300 km (810 mi)

Karakorum Highway is located in the Karakoram range

Karakorum highway in Pakistan starts from Hassan Abdal

Karakorum highway is also called N-35

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On 9 August 2022, USA approved $89 million to help Ukraine equip and train teams to clear landmines and unexploded ordnance for one year.