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In June 2013, the Taliban officially opened their office in:
The Taliban established their political office in Doha, Qatar, in June 2013 to facilitate peace talks with international stakeholders.
Which country was host of the first-ever One Belt One Road (OBOR) summit?
The inaugural Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation was held in Beijing in May 2017, launching China’s flagship OBOR initiative.
Quadrilateral Coordination Group (QCG) consists of the US, Pakistan, China and:
The QCG was formed in 2016 to coordinate efforts on Afghanistan’s peace process, bringing together Afghanistan, Pakistan, China, and the United States.
Macau’s Return to China occurred on:
Portugal transferred sovereignty over Macau to China on December 19, 1999, ending over four centuries of Portuguese rule.
UNHCR (United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees) headquarters are in:
UNHCR’s global headquarters has been located in Geneva since its establishment in 1950, overseeing refugee protection worldwide.
Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) has:
ASEAN was founded in 1967 with five members and has expanded to include ten Southeast Asian countries.
The East Asia boundary between Communist and Non-Communist states is called:
During the Cold War, the term “Bamboo Curtain” described the political division between Communist and capitalist nations in East Asia.
The military exercise between Russia and Pakistan is named:
Pakistan and Russia conduct joint drills under the code name “Druzhba,” which translates as “Friendship,” with iterations such as Friendship-2017.
Yerevan is the capital of:
Yerevan is one of the world’s oldest continuously inhabited cities and serves as Armenia’s capital.
Cambodia ceased to be a French colony in:
Cambodia gained full independence from France on November 9, 1953, under King Norodom Sihanouk.
The current president of France (as of 2018) is:
Emmanuel Macron became France’s youngest president in May 2017, succeeding François Hollande.
Pakistan purchased four Mi-35 helicopters from:
In 2018, Pakistan completed a deal with Russia for Mi-35 attack helicopters to modernize its rotary-wing fleet.
Each year the International Day of Peace is observed around the world on:
The United Nations designates September 21 as the International Day of Peace to promote ceasefires and non-violence.
The largest enclosed inland body of water on earth by area is:
The Caspian Sea spans about 371,000 square kilometers, making it the world’s largest inland body of water.
The Iran Nuclear Deal was signed on:
The Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) between Iran and major powers was finalized in Vienna on July 14, 2015.
Where will the next Summer Olympics (2020) be held?
Tokyo was awarded the 2020 Summer Olympics at the 125th IOC Session in Buenos Aires in 2013.
The official currency of Syria is:
Syria’s currency is officially called the Syrian Pound or Syrian Lira, with both terms used interchangeably.
Mohamad Al Jounde was honored with the International Children’s Peace Prize 2017. He hails from which country?
Recognized for his humanitarian work amidst conflict, Mohamad Al Jounde became the first Syrian recipient of the award.
The Kyoto Protocol was adopted in Kyoto, Japan, on:
The Kyoto Protocol, aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions, was formally adopted on December 11, 1997.
Operation Desert Shield was launched by the US in:
In response to Iraq’s invasion of Kuwait, the US initiated Operation Desert Shield on August 2, 1990, to defend Saudi Arabia.