The 15th BRICS summit was held in Johannesburg, South Africa, from August 22 to 24, 2023. This summit was significant as it focused on the expansion of the BRICS bloc, leading to the invitation of several new countries to join the organization, thereby increasing its global influence and economic cooperation.
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Who served as the President of the World Bank during the period relevant to this record?
David Malpass, referred to here as David Malpos, served as the 13th President of the World Bank Group from 2019 to 2023. He was instrumental in addressing global economic challenges, including the response to the COVID-19 pandemic and the subsequent global economic recovery efforts during his tenure.
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The Kurdish people are predominantly Sunni Muslims; to which language family does their dialect belong?
The Kurdish language belongs to the Northwestern Iranian branch of the Indo-Iranian language family. Despite the geographic proximity to Arabic-speaking populations and the shared Islamic faith, Kurdish is linguistically distinct from Arabic, which is a Semitic language. The Kurdish language is spoken by millions across the region, primarily in parts of Turkey, Iraq, Iran, and Syria, and it utilizes its own unique grammatical and vocabulary structures.
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In which film did Jamie Lee Curtis perform, earning her the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress in 2023?
Jamie Lee Curtis won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress at the 95th Academy Awards in 2023 for her role as Deirdre Beaubeirdre in the science-fiction comedy-drama film 'Everything Everywhere All at Once'. The film was highly acclaimed and won multiple Oscars that year.
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What is the formal name of the legislative body of Afghanistan?
The legislative body of Afghanistan is known as the Wolesi Jirga and Meshrano Jirga, which together form the National Assembly, often referred to as the Shora. The term 'Shura' is an Arabic word meaning 'consultation,' which is deeply rooted in Islamic political tradition. It serves as the representative council responsible for legislative functions within the Afghan political framework.
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Which nation was readmitted to the Arab League on May 7, 2023, following a 12-year suspension?
On May 7, 2023, the Arab League officially voted to reinstate Syria's membership. Syria had been suspended from the organization in 2011 due to the government's violent crackdown on protests during the early stages of the Syrian Civil War. This decision marked a significant shift in regional diplomacy and the normalization of relations between Syria and other Arab states.
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Which major international summit did India host in New Delhi on September 9-10, 2023?
India held the presidency of the G20 for the year 2023. The culmination of this presidency was the G20 Leaders' Summit held in New Delhi, where heads of state and government from the world's major economies gathered to discuss global economic challenges, climate change, and sustainable development goals.
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India hosted a G20 Tourism Working Group meeting in Srinagar as part of which summit cycle?
In 2023, India held the presidency of the G20, which was the 18th summit of the group. As part of its presidency, India organized various working group meetings across the country, including the Tourism Working Group meeting held in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir.
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Which actress received the Academy Award for Best Actress at the 95th Oscars for her role in 'Everything Everywhere All at Once'?
Michelle Yeoh made history by becoming the first Asian woman to win the Academy Award for Best Actress for her lead performance in the 2022 film 'Everything Everywhere All at Once'. The 95th Academy Awards ceremony took place in 2023, recognizing films released in the previous year.
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Which actor received the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor at the 95th Oscars for their performance in 'Everything Everywhere All at Once'?
Ke Huy Quan won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor at the 95th Academy Awards, held in 2023. His emotional and critically acclaimed performance as Waymond Wang in the film 'Everything Everywhere All at Once' marked a significant comeback in his acting career, earning him widespread recognition and numerous accolades throughout the awards season.