As of early 2011, when this paper was likely set, Pakistan had served as a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council six times. These terms were: 1952–1953, 1968–1969, 1976–1977, 1983–1984, 1993–1994, and 2003–20042. Pakistan was later elected for a seventh term (2012-2013).
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There are how many non-permanent members of the Security Council?
The United Nations Security Council has 15 members. Five of these are permanent members (China, France, Russia, the United Kingdom, and the United States). The remaining ten members are non-permanent, elected by the General Assembly for two-year terms2.
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The founder of Wikileaks, Julian Assange, belongs to:
Julian Assange, the founder of Wikileaks, is an Australian publisher, journalist, and internet activist2. The PDF provided incorrectly marks option (c) but its own explanation confirms he is Australian2.
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The first UN conference on sustainable development happened in:
The United Nations Conference on the Human Environment, held in Stockholm, Sweden, in 1972, is widely considered the first major global conference to focus on environmental issues and laid the groundwork for the concept of sustainable development2.
The Mirani Dam is located on the Dasht River in the Kech District of Balochistan, Pakistan2. It was completed in 2006 and is primarily used for irrigation and water supply.
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Which of the following is the largest emitter of Carbon Dioxide in the atmosphere?
China has been the world's largest emitter of carbon dioxide (CO2) for several years, including around 20112. The country's rapid industrialization and reliance on coal have contributed significantly to its emissions.
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How many official working languages are recognized by the UNO?
The United Nations has six official working languages: Arabic, Chinese (Mandarin), English, French, Russian, and Spanish2. All official UN documents and meetings utilize these languages.
The World Trade Organization (WTO) officially came into being on January 1, 1995, under the Marrakesh Agreement2. It replaced the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT), which had been in place since 1948.
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The Rio Conference on sustainable development was convened in:
The United Nations Conference on Environment and Development (UNCED), commonly known as the Rio Summit or Earth Summit, was a major conference held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, from June 3 to June 14, 19922. It focused on sustainable development.
The permanent Secretariat of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) was established in Kathmandu, Nepal, on January 16, 19872. The PDF provided incorrectly marks option (b) but its own explanation confirms Kathmandu as the location2.
