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9401
Which country rejoined the CSTO in 2006 and then suspended its membership in 2012?
A. Kazakhstan
B. Belarus
C. Uzbekistan
D. Kyrgyzstan
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Uzbekistan has had an inconsistent relationship with the CSTO.
9402
IRENA frequently highlights which renewable energy source as the most rapidly expanding?
A. Geothermal
B. Solar photovoltaic (PV)
C. Tidal energy
D. Biofuels
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Solar PV has become the fastest-growing renewable technology globally.
9403
Which region has shown the fastest renewable energy growth according to IRENA reports?
A. Europe
B. Asia
C. South America
D. Antarctica
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Asia has rapidly expanded renewable energy capacity, particularly in solar and wind.
9404
The **ISO 20121** standard is specifically designed for ensuring sustainability in which type of activity?
A. Food manufacturing.
B. Event management (e.g., the Olympic Games, concerts, conferences).
C. Financial services.
D. Agricultural crop production.
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ISO 20121 helps organizations manage the social, economic, and environmental impacts of their events.
9405
What is the key role of the IAEA in relation to the **Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT)**?
A. The IAEA verifies the CTBT.
B. The IAEA is a contributing organization, providing technical support but not verification (which is done by the CTBTO).
C. The IAEA prohibits all forms of nuclear testing.
D. The IAEA funds the CTBT Organization.
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The CTBT Organization (CTBTO) is a separate entity responsible for monitoring nuclear explosions. The IAEA assists with certain technical and information matters.
9406
The UNDP's **Acceleator Labs** network, launched in 2019, primarily focuses on:
A. Accelerating the distribution of food aid.
B. Finding and scaling up grassroots innovation and local solutions to complex development challenges.
C. Accelerating the process of national elections.
D. Fast-tracking policy approvals for all UN projects.
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The Labs apply methodologies like sensing, exploring, and scaling to test new approaches rapidly.
9407
Which major human rights instrument did ASEAN adopt in 2012?
A. Universal Declaration of Human Rights
B. ASEAN Human Rights Declaration
C. Bangkok Human Rights Accord
D. Asian Convention on Human Rights
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The ASEAN Human Rights Declaration (AHRD) was adopted in Phnom Penh in 2012, affirming the commitment of ASEAN member states to promote and protect human rights.
9408
Who was the first female Secretary-General of SAARC?
A. Fathimath Dhiyana Saeed
B. Sheikh Hasina
C. Benazir Bhutto
D. Chandrika Kumaratunga
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Fathimath Dhiyana Saeed from the Maldives was the first woman to hold the post of SAARC Secretary-General (2011-2012).
9409
The Vilna dispute (1920) was between which two countries?
A. Poland and Lithuania
B. Germany and France
C. Austria and Hungary
D. Russia and Finland
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Polish troops seized Vilna, the capital of Lithuania. The League protested but failed to force Poland to withdraw, marking an early failure.
9410
Which country was the latest to join the United Nations?
A. Montenegro
B. Timor-Leste
C. South Sudan
D. Switzerland
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South Sudan became the 193rd member of the United Nations on July 14, 2011, following its independence from Sudan.
