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1671
How many member states does the OIC have as of 2025?
A. 54
B. 57
C. 60
D. 63
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The OIC has 57 member states, including Syria's reinstated membership on March 7, 2025, after its 2012 suspension.
1672
'Nowruz' marks the New Year for which culture?
A. Persian/Iranian
B. Chinese
C. Jewish
D. Thai
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Nowruz is the Persian New Year, celebrated on the vernal equinox, marking the beginning of spring.
1673
Which country celebrates Navruz (Nowruz), the Persian New Year?
A. Turkey
B. Iran
C. Pakistan
D. Iraq
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Nowruz is the Persian New Year celebrated in Iran and surrounding regions.
1674
Which religion's followers are known as 'Parsees' in India?
A. Judaism
B. Zoroastrianism
C. Baha'i
D. Jainism
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Parsees are a group of followers in India of the Iranian prophet Zoroaster. The name means 'Persians'.
1675
What was the primary cause of the 2010-2012 Eurozone crisis?
A. A surplus of oil
B. Sovereign debt and banking system vulnerabilities
C. Hyperinflation in Germany
D. A trade war with the US
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The Eurozone crisis was caused by a balance-of-payments crisis, structural deficits, and high sovereign debt levels in several Eurozone member states (like Greece, Portugal, Ireland, Spain).
1676
The Treaty of Gulistan (1813) ended the war between:
A. Russia and Persia (Iran)
B. Russia and Turkey
C. Britain and Afghanistan
D. Persia and Turkey
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The Treaty of Gulistan ended the Russo-Persian War (1804–1813), resulting in Persia ceding vast territories in the Caucasus to Russia.
1677
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.
1678
What does GCC stand for?
A. Global Commerce Coalition
B. Gulf Cooperation Council
C. Gulf Community Confederation
D. General Council of Cooperation
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The GCC is a regional political and economic union of Arab states in the Persian Gulf.
1679
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.
1680
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.
