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9851
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.
9852
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.
9853
What is the name of the official emblem that was created to be universally recognized and free from any religious or political connotations?
A. The Red Crescent.
B. The Red Cross.
C. The Red Crystal.
D. The Red Shield.
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The Red Crystal was adopted in 2005 (Third Protocol to the Geneva Conventions) as a neutral symbol that National Societies can use, especially in areas where the Red Cross or Red Crescent may lack universal acceptance.
9854
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.
9855
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.
9856
The WHO's International Health Regulations (IHR) are a legally binding instrument aimed at:
A. Setting global standards for hospital accreditation.
B. Preventing, protecting against, controlling, and providing a public health response to the international spread of disease.
C. Funding clinical trials for new medicines.
D. Regulating the trade of medical equipment.
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The IHR (2005) is an international agreement to help the international community prevent and respond to acute public health risks that have the potential to cross borders and threaten people worldwide.
9857
Which country holds the status of an 'Associate Member' of the CIS?
A. Ukraine
B. Turkmenistan
C. Moldova
D. Kyrgyzstan
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Turkmenistan has not ratified the CIS Charter and declared itself an associate member in 2005 to maintain its policy of international neutrality.
9858
Which country hosted the 20th anniversary of SAARC in 2005?
A. Bangladesh
B. India
C. Pakistan
D. Nepal
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The 13th Summit, which marked the 20th anniversary of SAARC, was held in Dhaka, Bangladesh, in 2005.
9859
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.
9860
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.
