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Which CENTO member shared borders with both the USSR and China?
A. Turkey
B. Iran
C. Pakistan
D. UK
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Pakistan borders China and, at the time, was close to contested Soviet-influenced regions.
9582
When did South Africa officially join the group, changing the acronym to BRICS?
A. 2009
B. 2010
C. 2011
D. 2012
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South Africa was invited to join the group in December 2010 and attended its first summit as a full member in April 2011 in Sanya, China, transforming BRIC into BRICS.
9583
Which declaration established the Pacific Alliance?
A. Bogotá Declaration
B. Lima Declaration
C. Quito Declaration
D. Santiago Accord
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The Lima Declaration of 2011 established the Pacific Alliance framework.
9584
In which year was the Pacific Alliance founded?
A. 2008
B. 2010
C. 2011
D. 2014
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The Pacific Alliance was created in 2011 through the Lima Declaration.
9585
Which country’s membership was suspended by the Arab League in 2011?
A. Sudan
B. Syria
C. Libya
D. Yemen
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Syria’s membership was suspended due to the ongoing civil conflict.
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What was the original name of the OIC?
A. Islamic Union Council
B. Organization of Islamic States
C. Organization of the Islamic Conference
D. Muslim World Cooperation Forum
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The OIC was renamed in 2011 to reflect broader goals.
9587
IGAD played a key mediation role in the peace process of which country?
A. Botswana
B. South Sudan
C. Morocco
D. Ghana
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IGAD mediated peace talks that led to South Sudan’s independence in 2011.
9588
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.
9589
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.
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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.