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9711
Which OSCE state was suspended from the Parliamentary Assembly in 2014 and left the OSCE in 2022?
A. Russia
B. Belarus
C. Serbia
D. Kazakhstan
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Russia left the OSCE in 2022 after growing political tensions.
9712
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.
9713
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.
9714
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.
9715
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.
9716
Which declaration was adopted at the 2014 BRICS Summit?
A. Brasilia Declaration
B. Fortaleza Declaration
C. Ufa Declaration
D. Beijing Declaration
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The Fortaleza Declaration, adopted at the 6th BRICS Summit in 2014, marked the establishment of the New Development Bank.
9717
Which financial institution was established by BRICS in 2014?
A. World Bank
B. New Development Bank
C. Asian Development Bank
D. BRICS Monetary Fund
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The New Development Bank (NDB), established in 2014 and operational since 2015, funds infrastructure and sustainable development projects.
9718
Which country is the current Chair of SAARC (as of late 2024)?
A. Pakistan
B. India
C. Nepal
D. Sri Lanka
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Nepal hosted the last held summit (18th Summit) in 2014 and continues to hold the Chairmanship due to the cancellation of the 19th Summit.
9719
The 18th SAARC Summit was held in 2014 in which city?
A. Kathmandu
B. Thimphu
C. Addu City
D. New Delhi
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The 18th SAARC Summit was held in Kathmandu, Nepal, in November 2014. It was the last summit held before the suspension of the 19th summit.
9720
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.
