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12591
Which global compact focuses on refugees and aims to improve international cooperation on refugee protection?
A. Global Compact on Refugees
B. UNHCR Statute
C. Geneva Refugee Accords
D. Migration Pact
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The Global Compact on Refugees (2018) provides a framework for burden-sharing and cooperation.
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The Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT) prohibits what action?
A. Nuclear fusion research
B. Nuclear weapon test explosions and any nuclear explosion
C. Building nuclear power plants
D. Civilian nuclear energy programs
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The CTBT (1996) bans nuclear explosions, though it is not yet in force because some ratifications are missing.
12593
Which treaty created the African Continental Free Trade Area?
A. Cairo Agreement
B. Kigali Agreement
C. Addis Ababa Charter
D. Nairobi Protocol
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The AfCFTA was adopted in Kigali in 2018.
12594
Which agreement prohibits nuclear weapons testing?
A. NPT
B. CTBT
C. START-II
D. INF Treaty
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The Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty bans all nuclear explosions.
12595
What was the GCC’s value-added tax rate introduced in 2018?
A. 2%
B. 5%
C. 10%
D. 15%
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The GCC rolled out a 5% VAT in 2018, starting with Saudi Arabia and UAE, to diversify revenue.
12596
Which country occupied Corfu Island In 1923?
A. Greece
B. Switzerland
C. Turkey
D. Italy
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The Corfu Incident occurred in 1923 when an Italian general was murdered on Greek territory. In retaliation, Italian dictator Benito Mussolini ordered the bombardment and occupation of the Greek island of Corfu. This was an early test of the League, showing its weakness when dealing with aggression by a major power.
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The Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT) bans:
A. All nuclear explosions
B. Only atmospheric tests
C. Only underground tests
D. Only underwater tests
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The CTBT is a multilateral treaty that bans all nuclear explosions, for both civilian and military purposes, in all environments.
12598
Which conflict tested CENTO’s stability but saw no coordinated alliance response?
A. Korean War
B. Suez Crisis
C. Indo-Pakistani Wars
D. Vietnam War
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CENTO failed to act collectively during wars involving Pakistan.
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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.
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Which CHOGM adopted the Commonwealth Connectivity Agenda for Trade and Investment?
A. 2011 CHOGM (Perth)
B. 2015 CHOGM (Malta)
C. 2018 CHOGM (London)
D. 2022 CHOGM (Rwanda)
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The Connectivity Agenda was launched at the 2018 CHOGM.
