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591
Which country's OIC membership was suspended in 2012 but restored in 2025?
A. Libya
B. Syria
C. Yemen
D. Iraq
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Syria's membership was suspended in 2012 due to Assad's violence but restored on March 7, 2025, post-regime change.
592
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.
593
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).
594
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.
595
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.
596
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.
597
Who was the first female Secretary-General of SAARC?
A. Fathimath Dhiyana Saeed
B. Sheikh Hasina
C. Benazir Bhutto
D. Chandrika Kumaratunga
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Fathimath Dhiyana Saeed from the Maldives was the first woman to hold the post of SAARC Secretary-General (2011-2012).
598
Scarborough Shoal is a standoff point in the South China Sea between China and:
A. Vietnam
B. Taiwan
C. Philippines
D. Malaysia
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China seized control of the shoal in 2012. It lies within the Philippines' EEZ.
599
Which US ambassador was killed in the 2012 Benghazi attack?
A. Ryan Crocker
B. J. Christopher Stevens
C. Zalmay Khalilzad
D. Paul Bremer
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Ambassador Stevens and three other Americans were killed when militants attacked the US diplomatic compound in Benghazi, Libya.
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Who is the current President of China (as of 2025)?
A. Hu Jintao
B. Jiang Zemin
C. Xi Jinping
D. Li Keqiang
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Xi Jinping has been the paramount leader of China since 2012.
