Explanation

NDB stands for New Development Bank

NDB established: 2014

NDB established: Brazil

NDB was established by: BRICS grouping

NDB Headquarters: Shanghai, China

NDB has 10 members.

Uzbekistan officially became the tenth member and the first Central Asian country to join the New Development Bank (NDB) in 2026.

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Explanation

African Union (AU) launched: 9 July 2002

 African Union (AU) members: 55 member states

African Union (AU) secretariat:  Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

 Among 55, 54 are members of the UN.

Note: Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic (SADR), is not a member of the UN, but a member of the AU.

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Explanation

African Union (AU) launched: 9 July 2002

 African Union (AU) members: 55 member states

African Union (AU) secretariat:  Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

 Among 55, 54 are members of the UN.

Note: Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic (SADR), is not a member of the UN, but a member of the AU.

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Explanation

• SEATO was founded on 8 September 1954.
• Pakistan joined SEATO in the same year 1954 as a member.
• It was a Cold War military alliance led by the United States.
• Pakistan later withdrew its association in the 1970s (after 1972/1973 period changes).
• SEATO was officially dissolved in 1977.

Last verified on 29-04-2026

Explanation

• Established: 28 May 1964
• Place: Jerusalem
• Founded under: Arab League
• First Chairman: Ahmad Shukeiri
• Purpose: To represent the Palestinian people and pursue Palestinian national rights.

Last verified on 09-08-2026