Explanation

The US is the largest producer of natural gas in the world.

It accounting for 32% of global primary energy consumption.

Russia is the second-largest producer.

The top 10 natural gas producers account for about 73% of total global production:

• 1. United States  
• 2. Russia  
• 3. Iran  
• 4. China  
• 5. Qatar  
• 6. Canada  
• 7. Australia  
• 8. Saudi Arabia  
• 9. Norway  
• 10. Algeria

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• Europe has the lowest fertility rate of the continents.
• Averaging around 1.5 births per woman.
•  Less than 5% of all global births

List of lowest to highest 

• Second: North America. Average TFR: ~1.6 births per woman
• Third: Asia, Average TFR: ~1.9 births per woman
• Fourth: Latin America and the Caribbean. Average TFR: ~2.0 births per woman
• Fifth: Oceania. Average TFR: ~2.1 births per woman
• Africa has the highest fertility rate of the continents.
  
• Africa: 4.7 children per woman

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Explanation

Paris is located in the north-central part of France along the Seine River.

Seine is about 777KM length

It is an important waterway in the Paris basin in the north of France.

Explanation

10th Anniversary of the adoption of CRPD: 2006 to 2016

the highest number of signatories in history to a UN Convention on its opening day

There were 82 signatories to the Convention,

44 signatories to the Optional Protocol,

and 1 ratification of the Convention.

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Explanation

The Ilbert Bill controversy in 1883 revolved around allowing Indian judges to try British subjects in India, promoting judicial equality.

It faced strong opposition from British residents.

It leading to significant debate on racial and legal matters during Lord Ripon's time.

Explanation

G8 International Organizations has no formal structure and secretariat

The Group of Eight (G8) was an inter-governmental political forum from 1997 until 2014

The forum originated with a 1975 summit hosted by France

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The G8, the Group of 8 is made up of:

Canada

France

Germany

Italy

Japan

Russia

the USA 

the UK

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• USA–Canada Border: World’s longest international land border.
• - Total length: 8,891 km (5,525 miles).
• - Established: Initial boundary set by the Treaty of Paris on 3 September 1783.
• - Two sections: Canada–contiguous USA and Canada–Alaska.

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Explanation

Vladimir Lenin translated Marx and Engels' famous political work, "The Communist Manifesto", into Russian.

The Communist Manifesto, written by Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels in 1848.

It is a foundational document of Marxist thought and a influential political pamphlet.

Explanation

Horticulture is the agriculture of plants

Agrostology: Study of Grasses 

Agronomy: soil management and crop production 

Odontology: Study of teeth 

Arthrology: Study of joints 

Nephrology: Study of kidneys

Hematology: Study of blood  

Dermatology: Study of skin 

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Vyborg Historic Center is located in Vyborg, a city in the Leningrad Oblast of Russia.

Vyborg has a rich history and a well-preserved medieval center, which is a popular tourist destination.

The city is situated on the Karelian Isthmus, near the Gulf of Finland.