Explanation

Saudi Arabia is planning NEOM as its future advanced city

It is  the site is at the northern tip of the Red Sea

Announced 24 October 2017

Founded by Mohammed bin Salman

The total planned area of Neom is 26,500 km2 (10,200 sq mi).

Explanation

In 2022, Turkey hosted direct talks between US and Russian intelligence chiefs.

Ankara played a neutral mediator role amid tensions over the Ukraine war.

Explanation

• The devastating floods in Pakistan in 2022 affected approximately 33 million people
• The damage of the flooding was ₨3.91 trillion (US$14.9 billion)
• The economic loss was ₨3.99 trillion (US$15.2 billion).
• World Bank. led a $1.5 billion aid package for Pakistan’s flood relief efforts

Last updated question NS on 09 MAY 2026

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About G7 Summit 2025

Starting date: 15 June 2025

Closing date: 17 June 2025

Edition: 51st

Venue: Alberta, Canada

Note: the 50th G7 summit was held in 2024 in Italy.

Additional Information:

The Group of Seven (G7) is an intergovernmental political and economic forum

G7 has Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the UK and the US as its members.

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Explanation

In 2022, ICJ held hearings on Ukraine’s case against Russia under the Genocide Convention.

Ukraine accused Russia of falsely claiming genocide to justify its invasion.

Explanation

Ever since the outbreak of the Russia–Ukraine war on February 24, 2022,

It has persisted for more than one year.

This war and its consequent chain of events have adversely impacted the global economy through several channels,

Such as the commodity market, stock market, and trade

Explanation

The most debated topic at the 2023 UNGA was Climate Change & Gaza Conflict. 

The 78th session of the UN General Assembly (UNGA 78) in 2023 took place from September 18 to September 22, 2023,

The General Debate runs from Tuesday, September 12 to Friday, September 29, 2023. 

Explanation

 The International Criminal Court (ICC) issued arrest warrants for Vladimir Putin

 Vladimir Putin, the president of Russia

The warrant against Putin is the first against the leader of a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council

Explanation

 On 30 June 2023, the IMF and Pakistan reached an agreement at the staff level for a stand-by arrangement worth $3 billion.

This agreement came at a critical time for Pakistan, as it was facing the risk of defaulting on its financial obligations.

Explanation

 The chip war between the US and China is about Semiconductor technology dominance