Explanation

• Renamed: Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) in 1985
• Purpose: Economic, technical, and cultural cooperation
• RCD: Regional Cooperation for Development
• Founded by: Iran, Pakistan, and Turkey
• ECO Headquarters: Tehran, Iran
• Established: 21 July 1964
• RCD dissolved: 1979

Explanation

• Launched: 7th September 2013
• Founder / Initiator: Xi Jinping
• Main Goal: Global connectivity through roads, railways, ports, and energy projects
• Regions Connected: Asia, Europe, Africa, and beyond
• Participating Countries: Over 150 countries

Last verified on 10-03-2026

Explanation

• Japan is known as the "Land of the Rising Sun."
• In Japanese, Nihon (日本) or Nippon means "Origin of the Sun" or "Sun's Origin."
• The name reflects Japan's location east of China, where the sun appears to rise.
• Japan is an island country in East Asia.
• It is located in the northwestern Pacific Ocean.

Additional information:

• Capital: Tokyo
• Currency: Japanese Yen (JPY)
• Official Language: Japanese
• Continent: Asia
• Parliament: The National Diet (Diet)
• National Animal: Japanese Macaque (Snow Monkey)

Last verified on 09-07-2026

Explanation

• Narges Mohammadi was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize 2023.
• The award was announced on 6 October 2023 by the Norwegian Nobel Committee.
• She received the prize for her fight against the oppression of women in Iran.

Last verified on 19-07-2026

Explanation

• Headquarters: Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
• OIC stands for Organization of Islamic Cooperation.
• Foundation Date: 25 September 1969
• Official Languages: Arabic, English, French
• Total Members: 57 countries
• First Summit: Rabat, Morocco
• Significance: Largest international organization after the UN.

Last verified on 10-05-2026

Explanation

• CPEC stands for China–Pakistan Economic Corridor.
• It was agreement was formally signed and launched in April 20, 2015 during the visit of Xi Jinping to Pakistan.
• CPEC was initiated in mid-2013.
• It is a major network of energy, transport, and infrastructure projects connecting China's Xinjiang with Gwadar.
• The initial value of CPEC was about US$46 billion.

Last verified on 06-07-2026

Explanation

BRICS has 11 full member countries after the inclusion of Indonesia in 2025.

1. Brazil
2. Russia
3. India
4. China
5. South Africa
6. Egypt
7. Ethiopia
8. Iran
9. Saudi Arabia
10. United Arab Emirates (UAE)
11. Indonesia

Additional information:

• BRICS is a grouping of major emerging economies for economic and political cooperation.
• Founded: 2006 (first BRIC grouping)
• Headquarters: Shanghai, China (New Development Bank)
• First Summit Host: Russia (2009)
• South Africa joined: 2010

Last verified on 24-06-2026

Explanation

United Nations Climate Change Conference 2025

• Edition: 30th 
• Starting date: 10 Nov 2025
• Closing date: 21 Nov 2025
• Venue: Brazil

Additional Information: 

• COP29 was held in Baku, Azerbaijan in 2024.

Last verified on 10-05-2026

Explanation

• In 2024, Ethiopia and Egypt, both located in Africa, were members of BRICS.
• Nigeria and Uganda became partner countries of the grouping in 2025.

Additional information:

• BRICS founded: June 2009

BRICS member countries:

1. Brazil
2. Russia
3. India
4. China
5. South Africa
6. Egypt
7. Ethiopia
8. Iran
9. Saudi Arabia
10. The United Arab Emirates 

BRICS headquarters: Shanghai, China

BRICS first conference hosted by: Russia (2009)

Last verified on 15-06-2026

Explanation

• St. Petersburg (سینٹ پیٹرز برگ) is a major city in Russia.
• It was originally named St. Petersburg, renamed Petrograd in 1914 during World War I.
• Later, in 1924, it was renamed Leningrad in honor of Vladimir Lenin.
• After the fall of the Soviet Union in 1991, it reverted to its original name St. Petersburg.

Last verified on 01-04-2026