🔠World Affairs

Correct answer is B
➡Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is an African organization established by the Treaty of Lagos in May 1975 to promote economic trade, cooperation, and self-reliance.
(15 members marked in Map)

➡The military regimes in Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger announced their immediate withdrawal from the West African bloc ECOWAS.

➡Statement 2 is not Correct : The eco is the name for the proposed common currency of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)

Correct answer is D

➡Statement 1 is not correct: Nitrogen Asphyxiation is death caused by forcing the inmate to breathe pure nitrogen, depriving oxygen needed to maintain body functions.

➡Statement 2 is not correct: Pure nitrogen gas have the potential to kill a person and nitrogen gas in small amount creates suffocation.

Correct answer is C
➡The South Korean parliament on Tuesday (January 9) passed a Bill banning the production and sale of dog meat, in a decision that campaigners hailed as a “historic victory” for animal welfare.

Correct answer is D
➡Sri Lanka's parliament passed a controversial bill to regulate online content. The Online Safety Bill aims to address cybercrimes like child abuse, data theft, and online fraud. However, opposition politicians and human rights groups have condemned the bill for restricting free speech. The bill passed with 108-62 votes. Some say the bill is an attempt to dismantle the few remaining safeguards for freedom of expression in the country. Others say the bill was not drafted with the intention of harassing media or political opponents.

➡A military or political group that rules a country after taking power by force is called ”Junta.”

➡Recently The Arakan Army (AA), an ethnic armed group in western Myanmar’s Rakhine state, has declared control over the port town of Paletwa after more than two months of intense clashes with junta troops

Correct answer is C
➡China, U.S. hold rival drills in disputed South China Sea

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Correct answer is A
➡South Africa has moved the International Court of Justice (ICJ), invoking the Genocide Convention, 1948, against Israel, accusing it of committing genocide during its ongoing military campaign in Gaza.

➡Statements 1 and 2 are incorrect. The Genocide Convention does not specifically protect social class against genocide. The convention protects four specific groups: national, ethnic, racial, and religious groups. Social class is not one of the protected groups. The Convention doesn’t mandate the death penalty for genocide. Each country determines the punishment for genocide based on its domestic laws. Similarly, the punishment for crimes against humanity also varies depending on national legislation and international courts. Both genocide and crimes against humanity are considered serious offenses, and many countries have enacted harsh penalties for perpetrators.

➡Statement 3 is correct. The Genocide Convention outlines individual criminal responsibility. Article III of the convention states that individuals who commit genocide, whether they are constitutionally responsible rulers, public officials, or private individuals, shall be punished. This includes those who incite, conspire, attempt, or participate in genocide.

Correct answer is A
➡The BRICS bloc, comprising emerging economies like India, Russia, and China, has expanded its membership by inducting five new full members

➡Saudia Arabia, Egypt, the United Arab Emirates, Iran and Ethiopia joined the ranks of the BRICS group on Monday, January 1.

Correct answer is C
South Korea recently introduced a new visa for foreigners allowing them to visit the country on a working holiday or workation. About 'Workation' Visa: The “workation” or “digital nomad” visa allows foreign nationals to visit South Korea on a working holiday.

Correct answer is B
Twin explosions occurred outside an event near the tomb of Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps General Qassem Soleimani in the Iranian city of Kerman. At least 103 people have been reported killed as a result.