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Who was named as China's new defense minister?
Who was named as China's new defense minister?
Which country became the first South Asian nation to register same-sex marriage?
Which country became the first South Asian nation to register same-sex marriage?
Where did an international team of archaeologists uncover the world's oldest-known fort?
Where did an international team of archaeologists uncover the world's oldest-known fort?
Which country will scrap the law banning smoking to help pay for tax cuts?
Which country will scrap the law banning smoking to help pay for tax cuts?
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Who officially marked the commencement of Russia's 2024 BRICS Chairmanship?
Who officially marked the commencement of Russia's 2024 BRICS Chairmanship?
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What is the nickname of the concerning brain illness spreading among wildlife in parts of the United States?
What is the nickname of the concerning brain illness spreading among wildlife in parts of the United States?
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When is India's proposed warehousing facility in the United Arab Emirates likely to become operational?
When is India's proposed warehousing facility in the United Arab Emirates likely to become operational?
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Which year did the United Nations declare as the International Year of Camelids (IYC 2024)?
Which year did the United Nations declare as the International Year of Camelids (IYC 2024)?
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What did Pakistan's military successfully conduct a flight test of?
What did Pakistan's military successfully conduct a flight test of?
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Study Notes
International Developments
- Nepal becomes the first South Asian nation to legalize same-sex marriage.
- Argentine President Javier Milei declines invitation to join the BRICS grouping of major emerging economies.
- Russian President Vladimir Putin marks the commencement of Russia's 2024 BRICS Chairmanship.
Political Appointments
- Felix Tshisekedi wins a landslide victory to secure a second term as President of the Democratic Republic of Congo.
- China appoints former naval commander Dong Jun as its new defense minister.
Archaeological Discoveries
- An international team of archaeologists uncovers the world's oldest-known fort, named Amnya, in western Siberia.
Health Concerns
- "Zombie deer disease" is spreading rapidly among wildlife in parts of the United States.
Economic Developments
- Bharat Mart, India's proposed warehousing facility in the United Arab Emirates, is likely to become operational by 2025.
International Years
- The United Nations declares 2024 the International Year of Camelids (IYC 2024) to highlight camelids' importance in the livelihoods of millions of households across over 90 countries.
Military Advancements
- Pakistan's military successfully conducts a flight test of the indigenously developed guided multi-launch rocket system Fatah-II.
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Test your knowledge of recent international news with this quiz covering topics such as same-sex marriage in Nepal, smoking laws in New Zealand, and political developments in Argentina, China, and other countries.
