Subject: ASF Assistant Director Past Papers

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Sanna Marin became the world's youngest serving Prime Minister of Finland at the age of 34. She assumed office in December 2019. She leading the Social Democratic Party.

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Astana was renamed Nur-Sultan in March 2019 , in honor of former President Nursultan Nazarbayev . This change was made shortly after Nazarbayev's resignation from the presidency.

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The Group of G-Seven (G7) includes Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the UK, and the US . It is a forum for the leaders of these major advanced economies to discuss and coordinate on global economic and political issues.

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The Kuwaiti General Elections were held on 4th April 2024 . This election was pivotal for selecting the members of the National Assembly amid ongoing political and economic reforms.

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Bulgaria and Romania became Schengen members in March 31 2024 , gaining access to open borders via sea and air routes . This expansion aims to enhance regional integration and facilitate travel within the Schengen Area. The Schengen Area encompasses  29 European countries that have abolished border controls at their mutual borders . The 29 Schengen countries are:   Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg , Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain,  Sweden , Switzerland, Croatia, Bulgaria and Romania.

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During FY 2023, the mining and quarrying sector negatively grew by 4.4% . This contraction was driven by reduced extraction activities and investment constraints in the sector.

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Large-scale manufacturing in Pakistan saw a growth of 8.11% during July-March FY 2023. This growth indicates a moderate recovery in the sector despite ongoing economic challenges.

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The industrial sector in Pakistan posted a negative growth of 2.94 % in FY 2023. This decline highlights significant economic challenges. Including energy constraints and inflationary pressures.

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Ibrahim Traoré is the youngest President of Burkina Faso. He assumed power in September 2022 at the age of 34 following a military coup.

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Sanna Marin became the world's youngest serving Prime Minister of Finland at the age of 34. She assumed office in December 2019. She leading the Social Democratic Party.

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Astana was renamed Nur-Sultan in March 2019 , in honor of former President Nursultan Nazarbayev . This change was made shortly after Nazarbayev's resignation from the presidency.

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The Group of G-Seven (G7) includes Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the UK, and the US . It is a forum for the leaders of these major advanced economies to discuss and coordinate on global economic and political issues.

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The Kuwaiti General Elections were held on 4th April 2024 . This election was pivotal for selecting the members of the National Assembly amid ongoing political and economic reforms.

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Bulgaria and Romania became Schengen members in March 31 2024 , gaining access to open borders via sea and air routes . This expansion aims to enhance regional integration and facilitate travel within the Schengen Area. The Schengen Area encompasses  29 European countries that have abolished border controls at their mutual borders . The 29 Schengen countries are:   Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg , Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain,  Sweden , Switzerland, Croatia, Bulgaria and Romania.

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Bernardo Arévalo was inaugurated as the 52nd president of Guatemala in January 2024. His presidency marks a significant moment in Guatemalan politics. He focusing on anti-corruption and democratic reforms.

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It is an ionic compound with the chemical formula NaCl, representing a 1:1 ratio of sodium and chloride ions.  Table salt is the granulated white salt seen in most saltshakers . It is typically mined from underground deposits. It is commonly known as Sodium chloride

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The capital and largest city is Algiers, located in the far north on the Mediterranean coast.  It is the world's tenth -largest nation by area, and the largest nation in Africa Additional information: Algeria   Capital  is  Algiers . Algeria   Currency  is  Algerian Dinar . Algeria   official language  is  Arabic; Tamazight; French . Algeria  located is in  Continent   Africa . Algeria  Primary  Religion  is  Islam . Algeria   Head of Govt.  is  Prime Minister – Aymen Benabderrahmane . Algeria   Parliament  called  National People’s Assembly .

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Russia attacked Ukraine on  24 February 2022 *** B efore 5:00 a.m.  Kyiv time, Putin announced a "special military operation" in eastern Ukraine  Russia retains  control over 1.8% of the area around Kharkiv in the east of Ukraine reason for Russia and Ukraine War 2022: Throughout 2021, bilateral tensions rose due to a Russian military buildup surrounding Ukrainian territory

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Abiy Ahmed was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize on October 11, 2019, For his efforts in achieving peace and decisive initiative to resolve the border conflict with neighboring Eritrea. His leadership led to the signing of a peace agreement with Eritrean President Isaias Afwerki in July 2018 Ending a 20-year military stalemate following the Eritrean-Ethiopian War