Subject: ASF Assistant Director Past Papers

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The current Sultan/Prime Minister of Oman is Haitham bin Tariq. He succeeded Sultan Qaboos bin Said in January 11, 2020.

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In January 2024 , Ethiopia announced an agreement with Somaliland to use the port of Berbera . This deal aims to enhance Ethiopia’s access to maritime trade routes and boost regional economic development.

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OpenAI launched ChatGPT on November 30, 2022 . This AI chatbot quickly gained attention for its conversational abilities and broad range of applications.

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The European Union approved a 50-billion-euro financial support package for Ukraine after Hungary withdrew its veto. The support package aims to aid Ukraine amid ongoing conflict and economic challenges.

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The Geneva Consensus Declaration , signed by representatives from 34 countries on October 22, 2020 , advocates for women's health and family protection. The U.S. withdrew its support three months later , and Brazil followed in 2023.

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Pakistan and Qatar signed an agreement on May 27, 2024, to improve job prospects for Pakistanis. The accord focuses on facilitating employment opportunities for Pakistani workers in Qatar's growing economy.

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The explosion of unsafe stored ammonium nitrate in the port of Beirut, Lebanon. It was occurred on August 4, 2020 . The blast resulted in the deaths of over 200 people and caused widespread destruction in the city.

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Syria was suspended from the Arab League in 2011 due to its violent crackdown on protests. It was readmitted in 2023 after years of regional diplomatic efforts and shifts in geopolitical dynamics.

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Turkey and China signed an agreement to trade in their own currencies, bypassing the US dollar as an intermediary. This move, announced in 2021. It is aims to strengthen bilateral economic ties and reduce reliance on the dollar.

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The Tigray War began in Ethiopia on November 3, 2020 . The conflict erupted between the Ethiopian federal government and the Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF). It leading to a severe humanitarian crisis.