International relations Flashcards
(29 cards)
former Minister of Public
Security
Jose Raul Mulino (won the presidential elec in panama)
Canal crucial for linking the Atlantic and Pacific oceans, significantly impacts global
maritime trade and plays a pivotal role in Panama’s economy.
panama canal
What is the currency used in Panama?
Balboa
When was the Panama Canal transferred to Panamanian
ownership from the United States?
1999
How many members comprise the National Assembly of
Panama?
71
the panama canal opened in
1914 (spans 50 miles across the isthumus of panama)
Where was Vladimir Putin born?
Leningrad
Which treaty concerning nuclear arms is set to expire in 2026
and is currently under discussion for renewal or renegotiation?
new START
Who held the position of President of Russia from 2008
to 2012?
Dmitry Medvedev
when and who formally adopted its first
comprehensive law aimed at combating violence against women across27 member states
the EU on May 7th
In what year was the Convention on the Elimination of
All Forms of Discrimination Against Women adopted?
1979
What is the minimum maximum penalty that must be
imposed for female genital mutilation across all EU
member states under the new law?
5 yrs
Which treaty established the European Union in 1993?
Maastricht Treaty
How many official languages are used by the European Union?
24
In what year did Palestine first deliver its application
for UN membership?
2011
Which of the following countries did Israel NOT recall its
ambassador from in response to the recognition of a
Palestinian state?
france
In what year was the United Nations General Assembly
founded?
1945 under the UN Charter, 193 member states
How many votes were in favour of the recent resolution
recommending Palestine for full UN membership?
143, 25 against
Palestine holds the status of a non-member observer state , granted in ?
2012
When was the MoU for the development of Chabahar
Port signed?
may 2015
Which port is considered a strategic alternative to
Chabahar port?
gwadar
What significant commodity has India trans-shipped
through Chabahar to Afghanistan?
Wheat
Where is Chabahar Port situated?
Gulf of Oman
What is the duration of the recently signed contract for
the operation of Chabahar port?
10 yrs
