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493.

Which country held the rotating presidency of the Council of the European Union during the first half of 2026?

Cyprus

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494.

Which five countries began their terms as non-permanent members of the UN Security Council in January 2026?

Bahrain, Colombia, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Latvia and Liberia

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495.

What was the main issue addressed by the UN General Assembly's 'Correct the Map' resolution?

Encouraging map projections that more accurately represent the true size of continents

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496.

By what vote did the UN General Assembly adopt the 'Correct the Map' resolution in September 2026?

164 votes to 1

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497.

Which country led the initiative behind the UN General Assembly resolution to 'Correct the Map' in September 2026?

Togo, together with the African Union

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498.

On what date did the 81st session of the UN General Assembly open?

08-Sep-26

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499.

What is the official theme of the 81st session of the UN General Assembly?

Restoring trust, managing transformation: a United Nations that delivers for all

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500.

Who was elected President of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly in June 2026?

Dr. Khalilur Rahman of Bangladesh

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501.

Which country holds the G20 presidency in 2026, and which city will host the G20 Leaders' Summit?

The United States; Miami, Florida

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502.

Where and when is the 18th BRICS Summit scheduled to be held in 2026?

New Delhi, India, on 12–13 September 2026

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503.

Where and when is the UN Climate Change Conference COP31 scheduled to be held in 2026?

Antalya, Türkiye, from 9 to 20 November 2026

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504.

What historic milestone did NASA's Artemis II mission achieve in April 2026?

It carried astronauts around the Moon for the first time in more than 50 years

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