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2020

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which country rejoins Commonwealth after quitting over criticism of its human rights record?
A
Nepal
B
Maldives
C
Japan
D
Sri Lanka
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The Commonwealth has admitted Gabon and Togo as its 55th and 56th members respectively. Both countries are former French colonies.

Detailed explanation-2: -India’s shift to republicanism in 1949 influenced the Commonwealth of Nations’ decision to include republic states. Nowadays both independent and republic states can maintain membership to the Commonwealth. Ireland and Zimbabwe are the only republic states to have withdrawn from the Commonwealth entirely.

Detailed explanation-3: -Dileep Vishwakarma. Notes: Maldives officially re-joined the Commonwealth on February 1, 2020 and became the 54th member of the Commonwealth Union.

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