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• The Paris Agreement (2015) is an international treaty on climate change.
• Adopted: 12 December 2015
• Effective Date: 4 November 2016
• Adopted at: Paris, France (COP21)
• Framework: United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)
• Members/Parties: About 195 Parties (194 countries + the European Union)

Last verified on 08-07-2026

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• The Pacific Ocean is the largest and deepest ocean on Earth.
• It covers about 30% of the Earth's surface.
• It contains 97% of the Earth's water.
• The Mariana Trench, the deepest part of the ocean.
• It is located in the Pacific.
• The Arctic Ocean is connected to the Pacific Ocean via the Bering Strait.

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• Oceans cover 71% of the Earth's surface.
• The Indian Ocean is the warmest, with the Persian Gulf being the hottest area.
• The Diamantina Trench is the deepest point in the Indian Ocean.
• Jordan does not have an ocean.
• The Arctic Ocean is the Smallest Ocean of the world.

Last verified on 27-05-2026

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• UNO Founded: 24 October 1945 (after World War II 1939–1945)

Additional information:

• UNO Stands for: United Nations Organization
• Headquarters: Manhattan, New York City
• Member States: 193 countries
• Official Languages (6): Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian, Spanish
• Motto: “It’s your world!” (commonly used awareness slogan)
• Pakistan Joined UNO: 30 September 1947

Last verified on 10-06-2026

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• Headquarters: Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
• OIC stands for Organization of Islamic Cooperation.
• Foundation Date: 25 September 1969
• Official Languages: Arabic, English, French
• Total Members: 57 countries
• First Summit: Rabat, Morocco
• Significance: Largest international organization after the UN.

Last verified on 10-05-2026

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• Charles Babbage is known as the Father of the Computer.
• He designed the more advanced Analytical Engine, which featured a "Mill" (CPU) and a "Store" (memory).

Additional information:

• He was an English polymath.
• Born: 26 December 1791 London, England
• Died: 18 October 1871 (aged 79) London, England

Last updated by NA on 06-11-2026

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• Time Period: 3300 BCE – 1300 BCE (entire civilization)
• Mature Phase: 2600–1900 BCE
• Major Cities with Drainage: Mohenjo-daro, Harappa, Dholavira, Lothal, Kalibangan
• Number of Main Drains in Mohenjo-daro: Over 700 household drains connected to covered sewers
• Population Estimate: Around 1–2 million people in urban centers

Last verified on 18-01-2026

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• Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a branch of computer science that develops machines capable of performing tasks that normally require human intelligence.
• These tasks include learning, reasoning, problem-solving, decision-making, and understanding language.
• Machine Learning and Deep Learning are important subfields of AI.

Last verified on 14-11-2026

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 Elections in the United States were held on November 3, 2026.

The Democratic Party obtained a majority in the Senate and House of Representatives, and among state governorships across the United States.

Additional Information:

Parliament of the US is known as Congress.

US congress has two houses; Senate and House of Representatives.

Senate has 100 while House of Representatives has 435 seats.

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Explanation

 Elections in the United States were held on November 3, 2026.

The Democratic Party obtained a majority in the Senate and House of Representatives, and among state governorships across the United States.

Additional Information:

Parliament of the US is known as Congress.

US congress has two houses; Senate and House of Representatives.

Senate has 100 while House of Representatives has 435 seats.

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Explanation

International Day of Radiology is observed on November 8.

This day is also known as World Radiology Day or World Radiography Day.

It marks the anniversary of the discovery of X-rays (x-radiation) by German physicist Wilhelm Conrad Röntgen on November 8, 1895.

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