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• Germany defeated Spain 1–0 in the final on 30 August 2026.
• Germany winning its fourth men's Hockey World Cup title.
• The tournament was hosted by Belgium and the Netherlands from 15 to 30 August 2026.

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• 2023 — Germany: Defeated Belgium in a penalty shoot-out after a 3–3 draw.
• 2018 — Belgium: Defeated the Netherlands in a penalty shoot-out after a 0–0 draw.
• 2014 — Australia: Defeated the Netherlands 6–1 in the final.

Last verified on 22-10-2026

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• The Battle of Hastings was fought on 14 October 1066 in England.
• William, Duke of Normandy, defeated King Harold II of England.
• William became known as William the Conqueror.
• He was crowned King of England on 25 December 1066.

Last verified on 22-10-2026

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• The Games are traditionally said to have ended in 393 AD.
• During the reign of Roman Emperor Theodosius I.

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• The ancient Olympic Games originated in 776 BC in Olympia, ancient Greece.
• They were held in honor of Zeus, the chief god of ancient Greek religion.
• The modern Olympic Games were revived in 1896 in Athens, Greece.

Last verified on 22-10-2026

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• Mark Rutte became the 14th Secretary General of NATO on 1 October 2024.
• He has also served as the prime minister of Netherlands.
• He replaced Jens Stoltenberg.

 Last verified on 22-10-2026

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• Zero Discrimination Day is an annual day celebrated on first of March each year by the United Nations.
• First celebrated on 1 March 2014.
• Theme 2026: We Stand Together

Last verified on 22-10-2026

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• The Headquarters of SAARC is located in Kathmandu, Nepal.
• Full Form: South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation
• Founded: 8 December 1985
• Founding place: Dhaka, Bangladesh

SAARC Member Countries:

1. Afghanistan
2. Bangladesh
3. Bhutan
4. India
5. Maldives
6. Nepal
7. Pakistan
8. Sri Lanka

Last updated by NA on 14-09-2026

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• Sub-Saharan Africa is projected to experience the fastest population growth among the major world regions.
• Its population growth is driven by relatively high fertility rates and a young population.

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• In contrast, population growth in East Asia has slowed considerably, and some countries are experiencing population decline.

Last verified on 21-10-2026

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• Russia expanded westward to create strategic depth, increasing the distance between its core territories and potential invading armies.
• The open plains of Eastern Europe offered few natural barriers, making buffer territories important for defence.
• Historical invasions by Napoleon in 1812 and Nazi Germany in 1941 reinforced Russian concerns about western approaches.
• Strategic depth provides more space to mobilize forces, organize defence, and delay an advancing enemy.

Last verified on 21-10-2026

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• Iran lies along the northern coast of the Persian Gulf and borders the Strait of Hormuz, a vital global oil-transit chokepoint.
• The Strait of Hormuz connects the Persian Gulf with the Gulf of Oman and the Arabian Sea.
• Iran’s location gives it strategic importance for international energy supplies, maritime trade, and regional security.
• A significant share of the world’s seaborne oil trade passes through the Strait of Hormuz.

Last verified on 21-10-2026

Explanation

• Afghanistan became SAARC’s 8th member in 2007 at the 14th SAARC Summit in New Delhi, India.

Additional information:

• SAARC was established on 8 December 1985 in Dhaka, Bangladesh.
• Its founding members were Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, and the Maldives.
• SAARC’s Secretariat is located in Kathmandu, Nepal.

Last verified on 21-10-2026