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• The Falkland Islands  are disputed between the United Kingdom and Argentina.
• They are located in the South Atlantic Ocean.
• Also known as the Malvinas Islands.
• Argentina refers to them as the Islas Malvinas.
• The dispute led to the Falklands War in 1982.

Last verified on 14-10-2026

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• The background color of the Olympic Flag is white.
• The flag features five interlocking rings: blue, yellow, black, green, and red.
• The five rings symbolize the union of the continents and the meeting of athletes from around the world.

Additional information:

• Designed by: Pierre de Coubertin in 1913.
• First flown at the Olympic Games: Antwerp, Belgium, in 1920.
• Olympic motto: “Faster, Higher, Stronger – Together.”

Last verified on 14-10-2026

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Kyrgyzstan launched its first national satellite into orbit on October 1, 2026, aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from the Vandenberg Space Force Bank in California.

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• CNN was founded on 1st June 1980 by Ted Turner.
• CNN is a major American television news channel.
• Its full form is Cable News Network.
• It was founded on 1st June 1980 by Ted Turner.
• CNN is famous for 24-hour global news coverage.
• It was the first channel to provide continuous news broadcasting.

Last verified on 17-05-2026

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World Space Week is a global celebration of space science, technology, and their contributions to humanity. 

This annual event takes place between Oct 4 and Oct 10 and is organized by the United Nations and the World Space Week Association (WSWA). 

Theme 2026: Rocket Revolution.

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World Habitat Day is observed on First Monday of October annually.

In 2026, First Monday falls on 5th October. 

First observed in 1986 in Kenya. 

Theme 2026: Adequate Housing for All

Additional information: 

World Habitat Day focuses on the state of human settlements and on the basic right of all to adequate shelter. 

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World Animal Day is celebrated on October 4.

This day is celebrated to promote animal rights.

Theme 2025: Save animals, Save the planet!

Theme 2026: See the World Through Their Eyes

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Asian Games 2026

Edition: 20th   

Venue: Japan

19 Sep to 4 Oct 2026

About Asian Games

Held: every four years

Abbreviation: Asiad

Motto: Ever Onward

First event: 1951 (India)

 Hockey introduced: 1958

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• Ismail Ould Cheikh Ahmed is the Current Secretary-General of OIC.
• He is elected for a five-year term starting August 28, 2026.
• He belongs to the Mauritanian.
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• Last verified on 02-09-2026

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Iyad bin Amin Madani is a Saudi politician who served in different cabinet posts.

He was the Secretary General of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation from 2014 to November 2016.

He was the first Saudi official to hold that position.