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• The United Nations Organization (UNO) was established on 24 October 1945 after World War II.
• Its main aim is to maintain world peace and security.
• It also promotes human rights, international cooperation, and economic development.
• The UN is the largest international organization in the world.

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• Headquarters: United Nations
• Founding Members: 51 countries
• Current Members: 193 countries
• Official Languages: Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian, Spanish
• UN Day is celebrated on 24 October every year.
• Pakistan became a member of the UN on 30 September 1947.

Last verified on 28-05-2026

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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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• The current Secretary-General of the United Nations is António Guterres from Portugal.
• He began his first term on January 1, 2017.
• He is currently serving his second term.

Last verified on 10-05-2026

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World Thyroid Awareness Day is observed on 25 May annually. 

Thyroid: a disease

Theme 2026: Thyroid and Nutrition

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United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) proclaimed 24 May as International Day of Markhor.

First edition has been celebrated on 24 May 2024.

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• Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport is the world's busiest airport.
• It handling over 106 million passengers.
• It is located in Atlanta, Georgia, United States.
• It was opened on September 15, 1926.
• Number of runways: 5

Last verified on 26-05-2026

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• The Tibetan Plateau is the highest and largest plateau on Earth.
• It is known as "the roof of the world".
• It's located in Southwest China.
• The height of the Plateau ranges is 16,000 feet.
• It is an example of an inter-mountainous Plateau (formed between mountains).

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• Solfatara is the smallest plateau.
• This plateau is only 127.66 sq K or 79.15 sq mi (2).

Last verified on 26-05-2026

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• Microsoft was founded on April 4, 1975.
• It was founded by Bill Gates and Paul. Allen in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Last verified on 02-03-2026

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• Greenland is the world's largest island.
• It is an autonomous country within the Kingdom of Denmark.
• It is geographically a part of the North American continent.
• It has been politically and culturally associated with Europe for about a millennium.

Last verified on 26-05-2026

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List of the tallest buildings in the world.