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• The British Indian Association was founded on 29 October 1851 in Calcutta (now Kolkata), India.
• First President: Raja Radhakanta Deb.
• First Secretary: Debendranath Tagore.
• It was formed by the merger of the Landholders’ Society and the Bengal British India Society.

Last verified on 09-10-2026

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• Gwadar is a deep-sea port city in Pakistan (Balochistan).
• Its main role is international trade and maritime shipping.
• Fishing is also an important local economic activity.
• It is a key part of the CPEC (China–Pakistan Economic Corridor).
• It connects Pakistan with the Arabian Sea and global trade routes.

Last verified on 07-06-2026

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A boundary agreement was signed between Pakistan and China in 2 March 1963.

Negotiations between the nations officially began on October 13, 1962.

It was signed by:

• Foreign Minister Chen Yi for the Chinese
• Zulfikar Ali Bhutto for the Pakistani
  

The eastern tip of the Wakhan Corridor starts the Sino-Pak border between the People's Republic of China and Pakistan.

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• The Cabinet Mission Plan 1946 was announced on 16 May 1946 from New Delhi.
• It arrived in India on 24 March 1946.
• The mission was sent by the British government to plan transfer of power.
• It was headed by Lord Pethick-Lawrence.
• Its members included Stafford Cripps and A.V. Alexander.

Last verified on 01-05-2026

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