Explanation

• The world’s fastest bird is the Peregrine Falcon (Falco peregrinus)
• Reach speed of over 300 km/h (186 mph) during a hunting dive (called a stoop).

Additional information:

Fastest Running Bird: Ostrich (up to 43 mph). 

Last updated by NA on 25-April-2026

Explanation

• India conducted its first nuclear test on May 18, 1974
• Codename: Smiling Buddha (or Pokhran-I).
• Location: Pokhran, Rajasthan, India.
• Type: Plutonium fission device.
• Smiling Buddha, other name Pokhran-I 
• Number of tests 1

Last updated by NA on 24-April-2026

Explanation

China tested a wireless rail convoy system on the Baoshen Railway, linking seven freight trains with a combined capacity of 35,000 tonnes.

This technology, developed by China Shenhua Energy, could boost railway freight capacity by over 50% without new rail lines.

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Explanation

On April 9, 2026, Brazil’s 21-year-old medium-pacer Laura Cardoso made history by becoming the first player—in either men’s or women’s cricket—to take nine wickets in a single T20 International (T20I) innings.

She achieved this world-record feat when she took 9 wickets for 4 runs in just 3 overs, leading Brazil to a massive 189-run victory as Lesotho was bundled out for only 13 runs.

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Explanation

• North Korea first tested its nuclear weapons on October 9, 2006
• Location: Punggye-ri nuclear test facility. 
• Yield: Estimated under 1 kiloton.

Last updated by NA on 22-April-2026