Explanation

 Elections in the United States were held on November 3, 2026.

The Democratic Party obtained a majority in the Senate and House of Representatives, and among state governorships across the United States.

Additional Information:

Parliament of the US is known as Congress.

US congress has two houses; Senate and House of Representatives.

Senate has 100 while House of Representatives has 435 seats.

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Explanation

 Elections in the United States were held on November 3, 2026.

The Democratic Party obtained a majority in the Senate and House of Representatives, and among state governorships across the United States.

Additional Information:

Parliament of the US is known as Congress.

US congress has two houses; Senate and House of Representatives.

Senate has 100 while House of Representatives has 435 seats.

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Explanation

On March 4, 2025, the United States withdrew from the board of the United Nations' Loss and Damage Fund.

The fund was created at the United Nations Climate Conference (COP27) in 2022 in Egypt. 

LDF provides financial aid to regions facing losses due to climate change, including rising sea levels, extreme weather and drop failures. 

The fund is managed by a Governing Board, with the World Bank as an interim trustee for four years. 

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Explanation

• The United States conducted the world’s first nuclear test, code-named Trinity, on 16 July 1945.
• The test took place in the Jornada del Muerto desert in New Mexico, USA.
• The experiment was part of the Manhattan Project, a secret American-led programme to develop atomic weapons during World War II.

Additional information:

• Soviet Union: 1949
• United Kingdom: 1952
• China: 1964

Last verified on 22-10-2026

Explanation

• Semiconductors are vital for computers, smartphones, vehicles, weapons, and AI.
• The US and China compete over chip technology, manufacturing, and exports.
• Advanced chips are crucial for national security and economic competitiveness.
• Taiwan is a major hub for advanced chip manufacturing.

Last verified on 21-10-2026