Explanation

• The Marshall Plan (1948) was launched to provide economic aid for rebuilding the war-torn economies of Western Europe after World War II.
• It was signed into law on 3 April 1948 by Harry S. Truman.
• It was signed through the Economic Recovery Act of 1948.
• The plan was proposed in 1947 by George C. Marshall.
• It helped restore industry, infrastructure, and economic stability in Europe.

Last verified on 08-07-2026

Explanation

• ASEAN was founded on 8 August 1967 in Bangkok through the Bangkok Declaration.
• Type: Economic & Political Organization
• Established at: Bangkok, Thailand
• Headquarters: Jakarta, Indonesia
• Official Language: English
• Members: 11

Last verified on 08-07-2026

Explanation

• Discoverer: Alexander Fleming
• Year of discovery: 1928
• Place: St. Mary's Hospital, London
• First patient treated with penicillin: Albert Alexander
• Date of first treatment: 12 February 1941

Last verified on 01-07-2026

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• NPT Purpose: To stop the spread of nuclear weapons and promote peaceful uses of nuclear energy
• It was opened for signature on 1 July 1968.
• It was came into force on 5 March 1970.
• Members: 191 States Parties

Additional information:

Members of the Five Nuclear-Weapon States under NPT:

• China
• France
• Russia
• United Kingdom
• United States

Official Languages of NPT:

• English
• Russian
• French
• Spanish
• Chinese

Last verified on 28-01-2026

Explanation

• Full Name: Vinton Gray Cerf
• Known as: Father of Internet
• Born: 23 June 1943
• Major Contribution: TCP/IP protocol development
• Award: National Medal of Technology (1997)

Last verified on 20-06-2026