Explanation

African Union (AU) launched: 9 July 2002

 African Union (AU) members: 55 member states

African Union (AU) secretariat:  Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

 Among 55, 54 are members of the UN.

Note: Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic (SADR), is not a member of the UN, but a member of the AU.

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Explanation

The following nine countries are declared nuclear powers: 

1. USA
2. Russia
3. UK
4. France
5. China
6. India
7. Pakistan
8. Israel
9. North Korea

Nuclear weapons first developed in 1945 (USA).

Nuclear powers are divided into:

1. Official (NPT recognized): USA, Russia, UK, France, China
2. Non-NPT / de facto: India, Pakistan, Israel, North Korea

Last verified on 06-08-2026

Explanation

• BRT stands for Bus Rapid Transit.
• The BRT project started in October 2017.
• Built at a cost of Rs 70 billion.
• It features a 27.5 kilometre-long corridor track.
• Includes 31 stations along the main route.
• Has 7 feeder routes stretching 62 km.
• These feeder routes include 146 stops.
• The system is designed to facilitate thousands of passengers daily.

Last verified on 19-04-2026

Explanation

• Masoud Pezeshkian is the current president of Iran since 28 July 2024.
• He won Iranian presidential elections by securing 53.7 % votes.
• Successor: Ebrahim Raisi (perished in Helicopter crash in May 2024)

Last verified on 23-08-2026

Explanation

• Vasco da Gama was a famous explorer and navigator from Portugal.

Additional information:

• Born: 1460, Sines, Portugal
• Died: 1524, Cochin, India
• Famous Achievement: First European to reach India by sea in 1498
• Significance: Opened direct maritime trade between Europe and Asia

Last verified on 15-01-2026