Explanation

• The Pentagon is the headquarters of the United States Department of Defense (DoD).
• It is located in Arlington County, Virginia, near Washington, D.C.
• Construction started: 11 September 1941
• Completed: 15 January 1943
• It was constructed on an accelerated schedule during World War II.
• The building has 7 floors, including 2 underground levels.
• Architects: George Bergstrom and David J. Witmer.

Last verified on 04-10-2026

Explanation

• The Gobi Desert is a vast, arid region in northern China and southern Mongolia.
• Area of the Gobi Desert: 1.295 million km²
• Elevation of the Gobi Desert: 1,580 m
• Length of the Gobi Desert: 1,500 km (930 mi)
• Region of the Gobi Desert: Inner Mongolia

Last verified on 04-10-2026

Explanation

• The first ISS module was launched in 1998
• Module Name: Zarya (meaning "sunrise" in Russian).
• Launched on November 20, 1998
• Launch Vehicle: Russian Proton rocket.
• Launch Site: Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan.
• Built by a partnership of 15 nations, including NASA (the United States)

Explanation

• Muslim Population by Country 2026
• Indonesia. 242,700,000
• Pakistan. 240,760,000
• India. 200,000,000
• Bangladesh. 150,800,000
• Nigeria. 97,000,000.

Additional information:

• The largest country by population in the world is India.
• The largest Muslim city by population is Jakarta.

Last updated by NA on 16-07-2026

Explanation

• UNICEF works for the rights and well-being of children.
• UNICEF stands for United Nations Children’s Fund.
• It was established in 1946.
• Its headquarters is in New York, USA.

Additional information:

• UNESCO: Education, science and culture
• UNHCR: Refugees
• UNCTAD: Trade and development

Last verified on 30-09-2026