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

Explanation

• The United States of America has received the highest number of Nobel Prizes since the Nobel Prize was established.

Top 5 Countries by Nobel Laureates:

• United States – 403
• United Kingdom – 137
• Germany – 111
• France – 71
• Sweden – 32

Last verified on 08-07-2026

Explanation

• 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