Explanation

• Start Date: 25 June 1975
• End Date: 21 March 1977
• Duration: ~21 months
• Reason: Political instability and court ruling invalidating her 1971 election
• Key Actions: Suspension of civil liberties, press censorship, and postponement of elections

Last verified on 18-01-2026

Explanation

• Executed Year: 2023, January
• Position: Deputy Foreign Minister of Iran
• Spy Agency: MI6 (UK)
• Charges: Espionage against Iran
• International Reaction: Condemned by human rights organizations

Last verified on 17-01-2026

Explanation

During Joe Biden’s presidency, no major new sanctions specifically targeting Pakistan were introduced.

Existing restrictions, such as those related to nuclear proliferation (since the 1990s) and counterterrorism, remained in place but were not significantly expanded.

Explanation

The mediation aimed to de-escalate tensions and support a peaceful resolution to the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan.

It sought to encourage dialogue, reduce violence, and promote a ceasefire, aligning with U.S. interests in maintaining stability in the South Caucasus.

Explanation

The 36th International Geological Congress (IGC) was held in New Delhi, India.

Originally scheduled for March 2020, the congress was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

It was subsequently held virtually from 20–22 March 2022. 

The congress focused on the theme “Geosciences: The Basic Science for a Sustainable Future.”