Explanation

• Baglihar Dam is a hydroelectric project constructed by India.
• It is built on the Chenab River in Jammu and Kashmir.
• The project was planned in 1992 and approved in 1996.
• Construction began in 1999 and the dam was completed in phases.

Commissioning:

• Stage I: 2008–2009
• Stage II: 2015–2016

Estimated Cost: Around US$1 billion

Last verified on 16-05-2026

Explanation

• Finland is called the "Land of a Thousand Lakes".
• Because it has over 188,000 lakes.
• It covering about 10% of its land area.
• It is a Nordic country located in Northern Europe.

Additional information:

• Land of the Rising Sun: Japan
• Land of the Midnight Sun: Norway
• Land of Fire and Ice: Iceland
• Land of White Elephant: Thailand

Last verified on 03-07-2026

Explanation

• LTTE of Sri Lanka surrendered in May 2009 to end the prolonged Civil War
• Conflict Duration: 26 years.
• Ended when the Sri Lankan military defeated the remaining rebel forces
• And killed LTTE leader Velupillai Prabhakaran on May 18, 2009.

Additional information 

• It was a Tamil militant organization
•  Founder: Velupillai Prabhakaran
• Dates active: 5 May 1976–18 May 2009
• Founded in 1976

Last updated 17 july 2026 by NA

Explanation

• Ring of Fire is attributed to the Pacific Ocean
• It is a horseshoe-shaped, 40,000-kilometer zone along
• 75% of the world's active volcanoes are located there
• 90% of global earthquakes occur there 
• The largest ocean in the world. 

Additional information:

The Atlantic Ocean is the second-largest ocean on Earth

The Caspian Sea is classified as the world's largest inland body of water

Last updated 17 july 2026 by NA

Explanation

• India hosted the first-ever Asian Games in 1951.
• The Games were held in New Delhi from 4–11 March 1951.
• The Asian Games are organized every four years.
• They are the largest multi-sport event in Asia.
• The official motto of the Asian Games is "Ever Onward."

Last verified on 17-07-2026