Explanation

• The Magna Carta (1215) was significant because it limited the power of the English king.
• It was issued by King John of England at Runnymede on 15 June 1215.
• It established the idea that the king was also subject to the law.

Last verified on 15-06-2026

Explanation

• Saudi Arabia wants a non-aggression pact modeled after the Helsinki Accords between Iran and Middle Eastern countries after the Iran war.
• The idea aims to reduce regional tensions and ensure long-term stability in the Middle East.
• It is inspired by the 1975 Helsinki Accords in Europe.
• The proposal focuses on preventing future conflicts and improving security cooperation.

Last verified on 14-06-2026

Explanation

• World War II: Global war, 1939–1945.
• Little Boy: Dropped on Hiroshima, 6 August 1945.
• Fat Man: Dropped on Nagasaki, 9 August 1945, 11:01 AM.
  

Additional information:

• World War I: Global war in Europe, 28 July 1914 – 11 November 1918.

Last verified on 17-05-2026

Explanation

• Winston S. Churchill was the British Prime Minister during most of the Second World War (1940–1945).
• World War II lasted from 1939 to 1945.
• Churchill became Prime Minister on 10 May 1940.

Additional information:

• Born: 30 November 1874
• Died: 24 January 1965
• Herbert Henry Asquith was Prime Minister when World War I began in 1914.
• He was succeeded in 1916 by David Lloyd George, who led Britain until the end of the war in 1918.

Last verified on 12-06-2026

Explanation

• The First Gulf War started in 1990 when Iraq invaded Kuwait.
• It began on 2 August 1990 with Iraq’s military action.
• The war ended in 1991 after a US-led coalition operation.
• It is also known as the Gulf War / Operation Desert Storm.
• It was caused by political and oil-related disputes between Iraq and Kuwait.

Last verified on 11-06-2026