Explanation

• The Three Gorges Dam in China is the world's largest dam by electricity generation capacity.
• It is built on the Yangtze River.
• The dam has an installed capacity of 22,500 MW (22.5 GW).
• It became fully operational in 2012.
• It is the world's largest hydroelectric power station by installed capacity.

Last verified on 12-07-2026

Explanation

• A De jure Nuclear Weapon State is a country legally recognized under the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) of 1968 as possessing nuclear weapons.
• Only five countries are officially recognized under this treaty.
• China is one of these recognized nuclear-weapon states.

Additional information:

Five “De jure” Nuclear Weapon States (NPT recognized)

1. United States – First nuclear test in 1945
2. Russia (Former USSR) – 1949
3. United Kingdom – 1952
4. France – 1960
5. China – 1964

Last verified on 09-03-2026

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• The headquarters of the China–Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is located in Islamabad, Pakistan.
• CPEC is a flagship project of China's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI).
• Launched: 20 April 2015
• Partner Countries: Pakistan and China
• Connects: Gwadar (Pakistan) to Kashgar (China)
• Main Purpose: Infrastructure development, energy projects, trade, and regional connectivity

Last verified on 10-07-2026

Explanation

• China is the largest tea-producing country in the world.

Top 5 Tea-Producing Countries:

• China – 2,473,443 tonnes
• India – 1,325,050 tonnes
• Kenya – 439,857 tonnes
• Sri Lanka – 349,699 tonnes
• Vietnam – 260,000 tonnes

Last verified on 09-07-2026

Explanation

• China is Pakistan’s largest trade partner.
• Trade between Pakistan and China increased significantly after CPEC (2015).
• Both countries signed a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) in 2006.
• This partnership plays a key role in Pakistan’s economy and infrastructure development.

Last verified on 17-05-2026