Explanation

• India — the first country to adopt a national family planning programme, launched in 1952.

Additional information

• China — the one-child policy came later, in 1979
• Japan — no early formal national programme
• Pakistan — followed in the 1960s

Explanation

• Religion: Sikhism
• Origin: Named after Guru Nanak Dev Ji.
• Purpose: Used to fix dates for important Sikh holy days and celebrations, such as Gurpurbs.
• Start Year: Year 1 begins with the birth of Guru Nanak in 1469 CE

Last updated 13 August 2026 by NA

Explanation

Chet — 1st month of the Nanakshahi Calendar:

• Start of Sikh New Year (~March 14)
• 31 days (March 14 – April 13)
• Season: Spring
• Next month: Vaisakh

Explanation

• Location: London, England
• Big Ben is a clock at British parliament building.
• Architect: Augustus Pugin
• Height: 96 m

Last verified on 12-08-2026

Explanation

• SEATO was founded on 8 September 1954.
• Pakistan joined SEATO in the same year 1954 as a member.
• It was a Cold War military alliance led by the United States.
• Pakistan later withdrew its association in the 1970s (after 1972/1973 period changes).
• SEATO was officially dissolved in 1977.

Last verified on 29-04-2026