Explanation

The Pakistani village of Ganda Singh Wala served as the main border crossing between India and Pakistan in the 1960s & 70s.

It was closed to trade & transit in 1986 and the main border crossing was shifted north to Wagah.

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Explanation

The Wall Street Journal, is an  international daily newspaper based in New York City.

The Journal is published six days a week by Dow Jones & Company, a division of News Corp.

The newspaper is published in broadsheet format and online. 

also referred to simply as the Journal,

Owner: Dow Jones & Company

Publisher: Dow Jones & Company

Founders: Charles Dow, Edward Jones, Charles Bergstresser

First issue date: July 8, 1889

Wall Street is an eight-block-long street in the Financial District of Lower Manhattan in New York City.

Explanation

Muhammad Khan Junejo, the tenth Prime Minister of Pakistan, left his office on May 29, 1988.

He was dismissed by President Muhammad Zia-ul-Haq due to their conflicting views on governance and military control.

He was succeeded by general elections held in 1988.

Explanation

The General Cemetery of Santiago is situated in Chile.

It is one of the largest cemeteries in Latin America with an estimated two million burials.

The cemetery was established in 1821

Explanation

Mansabdar's number was 200-400 horsemen

It was indicated by their 'Sawar' rank, in the Mughal Empire

Mansabdari system was introduced by Mughal king Akbar in 1571

Explanation

Akbar, the third Mughal emperor, ruled from 1556 to 1605.

He was crowned Emperor at the age of 13

After the death of his father Humayun in 1556.

He was born on October 15, 1542 in Umarko

He died on October 25, 1605, Agra, India

Explanation

The Great Salt Lake is the largest saltwater lake in the Western Hemisphere

It lies in the northern part of the U.S. state of Utah 

Max. length 75 mi (121 km)
It is the eighth-largest terminal lake in the world.

Explanation

Explanation

Transcontinental Countries (Countries on More Than One Continent)

1. Egypt: Spans Africa and Asia (via the Sinai Peninsula).
2. Russia: Located in both Europe and Asia (largest part in Asia).
3. Kazakhstan: A Central Asian country with a smaller portion in Europe.
4. Azerbaijan: Straddles Europe and Asia (Caucasus region).
5. Turkey: Situated in both Asia and Europe (majority in Asia, small portion in Europe).

Explanation

Initially, Jamshed was the target of bribery but then acted as a go-between, encouraging others in return for money.

In February 2020, Jamshed was jailed for seventeen months, after pleading guilty.