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• The Simla Deputation met the Viceroy of India on 1 October 1906.
• It was led by Sir Aga Khan III.
• The delegation consisted of about 35 members.
• First, the group met the Principal of Aligarh College (MAO College).
• The Principal arranged the meeting through Colonel Dunlop (Secretary to Viceroy), and then the delegation met Lord Minto.
• Since the meeting took place at Simla, it was called the Simla Deputation.

Last verified on 02-05-2026

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• Mujaddid Alif Sani is the title given to Sheikh Ahmad Sirhindi.
• He was a great Islamic scholar and reformer of the 11th century Hijri.
• He worked to revive true Islamic teachings during the Mughal era.
• He strongly opposed un-Islamic beliefs like Din-i Ilahi.

• Birth: 26 May 1564
• Death: 10 December 1624 (age 60)
• Birthplace: Sirhind (India)
• Period: Mughal Emperor Akbar’s reign
• Major works: Risal-e-Nabuwat, Isbat-ul-Nabat

Last verified on 09-05-2026

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World Red Cross Day is annually celebrated on 8 May.

World Red Cross Day is celebrated as the birthday anniversary of Henri Dunant, founder of International Committee of the Red Cross.

Henri Dunant was born on May 8, 1828.

 Theme 2025: Keeping Humanity Alive

Theme 2026: United in Humanity: No Matter Where, No Matter When

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• Hazrat Yousuf (AS) was the son of Hazrat Yaqoob (AS) and mother: Raheel.
• He was one of twelve sons of Hazrat Yaqoob (AS).
• Known for his ability to interpret dreams and his story is a lesson in patience and faith.

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• Stayed in the well for three days.
• Sold as a slave in Egypt; bought by Zulaikha.
• Real brother: Bin Yameen.
• Mentioned 27 times in the Holy Quran.
• Burial place: Palestine.

Last verified on 09-03-2026

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• Tahrir Square is located in Cairo, Egypt.
• It is also known as “Liberation Square” (Martyr Square).
• Formerly, it was called Ismailia Square.
• It has been a major center of political protests and revolutions.
• Established: 1867
• Famous Events: 1919 & 2011 revolutions

Last verified on 31-03-2026

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• The McMahon Line is the boundary line between China and India in the eastern Himalayas.
• It was proposed in 1914 during the Shimla Convention between British India and Tibet.
• China does not officially recognize this border.
• The line mainly separates India’s Arunachal Pradesh from Tibet (China).

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• Durand Line (1893) – Pakistan ↔ Afghanistan
• Radcliffe Line (1947) – India ↔ Pakistan
• Line of Control (LOC) – India ↔ Pakistan (Kashmir ceasefire line)
• 38th Parallel – North Korea ↔ South Korea

Last verified on 11-03-2026

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World Cancer Day is observed on 4 February. 

Theme 2026: United by Unique

Additional Information:

Cancer is a disease where some cells in the body grow out of control instead of growing and dying normally.

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The current President of France is Emmanuel Macron.

He has been serving as president since 14 May 2017 and was re‑elected in 2022.

Macron is the eighth President of the Fifth Republic of France.

He leads the centrist political movement Renaissance.

Last updated on 25 Jan 2026