Explanation

• Awarded the Nobel Prize in 1993.
• First black president of South Africa: May 10, 1994, to 1999.
• Nelson Mandela International Day: July 18.
• Imprisoned in 1962, served 27 years in prison.
• Died on December 5, 2013.

Explanation

The "Eighth Amendment" to the Constitution of Pakistan was passed in 1985.

It was adopted by the Parliament in November 1985.

The Pakistan Constitution (Eighth Amendment) Act, 1985 received the assent of the President on November 9, 1985,

And was published for general information on November 11, 1985. 

Explanation

Rank of Pakistan in Corruption Perception Index:

2018: 117 out of 180

2019: 120 out of 180

2020: 124 out of 180

2021: 140 out of 180

2022: 140 out of 180 

20233: 133 out of 180

Explanation

Date: 4 – 7 September 2023

Venue: Jakarta, Indonesia

Secretary General: Dr Kao Kim Hourn

ASEAN Summit Meetings

43rd: 5–7 September 2023 in Indonesia (hosted leader President Joko Widodo)

44th and 45th: 6–11 October 2024 in Laos (hosted by the leader, Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone)

46th: 26–27 May 2025 in Malaysia (hosted leader Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim) 

48th and 49th: 2026 in the Philippines (hosted leader, President Bongbong Marcos)

Explanation

SEO total members are now 09

Latest member joined by Iran in July 2023

Pakistan and India joined in 2017

ScO Established on 15 June 2001

SCO Summits

For updated status click here

Explanation

• Russia attacked Ukraine on 24 February 2022
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• On 24 February, before 5:00 a.m. Kyiv time, Putin announced a "special military operation" in eastern Ukraine and "effectively declared war on Ukraine."
• Russia retains control over 1.8% of the area around Kharkiv in the east of Ukraine
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• reason for Russia and Ukraine War 2022:
• Throughout 2021, bilateral tensions rose due to a Russian military buildup surrounding Ukrainian territory
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• The capital of Russia is: Moscow
• The area of Russia is 17.1 million km²
• The currency of Russia is: the Russian ruble
• The population of Russia is: 144.1 million (2020) World Bank
• The continent of Russia is: Europe, Asia

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Explanation

Hazrat Ali (R.A) was attacked with a poisoned sword On 19th Ramazan 40th Hijri,

before the time of FAJAR prayers to the mosque of Kufa.

He died on the 21st of Ramadan 40 A.H or  28 January 661 CE.

He was buried in Najaf al-Ashraf (Iraq).

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Explanation

Secretary-General is appointed for a three-year term by election by a council of Ministers from member states.

SAARC stands for South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation

SAARC Secretariat was founded by Bangladeshi diplomat Abul Ahsan

The SAARC movement was launched for Regional cooperation

1. Australia,
2. China,
3. the European Union,
4. Iran,
5. Japan,
6. Mauritius,
7. Myanmar,
8. South Korea
9. and the United States

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There is a total of eight members of SAARC;

1. Afghanistan,
2. Bangladesh,
3. Bhutan,
4. India,
5. Nepal,
6. the Maldives,
7. Pakistan
8. and Sri Lanka

Explanation

All important Question Related to " Separate Electorate" 

Indian Councils Act of 1909, also called Morley-Minto Reforms

Minto-Morley Reforms Muslim's demand for a separate electorate was incorporated

In 12 March 1909 the Morley-Minto Changes allowed partitioned electorates to Muslims.

This Act further extended democratic participation by increasing the size of the legislative councils, both Central and provincial.

27 out of add up to 60 members were to be chosen and 5 seats were saved for the Muslims.

Indian Council Act 1909 separate electorate for Muslims was accepted

on 28 August 1928 Nehru Report rejected the demand for a separate electorate

Congress and other Hindu bodies opposed the separate electorate

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Explanation

Abbas was elected on 9 January 2005 to serve as President of the Palestinian National Authority until 15 January 2009

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