Explanation

On 5 May 2020, the first standoff began as a clash between Indian and Chinese soldiers at the beach of Pangong Tso, a lake shared between India and Tibet, China, with the Line of Actual Control (LAC) passing through it.

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Pangong Tso or Pangong Lake is an endorheic lake spanning eastern Ladakh and West Tibet 

situated at an elevation of 4,225 m.

It is 134 km long and divided into five sub-lakes, called Pangong Tso, Tso Nyak, Rum Tso, and Nyak Tso

Area: 699.3 km²

Explanation

Michael Joseph Ryan is an Irish epidemiologist and former trauma surgeon,

responsible for the international containment and treatment of COVID-19.

Ryan has held leadership positions and has worked on various outbreak response teams

In 1996, Ryan joined the World Health Organization 

Occupation(s): Doctor and Executive Director, Health Emergencies Programme (WHO)

Years active: 1990–present

Born: Michael Joseph Ryan 1965 (age 57–58) Sligo, Ireland

Explanation

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi asked citizens Thursday to show patience and observe a self-imposed “public curfew” Sunday from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. for 21 days,

limiting the movement of the entire 1.38 billion (138 crores) population of India as a preventive measure against the COVID-19 pandemic in India

It was ordered after a 14-hour voluntary public curfew on 22 March 2020

Explanation

• Recep Tayyip Erdoğan is a Turkish politician serving as the 12th and current president of Turkey since 2014.
• Erdoğan is serving as the first executive president, consistent with a presidential system.
• He previously served as prime minister of Turkey from 2003 to 2014 and
• as mayor of Istanbul from 1994 to 1998.
• He also co-founded the Justice and Development Party in 2001.
• He was reelected for a 3rd term on 28 May 2023, which is set to last until May 2028.

Explanation

In March 2023, Noted lawyer Nadia Kahf etched her name in history books after becoming the first Hijab wearing judge in the United States (US).

 Nadia Kahf took oath in New Jersey as the first judge to do so while wearing a hijab

Explanation

Neymar da Silva Santos Júnior, known as Neymar Júnio

Neymar da Silva Santos is Brazilian professional footballer

Neymar plays as a forward for Ligue 1 club Paris Saint-Germain and the Brazil national team

Gold medal: Football at the 2016 Summer Olympics – Men's tournament

Explanation

The Roosevelt Hotel (Manhattan)

the PIA's hotel in New York is The Roosevelt Hotel

The Roosevelt Hotel owned by Pakistan  International Airlines in New York

Opening: 1924

Number of rooms: 1,025

Management: Aimbridge Hospitality

Explanation

The Roosevelt Hotel (Manhattan)

the PIA's hotel in New York is The Roosevelt Hotel

The Roosevelt Hotel owned by Pakistan  International Airlines in New York

Opening: 1924

Number of rooms: 1,025

Management: Aimbridge Hospitality

Explanation

Lord Dalhousie was the Governor-General of India from 1847 to 1856.

He merged the state of Punjab with the British Empire, after the Second Anglo-Sikh War

while 

Lord Hastings was the Governor General of India when the Third Anglo-Maratha War took place

Third Anglo-Maratha War was the final and decisive conflict between the English East India Company and the Maratha Empire in India.

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Explanation

SAARC Documentation Centre (SDC) is a regional center of SAARC (South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation).

SDC is located in New Delhi.

Presently it is housed on the campus of NISCAIR.

Established: 1994