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• 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

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Frederick Winslow Taylor is the father of scientific management.

FW Taylor was an American mechanical engineer.

FW Taylor was one of the first management consultants.

In 1909, Taylor summed up his efficiency techniques in his book The Principles of Scientific Management.

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• The Durand Line was established as the official border between British India and Afghanistan.
• It was drawn in 1893.
• British representative: Sir Mortimer Durand
• Afghan ruler: Amir Abdur Rahman Khan
• It later became the international border between Pakistan and Afghanistan.
• Length: Around 2,640 km

Last verified on 09-06-2026

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• Balendra Shah, known as Balen Shah is the Current Prime Minister of Nepal since 2026.
• He replaced Sushila Karki.
• He also became the youngest PM of Nepal at the age of 35.

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Last verified on 02-08-2026

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The Commonwealth Games 2026

Dates: 23 July to 2 August 2026

Venue: Glasgow, Scotland

Official mascot: Finnie, a unicorn

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• Japan is known as the "Land of the Rising Sun."
• In Japanese, Nihon (日本) or Nippon means "Origin of the Sun" or "Sun's Origin."
• The name reflects Japan's location east of China, where the sun appears to rise.
• Japan is an island country in East Asia.
• It is located in the northwestern Pacific Ocean.

Additional information:

• Capital: Tokyo
• Currency: Japanese Yen (JPY)
• Official Language: Japanese
• Continent: Asia
• Parliament: The National Diet (Diet)
• National Animal: Japanese Macaque (Snow Monkey)

Last verified on 09-07-2026

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• Venezuela has the largest proven oil reserves in the world.

Additional information:

1. Venezuela – ~303 billion barrels
2. Saudi Arabia – ~267 billion barrels
3. Iran – ~209 billion barrels
4. Canada – ~163 billion barrels
5. Iraq – ~145 billion barrels

Last verified on 20-07-2026

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• World Health Organization (WHO) HQ: Geneva
• WHO founded: 7 April 1948
• WHO members: 194
• World Health Day: 7 April

Last verified on 08-02-2026

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• Headquarters: Washington, D.C., USA
• Established: Bretton Woods Conference, 1944
• Headquarters: Washington, D.C., USA
• Members: 189 countries
• Purpose / Aim: Provide loans and grants for development projects

Partner Institutions (5):

1. IBRO (International Bank for Reconstruction and Development)
2. IDA (International Development Association)
3. IFC (International Finance Corporation)
4. MIGA (Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency)
5. ICSID (International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes)

Pakistan Joined: 1950

Publications: Human Capital Index, World Development Report

Last verified on 18-01-2026

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