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• Hussein Ibrahim Taha was elected as Secretary-General of OIC for a five-year term starting 17 November 2021.
• He belongs to the Republic of Chad.
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Last verified on 18-03-2026

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South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC)

• Member Countries (8): Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka
• Founded: 8 December 1985
• Headquarters: Kathmandu, Nepal
• Official Language: English
• Purpose: Promote regional cooperation, economic growth, and cultural exchange among South Asian nations

Last verified on 15-01-2026

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• Rooh-ul-Qudus (The Holy Spirit) and Rooh-ul-Ameen (The Trustworthy Spirit) refer to Angel Jibreel (Gabriel).
• Chief angel of Allah, responsible for delivering revelations to the Prophets, especially Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).
• Mentioned by name only three times in the Holy Quran.
• Appears in verses like Surah Al-Qadr and Surah An-Nahl 16:102.

Last verified on 17-03-2026

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The currency of Japan is the yen.

Japan is an island country in East Asia.

Japan is situated in the northwest Pacific Ocean.

The capital of Japan is Tokyo.

The largest city in Japan is Tokyo.

Japan is a part of the Ring of Fire.

The official language is Japanese.

Japan is the eleventh most populous country in the world.

Japan is located on the continent of Asia.

Japan's primary religions are Buddhism and Shinto, but it is a secular country.

Japan's head of government is Prime Minister Fumio Kishida.

Japan's parliament is called the Diet.

Last verified on 17-03-2026

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• Hazrat Muhammad (SAW) conquered Makkah in 8 Hijri 20 Ramadan (December 629 / January 630 AD).
• The Prophet entered Makkah riding his favorite camel Al-Kaswa, with Usama Ibn Zaid (R.A.) behind him.
• On the way, he recited Surah Al-Fath (48th Surah of the Quran), celebrating the victory.

Last verified on 16-03-2026

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• COVID-19 was declared pandemic by WHO on March 11, 2020. 
• WHO stands for: World Health Organization
• COVID caused by: SARS-CoV-2
• COVID-19 acronym: Coronavirus disease 2019
• Global Pandemic means: عالمی وباء

Last verified on 16-03-2026

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• Masoud Pezeshkian is the current president of Iran since 28 July 2024.
• He won Iranian presidential elections by securing 53.7 % votes.
• Successor: Ebrahim Raisi (perished in Helicopter crash in May 2024)

Last verified on 14-03-2026

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• Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah was given the title “Ambassador of Hindu-Muslim Unity”.
• This title was conferred by Sarojini Naidu, a prominent Indian political leader and poet.
• At that time, Jinnah was working for unity between Hindus and Muslims.

Last verified on 13-01-2026

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• Highest peak in the world: Mount Everest
• Location: Nepal–China (Tibet) border in the Himalayas
• Height: 8,848.86 m (29,032 ft)
• Named after: Sir George Everest in 1856
• First successful expedition: 1953

Additional information:

• First climbers: Tenzing Norgay (Sherpa) & Sir Edmund Hillary – 1953
• First person to climb Everest twice: Nawang Gombu
• First Pakistani woman to summit Everest: Samina Baig – 2013
• Youngest Pakistani to summit Everest: Sheroze Kashif
• First blind Asian (3rd in world) to climb Everest: Zhang Hong
• Fastest woman to summit Everest: Tsang Yin-hung (Hong Kong) – 2021

Last verified on 08-03-2026

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• The Indian Councils Act 1909, also called the Morley-Minto Reforms, introduced separate electorates for Muslims.

Additional information:

• Date of introduction: 12 March 1909
• Total members in Central Legislative Council: 60
• Muslim reserved seats: 5
• 27 members were to be elected from different constituencies.
• Nehru Report (28 August 1928) rejected the demand for separate electorate.

Last verified on 07-03-2026