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• Example: Nobody can believe his cock-and-bull story.
• Cock-and-bull means a story that is unlikely, exaggerated, or unbelievable.
• It is commonly used for an untrue or made-up excuse/story.

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• Blood groups are identified by specific antigens present on the surface of red blood cells.
• These antigens determine compatibility for blood transfusions.
• They are key to classifying blood types like A, B, AB, and O.

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• First Polio Vaccine Introduced: 1955
• Developer: Dr. Jonas Salk
• Type: Inactivated Polio Vaccine (IPV)
• Oral Polio Vaccine (OPV): 1961
• Developer of OPV: Dr. Albert Sabin

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• The Tibetan Plateau is the highest and largest plateau on Earth.
• It is known as "the roof of the world".
• It's located in Southwest China.
• The height of the Plateau ranges is 16,000 feet.
• It is an example of an inter-mountainous Plateau (formed between mountains).

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• Solfatara is the smallest plateau.
• This plateau is only 127.66 sq K or 79.15 sq mi (2).

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• Pakistan’s largest oil fields are located in District Attock.
• Khaur Oil Field is located in Attock District.
• Khaur was discovered in 1915 by the Attock Oil Company.
• It is considered the oldest oil field in Pakistan.
• Joya Mair Oil Field was discovered in 1944.
• Balkassar Oil Field is located in Jhelum District.

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• His father died one day ago.
• “One day ago” refers to a specific completed time in the past.
• Therefore, the Simple Past Tense (“died”) is used.

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• Country: Netherlands
• Official Capital of the Netherlands: Amsterdam
• Administrative Capital: The Hague
• Province: South Holland
• Known for: International Court of Justice (ICJ) and Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA)

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• The Banyan tree is famous for developing aerial roots from its branches.
• These roots grow downward and may become supporting trunks.
• Because of its multiple root-like structures.

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• Full Form: Coronavirus Disease
• Official Name Announced: 11 February 2020
• Announced By: World Health Organization (WHO)
• Causing Virus: SARS-CoV-2
• First Reported: Wuhan, China (December 2019)

Last verified on 11-07-2026