Explanation

• Established: 31 December 1600
• It was an English joint-stock company formed for trade with Asia.

Additional information:

• Ceased operations: 1 June 1874; 149 years ago
• Headquarters: London, United Kingdom
• Founder figures: Thomas Smythe, John Watts
• Charter granted by: Queen Elizabeth I

Last verified on 24-06-2026

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• First Governor: Zahid Husain
• Term: June 1948 – July 1953

Additional information:

• First Female Governor: Dr. Shamshad Akhtar
• Year of Female Governor Appointment: 2006
• Headquarters: Karachi, Pakistan

Last verified on 16-01-2026

Explanation

• Location: Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan
• Built: 1642 AD
• Emperor Era: Mughal Empire Shah Jahan
• Commissioned by: Hakim Ilm-ud-din Ansari (Wazir Khan)

Last verified on 23-06-2026

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• The main tributary, the Congo River has a total length of 4,370 km.
• It is the only major river to cross the equator twice.
• It is the Second longest river in Africa.

Last verified on 16-05-2026

Explanation

• Law of Inertia = Newton’s First Law of Motion.
• States: “An object at rest stays at rest, and an object in motion continues in the same direction and speed unless acted upon by an unbalanced force.”
• Explains why seat belts are important in cars.
• Applies to all objects on Earth and in space.

Last verified on 13-03-2026

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• Country: Germany
• Born: 18 December 1913
• Died: 8 October 1992
• Position: Chancellor of West Germany (1969–1974)
• Award: Nobel Peace Prize (1971) for improving East–West relations

Last verified on 11-03-2026

Explanation

• Main focus: economic development and poverty reduction.
• Established in July 1944 during the Bretton Woods Conference.
• Has 189 member countries.
• Headquarters: Washington, USA.

• Founded: 27 December 1945.
• Headquarters: Washington, USA.
• Members: 190 countries.
• Official language: English.

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Last verified on 07-02-2026

Explanation

• A kremlin is found in historic Russian cities. 
• It includes five palaces, four cathedrals.
• It was built between the 14th and 17th centuries.
• Since the 13th century, the Kremlin was the Great Prince's residence.

Additional information:

• The complex now serves as the official residence of the Russian President.
• The name Kremlin means "fortress inside a city".

Last verified on 02-02-2026

Explanation

Christopher Columbus

• Born: 1451, Genoa, Italy
• Died: 20 May 1506, Valladolid, Spain
• Major Voyages: 4 transatlantic voyages (1492–1504)
• Sponsored By: Spain (Ferdinand II and Isabella I)
• Achievement: Opened the Americas to European exploration

Last verified on 18-01-2026