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• Headquarters: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
• Launch Date: 9 July 2002, Durban, South Africa
• Members: 55 member states, 9 observer states
• Purpose: Replaced the Organisation of African Unity (OAU) to promote unity, development, and peace in Africa

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• OAU Background: Established on 25 May 1963 in Addis Ababa by 32 signatory governments
• OAU Disbanded: 9 July 2002

Last verified on 08-02-2026

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• BRICS Full Form: Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa (original)
• Belgium and Japan are not members of this bloc.
• Founded: June 2009
• First Conference Hosted By: Russia (2009)
• Headquarters: Shanghai, China (New Development Bank)
• Purpose: Economic cooperation, trade, development, and global influence

Last verified on 08-02-2026

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UNESCO focuses on promoting global collaboration in education, science, culture, and communication to foster peace and sustainable development.

Last verified on 07-02-2026

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• 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

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Olympic Airlines, a Greek airline,

Formerly known as Olympic Airways

It was founded on April 6, 1957

Ceased operations: 29 September 2009 (sold name and logo to Olympic Air)

The airline's head office was located in Athens

Lcarus, the first predecessor airline to Olympic, was established in 1930.

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Karl Benz created the first gasoline-powered car

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The 3rd highest mountain in the world is Kangchenjunga

It is located on the border between Nepal and India (Himalayas).

It stands at 8,586 meters (28,169 feet) tall.

1st largest mountain: Mount Everest at 8,848 meters (29,029 feet).

It is located on the border of Nepal and China (Himalayas).

2nd largest mountain: K2 at 8,611 meters (28,251 feet).

It is located on the China-Pakistan border (Karakoram).

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• The Taj Mahal is located in the city of Agra 
• State: Uttar Pradesh
• River: Yamuna River
• Construction Started: 1632
• Construction Completed: 1647
• Built by: Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan
• Built in Memory of: Mumtaz Mahal
• Height: Approximately 73 meters
• Architecture: Ustad Ahmad Lahori
• Material: Mainly white marble

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• Length: 13.40 m (44 ft)
• Width: 5.18 m (17 ft)

• Length: 15.38 m (50.5 ft)
• Width: 5.18 m (17 ft)