Explanation

The 2017 ICC Champions Trophy was the eighth ICC Champions Trophy,

 It was held in England and Wales from 1 to 18 June 2017.

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Explanation

• The official currency of Malaysia is the Malaysian ringgit
• Date of introduction 12 June 1967
• Symbol RM

Additional information 

• Capital: Kuala Lumpur
• Official Language: Malay (Bahasa Malaysia)
• Continent: Asia
• Major Religion: Islam
• Parliament: Parliament of Malaysia (Parlimen Malaysia)
• Parliamentary System: Bicameral (Dewan Rakyat and Dewan Negara)
• Independence: 31 August 1957

Last updated on 26 OCT 2026

Explanation

The G8 (short for Group of Eight) is a grouping of eight major industrialized countries:

1. Canada
2. France
3. Germany
4. Italy
5. Japan
6. Russia (currently suspended)
7. United Kingdom
8. United States

These countries meet periodically to discuss global economic issues, climate change, security, and other pressing concerns.

Explanation

Ibn Khaldūn was born on May 27, 1332 in Tunisia.

He died on March 17, 1406, in Cairo, Egypt.

He was an Arab sociologist, philosopher, and historian.

He was  the father of historiography, sociology, economics, and demography studies.

His best-known book, the Muqaddimah or Prolegomena ("Introduction".

Explanation

List of World largest Religions.

1.    Christianity (31.2%)

2.    Islam (24.1%)

3.    No religion (16%)

4.    Hinduism (15.1%)

5.    Buddhism (6.9%)

6.    Folk religions (5.7%)

7.    Other religions (0.5%)

8.    Sikhism (0.3%)

9.     Judaism (0.2%)

Explanation

These are the Seven Wonders of the Modern World

1. The Statue of Liberty, USA
2. Pyramids of Giza, Egypt
3. Stonehenge, England
4. The Parthenon, Greece
5. The Leaning Tower of Pisa, Italy
6. The Eiffel Tower, France
7. The Sydney Opera House, Australia

Explanation

The Petronas Towers, located in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, were once the tallest buildings in the world.

Standing at 452 meters.

They are an iconic symbol of the city's skyline.

Explanation

Brazil hold the record for the most FIFA World Cup wins, lifting the title five times. Germany and Italy have won the World Cup four times.

Know about FIFA World Cup 2022

Edition: 22

Held: 20 November 18 December 2022

Matches: 64

Length: 28 days

Hosted by: Qatar

First Asian cities to host FIFA world cup: South Korea & Japan (2002)

First Arab country to host FIFA world: Qatar (2022)

FIFA world cup held in Asia in 2022: Second time

Venues: 8

Cities: 5

Country to provide security: Pakistan

Country to produce ball: Pakistan

Participating countries from Asia: Qatar, Iran, South Korea, Japan & Saudi Arabia

Final to be played: 18 December 2022

Winner: Argentina 

Runner-up: France

Argentina won: third time

Explanation

• Immanuel Kant belonged to the Kingdom of Prussia (a German-speaking state)
•  His comprehensive and systematic works in:
• Epistemology
• Metaphysics
• Political theory
• He was born in 1724 in the city of Königsberg
• Died: 12 February 1804 (aged 79), Königsberg, Prussia

Last updated 17 july 2026 by NA

Explanation

Longest Sea Bridge of the world: Zhuhai Macau

Zhuhai Macau links: Hong Kong and China