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Nelson Mandela International Day is an annual international day in honour of Nelson Mandela, celebrated each year on 18 July, Mandela's birthday.

The day was officially declared by the United Nations in November 2009, with the first UN Mandela Day held on 18 July 2010. 

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• Renamed: Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) in 1985
• Purpose: Economic, technical, and cultural cooperation
• RCD: Regional Cooperation for Development
• Founded by: Iran, Pakistan, and Turkey
• ECO Headquarters: Tehran, Iran
• Established: 21 July 1964
• RCD dissolved: 1979

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• Total electors: 538
• Majority required: 270

Composition:

• House of Representatives: 435
• Senate: 100
• Washington D.C.: 3 electors

Country: United States of America

Last verified on 21-06-2026

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• China is Pakistan's largest trade partner in imports.
• The country imports a wide range of goods from China.
• Including machinery, electronics, and textiles.
• This making it a key player in Pakistan's trade dynamics.

Last verified on 26-07-2026

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• Location: Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
• Distance from Sydney CBD: 7 km (4 miles)
• State: New South Wales
• Coast: Pacific Ocean (Tasman Sea)
• Established as a Public Beach: 1882

Last verified on 26-07-2026

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• On 9 June, 2017 India and Pakistan became full members of the SCO.
• Full Form: Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO)
• Founded: 15 June 2001
• Headquarters: Beijing, China
• Founder Members (2001): China, Russia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan
• Purpose: Regional security, economic cooperation, counter-terrorism, and cultural cooperation

Additional information:

Current SCO Member States (10):

1. China
2. Russia
3. Kazakhstan
4. Kyrgyzstan
5. Tajikistan
6. Uzbekistan
7. India (Joined: 9 June 2017)
8. Pakistan (Joined: 9 June 2017)
9. Iran (Joined: 4 July 2023)
10. Belarus (Joined: 4 July 2024)

Last verified on 26-07-2026

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• Location: Liberty Island, New York City, USA
• It was a gift from France to the United States as a symbol of friendship.
• Construction Started: 1876
• Construction Completed: 1886
• Dedicated: 28 October 1886

Additional information:

• Height: 93 meters (305 feet)
• Designer: Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi (French sculptor).
• It was designated a U.S. National Monument on 15 October 1924.
• It became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1984.

Last verified on 26-07-2026

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• Member Countries (8): Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka
• SAARC: South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation
• 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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• The Indian Airlines Ganga aircraft was burnt at Lahore Airport on 30 January 1971.
• The aircraft was hijacked by Kashmiri militants and flown from Srinagar to Lahore.
• The incident became known as the Ganga Hijacking.
• Aircraft: Indian Airlines Fokker F27 "Ganga"
• Hijackers: Hashim Qureshi and Ashraf Qureshi

Last verified on 24-07-2026