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• First man who travelled in Space was Yuri Gagarin in 1961.
• Yuri Gagarin was a Soviet pilot and cosmonaut.
• He aboard the first successful crewed spaceflight, became the first human to journey into outer space.

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• First man who Walk in Space was Alexei Leonov in 1965.
• First man who Walk on Moon was Neil Armstrong in 1969.

Last verified on 10-03-2026

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• Connection: Links Mediterranean Sea to Red Sea
• Location: Egypt
• Opened: 1869
• Length: 193 km
• Purpose: Provides the shortest maritime route from Europe to Asia

Last verified on 08-02-2026

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• An isthmus is a narrow strip of land that connects two larger landmasses and separates two bodies of water.
• The Isthmus of Panama connects North America and South America.
• It separates the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.
• The Isthmus of Suez connects Africa and Asia.
• It separates the Mediterranean Sea and Red Sea.

• Strait: Narrow water passage connecting two larger water bodies.
• Bay: A water body partly surrounded by land.

Last verified on 09-08-2026

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• Fidel Castro was the leader of Cuba.
• He led the Cuban Revolution and came to power in 1959.
• He served as Prime Minister of Cuba (1959–1976) and then as President (1976–2008).
• He born on 13 August 1926.
• He died on 25 November 2016 (aged 90).

Last verified on 08-08-2026

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• Khushal Khan Khattak was a famous poet of the Pashto language.
• He was a renowned Pashtun poet, warrior, and tribal chief of the 17th century.
• He is also widely known as Khushal Baba.
• He was born in 1613.
• He was died in 1689.
• His poetry covers themes such as bravery, honour, wisdom, love, and Pashtun unity.

Last verified on 08-08-2026

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Prof. Muhammad Yunus, a Bangladeshi economist and founder of Grameen Bank, pioneered microfinance.

He provided small loans to rural women in Bangladesh, empowering them to break the cycle of poverty.

His innovative approach earned him the Nobel Peace Prize in 2006.

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A Epicurean is someone who believes that the pursuit of pleasure and enjoyment, such as eating, drinking, and marrying, is the most important goal in life.

This philosophy emphasizes seeking pleasure and avoiding pain as the primary purpose of living.

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• Separates: Malay Peninsula from the Indonesian island of Sumatra.
• Strait of Malacca connects: Andaman Sea and South China Sea
• Trade Route Between: Indian Ocean and the Pacific Ocean.
• Countries Along the Strait: Malaysia, Indonesia, and Singapore
• Approximate Length: 930 km
• Importance: One of the world's busiest international maritime trade routes

Last verified on 10-07-2026

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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