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• Morocco (مراکش) and Spain (سپین) are separated by the Strait of Gibraltar.
• It is a narrow strait connecting the Atlantic Ocean with the Mediterranean Sea.
• The strait has a minimum width of about 13 km (8 miles).
• Named after the Rock of Gibraltar, it is a major international shipping route.

Last verified on 01-04-2026

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• The Colosseum is located in Rome, Italy.
• It is a famous ancient amphitheater built during the Roman Empire.
• Construction started in 72 AD and completed in 80 AD.
• It is the largest standing amphitheater in the world.

Last verified on 01-04-2026

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• Pakistani currency notes feature important national landmarks on the back side.
• The State Bank of Pakistan issued first banknotes on 1 October 1948.
• Printed by: Thomas De La Rue & Company (UK)

Additional information:

• Rs. 10: Khyber Pass
• Rs. 100: Quaid-e-Azam Residency
• Rs. 500: Badshahi Mosque
• Rs. 1000: Islamia College Peshawar
• Rs. 5000: Faisal Mosque

Last verified on 01-04-2026

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• The name Table Tennis was officially adopted in 1921–22.
• It replaced the earlier popular name “Ping-Pong.”
• The original Ping-Pong Association (1902) was revived at that time.
• After revival, the sport was standardized and renamed.

Last verified on 31-03-2026

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• Lake: Lake Baikal
• Country: Russia (Siberia)
• Depth: 1,642 meters
• Type: Freshwater lake
• Age: Over 25 million years

Last verified on 31-03-2026

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• The headquarters of the International Court of Justice is in The Hague, Netherlands.
• ICJ is one of the six principal organs of the United Nations.
• It consists of 15 judges, elected for 9-year terms.

• Founded: 1945
• Official Languages: English, French
• Member States: UN member countries
• Main Function: Settling legal disputes between states

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• Taksim Square is located in Istanbul, Turkey.
• It is considered the heart of modern Istanbul.
• It is inaugurated in 1928.
• The 280-year-old Taksim Square can be a tourist attraction.

Last verified on 30-03-2026

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WTO (World Trade Organization) was established on 1 January 1995.

It succeeded GATT.

Pakistan joined WTO on 1 January 1995.

Additional information:

• Members: 164
• Headquarters: Geneva, Switzerland
• Official Languages: English, French, Spanish

Objectives:

• Protect Intellectual Property Rights
• Promote Free Trade
• Remove Trade Quotas

Last verified on 16-01-2026

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• Japan's monarchy is the oldest surviving monarchy in the world.
• It was founded in 660 BCE, by Emperor Jimmu.
• The official records of royal succession date back to Emperor Ōjin's reign in the 4th century.
• However, they have recognized 125 monarchs till now.

Last verified on 30-03-2026