Explanation

• Belgium is known as the “Cockpit of Europe.”
• The nickname refers to the many major European battles fought on Belgian territory.
• Belgium is located in Western Europe.

Additional information:

• Capital: Brussels
• Currency: Euro (€)
• Official languages: Dutch, French, and German

Last verified on 28-09-2026

Explanation

Sun Yat-sen was the first president of the Republic of China,

Serving as the Provisional President from January 1, 1912, to March 10, 1912.

He was elected by the Nanking provisional government following the 1911 Revolution

He is often referred to as the "Father of Modern China."

Last updated question by NS 18-02-2026

Explanation

• Test: Brian Lara — 400 runs*, West Indies vs England, 2004.

Additional information:

• ODI: Rohit Sharma — 264 runs, India vs Sri Lanka, 2014.
• T20I: Aaron Finch — 172 runs, Australia vs Zimbabwe, 2018.

Last verified on 28-09-2026

Explanation

• The Nobel Peace Prize is awarded in Oslo, Norway.
• The other Nobel Prizes are awarded in Stockholm, Sweden.
• The Peace Prize is awarded annually on 10 December.
• Established: According to the will of Alfred Nobel.

Last verified on 28-09-2026

Explanation

• The capital of Italy is Rome.
• Region: Lazio
• Past Capitals:
• Turin (1861–1865)
• Florence (1865–1871)
• Rome became the permanent capital in 1871

Additional Information

• Italy's currency is the euro.
• Italy's official language is Italian.
• Italy located is in Continent Europe.
• Italy's primary religion is Christianity.
• Italy's head of Govt. is Prime Minister Mario Draghi.
• Italy's Parliament is called the Chamber of Deputies and the Senate.

Tricks for Remembering

EURO

 BIG -FAN-PI –SMS

Mind Trick : BIG FAN of PI and wished through SMS

**BIG**

B-Belgium

I-Ireland

G-Germany

**FAN**

F-France

A-Austria

N-Netherland

**PI**

P-Portugal

I-Italy

**SMS**

S-Spain

M-Malta

S-Solvaria

 Last updated 07-09-2026 by NA

Explanation

• Agence France-Presse (AFP) is a French international news agency.
• Headquarters: Paris, France
• Founder: Charles-Louis Havas
• Founded: 1835, Paris, France
• It is the world's oldest news agency.

AFP has regional headquarters in:

• Nicosia
• Montevideo
• Hong Kong
• Washington

Last verified on 26-05-2026

Explanation

• Capital: Tripoli
• Currency: Libyan Dinar
• Official language: Arabic
• Continent: Africa
• Religion: Islam

Additional information:

Memory Trick

DINAR → Countries using the dinar include:

• K — Kuwait
• S — Sudan

J-A-I-L

• J — Jordan
• A — Algeria
• I — Iraq
• L — Libya

Last verified on 27-09-2026

Explanation

Explanation

• Date: 1 May every year
• Origin: Labour Day began on 1 May 1886.
• Historical Event: It commemorates the Haymarket Affair in Chicago.
• Significance: Recognizes the rights and contributions of workers.
• 2026 Theme: “Ensuring a Healthy Psychosocial Working Environment.”

Last updated: NA on 26-09-2026

Explanation

• Name: International Literacy Day
• Date: 8 September (every year)
• Declared by: UNESCO
• Year declared: 26 October 1966
• First celebration: 1967

****