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• The Simla Deputation met the Viceroy of India on 1 October 1906.
• It was led by Sir Aga Khan III.
• The delegation consisted of about 35 members.
• First, the group met the Principal of Aligarh College (MAO College).
• The Principal arranged the meeting through Colonel Dunlop (Secretary to Viceroy), and then the delegation met Lord Minto.
• Since the meeting took place at Simla, it was called the Simla Deputation.

Last verified on 02-05-2026

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• Razia Sultana was the first and last female ruler of Delhi Sultanate.
  • She ruled India from 1236 to 1240.
  • She was the daughter of Sultan Shams-ud-Din Iltutmish and Turkan Khatun.
  • Known for her bravery, intelligence, and administrative skills.

Last verified on 02-02-2026

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• Vatican City is the smallest country in the world by land area.
• It is a city-state surrounded by Rome, Italy.
• It serves as the headquarters of the Roman Catholic Church.
• Total area is about 0.49 sq km.
• It is located in Europe.

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• Smallest Muslim country: Brunei
• Smallest republic: Nauru
• Smallest SAARC country: Maldives
• Largest Muslim country (population): Indonesia

Last verified on 10-02-2026

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• The Treaty of Versailles was a peace treaty signed on 28 June 1919.
• Exactly five years after the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand
• Ended  World War I Between Germany and the Allied Powers.
• Location: Hall of Mirrors in the Palace of Versailles, France
• Effective: 10 January 1920
• Languages: French and English

Last updated by NA on 27 April 2026

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• The Nile is the longest river in the world
• Length of about 6,650 km

 Additional information

Last updated by NA on 27 April 2026

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• The famous book "Al-Qanun" (The Canon of Medicine) was written by Abu Ali Sina.
• It is also known as Avicenna. 
• The book covers medicine, diseases, and treatments.

Last verified on 27-04-2026

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• Vishnu is one of the major deities in Hinduism.
• He is known as the Preserver (Protector of the Universe).
• He maintains balance and order in the world (Dharma).
• He is part of the Hindu Trinity (Trimurti).
• The other two are Brahma (Creator) and Shiva (Destroyer).

Last verified on 27-04-2026

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• SAARC was founded in Dhaka on December 8, 1985
• SAARC stands for the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation
  
• Bangladeshi diplomat Abul Ahsan founded it
• It was launched for Regional cooperation
• Headquarters: Kathmandu

1. Australia,
2. China,
3. the European Union,
4. Iran,
5. Japan,
6. Mauritius,
7. Myanmar,
8. South Korea
9. and the United States

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There is a total of eight members of SAARC;

1. Afghanistan,
2. Bangladesh,
3. Bhutan,
4. India,
5. Nepal,
6. the Maldives,
7. Pakistan
8. and Sri Lank

Last question by NA on 26 April 2026

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• The Central Treaty Organization (CENTO),
• Formerly known as the Middle East Treaty Organization (METO)
• Also known as the Baghdad Pact
• Military alliance of the Cold War.
• Headquarters:
• Baghdad (1955 – 1958)
• Ankara (1958 – 1979)
• Formed on 24 February 1955 by:
• Iran
• Iraq
• Pakistan
• Turkey
• and the United Kingdom.

Additional information

CENTO alliance was dissolved on 16 March 1979

Both Iran and Pakistan remained members of CENTO till? 1979

Pakistan left CENTO in which year____? 1979

When Pakistan signed the Baghdad pact, later called CENTO:23 September 1955

Last updated by NA on 25-April-2026

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• China is the largest wheat producer in the world.
• USA is among the largest wheat exporters globally due to strong agricultural infrastructure.

Additional information:

1. China: ~135–140 million metric tons
2. India: ~110–117 million metric tons
3. Russia: ~80–90 million metric tons
4. United States: ~45–55 million metric tons
5. European Union: ~130–142 million metric tons (combined)

Last verified on 21-04-2026