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1. Afghanistan
2. Bangladesh
3. Bhutan
4. India
5. Nepal
6. Maldives
7. Pakistan
8. Sri Lanka

Last updated by NA on 16-07-2026

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The 38th parallel is a name given to the latitude 38° N, which demarcates North Korea and South Korea.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION RELATED TO 38th parallel 

The line was demarcated by U.S. military planners at the Potsdam

It was established at the end of World War II.

It is the symbol of the Cold War.

It is a circle of latitude 38 degrees north of the equator.

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Madame Tussauds is a wax museum.

Madame Tussauds was founded in 1835.

Founder French wax sculptor Marie Tussaud

Located in London, England

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Marco Polo was a Venetian merchant, explorer, and writer who traveled through Asia along the Silk Road between 1271 and 1295

The famous traveler “Marco Polo” belonged to Italy

Marco Polo  was also nicknamed Milione

Marco Polo was born in 1254 in Venice

Marco Polo  Died: on January 8, 1324, in Venice, Italy

the Italian title of Marco Polo's book was Il libro di Marco Polo detto il Milione, which means "The Book of Marco Polo"

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Veto power / Permanent members of 'The United Nation Security Council

1.      France has used its veto power sparingly, vetoing 18 resolutions 

2.      Russia has been the most frequent user of the veto. Russia/USSR has used its veto 121 times

3.     China has used the veto 16 times, with the first one

4.      United States has used the veto 82 times

5.      United Kingdom has used the veto 29 times

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Canada does not yield veto power

Germany has no veto power in the security council of the United Nations

Russia the country used veto power most of the time in UNO Security Council

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A veto is a legal power to unilaterally stop an official action. In the most typical case, a president or monarch vetoes a bill to stop it from becoming law. 

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FIFA World Cup 2010:

Host country: South Africa

Dates: 11 June – 11 July

Teams: 32 (from 6 confederations)

Venue(s): 10 (in 9 host cities)

Best player(s): Uruguay Diego Forlán

Best goalkeeper: Spain Iker Casillas

Final positions

• Champions: Spain (1st title)
• Runners-up: Netherlands
• Third place: Germany
• Fourth place: Uruguay

The last FIFA World Cup was held in Australia on 20 August 2023 and Spain won. 

The 2026 World Cup will take place in three host countries: Canada, Mexico, and the USA.

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• The epic novel War and Peace was written by the Russian author Leo Tolstoy.
• It was published completely in 1869 
• Describes Russian society during the Napoleonic Wars

Last updated by NA on 09-09-2026

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- Sweden changed its constitution in 1980.  

- Allowed equal succession rights for women in the monarchy.  

- Princess Victoria became the crown princess.  

- Sweden was the first to take this step.  

- Promoted gender equality in royal rule.