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• Habsha is the historic name for Ethiopia.
• It is located in the Horn of Africa.
• The Migration to Abyssinia, also known as the First Hegira.

Last verified on 19-03-2026

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FIFA World Cup 2022

• Edition: 22nd, held in Qatar from 20 Nov – 18 Dec 2022.
• Final Match: Argentina vs France at Lusail Stadium, Qatar.
• Winner: Argentina – third World Cup title, first in 36 years.
• Runner-up: France.

Additional information:

• Third Place: Croatia | Fourth Place: Morocco.
• Top Scorer: Kylian Mbappe (France) – 8 goals, scored hat-trick in final.
• Best Player / Golden Ball: Lionel Messi (Argentina) – second time winner.
• Best Young Player: Enzo Fernandez (Argentina).
• Best Goalkeeper / Golden Glove: Emiliano Martinez (Argentina).

Last verified on 08-03-2026

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China Currency is Chinese Yuan.

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• Gautam Budha was born in Lumbini, Nepal in 623 BC.
• Language of discourse/lectures of Budhha was: Pali 
• He was the founder of Buddhism.

Last verified on 16-03-2026

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United Nations (UNO) – Security Council & Membership

• UNO Founded: 24 October 1945
• Headquarters: New York, United States
• Total UNO Members: 193

Security Council Composition:

• Permanent Members (5): China, France, Russia, UK, USA
• Non-Permanent Members (10): Elected by General Assembly for a 2-year term

Pakistan as Non-Permanent Member:

Pakistan has served 8 times in the Security Council:

1. 1952–1953
2. 1968–1969
3. 1976–1977
4. 1983–1984
5. 1993–1994
6. 2003–2004
7. 2012–2013
8. 2025–2026

Last verified on 28-01-2026

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• The ozone layer acts as Earth’s natural sunscreen, protecting life from the sun’s harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation.
• UV radiation can cause skin cancer, eye damage, and harm to plants and animals.

Additional information:

• Chemical Formula: O₃ (three oxygen atoms)
• Layer Location: Stratosphere, 15–40 km above Earth
• Function: Absorbs UV-B and UV-C rays from the Sun
• Depletion Causes: Air pollution, CFCs, industrial chemicals
• Protection Measures: Reduce CFC use, ozone-friendly products

Last verified on 09-03-2026

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International Women’s Day is observed on 8 March every year to celebrate women’s achievements.

It began in the early 20th century, with the first official observance in 1911.

Theme for 2026 is Rights. Justice. Action. For ALL Women and Girls

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• The second Largest Continent (by Area) of the World is Africa.
• They cover an area more than three times that of the United United States.
• It covers an area of 30,370,000 square kilometers.
• It is 20.39 % total area of the earth and 6% of its total surface area.
• It is called the Dark Continent.

Additional information:

• First and Largest Continents by area: Asia.
• Second Largest Continents by area: Africa.
• Third Largest Continents by area: North America.
• Fourth Largest Continents by area: South America.
• Fifth Largest Continent by area: Antarctica.
• Sixth Largest Continent by area: Europe.
• Seventh and Smallest Continents by area: Australia.
• Zealandia is considered the 8th Continent.
  
• Australia is the flattest Continent.

Last verified on 07-03-2026

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• A leap year occurs every 4 years to adjust for the extra 0.2422 days in a solar year.
• Normal year = 365 days, solar year = 365.2422 days, so 1 extra day is added in February.
• Leap year rule: Year divisible by 4

Last verified on 06-03-2026

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