Explanation

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

Explanation

• 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

Explanation

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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Explanation

• 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

Explanation

• 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

Explanation

Explanation

• The Olympic Games are held every four years
• The four years between games is known as an Olympiad.
• Summer Games are celebrated during the first year of an Olympiad. 
• And the Winter Games are held in the third year.

NOTE
Since 1994, the Winter Games have been held in even years between the Summer Games (e.g., 2024 Paris, 2026 Milano Cortina, 2028 Los Angeles).

Explanation

George W. Bush famously stated "You are either with us or against us" in relation to the 9/11 incident.

This phrase was part of his speech addressing the global response to terrorism.

This was used to rally support for the U.S. response to the attacks.

Last verified on 22-02-2026

Explanation

UNO Founded on October 24, 1945 in in San Francisco, California

UNO Headquarters:New York, United States 

UNO Membership: 193 member states; 2 observer states

UNO Official languages:(06)

1. Arabic
2. Chinese
3. English
4. French
5. Russian
6. Spanish

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Pakistan joined the United Nations on September 30, 1947, just over a month after its independence

Last updated question  18-02-2026

Explanation

• Brussels is the capital of Belgium
• Location: Central Belgium, on the Senne River.

Additional information

• Belgium's currency is Euro.
• Official language is Dutch; French; German.
• Located in Continent Europe.
• Primary Religion is Secular.

Tricks for Remember

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