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Etymology is the study of the origin of words.

At its most basic level, etymology is the study of a word's history

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The Chenab River meets the Jhelum River at Trimmu (Punjab).

Chenab originates from the Chandra and Bhaga rivers in the Himalayas, India.

Flows through Jammu region and enters Punjab plains in Pakistan.

Total length: 1,200 km (750 mi) approx.

Historically called Asikni due to dark-colored waters.

Additional information:

• The area between Jhelum and Chenab is called Chaj Doab.
• Rachna Doab: Between Ravi and Chenab
• Bari Doab: Between Beas and Ravi

Last verified on 17-01-2026

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1st: Tanku Abdul Rahman (Malaysia) – 1971–1973

Additional information:

• 2nd: Hassan al-Touhami (Egypt) – 1974–1975
• 3rd: Amadou Karim Gaye (Senegal) – 1975–1979
• 11th: Yousef bin Ahmad Al-Othaimeen (Saudi Arabia) – 2016–2020
• 12th & Current: Hissein Brahim Taha (Chad) – 2020–present

Last verified on 17-01-2026

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• Author: Ayesha Jalal
  • Publication Date: 18 April 1985
  • Topic: Muslim League, Pakistan movement, and leadership politics
  • Language: English

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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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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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• 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