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Syed Haider Shah is the current permanent representative of Pakistan to United Nations.

He was appointed on 31 October 2026.

He has replaced Asim Iftikhar Ahmad 

He has previously served as Pakistan’s ambassador to the Netherlands.

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Updated & verified on 02 Nov 2026

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• The headquarters of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is located in Washington, D.C., United States.
• Purpose: Global financial stability & loan support
• Founded: 27 December 1945
• Members: 190 countries
• Official language: English

Last verified on 24-06-2026

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• The Ganges–Brahmaputra river system forms the Ganges–Brahmaputra–Meghna Delta, the largest delta in the world.
• It is located mainly in Bangladesh and the Indian state of West Bengal, along the Bay of Bengal.
• The delta is formed by sediments deposited by rivers flowing from the Himalayas toward the sea.
• The Sundarbans, the world’s largest mangrove forest, lies within this delta region.

Last verified on 22-10-2026

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• India conducted its first nuclear test on May 18, 1974
• Codename: Smiling Buddha (or Pokhran-I).
• Location: Pokhran, Rajasthan, India.
• Type: Plutonium fission device.
• Smiling Buddha, other name Pokhran-I 
• Number of tests 1

Last updated by NA on 24-April-2026

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• Diego Garcia is an island in the Indian Ocean.
• It is the part of the Chagos Archipelago.
• It is the largest island of the Chagos Archipelago.
• It is located south of the Maldives.
• It has been part of the British Indian Ocean Territory (BIOT), a British overseas territory.
• Diego Garcia hosts a strategically important joint UK–US military facility.

Last verified on 22-10-2026

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• The goalkeeper wears the most protective equipment because they must stop fast-moving, hard hockey balls.
• Their protective gear includes a helmet with a face mask, leg guards, kickers, padded gloves and body protection.

Last verified on 22-10-2026

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• Germany defeated Spain 1–0 in the final on 30 August 2026.
• Germany winning its fourth men's Hockey World Cup title.
• The tournament was hosted by Belgium and the Netherlands from 15 to 30 August 2026.

Additional information:

• 2023 — Germany: Defeated Belgium in a penalty shoot-out after a 3–3 draw.
• 2018 — Belgium: Defeated the Netherlands in a penalty shoot-out after a 0–0 draw.
• 2014 — Australia: Defeated the Netherlands 6–1 in the final.

Last verified on 22-10-2026

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• The Battle of Hastings was fought on 14 October 1066 in England.
• William, Duke of Normandy, defeated King Harold II of England.
• William became known as William the Conqueror.
• He was crowned King of England on 25 December 1066.

Last verified on 22-10-2026

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• The Games are traditionally said to have ended in 393 AD.
• During the reign of Roman Emperor Theodosius I.

Additional information:

• The ancient Olympic Games originated in 776 BC in Olympia, ancient Greece.
• They were held in honor of Zeus, the chief god of ancient Greek religion.
• The modern Olympic Games were revived in 1896 in Athens, Greece.

Last verified on 22-10-2026

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About G7 Summit 2026

• Starting date: 14 June 2026
• Closing date: 15 June 2026
• Edition: 52nd
• Venue: France — Évian-les-Bains

Additional Information:

• 2023: 🇯🇵 Japan — Hiroshima
• 2024: 🇮🇹 Italy — Apulia (Borgo Egnazia)
• 2025: 🇨🇦 Canada — Kananaskis, Alberta
• 2027: 🇺🇸 United States
• 2028: 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
• 2029: 🇨🇦 Canada
• 2030: 🇫🇷 France (based on the established G7 presidency rotation.

Last verified on 21-09-2026