Explanation

• Date Signed: 10 January 1966
• Place: Tashkent, Soviet Union (now Uzbekistan)
•  It was a peace treaty between India and Pakistan following the 1965 war

Signatories:

• Ayub Khan – President of Pakistan
• Lal Bahadur Shastri – Prime Minister of India
• Alexei Kosygin – Premier of USSR (mediator)

Last verified on 16-01-2026

Explanation

• Headquarters: Washington, D.C., USA
• Established: Bretton Woods Conference, 1944
• Headquarters: Washington, D.C., USA
• Members: 189 countries
• Purpose / Aim: Provide loans and grants for development projects

Partner Institutions (5):

1. IBRO (International Bank for Reconstruction and Development)
2. IDA (International Development Association)
3. IFC (International Finance Corporation)
4. MIGA (Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency)
5. ICSID (International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes)

Pakistan Joined: 1950

Publications: Human Capital Index, World Development Report

Last verified on 18-01-2026

Explanation

• Known: Land of White Elephant
• Location: Southeast Asia
• Capital: Bangkok
• Currency: Thai Baht

Additional information:

• Pakistan → Land of the Pure
• Japan → Land of the Rising Sun
• Canada → Land of Maple Leaf
• Bhutan → Land of the Thunder Dragon
• South Korea → Land of the Morning Calm
• Norway → Land of the Midnight Sun
• Finland → Land of a Thousand Lakes

Last verified on 03-04-2026

Explanation

• Islamabad officially became the capital of Pakistan on 14 August 1967, under President Ayub Khan.
• The city was constructed starting in 1960.
• It is now the country's ninth-most populous city, with a population of over 1.2 million.
• Its postcode is 44000.
• Before being named the capital, the area was known as Raj Shahi.

Last verified on 30-03-2026

Explanation

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

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

Explanation

• Siam was the official name of Thailand until 1939.
• The country is located in Southeast Asia. 
• It is known for its rich culture, temples, and cuisine.
• The name was briefly changed back to Siam from 1945–1949 before permanently becoming Thailand.

Additional information:

• Capital: Bangkok
• Currency: Thai Baht
• Official Language: Thai
• Population: ~70 million
• National Symbol: Elephant

Last verified on 07-03-2026

Explanation

• Largest Export Partner: United States (America)

Major Exports to the U.S.:

• Textiles
• Readymade garments
• Leather products
• Sports goods
• Surgical instruments

Additional information:

• Largest Import Partner: China

Last verified on 10-07-2026

Explanation

Switzerland Currency is Swiss Franc.

Switzerland Capital is Berne.

Switzerland official language is German; French; Italian.

Switzerland located is in Continent Europe.

Switzerland Primary Religion is Christianity.

Switzerland Head of Govt. is President - Ignazio Cassis.

Switzerland Parliament called.

Tricks for Remember

Last verified on 03-07-2026

Explanation

• The preposition "at" is used for specific places or points, like stations or buildings.
• "Arrived at" is the correct collocation for locations (e.g., at the airport, at school).

Last verified on 02-07-2026

Explanation

• First World population day was celebrated in 1987.
• World population day is observed on July 11.

Additional information:

• Theme 2024: Leave no one behind, count everyone
• Theme 2025: Empowering young people to create the families they want in a fair and hopeful world.

Last verified on 01-02-2026