Explanation

• Founded → 8 December 1985
• Headquarters → Kathmandu, Nepal
• Summit (14th) → 2007, New Delhi (India)
• New member added → Afghanistan
• Purpose → Regional cooperation in South Asia

Last verified on 25-05-2026

Explanation

• SAARC was founded in Dhaka on December 8, 1985
• SAARC stands for the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation
  
• Bangladeshi diplomat Abul Ahsan founded it
• It was launched for Regional cooperation
• Headquarters: Kathmandu

1. Australia,
2. China,
3. the European Union,
4. Iran,
5. Japan,
6. Mauritius,
7. Myanmar,
8. South Korea
9. and the United States

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There is a total of eight members of SAARC;

1. Afghanistan,
2. Bangladesh,
3. Bhutan,
4. India,
5. Nepal,
6. the Maldives,
7. Pakistan
8. and Sri Lank

Last question by NA on 26 April 2026

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• The Regional Cooperation for Development (RCD) was renamed Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) in 1985.
• It aiming to promote economic, technical, and cultural cooperation among member states in Asia.

Additional information:

• RCD was established on: 21 July, 1964
• RCD was dissolved in: 1979
• RCD: Established by Iran, Pakistan and Turkey
• RCD headquarters: Iran

Last verified on 24-05-2026

Explanation

• Rainfall in any region depends on moisture in the air.
• Ocean water is the main source of atmospheric moisture.
• Areas closer to seas receive more rainfall.
• Interior land areas are far from oceans.
• So, they receive less rainfall due to lack of moisture.

Last verified on 14-05-2026

Explanation

• Turkey is described as the first Islamic state to recognize the Republic of China (ROC).

• Diplomatic relations were established in 1934.

• At that time, the Republic of China was the internationally recognized government of China.

• This recognition reflects early diplomatic ties between Turkey and China.

Last verified on 09-05-2026

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Wat Traimit houses a golden Buddha statue that was hidden inside a plaster covering for over 200 years.

The statue weighs about 5.5 tons.

It is a major cultural and religious treasure.

Explanation

Vanuatu offers citizenship by investment, including bringing $100,000 worth of gold.

This program is aimed at attracting wealthy investors to boost the country’s economy.

Explanation

Edinburgh’s Old Town has a network of hidden underground vaults and tunnels.

Historically, these were used for smuggling, illicit trade, and secret activities.

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The Anglo-Zanzibar War of 1896 lasted only 38–45 minutes, making it the shortest war in history.

It occurred between Britain and the Sultanate of Zanzibar over succession disputes.