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• SAARC founded: 8 December 1985
• Full Form: South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation
• Headquarters: Kathmandu, Nepal
• Founding place: Dhaka, Bangladesh

SAARC Member Countries:

1. Afghanistan
2. Bangladesh
3. Bhutan
4. India
5. Maldives
6. Nepal
7. Pakistan
8. Sri Lanka

Last verified on 12-06-2026

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• Peregrine Falcon is the world’s fastest bird.
• It can reach speeds of over 300 km/h (186 mph) during a hunting dive called a stoop.
• Its scientific name is Falco peregrinus.
• It is known for its exceptional speed and hunting ability.

Additional information:

• Ostrich → Largest and Fastest running bird (up to 70 km/h / 43 mph)

Last verified on 01-07-2026

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• 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

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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

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• 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

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• 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.

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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.

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

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