Explanation

• Countries sharing border with Syria (5): Turkey, Iraq, Israel, Lebanon, Jordan
• Location: Western Asia, Middle East
• Capital: Damascus
• Significance: Syria is strategically located connecting Asia, Europe, and the Mediterranean region
• Area: ~185,180 km²

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Explanation

• Area: ~2,330,000 km²
• Location: Covers Saudi Arabia, Oman, UAE, Yemen, Jordan, Iraq, Kuwait, Qatar

• 1. Sahara – 9,200,000 km²
• 3. Gobi – 1,295,000 km²
• 4. Kalahari – 900,000 km²

Explanation

• United Nations (UNO) recognizes six official working languages.

Additional information:

• Official Languages: Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian, Spanish
• Founded: 24 October 1945
• Headquarters: New York, USA
• Purpose: Promote international peace, security, and cooperation
• Members: 193 countries

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Explanation

Dome of the Rock

• Location: Temple Mount, Old City of Jerusalem
• Completed: 691–692 CE by Umayyad Caliph Abd al-Malik
• Built on: Site of the Second Jewish Temple
• Historical Fact: Original temple destroyed in 70 CE by Romans
• Significance: Important Islamic shrine and landmark

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Explanation

• Venus is the brightest planet in the night sky.
• Due to its thick cloud cover that reflects sunlight strongly.
• It is often called the “Evening Star” or “Morning Star.”

Additional information:

• Distance from Sun: ~108 million km
• Diameter: 12,104 km
• Orbital Period: 225 Earth days
• Atmosphere: Thick CO₂ clouds, very reflective

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Explanation

SAPTA (South Asia Preferential Trading Arrangement)

• Signed: April 1993, Dhaka, Bangladesh
• Came into force: 7 December 1995
• Purpose: Promote and sustain trade & economic cooperation in South Asia through tariff concessions
• Significance: Precursor to SAFTA (2004) for a more comprehensive free trade area

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Explanation

The UN Security Council has 15 members.

• 5 permanent and 10 non-permanent members.
• Non-permanent members serve 2-year terms.

Additional information:

• Permanent Members (P5): USA, UK, France, Russia, China
• Non-Permanent Members: Elected by the General Assembly
• Veto Power: Only permanent members

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Explanation

India has the largest share of South Asia’s population, roughly 70% of the total.

The remaining 30% is shared among Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, Maldives, and Afghanistan.

Additional information:

• Total Population of South Asia (approx.): 1.9 billion (2025 est.)
• Population of India (approx.): 1.33 billion (2025 est.)
• Other Countries Share: Pakistan ~12%, Bangladesh ~8%, Others ~10%

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Explanation

M. Raziuddin collaborated with Einstein on scientific and mathematical research.

Additional information:

• Profession: Physicist / Mathematician
• Contribution: Physics research, mentoring scientists in Pakistan

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Explanation

Abdul Hassan Ispahani became Pakistan’s first ambassador to the United States in 1947.

Additional information:

• Posted in: Washington, D.C.
• Contributions: Strengthened Pakistan–US diplomatic and economic relations

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