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• Hagia Sophia is located in Istanbul, Türkiye.
• It was completed in AD 537 during the Byzantine era.
• Originally, it was a Greek Orthodox church.
• Later, it was converted into a mosque, then a museum.
• In 2020, Hagia Sophia was reconverted into a mosque.

Last verified on 29-01-2026

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• JD Vance is the current vice president since January 20, 2025
• Replaced Kamala Harris.
• He is the 50th vice president of US.
• He belongs to Republican Party.
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Updated & verified on 08-04-2026

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• The United Kingdom officially left the European Union on 31 January 2020 at 11 p.m. GMT
• known as Brexit (British Exit).
• End of its 47-year membership,
• lasted until 31 December 2020
• Referendum Date: 23 June 2016.
• Article 50 Triggered: 29 March 2017
• Vote Result: Leave – 51.9%, Remain – 48.1%

Last verified on 08-04-2026

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• It is no use/useless to cry over spilt milk (or spilled milk).
• Meaning: Do not dwell on past, unchangeable events.

Last verified on 02-04-2026

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• The Partition of Bengal, implemented in 1905 by Lord Curzon.
• It was formally annulled in 1911. 
• He divided Bengal into two provinces on 16-10-1905.

The province was divided into:

• West Bengal, which had a majority of Hindus,
• East Bengal, which had a majority of Muslims

Last verified on 30-03-2026

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• Sir Cyril Radcliffe chaired the Boundary Commission and drew the borders between India and Pakistan.
• The border he established on 17 August 1947 is famously known as the Radcliffe Line.
• The announcement of the partition and borders was made by Lord Mountbatten in 1947.

Last verified on 11-03-2026

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United Nations (UNO) – Security Council & Membership

• UNO Founded: 24 October 1945
• Headquarters: New York, United States
• Total UNO Members: 193

Security Council Composition:

• Permanent Members (5): China, France, Russia, UK, USA
• Non-Permanent Members (10): Elected by General Assembly for a 2-year term

Pakistan as Non-Permanent Member:

Pakistan has served 8 times in the Security Council:

1. 1952–1953
2. 1968–1969
3. 1976–1977
4. 1983–1984
5. 1993–1994
6. 2003–2004
7. 2012–2013
8. 2025–2026

Last verified on 28-01-2026

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• Under the 1973 Constitution of Pakistan, the Head of Government is the Prime Minister.

Additional information:

• The President serves as the Head of State with a ceremonial role.

Last verified on 10-02-2026

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Speed = Distance ÷ Time

Truck speed = 47 ÷ 10 = 4.7 km/h

Car speed = 47 ÷ 8 = 5.875 km/h

Ratio of car to truck = 5.875 : 4.7 = 5:4

Last verified on 29-01-2026