Explanation

• The Strait of Malacca separates
• Malay Peninsula (West Malaysia) to the northeast 
• Indonesian island of Sumatra to the southwest.
• Connecting the Andaman Sea (Indian Ocean) to the South China Sea (Pacific Ocean)
• Max. length 930 km (580 mi)
• Busiest strait in the world
• Carrying about 25% of the world's traded

Explanation

 It was hosted by Pakistan Cricket Board Featured 15 matches held across three venues in Pakistan

Know about ICC Champions Trophy 2025

Edition: 9th

Venues: Pakistan/United Arab Emirates

Participating teams: 8

Total Matches: 15

Starting date: 19 Feb 2025

Closing date: 09 March 2025

Administrator: International Cricket Council (ICC)

****

Last updated question  18-02-2026

Explanation

• Nelson Mandela was the first president of South Africa
• From 10 May 1994 until 1999.
• Imprisoned in 1962
• Died: on 5th December 2013
• Served 27 years in prison
• Awarded the international Nobel prize in 1993
• Nelson Mandela International Day is celebrated on 18 July  

Explanation

Ceylon was changed into Sri Lanka on 22 May 1972.

Sri Lanka: Asian island nation

Explanation

Sun Yat-sen was the first president of the Republic of China,

Serving as the Provisional President from January 1, 1912, to March 10, 1912.

He was elected by the Nanking provisional government following the 1911 Revolution

He is often referred to as the "Father of Modern China."

Last updated question  18-02-2026

Explanation

Kyat is the official currency of Myanmar

Od name: Burma

Capital: Naypyidaw

Continent: Asia

Official language: Burmese

Explanation

Euclid Considered the "father of geometry"

He was an ancient Greek mathematician active as a geometer and logician.

Known for: The Elements, Optics, Data

Died: Alexandria, Egypt

Last updated question  18-02-2026

Explanation

Hamas was founded in December 1987 by Palestinian cleric Sheikh Ahmed Yassin. 

Hamas stands for Harakat al-Muqawama al-Islamiyya

Headquarters: Gaza City, Gaza Strip

Sheikh Yasin was the spiritual leader of Hamas until his assassination in 2004.

Explanation

In 2019, Gambia filed a case against Myanmar in the International Court of Justice (ICJ)

Against the Rohingya Muslim minority.

The case seeks accountability for alleged violations of the Genocide Convention.

Additional information

The Gambia is a small West African country.

It's known for its diverse ecosystems around the central Gambia River.

Capital: Banjul

Currency: Gambian Dalasi

Official language: English

Explanation

• The Brexit referendum was held on 23 June 2016,
• United Kingdom officially left the European Union
• 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%