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.

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• Origin: Began in 776 BC in Olympia, Greece.
• Purpose: Religious festival honoring the Greek god Zeus.
• Frequency: Celebrated every four years, known as an Olympiad
• .Events: Expanded from one footrace to multi-day sports.
• Demise: Banned around 393 CE by Emperor Theodosius I.

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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%

Explanation

Squash legend Jehangir Khan won 555 matches in a row

Consecutive matches between 1981 and 1986

Additional information

He is known as the king of squash

Khan was born on 10 December 1963 in Karachi.

He won (1982–1991):

• The World Open title six times.
• The British Open title ten times 

He retired as a player in 1993,

He served as President of the World Squash Federation from 2002 to 2008

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Explanation

Buckingham Palace is the official London residence of the United Kingdom

It has served as the Sovereign's official residence in London since 1837.

Who: The King (currently King Charles III).

Location: City of Westminster, London.

Explanation

• Vatican City is the seat of the Roman Catholic Church and the Pope,
• The central governing body is known as the Holy See
• The world's smallest independent nation-state.

Additional information

Vatican City

• Official languages: Italian
• Official languages: Italian
•  Establishment: Lateran Treaty, 11 February 1929
• Currency: Euro (€) (EUR)

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Explanation

SAVAK stands for  (Organization of Intelligence and Security of the Country)

SAVAK was the secret police, domestic security, and intelligence service in Iran 

SAVAK had 5,000 agents at its peak.

Savak is Founded on March 20, 1957

Founder of Savak: Teymur Bakhtiar

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Explanation

• Organization: Special Communications Organisation (SCO).
• Location: Shimshal Valley, Gilgit-Baltistan.
• Technology: 4G high-speed mobile broadband.
•  This initiative was completed around early 2022
• Collaborates with telecom partners like Zong 

Explanation

• India & Iran signed a 10-year deal (May 2024) for Chabahar Port operations.
• India invests ~$370 million.
• Strategic access to Afghanistan & Central Asia, bypassing Pakistan.
• Part of the INSTC trade corridor.
• Chabahar is a port located in Iran.

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