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• Afghanistan was the only country that voted against Pakistan admission to the United Nations in 1947.
• Pakistan officially joined the UN on 30 September 1947, shortly after independence on 14 August 1947.
• Afghanistan opposed Pakistan mainly because of the Durand Line dispute and the issue of Pashtunistan.

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• UN Headquarters: New York City
• Founded: 24 October 1945
• Founder Nations: 51 original member states
• Official Languages: Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian, Spanish

Last verified on 14-05-2026

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Zohran Mamdani, 34, a progressive politician, took office as the 112th mayor of NYC.

On January 1, 2026

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The initial ceremony was conducted by NY Attorney General Letitia James

He used two copies of the Holy Quran, one belonging to his grandfather and another historically significant copy.

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• The Three Gorges Dam is the world's largest power station
• Installed capacity (22,500 MW)
• Three Gorges Dam: hydroelectric gravity dam
• Location: Yangtze River, Central China
• River: Yangtze River (3rd longest in the world).
• Operation: Fully operational since 2012. 

Last updated on 09-03-2026

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• Carnivores are animals that eat only meat, primarily from other animals.
• Examples of carnivores include lions, tigers, bears, wolves, and sharks.

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• Animals that eat plants exclusively are herbivores.
• Animals that eat both plants and meat are called omnivores.

Last verified on 07-03-2026

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Traditional instruments from Pakistan include the :

• Rabab (a plucked string instrument from the north),
• Alghoza (paired flutes),
• Dhol (drum),
• Harmonium,
• Tabla.

The Been (also known as Murli or Pungi) is a wind instrument used by snake charmers

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99×99=9801.

Therefore, the square root of 9801 is 99.

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Tensile strength refers to a material’s ability to resist being pulled apart.

Bones have collagen fibers that provide high tensile strength.

This allows bones to withstand forces that try to stretch or bend them.

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Meat is a primary source of protein in the traditional Pakistani diet.

Common types include chicken, beef, mutton, and fish.

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The Cold War officially ended on December 26, 1991. 

Between the United States (US) and the Soviet Union (USSR) 

Duration: 44 years and 9 months Part of the post-World War II era