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• UNESCO issued the Recommendation on the Ethics of Artificial Intelligence.
• The guidelines were adopted on 23 November 2021 by UNESCO's General Conference.
• They promote the ethical, transparent, and responsible use of AI.

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• United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
• Founded: 16 November 1945
• Headquarters: Paris, France
• Member States: 194
• Purpose: Promote education, science, culture, communication, and ethical use of technology.

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• Museum: Louvre Museum
• City: Paris, France
• Date of theft: 19 October 2025
• Items stolen: 8 Crown Jewels
• Gallery targeted: Apollo Gallery (Galerie d'Apollon)

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• Connects: Red Sea ↔ Gulf of Aden
• Between: Yemen and Djibouti/Eritrea
• Links to: Arabian Sea → Indian Ocean
• Strategic route: Europe–Asia maritime trade
• Nearby canal: Suez Canal

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• Strait of Hormuz → Persian Gulf ↔ Gulf of Oman
• Strait of Gibraltar → Mediterranean Sea ↔ Atlantic Ocean
• Bosporus Strait → Black Sea ↔ Sea of Marmara
• Bering Strait → Arctic Ocean ↔ Pacific Ocean
• Strait of Malacca → Andaman Sea ↔ South China Sea

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• Host Province: Punjab (Lahore, Faisalabad, and Gujrat)
• First hosted by Pakistan: 2020
• Tournament Dates: 9–16 February 2020
• Participating Teams: 10
• Pakistan won the title by defeating India 43–41 in the final.
• Pakistan becoming world champions for the first time.

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• The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) has 57 member countries.

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• It was founded on 25 September 1969 with 25 original members.
• The OIC is the largest international organization after the United Nations.
• Headquarters: Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
• Official Languages: Arabic, English, French
• Main Purpose: Promote cooperation, unity, peace, and protect the interests of Muslim countries.
• On 28 June 2011, it changed its name from the Organization of the Islamic Conference to the Organization of Islamic Cooperation.
• The first OIC Summit was held in Rabat, Morocco.

Last verified on 07-07-2026

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• Forest cover of KP: 20.3%
• Province with the highest forest cover: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

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• Punjab: 3.2%
• Sindh: 2.3%
• Balochistan: 1.5%

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• Bolan Pass begins near Sibi in Balochistan.
• It extends toward Quetta.
• The pass connects the plains of Sibi with the highlands of Quetta.
• Approximate length: 89 km
• Mountain range: Toba Kakar Range

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• Hajj Ifrad is the pilgrimage in which only Hajj is performed without Umrah.

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There are three types of Hajj:

1. Hajj Ifrad – Only Hajj is performed; no Umrah during Hajj months; no Hady required.
2. Hajj Qiran – Umrah and Hajj together with one Ihram; Hady required.
3. Hajj al-Tamattu – Umrah and Hajj performed separately; two Ihrams; Hady required.

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• The Holy Prophet's (PBUH) family shifted to Madinah 7 months after the Hijrah.
• They migrated after the completion of Masjid an-Nabawi and the adjoining living quarters.
• Hazrat Sawda (RA), Hazrat Fatimah (RA), and Hazrat Umm Kulthum (RA) were among those who migrated.
• They were brought from Makkah to Madinah by Zaid bin Haritha (RA) and Abu Rafi (RA).

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• Masjid al-Dirar is mentioned in the Holy Quran in Surah At-Tawbah.
• It is discussed in verses 107–110.
• It was built in Medina by Abu Amir and 12 hypocrites near Masjid Quba.
• The mosque was used for anti-Islamic activities and conspiracy against Muslims.
• In 630 CE (9 AH), Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) ordered its destruction.
• This happened after the Expedition of Tabuk, due to its harmful purpose.

Last verified on 25-04-2026