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• The current Secretary-General of the United Nations is António Guterres from Portugal.
• He began his first term on January 1, 2017.
• He is currently serving his second term.

Last verified on 07-10-2026

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• World War II: Global war, 1939–1945.
• Little Boy: Dropped on Hiroshima, 6 August 1945.
• Fat Man: Dropped on Nagasaki, 9 August 1945, 11:01 AM.
  

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• World War I: Global war in Europe, 28 July 1914 – 11 November 1918.

Last verified on 17-05-2026

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• Smog is a combination of smoke and fog.
• The word smog is formed from smoke + fog.
• It is a type of air pollution that reduces visibility and can harm human health.
• Smog is commonly associated with vehicle emissions and industrial pollutants.

Last verified on 06-10-2026

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• The Quran describes mountains as “pegs” (أَوْتَادًا).
• Surah An-Naba (78:7): “And the mountains as pegs.”
• The verse highlights the distinctive structure and role of mountains in the Earth.
• Surah An-Nahl (16:15) also mentions mountains being placed in the earth so that it would not shake with you.

Last verified on 06-10-2026

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• A Client Operating System is designed for personal computers and end users.
• It is used for daily tasks like browsing, gaming, and office work.
• Windows 10 is a popular client OS by Microsoft.
• It runs on desktops and laptops.

Last verified on 26-05-2026

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• An intransitive verb does not require a direct object to complete its meaning.
• It expresses an action or state that does not pass directly to an object.
• Example: “The baby cried.” Here, “cried” does not need a direct object.

Last verified on 06-10-2026

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• The subjunctive mood uses "were" for hypothetical situations, even with singular subjects.
• So, "If I were rich" is grammatically correct.

Last verified on 07-09-2026

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Just as gloves are worn on hands, shoes are worn on legs (specifically feet).

This is a relationship of covering or wearing.

Last updated on 22-07-2026 by NA

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• Complete Saying: "Don’t count your chickens before they hatch."

Meaning:

• Don’t make plans based on future outcomes that may not happen.

Last verified on 06-10-2026

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• Qutb ud-Din Aibak was the first independent Muslim ruler of Delhi 
• Founder of the Mamluk (Slave) Dynasty
• He was the general of Muhammad Ghori.
  

Additional information

• Al-khafif was the first ruler of the Soomra dynasty (1011-1026)
• Mughal emperor Akbar was the first Muslim 
• Razia Sultana, the first woman ruler of India