Explanation

Europe is the only continent without a desert.

It has a temperate climate with sufficient rainfall.

Key information about Europe:

• Divided by the Ural Mountains
• Second-smallest continent
• Covers 2% of Earth’s surface
• Area: 10.18 million km²

Last verified on 16-01-2026

Explanation

Second Governor-General: Sir Khawaja Nazimuddin.

From 14 September 1948 to 16 October 1951.

Party:

CML (1962–1964)

ML (1947–1958)

AIML (1922–1947)

1. Muhammad Ali Jinnah (1947–1948) – Founder of Pakistan, first Governor-General.
2. Sir Khawaja Nazimuddin (1948–1951) – Second Governor-General.
3. Sir Ghulam Muhammad (1951–1955) – Third Governor-General.
4. Iskander Mirza (1955–1956) – Fourth and last Governor-General before Pakistan became a republic.

Explanation

• Alexander Fleming discovered Penicillin
• At St. Mary's Hospital in London
• In September 1928.
• First true antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections.
• First patient treated was Albert Alexander, a 43-year-old policeman, on 12 February 1941

Last updated by NA on 23-April-2026

Explanation

Last verified on 15-01-2026

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Explanation

China claims part of the Indian province of Arunachal Pradesh, which it calls “South Tibet”.

Additional information:

• Area Claimed by China: ~90,000 sq km
• Borders: Shares boundary with China (Tibet) and Bhutan
• War: Sino-Indian War in 1962
• Capital of Arunachal Pradesh: Itanagar
• Total Indian States with Border Disputes: 4 (Arunachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Sikkim, Ladakh)

Last Verified on 13-01-2026

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The International Monetary Fund (IMF) was created in 1944 after the Bretton Woods Conference.

Additional information:

• Founded: 22 July 1944
• Headquarters: Washington, D.C., USA
• Members: 191 countries
• Purpose: Financial stability, economic growth, and balance of payments support
• First Managing Director: Camille Gutt

Last Verified on 13-01-2026

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• Signed On: 28 June 1919
• Parties Involved: Allied Powers vs Germany
• Purpose: To establish peace and codify terms after World War I
• Key Fact: Primary treaty from the Paris Peace Conference
• Region Affected: Europe

• Imposed war guilt on Germany (Article 231)
• Enforced reparations and military restrictions on Germany
• Laid foundations that later influenced World War II

Last Verified on 13-01-2026

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The Article 3 of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) relates to Health.

It focuses on ensuring healthy lives and promoting well-being for all at all ages.

Here is a brief list of the 17 SDGs:

1. No Poverty
2. Zero Hunger
3. Good Health and Well-being
4. Quality Education
5. Gender Equality
6. Clean Water and Sanitation
7. Affordable and Clean Energy
8. Decent Work and Economic Growth
9. Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
10. Reduced Inequalities
11. Sustainable Cities and Communities
12. Responsible Consumption and Production
13. Climate Action
14. Life Below Water
15. Life on Land
16. Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
17. Partnerships for the Goals

Last Verified on 13-01-2026

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• The Watergate scandal was related to political spying in the United States.
• It involved the illegal break-in and surveillance of the Democratic Party headquarters.
• The scandal led to the resignation of President Richard Nixon in 1974.

Last Verified on 13-01-2026