Explanation

The significant earthquake that prompted major UNO relief efforts, particularly in 2005 in Pakistan/Kashmi

Magnitude: 7.6.

Date: October 8, 2005.

Occurred at 08:50:39 Pakistan Standard Time 

More than 80,000 people perished as a result of the quake,

Explanation

Shinto, also called Shintoism,

It is a religion originating in Japan.

Classified as an East Asian religion by scholars of religion,

It is often regarded by its practitioners as Japan's indigenous religion and as a nature religion

Explanation

The Spratly Islands in the South China Sea are a disputed territory, claimed by several countries, including:

1. China
2. Vietnam
3. Malaysia
4. Philippines

Most of the "maritime features" in this area have at least six names

In 1968, oil was discovered in the region.

On 11 March 1976, the first major Philippine oil discovery occurred off the coast of Palawan, near the Spratly Islands territory. 

Explanation

Explanation

Braille education system was introduced by Louis Braille for Blinds.

Braille education system Creator: Louis Braille

Direction: Left-to-right, right-to-left script 

Languages: 133 languages

Parent systems: Night writing

Child systems: French-ordered Braille alphabets, Fakoo

Sister systems: New York Point

History

In 1824, at the age of fifteen, he developed the Braille code based on the French alphabet as an improvement on night writing.

He published his system, which subsequently included musical notation, in 1829.

The second revision, published in 1837, was the first binary form of writing developed in the modern era.

Explanation

Khanki Headworks is  situated on the River Chenab in Gujranwala District 

The construction was completed in 1889 (first build)

It is also used to divert water to the Lower Chenab Canal

The old "Head Khanki Barrage" was built from 1892 to 1898 on the Chenab River 

It is one of the oldest headworks in Pakistan

It was replaced by the modern New Khanki Barrage, which was completed in 2017 (latest build) to enhance flood control and water management. 

Explanation

Explanation

The Yangtze River is the longest river in Asia.

It is the third longest in the world.

It is length over 6,300 kilometers (4,000 miles) long.

It is originates in the highlands of Tibet.

It is flows into the East China Sea at Shanghai, the world's busiest port.

It is considered the heart of China.

Additional information:

Yellow River: The second longest river in Asia.

It is located in China

Mekong: A river that flows through China, Myanmar, Laos, Thailand, Cambodia, and Vietnam

Explanation

Dutch explorer Abel Tasman was the first European to sight New Zealand

Which he named Staten Landt. 

He discovered New Zealand in December 1642

He also discovered Tasmania.

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Abel Janszoon Tasman (Dutch was a Dutch seafarer and explorer.

Best known for his voyages of 1642 and 1644 in the service of the Dutch East India Company (VOC).

Born: 1603 Lutjegast, Dutch Republic

Died: 10 October 1659 (aged 55–56) Batavia, Dutch East Indies

Explanation

The Hindi calendar month referred to as the "brother" of March is Phalguna (फाल्गुन).

Significance: It ushers in spring, bringing new life, flowers, and warmth after winter.

Holi: The major festival of Holi, the festival of colors, occurs on the full moon (Purnima) of Phalguna