Explanation

CT Scan is a medical imaging technique.

It uses X-rays and computers to create cross-sectional images of the body.

Helps in diagnosing diseases, injuries, and internal conditions.

Additional Details / Facts

First CT scanner was invented in 1972 by Sir Godfrey Hounsfield.

CT images are also called slices, showing body structures in detail.

Explanation

Battle: Waterloo

Year: 1815

Exile place: Saint Helena

Captured by: British

Death year: 1821 (on Saint Helena)

Explanation

The Paracel Islands in the South China Sea are disputed primarily between China and Vietnam

Highest elevation: 14 m (46 ft)

Highest point: Rocky Island

Total islands: Over 30

History

The Amphitrite group was named after the French frigate Amphitrite, which observed the islands while carrying a Jesuit mission to Canton in 1698–1700

Explanation

The United Nations General Assembly declared May 3 to be World Press Freedom Day

Observed by: UNESCO

while

Labor Day: May 1

Environment Day: June 5th

Earth Day: April 22

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Explanation

Veto power / Permanent members of 'The United Nation Security Council

1.      France has used its veto power sparingly, vetoing 18 resolutions 

2.      Russia has been the most frequent user of the veto. Russia/USSR has used its veto 121 times

3.     China has used the veto 16 times, with the first one

4.      United States has used the veto 82 times

5.      United Kingdom has used the veto 29 times

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Canada does not yield veto power

Germany has no veto power in the security council of the United Nations

Russia the country used veto power most of the time in UNO Security Council

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A veto is a legal power to unilaterally stop an official action. In the most typical case, a president or monarch vetoes a bill to stop it from becoming law. 

Explanation

The ‘Naxalite’ movement is a pro-communist armed rebellion

Began in 1967 in the Naxalbari village of West Bengal, India.

History 

- In 1967, a faction of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) broke away, known as the "Siliguri Group".  

- The group was led by Charu Majumdar, Kanu Sanyal, and Jangal Santhal.  

- They launched a movement for a protracted people's war in India, inspired by the Chinese Communist Revolution.  

- Charu Majumdar wrote the Historic Eight Documents, which became the ideological foundation of the Naxalite Movement.  

- The movement began in Naxalbari, West Bengal — hence the name “Naxalite”.

Explanation

Petra is an archaeological site located in Jordan.

It is famous for its rock-cut architecture and water conduit system.

Petra was the capital of the Nabataean Kingdom around 4th century BC.

It was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1985 and named one of the New Seven Wonders of the World in 2007.

Explanation

Chennai is the new name for the Indian city formerly known as Madras,

The name officially changed in July 1996 by the Government of Tamil Nadu

The city was established in 1639

Official languages: Tamil, English

Explanation

The Shanghai Metro is the world's longest metro network (subway) at 803 kilometers

Began-----> on 28 May 1993; 29 years ago

It is also the second biggest by the number of stations with 396 stations 

The Shanghai Metro is the highest annual ridership at 2.83 billion trips

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LIST OF METRO SYSTEM (Subway) :

• The London Underground makes it the world's oldest metro system.
• the New York City Subway has the greatest number of stations with 472.
• The country with the most metro systems in China, with 44 in operation

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Explanation

Philately is the hobby of collecting and studying postage stamps.

It involves collecting, categorizing, and analyzing stamps from around the world.

As well as learning about their history, design, and production.