Explanation

Kashmir Black Day is observed annually on 27 October.

It commemorates 27 October 1947, when Indian forces entered Kashmir.

The day has increased significance following the 5 August 2019, revocation of Article 370 by India. 

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• Observed on: 16 October every year
• Purpose: To raise awareness about food security, hunger, and nutrition
• 2024 Theme: Right to foods for a better life and a better future
• 2025 Theme: Hand in Hand for Better Foods and a Better Future

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FAO (Food and Agriculture Organization)

• Established on: 16 October 1945
• Founder: United Nations
• Headquarters: Rome, Italy

Last verified on 03-10-2026

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Every year, the United Nations Day is celebrated on 24 October to mark the anniversary of the UN charter, which came into force in 1945.

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International Teachers Day is an international day held annually on October 5.

• Theme 2024: Valuing Teacher Voices: Towards a New Social Contract for Education
• Theme 2025: Recasting teaching as a collaborative profession

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• On 1 March 2026, Pakistan carried out airstrikes against targets in Afghanistan, including Bagram Air Base in Parwan Province.
• The strikes occurred during the Pakistan–Afghanistan conflict that began in late February 2026.
• Pakistan described the military action as part of Operation Ghazab lil-Haq.

Last verified on 04-10-2026

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• The idiom emphasizes the importance of basic necessities and resources.
• Without essential resources, a person may not be able to work or function effectively.
• It is similar to an empty bag that cannot stand upright without support.

Last verified on 04-10-2026

Explanation

• China — North‑northeast (around 559–595 km)
• Afghanistan — Northwest (~2,400 km+)
• India — East (~2,900 km+)
• Iran — West (~900 km)
• Arabian Sea — South (~1,046 km)

Last verified on 19-03-2026

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Girls : Boys = 240 : 360

Divide by 120

= 2 : 3

Last verified on 04-10-2026

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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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• 1 January 1949: Ceasefire came into effect.

Additional information:

• 1947: First Kashmir War began.
• 1948: United Nations became involved in the Kashmir dispute.
• 27 July 1949: Karachi Agreement established the Ceasefire Line.
• 1972: Simla Agreement → Ceasefire Line renamed Line of Control (LoC).

Last verified on 04-10-2026