Explanation

• The Zabt system introduced by Emperor Akbar was based on measurement of land, crop classification, and average produce.
• It was developed by Raja Todar Mal, Akbar’s finance minister.
• Revenue type: Cash or kind (later mostly cash)
• System name: Dahsala System (10-year average system)

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Explanation

• Emperor: Muhammad Shah (1719–1748)
• Nadir Shah invasion: 1739 (Battle of Karnal)
• Ahmad Shah Abdali invasions: 1748 onward (multiple attacks)
• Capital affected: Delhi
• Impact: Start of Mughal decline

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Explanation

• Participating operators: Jazz, Zong, Ufone
• Event: 5G Spectrum Auction (Pakistan)
• Year: 2026 (March)
• Technology: 5G mobile network
• Objective: High-speed internet & digital expansion

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Explanation

• Venue: Tianjin, China
• Starting date: 31 August 2025
• Closing date: 01 September 2025
• Edition: 25th

Additional information: 

• SCO stands for Shanghai Cooperation Organization.
• It is organization founded in 2001.

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Explanation

• Country: Peru
• Year: October 2025
• Region: South America
• Issue: Attempted dissolution of Congress
• Type of crisis: Political & constitutional crisis
• Impact: Government instability and public protests

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Explanation

• Host country: Ethiopia
• Event: African Union Executive Council Session (48th)
• Dates and Year: 11–12 February 2026
• Main participants: Foreign Ministers of African Union states

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Explanation

• Sweden became the first EU country in October 2014 to officially recognize Palestine as a state.
• It sparked major political debate across Europe and internationally.
• Prime Minister at the time: Stefan Löfven
• The move aimed to support a two-state solution (Israel–Palestine).

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Explanation

• The strait between Australia and Papua New Guinea is called the Torres Strait.
• It connects the Coral Sea (Pacific Ocean) with the Arafura Sea (Indian Ocean region).
• It separates Australia’s Cape York Peninsula from Papua New Guinea’s southern coast.
• It contains many small islands known as the Torres Strait Islands.

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Explanation

• In 2025, the QUAD (USA, India, Japan, Australia) announced a joint initiative on maritime security.
• The focus was on ensuring a free, open, and stable Indo-Pacific region.

Objectives:

• Secure sea routes (SLOCs)
• Enhance naval coordination
• Maintain Indo-Pacific stability

Strategic aim: Balance regional power dynamics

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Explanation

• Country: Saudi Arabia
• Counterpart: Syria
• Year: 2025

Key actions:

1. Restoration of diplomatic relations
2. Embassy-level engagement
3. Economic and political cooperation talks

Regional impact: Shift in Middle East diplomacy

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