Explanation

Mark Rutte is the current Secretary General of NATO since October 2024

He has also served as the prime minister of Netherlands.

He replaced Jens Stoltenberg to become NATO Secretary General.

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Verified and updated on 05 April 2026

Explanation

• Russia is the largest country in the world by area.
• Total area ≈ 17,098,242 km².
• Covers about 11% of Earth’s land surface.
• Lies in both Europe and Asia (Eurasia).
• Has 11 time zones, the most in the world.
• Population Rank: 9th in the world

Additional information:

Top 5 Most Populous Countries in Asia (2026):

1. India: ~1.46 billion
2. China: ~1.42 billion
3. Indonesia: ~272–285 million
4. Pakistan: ~240–251 million
5. Bangladesh: ~174 million

Last verified on 13-04-2026

Explanation

• OIC (Organization of Islamic Cooperation)
  • Foundation Date: 25 September 1969
  • Headquarters: Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
  • Official Languages: Arabic, English, French
  • Total Members: 57 countries
  • First Summit: Rabat, Morocco
  • Significance: Largest international organization after the UN

 Last updated NA 12-04-2026

Explanation

Suez Canal

• Location: Egypt
• Opened: 1869
• Length: 193 km
• Connection: Links Mediterranean Sea to Red Sea
• Purpose: Provides the shortest maritime route from Europe to Asia

Last verified on 08-02-2026

Explanation

• Australia is called the “Island Continent”.
• Because it is completely surrounded by water.
• It is also the smallest continent in the world.
• It lies between the Indian Ocean and Pacific Ocean.
• Due to its isolation, it has unique wildlife and geography.

Last verified on 11-04-2026

Explanation

Min Aung Hlaing is the current president of Myanmar since April 2026.

He succeeded Win Myint.

He is a retired army general.

Last updated on 08-04-2026

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Explanation

World Health Day is observed on 7th April every year.

Theme 2025: Healthier beginnings, hopeful futures

Theme 2026: Together for health. Stand with science

Additional Information: 

World Health Organization (WHO) was founded on 7 April 1948.

WHO has its headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland. 

Explanation

The United Nations Human Rights Council headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland.

It is also the European headquarters of the UN.

Date of formation: March 15, 2006

Subsidiary body of the UN General Assembly.

Replaced the UN Commission on Human Rights.

47 member states (tenure of membership three-year terms)

Explanation

The headquarters of the United Nations is located in the United States, specifically in New York City

Founded: October 24, 1945, San Francisco, California, United States

UNO Membership: 193 member states; 2 observer states

UNO Official languages:

1. Arabic;
2. Chinese;
3. English;
4. French;
5. Russian;
6. Spanish;

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Pakistan joined the United Nations on September 30, 1947, just over a month after its independence

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