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• PRSS stands for Pakistan Remote Sensing Satellite.
• It is Pakistan’s first earth observation satellite system (PRSS-1).
• It was launched on 9 July 2018 from China.
• Launch Site: Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, China
• Operator: SUPARCO (Pakistan Space Agency)
• It is used for mapping, monitoring, agriculture, and disaster management.

Last verified on 20-06-2026

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• China and Saudi Arabia boycotted the G20 meeting held in India (especially the G20 events in Jammu & Kashmir).
• The boycott was mainly due to political and territorial disputes with India.
• Purpose of G20: Global economic cooperation & policy coordination

Last verified on 20-06-2026

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• Shahrah-e-Resham (Karakoram Highway) connects Pakistan and China through Khunjerab Pass.
• It is the highest paved international road in the world.
• It links Hassan Abdal (Pakistan) with Kashgar (China).
• It passes through the Karakoram mountain range.
• It is a symbol of strong Pakistan–China friendship.

Additional information:

• The highway is also known as the Karakoram Highway (N-35).
• It was completed in 1979.
• Its total length is about 1,300 km.
• It is often called the “Eighth Wonder of the World” due to its difficult terrain.

Last verified on 17-05-2026

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• The Chinese parliament is called the National People’s Congress (NPC).
• It passes laws, approves the budget, and appoints top officials.
• Location: Beijing
• Type: Unicameral legislature
• Meetings: Once every year (annual session)

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• The People's Republic of China was founded on 1 October 1949.
• It was established after the victory of the Communist Party in the Chinese Civil War.
• Mao Zedong announced its foundation in Beijing.
• This marked the end of the Republic of China government on the mainland.
• Beijing was declared the capital of the new state.

Last verified on 17-05-2026

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• Pakistan and China signed an agreement for the ML-1 railway track in 28 April 2019.
• The agreement aims to upgrade and reconstruct the existing Karachi-Lahore-Peshawar (ML-1) railway track.
• This project is part of the CPEC.

Last verified on 11-05-2026

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• Turkey is described as the first Islamic state to recognize the Republic of China (ROC).

• Diplomatic relations were established in 1934.

• At that time, the Republic of China was the internationally recognized government of China.

• This recognition reflects early diplomatic ties between Turkey and China.

Last verified on 09-05-2026

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China tested a wireless rail convoy system on the Baoshen Railway, linking seven freight trains with a combined capacity of 35,000 tonnes.

This technology, developed by China Shenhua Energy, could boost railway freight capacity by over 50% without new rail lines.

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• Country: China
• Founded: 2000
• Headquarters: Beijing
• Industry: Oil & Gas / Petrochemicals
• Ownership: State-owned enterprise

Last verified on 21-04-2026

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• Taklamakan Desert is the largest desert in northwest China.
• It is the second-largest desert in the world.
• Located in the Tarim Basin, Southern Xinjiang, surrounded by major mountain ranges.
• It lies inside the Tarim Basin, bordered by Kunlun Mountains (S), Pamir Mountains (W), Tian Shan (N), and Gobi Desert (E).
• Known as a “Sea of Death” due to its harsh climate and shifting sand dunes.
• Area: ~337,000 sq km

Last verified on 04-04-2026