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• "The Statue of Liberty" was a gift from France to the USA.
• It dedicated on October 28, 1886.
• It recognized as a universal symbol of freedom.
• It is located in New York.
• It has a height of 93 meters.
• The construction started in 1876.
• The construction was completed in 1886.
• It is designed by French sculptor Frederic Auguste Bartholdi.
• It was designated on October 15, 1924.

Last Updated by NA on 13-01-2026

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• The 49th Parallel is an important latitude line in North America.
• It forms most of the border between the USA and Canada.
• It was established through historical agreements between the two countries.
• It is one of the longest straight international borders in the world.
• It separates southern Canada from northern United States.

Last verified on 16-05-2026

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• On 17 November 2025, the UN Security Council adopted Resolution 2803 (2025) on the Gaza peace plan.
• The resolution was adopted by 13 votes in favour, 0 against, and 2 abstentions.
• The two countries that abstained were China and Russia.
• Pakistan voted in favour of the resolution.

Last verified on 01-09-2026

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• The United States of America has 50 states
• Capital: Washington, D.C.
• Largest State: Alaska
• Smallest State: Rhode Island
• Located on the North American continent. 
• Has 5 major territories and various islands.

 Last updated on 12 NOV 2026

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• Statue of Liberty in New York was designed and prepared in France.
• Location: Liberty Island, New York City, USA
• It was a gift from France to the United States as a symbol of friendship.
• Construction Started: 1876
• Construction Completed: 1886
• Dedicated: 28 October 1886

Additional information:

• Height: 93 meters (305 feet)
• Designer: Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi (French sculptor).
• It was designated a U.S. National Monument on 15 October 1924.
• It became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1984.

Last verified on 26-07-2026

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• President Donald Trump said he would continue imposing tariffs under Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974.
• Maximum Duration: 150 days
• Maximum Tariff Allowed: Up to 15%
• Purpose: To address large and serious balance-of-payments deficits.

Last verified on 11-07-2026

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• Headquarters: Armonk, New York, USA
• IBM: International Business Machines Corporation
• Nickname: Big Blue
• Founded: June 16, 1911
• Nature: American multinational technology corporation
• Operations: Over 175 countries
• Founders: Herman Hollerith, Charles Ranlett Flint, Thomas J. Watson

Last verified on 03-09-2026

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• The United States of America has received the highest number of Nobel Prizes since the Nobel Prize was established.

Top 5 Countries by Nobel Laureates:

• United States – 403
• United Kingdom – 137
• Germany – 111
• France – 71
• Sweden – 32

Last verified on 08-07-2026

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As of September 2026, the country involved in the major military escalation with Iran is the United States (U.S.).

Conflict Background:

In February 2026, the U.S. and Israel launched major attacks on Iran, beginning a much wider war.

Iran responded with missile and drone attacks against U.S. forces and U.S. allies in the Middle East.

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Explanation

The first-ever multinational and multi-domain attack-drone task force launched by the US is called Task Force Falcon Strike.

It was announced by U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) on August 13, 2026.

The task force is designed to operate one-way attack drones across air, surface, and undersea domains, with U.S. personnel working alongside regional partners.

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