Explanation

• On 1st February 2021, Myanmar’s military staged a coup.

Additional information:

• Reason Claimed: Alleged voter fraud in the November 2020 elections
• Aung San Suu Kyi – detained by the military
• Military Leader: Min Aung Hlaing assumed control

Last verified on 04-02-2026

Explanation

• Start Date: 25 June 1975
• End Date: 21 March 1977
• Duration: ~21 months
• Reason: Political instability and court ruling invalidating her 1971 election
• Key Actions: Suspension of civil liberties, press censorship, and postponement of elections

Last verified on 18-01-2026

Explanation

• Executed Year: 2023, January
• Position: Deputy Foreign Minister of Iran
• Spy Agency: MI6 (UK)
• Charges: Espionage against Iran
• International Reaction: Condemned by human rights organizations

Last verified on 17-01-2026

Explanation

During Joe Biden’s presidency, no major new sanctions specifically targeting Pakistan were introduced.

Existing restrictions, such as those related to nuclear proliferation (since the 1990s) and counterterrorism, remained in place but were not significantly expanded.

Explanation

The mediation aimed to de-escalate tensions and support a peaceful resolution to the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan.

It sought to encourage dialogue, reduce violence, and promote a ceasefire, aligning with U.S. interests in maintaining stability in the South Caucasus.

Explanation

The 36th International Geological Congress (IGC) was held in New Delhi, India.

Originally scheduled for March 2020, the congress was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

It was subsequently held virtually from 20–22 March 2022. 

The congress focused on the theme “Geosciences: The Basic Science for a Sustainable Future.”

Explanation

A high-level meeting between the US and Russia took place in Saudi Arabia, specifically in Riyadh.

This meeting, which included US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, focused on potential paths to end the war in Ukraine.

Explanation

In 2024, no presidential election in Bangladesh, Russia, or India triggered mass protests over alleged rigging.

Major election-related protests occurred in Pakistan, but that was a general (parliamentary) election, not a presidential one.

Explanation

Saudi Arabia and Iran officially agreed to restore diplomatic relations on March 10, 2023, following years of hostility, in an agreement brokered by China.

Under this deal, the two countries agreed to reopen their embassies within two months, reestablish security, trade, and cultural ties, signaling a major thaw in relations facilitated by Chinese mediation.

Explanation

Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) collapsed suddenly in early March 2023, following a rapid bank run and massive deposit withdrawals—about 81% of its deposits, totaling $142 billion, were withdrawn in just two days.

It was the largest bank failure since the 2008 financial crisis, provoking widespread fears of contagion across the banking sector.