Explanation

• In 1979, the Soviet Union (USSR) invaded Afghanistan, marking a major event in the Cold War.
• The invasion aimed to support the communist government in Kabul against insurgent groups.

Additional information:

• Duration of Soviet occupation: 1979–1989 (10 years)
• Afghan resistance groups: Mujahideen fighters
• U.S. support to Mujahideen: military aid, weapons, and training
• Casualties: ~1–2 million Afghan civilians and combatants

Last verified on 12-03-2026

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• The Magna Carta (1215) was significant because it limited the power of the English king.
• It was issued by King John of England at Runnymede on 15 June 1215.
• It established the idea that the king was also subject to the law.

Last verified on 15-06-2026

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• Saudi Arabia wants a non-aggression pact modeled after the Helsinki Accords between Iran and Middle Eastern countries after the Iran war.
• The idea aims to reduce regional tensions and ensure long-term stability in the Middle East.
• It is inspired by the 1975 Helsinki Accords in Europe.
• The proposal focuses on preventing future conflicts and improving security cooperation.

Last verified on 14-06-2026

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• World War II: Global war, 1939–1945.
• Little Boy: Dropped on Hiroshima, 6 August 1945.
• Fat Man: Dropped on Nagasaki, 9 August 1945, 11:01 AM.
  

Additional information:

• World War I: Global war in Europe, 28 July 1914 – 11 November 1918.

Last verified on 17-05-2026

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• Winston S. Churchill was the British Prime Minister during most of the Second World War (1940–1945).
• World War II lasted from 1939 to 1945.
• Churchill became Prime Minister on 10 May 1940.

Additional information:

• Born: 30 November 1874
• Died: 24 January 1965
• Herbert Henry Asquith was Prime Minister when World War I began in 1914.
• He was succeeded in 1916 by David Lloyd George, who led Britain until the end of the war in 1918.

Last verified on 12-06-2026

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• The First Gulf War started in 1990 when Iraq invaded Kuwait.
• It began on 2 August 1990 with Iraq’s military action.
• The war ended in 1991 after a US-led coalition operation.
• It is also known as the Gulf War / Operation Desert Storm.
• It was caused by political and oil-related disputes between Iraq and Kuwait.

Last verified on 11-06-2026

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• Mustard gas (Sulfur Mustard) was widely used as a chemical weapon in World War I (1914–1918).
• It was first introduced by Germany in July 1917.
• It causes severe burns, blisters, and damage to the eyes and lungs.
• It was used during the Third Battle of Ypres.

Last verified on 03-06-2026

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• The First Crusade was launched by European Christians to capture Jerusalem.
• It began after Pope Urban II called for it in 1095.
• The main goal was to take control of the Holy Land from Muslim rule.
• It ended with the capture of Jerusalem in 1099 A.D.

Last verified on 30-05-2026

Explanation

 World War I (1914–1918)

Explanation

• World War II ended in 1945.
• The war started in 1939 and lasted for 6 years.
• Germany surrendered in May 1945, ending the war in Europe.
• Japan surrendered after atomic bomb attacks in August 1945.
• The official end is marked in September 1945.

Additional information:

• Hiroshima was bombed on 6 August 1945.
• Nagasaki was bombed on 9 August 1945.
• Japan officially signed surrender on 2 September 1945.
• This ended the global conflict involving most world nations.

Important information:

• World War I: Global war in Europe, 28 July 1914 – 11 November 1918.

Last verified on 17-05-2026