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• The Little Boy type of bomb was dropped on the Hiroshima, Japan.
• On 6 August 1945 during World War II.

Additional information:

The Fat Man was dropped on Nagasaki, Japan.

On August 9, 1945, at 11:01 AM.

• Hiroshima deaths: around 40000 
• Nagasaki deaths: around 80000

Last verified on 02-07-2026

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• Date of invasion: 24 December 1979
• Afghan President (at invasion): Hafizullah Amin
• New President installed: Babrak Karmal
• War duration: 1979–1989
• Invading country: Soviet Union (USSR)

Last verified on 18-01-2026

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• After World War II, the major global change was the decolonization of Asian and African countries and the rise of welfare states.
• European colonial empires weakened due to war losses.
• Many countries gained independence from Britain, France, and other powers.
• Governments started focusing on social welfare systems.

Last verified on 22-06-2026

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• The Bandung Conference was held in Indonesia (Bandung city) in 1955.
• Also known as the: Asian-African Conference
• Participating countries: 29 Asian and African nations
• Purpose: Anti-colonialism, peace, cooperation
• Outcome: Foundation for Non-Aligned Movement idea

Last verified on 20-06-2026

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• 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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• 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