Explanation

• China hosted the Conference on Dialogue of Asian Civilizations
• CDAC stands for the Conference on Dialogue of Asian Civilizations
• Locations: Beijing, China
• Date: 15 May 2019
• Theme: "Exchange and Mutual Learning among Asian Civilizations and a Community with a Shared Future".

Last updated by NA on 16-07-2026

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• Russia hosted the 2018 FIFA World Cup
• Edition: 21
• Held: 14 June to 15 July 2018
• Winner: France
• Runner-up: Croatia
• Best player of tournament: Luka Modric (Croaita)
• Most goals: Harry Kane (United Kingdom)
• Title of Best goalkeeper won by: Thibaut Courtois (Belgium)
• Iceland & Panama participated: first time
• Official song: Go for it
• Best Young Player of the tournament award: Kylian Mbappe (France)
• Official Mascot: Zabivaka (Wolf)
• Total venues: 12
• Total goals scored: 169
• France scored in final: 4
• Final played: Luzhniki (Moscow)
• Played in Russian cities: 11 cities

Last updated by NA on 16-07-2026

Explanation

• Headquarters: Washington, D.C., USA
• Established: Bretton Woods Conference, 1944
• Headquarters: Washington, D.C., USA
• Members: 189 countries
• Purpose / Aim: Provide loans and grants for development projects

Partner Institutions (5):

1. IBRO (International Bank for Reconstruction and Development)
2. IDA (International Development Association)
3. IFC (International Finance Corporation)
4. MIGA (Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency)
5. ICSID (International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes)

Pakistan Joined: 1950

Publications: Human Capital Index, World Development Report

Last verified on 18-01-2026

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• Winner: India
• Runner-up: Sri Lanka 
• Final Date: 2 April 2011
• Final Venue: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
• Hosted by: India, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh
• Player of the Tournament: Yuvraj Singh

Additional information:

• It was the 10th ICC Cricket World Cup.
• India won its second Cricket World Cup title after the 1983 World Cup.

Last verified on 13-07-2026

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• COVID-19 was declared pandemic by WHO on March 11, 2020. 
• WHO stands for: World Health Organization
• COVID caused by: SARS-CoV-2
• COVID-19 acronym: Coronavirus disease 2019
• Global Pandemic means: عالمی وباء

Last verified on 16-03-2026

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• Mahmoud Abbas is the current President of the State of Palestine.
• He is also known by his kunya (nickname): Abu Mazen.
• He has served as President since 15 January 2005.
• He is also the President of the Palestinian National Authority (PNA).
• He is a senior leader of the Fatah movement.

Last verified on 11-07-2026

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• Largest Export Partner: United States (America)

Major Exports to the U.S.:

• Textiles
• Readymade garments
• Leather products
• Sports goods
• Surgical instruments

Additional information:

• Largest Import Partner: China

Last verified on 10-07-2026

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• Ronnie O'Sullivan won the 2020 World Snooker Championship.
• He defeated Kyren Wilson 18–8 in the final.
• The championship was held at the Crucible Theatre.
• This was Ronnie O'Sullivan's 6th World Snooker Championship title.

Additional information:

• 2018: Mark Williams
• 2019: Judd Trump
• 2021: Mark Selby
• 2022: Ronnie O'Sullivan

Last verified on 06-07-2026

Explanation

• The Pahalgam incident took place on 22 April 2025.
• The attack occurred in Pahalgam, a popular tourist destination.
• At least 26 people were killed when gunmen opened fire on tourists.
• Following the incident, Indus Waters Treaty faced suspension-related tensions between India and Pakistan.

Last verified on 01-07-2026

Explanation

• Olympic cycle: 4 years
• Term for four-year period: Olympiad
• Summer Olympics example: 2024 Paris
• Winter Olympics example: 2026 Milano Cortina
• Next Summer Olympics example: 2028 Los Angeles

Additional information:

• The modern Olympic Games began in 1896 in Athens.
• The Olympic Games are organized by the International Olympic Committee (IOC).
• The Olympic motto is “Citius, Altius, Fortius” (Faster, Higher, Stronger).

Last verified on 01-07-2026