Explanation

• Country: South Africa
• Nickname: City of Gold
• Main industry: Gold mining
• Founded: 1886 (gold discovery year)
• Economic role: Financial and industrial hub

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• The headquarters of the International Court of Justice is in The Hague, Netherlands.
• ICJ is one of the six principal organs of the United Nations.
• It consists of 15 judges, elected for 9-year terms.

• Founded: 1945
• Official Languages: English, French
• Member States: UN member countries
• Main Function: Settling legal disputes between states

Explanation

• China is the largest wheat producer in the world.
• USA is among the largest wheat exporters globally due to strong agricultural infrastructure.

Additional information:

1. China: ~135–140 million metric tons
2. India: ~110–117 million metric tons
3. Russia: ~80–90 million metric tons
4. United States: ~45–55 million metric tons
5. European Union: ~130–142 million metric tons (combined)

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• Total height (with base): 125 feet
• Statue height only: 98 feet
• Pedestal height: 26 feet
• Completion year: 1931
• Location: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

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• Country: China
• Founded: 2000
• Headquarters: Beijing
• Industry: Oil & Gas / Petrochemicals
• Ownership: State-owned enterprise

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• The Berlin Wall fell on 9 November 1989.
• It separated East Germany and West Germany during the Cold War.
• The fall symbolized the end of division in Europe.
• It marked the beginning of the end of the Cold War.
• Germany was officially reunified on 3 October 1990.

Additional information:

• Start of construction → 13 August 1961
• Length of wall → 155 km
• Height → 3.6 meters

Last verified on 20-04-2026

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• The Earth’s atmosphere is divided into different layers (Troposphere, Mesosphere, and Exosphere).
• Hydrosphere refers to all water bodies on Earth.
• Therefore, Hydrosphere is not part of the atmosphere.

Additional information:

• Troposphere: 0–12 km (weather layer)
• Stratosphere: 12–50 km
• Mesosphere: 50–85 km
• Thermosphere: 85–600 km
• Exosphere: 600 km and above

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• Date and Year: 1 September 1923
• Magnitude: ~7.9
• Death toll: 140,000+ people
• Affected cities: Tokyo, Yokohama, Kawasaki, Chiba, Shizuoka

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• Establishment date: 24 April 1800
• Founder: John Adams
• Location: Washington, D.C. (Capitol Hill)
• Number of buildings: 3
• Country: United States

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Explanation

• Modern state established: 1925
• Islamic Revolution: 1979
• Constitution: 1979
• Qajar Dynasty ended: 1925
• Safavid unification: 1501

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