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• Headquarters: Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
• OIC stands for Organization of Islamic Cooperation.
• Foundation Date: 25 September 1969
• Official Languages: Arabic, English, French
• Total Members: 57 countries
• First Summit: Rabat, Morocco
• Significance: Largest international organization after the UN.

Last verified on 10-05-2026

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• The Ural Mountains are a major mountain range in Russia.
• They form the natural boundary between Europe and Asia.
• Famous for rich mineral resources including gold, platinum, and diamonds.

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• Highest peak: Mount Narodnaya (1,895 m)
• Length: approximately 2,500 km
• Also known as the “backbone of Russia” for its geological significance.

Last verified on 10-07-2026

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• President: Abraham Lincoln
• President Number: 16th
• Term of Office: 1861–1865
• Shot: 14 April 1865
• Died: 15 April 1865
• Place: Ford's Theatre, Washington, D.C.
• Assassin: John Wilkes Booth

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American Presidents Assassinated in Office:

• James A. Garfield – 1881
• William McKinley – 1901
• John F. Kennedy – 1963

Last verified on 10-07-2026

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• Independence date: 16 December 1971
• New name: Bangladesh
• Previous name: East Pakistan / East Bengal
• Event: Bangladesh Liberation War (1971)
• Region: South Asia

Last verified on 25-06-2026

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• Almost 40% of the world's oil supply passes through the Strait of Hormuz.
• It is one of the world's most important oil shipping routes.
• The Strait of Hormuz connects the Persian Gulf with the Gulf of Oman.
• It is about 55–95 km wide.

Last verified on 06-07-2026

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• The Communal Award was announced in August 16, 1932.
• It was given by Ramsay MacDonald.
• It introduced separate electorates for different communities.
• Aimed to provide political representation to minorities.
• It came after the 3rd Round Table Conferences.

Last verified on 29-04-2026

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• Dr. Abdus Salam won the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1979.
• He received the award for his contribution to the Electroweak Theory, which unified the electromagnetic and weak nuclear forces.

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• Born: 29 January 1926, Jhang, Punjab
• Died: 21 November 1996
• Ph.D.: 1952, Theoretical Physics, University of Cambridge
• Achievement: First Pakistani Nobel laureate and second Muslim Nobel laureate

Last verified on 06-07-2026

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• Full Name: D-8 Organization for Economic Cooperation
• Type: Developing countries organization
• Founded: 1997
• Headquarters: Istanbul, Turkey
• Founder: Necmettin Erbakan
• Purpose: Promotes economic cooperation, trade, and development among member states.

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Member Countries (9):

1. Bangladesh
2. Egypt
3. Indonesia
4. Iran
5. Malaysia
6. Nigeria
7. Pakistan
8. Turkey
9. Azerbaijan

Last verified on 06-07-2026

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• Niagara Falls are situated between the United States and Canada.
• They are located on the border between New York State (USA) and Ontario Province (Canada).
• Continent: North America
• Height: Approximately 51 meters (167 feet)

Number of Waterfalls: 3

1. Horseshoe Falls
2. American Falls
3. Bridal Veil Falls

Last verified on 16-06-2026