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• The United Kingdom officially left the European Union (EU) on 31 January 2020 at 11:00 p.m. GMT.
• It is known as Brexit (British Exit).
• It ended the UK's 47-year membership of the European Union.
• The transition period lasted until 31 December 2020.
• Referendum Date: 23 June 2016
• Article 50 Triggered: 29 March 2017
• Referendum Result: Leave – 51.9%, Remain – 48.1%

Last verified on 08-04-2026

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• The 2028 Summer Olympic Games will be held in Los Angeles, California, USA.
• The Games are officially known as LA28.

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Nelson Mandela International Day is an annual international day in honour of Nelson Mandela, celebrated each year on 18 July, Mandela's birthday.

The day was officially declared by the United Nations in November 2009, with the first UN Mandela Day held on 18 July 2010. 

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• Women competed for the first time in 1900 in Paris, France.
• They participated in 5 sports, including tennis and golf.

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• First modern Olympic Games: 1896 (Athens, Greece)
• Olympic Games held every: 4 years
• Athletes in 1896 Olympics: 241
• Participating nations in 1896: 14

Last verified on 28-07-2026

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• Largest Muslim country by area is Kazakhstan.
• Largest Muslim country by Population is Indonesia.

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• World Largest country by area is Russia.
• World Largest Country by Population is India.

Last  verified on 27-07-2026