Explanation

• Statue of Liberty in New York was designed and prepared in France.
• Location: Liberty Island, New York City, USA
• It was a gift from France to the United States as a symbol of friendship.
• Construction Started: 1876
• Construction Completed: 1886
• Dedicated: 28 October 1886

Additional information:

• Height: 93 meters (305 feet)
• Designer: Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi (French sculptor).
• It was designated a U.S. National Monument on 15 October 1924.
• It became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1984.

Last verified on 26-07-2026

Explanation

• President Donald Trump said he would continue imposing tariffs under Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974.
• Maximum Duration: 150 days
• Maximum Tariff Allowed: Up to 15%
• Purpose: To address large and serious balance-of-payments deficits.

Last verified on 11-07-2026

Explanation

• Headquarters: Armonk, New York, USA
• IBM: International Business Machines Corporation
• Nickname: Big Blue
• Founded: June 16, 1911
• Nature: American multinational technology corporation
• Operations: Over 175 countries
• Founders: Herman Hollerith, Charles Ranlett Flint, Thomas J. Watson

Last verified on 03-09-2026

Explanation

• The United States of America has received the highest number of Nobel Prizes since the Nobel Prize was established.

Top 5 Countries by Nobel Laureates:

• United States – 403
• United Kingdom – 137
• Germany – 111
• France – 71
• Sweden – 32

Last verified on 08-07-2026

Explanation

As of September 2026, the country involved in the major military escalation with Iran is the United States (U.S.).

Conflict Background:

In February 2026, the U.S. and Israel launched major attacks on Iran, beginning a much wider war.

Iran responded with missile and drone attacks against U.S. forces and U.S. allies in the Middle East.

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