Explanation

In June 1948, the Soviet Union, under the leadership of Joseph Stalin, blocked the Western Allies' access to Berlin.

It was deep within the Soviet-occupied zone of Germany.

In response, the Western Allies organized the Berlin Airlift to supply the city.

However, it was in 1961, under the leadership of Nikita Khrushchev, that the Soviet Union built the Berlin Wall to:

• Divide Berlin into two parts (East Berlin and West Berlin)
• Stop East German citizens from escaping to the West

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The treaty was signed at Lausanne, Switzerland, on July 24, 1923, after a seven-month conference.

The treaty recognized the boundaries of the modern state of Turkey.

Turkey made no claim to its former Arab provinces and recognized British possession of Cyprus and Italian possession of the Dodecanese.

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In the early period, the endemic known as the "Black Death" is the plague.

The plague is a pandemic disease that devastated Europe in the 14th century, killing an estimated 75 to 200 million people, approximately 30-60% of Europe's population.

Explanation

The Oil & Gas Regulatory Authority is an agency of the Government of Pakistan,

It is responsible for regulating the oil and gas sector in Pakistan.

OGRA was established on March 28, 2002 

Its headquarters is located in Islamabad.

It was founded by the Federal Government.

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The Taliban formed their first government in Afghanistan in 1996, after capturing Kabul, the capital city, on September 27, 1996.

They established the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan and imposed their strict interpretation of Islamic law (Sharia) on the country.

Explanation

Switzerland gained the status of a neutral state in 1815, at the Congress of Vienna, which was held after the Napoleonic Wars.

The Congress of Vienna recognized Switzerland's independence and sovereignty, and established its permanent neutrality.

Explanation

In 1907, Rudyard Kipling was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature, as the first English-language writer to receive the prize, and at 41, its youngest recipient to date.

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France is the most visited country in the world, with over 100 million tourists visiting in 2023.

France is known for its culture, history, and food.

Pakistan ranks 101 out of 119 countries in the TTDI.

Explanation

The statement "Global warming poses a threat to the world" is a declaration made by both:

• Antonio Guterres (the Secretary-General of the United  Nations)
• The United Nations (through various reports, initiatives, and agreements, such as the Paris Agreement)

Explanation

 It is also known as “Queen of the water lillies”.

It is the National flower of Guyana.