Explanation

• In 1979, the Soviet Union (USSR) invaded Afghanistan, marking a major event in the Cold War.
• The invasion aimed to support the communist government in Kabul against insurgent groups.

Additional information:

• Duration of Soviet occupation: 1979–1989 (10 years)
• Afghan resistance groups: Mujahideen fighters
• U.S. support to Mujahideen: military aid, weapons, and training
• Casualties: ~1–2 million Afghan civilians and combatants

Last verified on 12-03-2026

Explanation

• Signed: 14 May 1955
• Headquarters: Moscow, USSR (now Russia)
• Members: USSR + 7 countries
• Type: Military defense alliance
• Purpose: Counter NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization)

Last verified on 10-06-2026

Explanation

• Author: Stephen Hawking
• Book Title: A Brief History of Time
• Main Topic: Universe (origin, structure, evolution, and fate)
• First Published: 1988
• Publisher: Bantam Dell Publishing Group
• Copies Sold: ~10 million
• Languages: 40 languages

Last verified on 01-06-2026

Explanation

• Event: Second Round Table Conference
• Start Date: 7 September 1931
• End Date: 1 December 1931
• Location: London, United Kingdom
• Purpose: Constitutional reforms for British India

Additional information:

• 1st Conference: 12 November 1930 – 19 January 1931
• 3rd Conference: November – December 1932

Last verified on 16-05-2026

Explanation

• The Central Treaty Organization (CENTO),
• Formerly known as the Middle East Treaty Organization (METO)
• Also known as the Baghdad Pact
• Military alliance of the Cold War.
• Headquarters:
• Baghdad (1955 – 1958)
• Ankara (1958 – 1979)
• Formed on 24 February 1955 by:
• Iran
• Iraq
• Pakistan
• Turkey
• and the United Kingdom.

Additional information

CENTO alliance was dissolved on 16 March 1979

Both Iran and Pakistan remained members of CENTO till? 1979

Pakistan left CENTO in which year____? 1979

When Pakistan signed the Baghdad pact, later called CENTO:23 September 1955

Last updated by NA on 25-April-2026

Explanation

1. First Largest Continents by area: Asia
2. Second Largest Continents by area: Africa
3. Third Largest Continents by area: North America
4. Fourth Largest Continents by area: South America
5. Fifth Largest Continent by area: Antarctica
6. Sixth Largest Continent by area: Europe
7. Seventh and Smallest Continents by area: Australia

Last verified on 01-04-2026

Explanation

• The name Table Tennis was officially adopted in 1921–22.
• It replaced the earlier popular name “Ping-Pong.”
• The original Ping-Pong Association (1902) was revived at that time.
• After revival, the sport was standardized and renamed.

Last verified on 31-03-2026

Explanation

Sri Lanka Currency is Sri Lankan Rupee.

Sri Lanka Capital is Colombo.

Sri Lanka official language is Sinhala; Tamil.

Sri Lanka located is in Continent Asia.

Sri Lanka Primary Religion is Buddhist, Hindu, Islam.

Sri Lanka Head of Govt. is Prime Minister - Dinesh Gunawardena.

Sri Lanka is divided into Nine Provinces.

Ceylon was changed into Sri Lanka on 22 May 1972.

Sri Lanka: Asian island nation

National game in Sri Lanka: Volleyball

Sri Lanka Parliament called.

Tricks for Remember

RUPEE

Mind Tricks : PICS of MN

***PICS***

P - Pakistan

I - India

C - Ceylon

S - Srilanka

**MN**

M - Maritius

N - Nepal

Last verified on 18-03-2026

Explanation

World Wildlife Day is celebrated on March 3.

The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) proclaimed March 3 as World Wildlife Day in 2013.

Theme for 2026 is Wildlife Conservation Finance: Investing in People and Planet

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Explanation

• The Great Barrier Reef is located in Australia
• It is the world's largest coral reef system.
• Region: Off the coast of Queensland.
• Designated in 1981
• It covers an area of 348,700 km².

Last updated question  18-02-2026