Explanation

• NASA’s Perseverance rover landed on Mars on 18 February 2021.
• It landed in Jezero Crater, an ancient lakebed on Mars.
• The mission aimed to search for signs of ancient microbial life.
• It also collected rock and soil samples for possible future return to Earth.

Last verified on 06-09-2026

Explanation

• Security Council Permanent Members: 5 (China, France, Russia, United Kingdom, United States)
• Total Members: 15
• Non-Permanent Members: 10
• Term of Non-Permanent Members: 2 years

Additional information:

• Organization: United Nations (UN/UNO)
• Founded: 24 October 1945
• Headquarters: New York City, United States
• Total Member States: 193
• Purpose: To maintain international peace and security.

Pakistan as Non-Permanent Member:

Pakistan has served 8 times in the Security Council:

1. 1952–1953
2. 1968–1969
3. 1976–1977
4. 1983–1984
5. 1993–1994
6. 2003–2004
7. 2012–2013
8. 2025–2026

Last verified on 28-01-2026

Explanation

• ASEAN stands for Association of Southeast Asian Nations.
• Headquarters: Jakarta, Indonesia
• ASEAN was founded on 8 August 1967 in Bangkok through the Bangkok Declaration.
• Type: Economic & Political Organization
• Established at: Bangkok, Thailand
• Official Language: English
• Members: 11

Last verified on 08-07-2026

Explanation

• The Strait of Hormuz connects the Persian Gulf with the Gulf of Oman.
• Location: Between Iran and Oman/UAE
• Connects: Persian Gulf → Gulf of Oman → Arabian Sea
• Narrowest Width: 33 km
• Importance: Major global oil transit route
• Region: Middle East

Additional information:

• Strait of Bosporus – Black Sea ↔ Sea of Marmara
• Strait of Gibraltar – Atlantic Ocean ↔ Mediterranean Sea
• Strait of Malacca – Andaman Sea ↔ South China Sea
• Bering Strait – Arctic Ocean ↔ Pacific Ocean

Last verified on 10-07-2026

Explanation

• The Durand Line was established as the official border between British India and Afghanistan.
• It was drawn in 1893.
• British representative: Sir Mortimer Durand
• Afghan ruler: Amir Abdur Rahman Khan
• It later became the international border between Pakistan and Afghanistan.
• Length: Around 2,640 km

Last verified on 09-06-2026

Explanation

• SEATO was founded on 8 September 1954.
• Pakistan joined SEATO in the same year 1954 as a member.
• It was a Cold War military alliance led by the United States.
• Pakistan later withdrew its association in the 1970s (after 1972/1973 period changes).
• SEATO was officially dissolved in 1977.

Last verified on 29-04-2026

Explanation

Frederick Winslow Taylor is the father of scientific management.

FW Taylor was an American mechanical engineer.

FW Taylor was one of the first management consultants.

In 1909, Taylor summed up his efficiency techniques in his book The Principles of Scientific Management.

Explanation

• Balendra Shah, known as Balen Shah is the Current Prime Minister of Nepal since 2026.
• He replaced Sushila Karki.
• He also became the youngest PM of Nepal at the age of 35.

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Last verified on 02-08-2026

Explanation

The Commonwealth Games 2026

Dates: 23 July to 2 August 2026

Venue: Glasgow, Scotland

Official mascot: Finnie, a unicorn

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Explanation

• Japan is known as the "Land of the Rising Sun."
• In Japanese, Nihon (日本) or Nippon means "Origin of the Sun" or "Sun's Origin."
• The name reflects Japan's location east of China, where the sun appears to rise.
• Japan is an island country in East Asia.
• It is located in the northwestern Pacific Ocean.

Additional information:

• Capital: Tokyo
• Currency: Japanese Yen (JPY)
• Official Language: Japanese
• Continent: Asia
• Parliament: The National Diet (Diet)
• National Animal: Japanese Macaque (Snow Monkey)

Last verified on 09-07-2026