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The United Nations Human Rights Council headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland.

It is also the European headquarters of the UN.

Date of formation: March 15, 2006

Subsidiary body of the UN General Assembly.

Replaced the UN Commission on Human Rights.

47 member states (tenure of membership three-year terms)

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• Jansher Khan is a legendary Pakistani squash player.
• He rose to fame at the age of 16.
• World Junior Squash Championships (Australia) – 1986
• Senior World Open Title – 1986 (same year)
• World Open Titles – 8 times (record)
• British Open Titles – 6 times

Last verified on 04-04-2026

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• Taklamakan Desert is the largest desert in northwest China.
• It is the second-largest desert in the world.
• Located in the Tarim Basin, Southern Xinjiang, surrounded by major mountain ranges.
• It lies inside the Tarim Basin, bordered by Kunlun Mountains (S), Pamir Mountains (W), Tian Shan (N), and Gobi Desert (E).
• Known as a “Sea of Death” due to its harsh climate and shifting sand dunes.
• Area: ~337,000 sq km

Last verified on 04-04-2026

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• Taekwondo is a martial art that originated in Korea, with a history dating back over 2,000 years.
• The modern version of Taekwondo was developed in the 1950s and 1960s in South Korea.
• It has since become a popular martial art and Olympic sport.

Last verified on 04-04-2026

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• First female Prime Minister in the world; belonged to Sri Lanka.
• Leader of the Sri Lanka Freedom Party.
• Served three terms: 1960–65, 1970–77, and 1994–2000.
• Preceded by Chandrika Kumaratunga.
• Succeeded by Ratnasiri Wickremanayake.

Last verified on 02-04-2026

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• Morocco (مراکش) and Spain (سپین) are separated by the Strait of Gibraltar.
• It is a narrow strait connecting the Atlantic Ocean with the Mediterranean Sea.
• The strait has a minimum width of about 13 km (8 miles).
• Named after the Rock of Gibraltar, it is a major international shipping route.

Last verified on 01-04-2026

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• The Colosseum is located in Rome, Italy.
• It is a famous ancient amphitheater built during the Roman Empire.
• Construction started in 72 AD and completed in 80 AD.
• It is the largest standing amphitheater in the world.

Last verified on 01-04-2026

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• 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

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• Taksim Square is located in Istanbul, Turkey.
• It is considered the heart of modern Istanbul.
• It is inaugurated in 1928.
• The 280-year-old Taksim Square can be a tourist attraction.

Last verified on 30-03-2026