Explanation

The European Union (EU) consists of 27 member states.

The UK left the EU on 31 January 2020.

1)      Austria

2)      Belgium

3)      Bulgaria

4)      Croatia

5)      Cyprus

6)      Czech Republic

7)      Denmark

8)      Estonia

9)      Finland

10)   France

11)   Germany

12)   Greece

13)   Hungary

14)   Ireland

15)   Italy

16)   Latvia

17)   Lithuania

18)   Luxembourg

19)   Malta

20)   Netherlands

21)   Poland

22)   Portugal

23)   Romania

24)   Slovakia

25)   Slovenia

26)   Spain

27)   Sweden

ND7-3-2023

Explanation

• The Universal Declaration of Human Rights is an international document adopted by the United Nations General Assembly.
• The UDHR enshrines the rights and freedoms of all human beings.
• The Universal Declaration of Human Rights was accepted by the General Assembly as Resolution 217 during its third session  in Paris, France.
• On 10 December 1948, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights was accepted.
• There are 30 articles in the "Universal Declaration of human rights" detailing an individual's "basic rights and fundamental freedoms" and affirming their universal character as inherent, inalienable, and applicable to all human beings.

Explanation

“Origin of Species” is a work of scientific literature by Charles Darwin 

It was published on 24 November 1859,

The book is considered to be the foundation of evolutionary biology.

ND5-5-2023

Explanation

• The name "United Nations," coined by U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt.
• It was first used in the Declaration by United Nations.
• UNO Headquarters: New York, United States
• Founded: October 24, 1945, in San Francisco, California, United States
• Membership: 193 member states; 2 observer states
• Official languages: Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian, Spanish
• Pakistan joined: September 30, 1947

Explanation

On 2 August 1948, the Pakistan national team, led by Ali Iqtidar Shah Dara, officially went on to play their first international game and tournament against Belgium winning the game 2–0 at the 1948 London Olympics.

 Pakistanis the four-time champion: 

1971

1978

1982

1994.

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Pakistan defeats Spain in the 1971 hockey world cup.

Pakistan beat India to secure the bronze medal at Hockey Champions Trophy 2012.

Explanation

Pakistani master's student Moosa Harraj has been elected Oxford Union president for Term 2025.

He is the fourth Pakistani to be elected to the prestigious position.

Harraj family are considered quite influential in Punjab’s Khanewal area.

Additional Information: 

Former PM Benazir Bhutto was the first, former presidents Ahmad Nawaz was the second while Israr Khan from was the third Pakistani to be elected Oxford Union president. 

Explanation

At the time of Indian Independence in 1947, there were 565 princely states.

Out of these, 13 princely states decided to join Pakistan.

Pakistan (including both West and East) constituted about 20% of the total area of British India.

Explanation

Indira Gandhi was the daughter of Jawaharlal Nehru.

She was the first woman prime minister of India.

She serving from 1966 to 1977 and then again from 1980 until her assassination in 1984.

Her father, Jawaharlal Nehru, was the country's first Prime Minister from 1947 to 1964.

Indira Gandhi's son, Rajiv Gandhi, also became the Prime Minister of India, serving from 1984 to 1989.

Explanation

Turkey As the “Sick Man of Europe”.

History

The region that is modern-day Turkey was part of the Ottoman Empire before the First World War

The Ottoman Empire in 1914 was commonly known as 'the sick man of Europe'

for its dwindling territory, economic decline, and increasing dependence on the rest of Europe.

ND28-4-2023

Explanation

Bashar Al Asad became the president of Syria on July 17, 2000.

He is the 19th  and current president of Syria.

Succeeding his father Hafiz

Syria's Assad wins 4th term with 95% of vote