Explanation

• The 1st Islamic Summit Conference was held in Rabat.

Additional information:

• 1st: Rabat, Morocco — 22–25 September 1969
• 2nd: Lahore, Pakistan — 22–24 February 1974
• 3rd: Makkah Al-Mukarramah, Saudi Arabia — 25–28 January 1981
• 4th: Casablanca, Morocco — 16–19 January 1984
• 5th: Kuwait City, Kuwait — 26–29 January 1987

Last verified on 22-07-2026

Explanation

• Caspian Sea, Red Sea and Aral Sea are actually lakes.
• The Caspian Sea and Aral Sea are actually endorheic (inland) salt lakes.
• They are called “seas” due to their large size and historical naming.

Additional information:

• The Caspian Sea lies between Europe and Asia.
• The Aral Sea has drastically shrunk due to river diversion for irrigation.
• The Red Sea connects to the Indian Ocean via the Gulf of Aden.

Last verified on 06-07-2026

Explanation

• Country: Australia
• Name: Great Barrier Reef
• Location: Coral Sea, off Queensland
• Length: Over 2,300 km (1,400 miles)
• Area: Approximately 344,400 km² (133,000 sq mi)
• The reef consists of around 2,900 individual reefs and 900 islands.
• It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, inscribed in 1981.

Last verified on 20-07-2026

Explanation

• Headquarters: Rome, Italy
• Full Name: Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
• Founded: 16 October 1945
• Founder: United Nations (UN)
• Official Languages: Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian, Spanish
• Purpose: Eliminate hunger, improve nutrition, food security, agriculture, fisheries, and forestry worldwide.

Last verified on 25-01-2026

Explanation

• The Berlin Wall fell on 9 November 1989.
• It separated East Germany and West Germany during the Cold War.
• The fall symbolized the end of division in Europe.
• It marked the beginning of the end of the Cold War.
• Germany was officially reunified on 3 October 1990.

Additional information:

• Start of construction → 13 August 1961
• Length of wall → 155 km
• Height → 3.6 meters

Last verified on 20-04-2026

Explanation

• India hosted the first-ever Asian Games in 1951.
• The Games were held in New Delhi from 4–11 March 1951.
• The Asian Games are organized every four years.
• They are the largest multi-sport event in Asia.
• The official motto of the Asian Games is "Ever Onward."

Last verified on 17-07-2026

Explanation

• Headquarters: Washington, D.C., USA
• Established: Bretton Woods Conference, 1944
• Headquarters: Washington, D.C., USA
• Members: 189 countries
• Purpose / Aim: Provide loans and grants for development projects

Partner Institutions (5):

1. IBRO (International Bank for Reconstruction and Development)
2. IDA (International Development Association)
3. IFC (International Finance Corporation)
4. MIGA (Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency)
5. ICSID (International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes)

Pakistan Joined: 1950

Publications: Human Capital Index, World Development Report

Last verified on 18-01-2026

Explanation

• The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) has 57 member countries.

Additional information:

• It was founded on 25 September 1969 with 25 original members.
• The OIC is the largest international organization after the United Nations.
• Headquarters: Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
• Official Languages: Arabic, English, French
• Main Purpose: Promote cooperation, unity, peace, and protect the interests of Muslim countries.
• On 28 June 2011, it changed its name from the Organization of the Islamic Conference to the Organization of Islamic Cooperation.
• The first OIC Summit was held in Rabat, Morocco.

Last verified on 07-07-2026

Explanation

• Vatican City is the smallest country in the world.
• It is a city-state surrounded by Rome, Italy.
• Land Area: About 0.44 to 0.49 square kilometers (109 acres)
• Population: Around 800 to 900 people
• It serves as the headquarters of the Roman Catholic Church.
• It is located in Europe.

Additional information:

• Smallest Muslim country: Brunei
• Smallest republic: Nauru
• Smallest SAARC country: Maldives
• Largest Muslim country (population): Indonesia

Last updated by NS on 5-09-2026

Explanation

• The printing press with movable type was invented by Johannes Gutenberg.
• When: Around 1440-1450.
• Where: Mainz, Germany.

Last verified on 13-07-2026