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• The headquarters of the International Court of Justice is in The Hague, Netherlands.
• ICJ is one of the six principal organs of the United Nations.
• It consists of 15 judges, elected for 9-year terms.

• Founded: 1945
• Official Languages: English, French
• Member States: UN member countries
• Main Function: Settling legal disputes between states

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• E-commerce, also known as electronic commerce or internet commerce.
• It is refers to the buying and selling of goods or services using the internet.

Last verified on 20-04-2026

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• Muizenberg Beach is located in Cape Town.
• It is a famous beach known for its colorful beach huts.
• The beach lies on the coast of the Atlantic Ocean.
• It is popular for surfing and tourism.
• Cape Town is one of the major cities of South Africa.

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• The head of a PERA station is the Sub-Divisional Enforcement Officer (SDEO).
• PERA refers to a law enforcement and regulatory body setup at sub-division level.
• SDEO supervises operations, enforcement, and field activities.

Last verified on 19-04-2026

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• Antarctica is known as the “Land of Penguins”.
• It has a very large population of penguins, especially in coastal regions.
• Out of about 17 penguin species worldwide, only 7 live in Antarctica.
• It is the coldest and most remote continent on Earth.
• Penguins are well adapted to the extreme icy environment.

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• MACT stands for Motor Accidents Claims Tribunal.
• It is a legal body that handles road accident compensation cases.
• Established under the Motor Vehicles Act.

Last verified on 19-04-2026

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• A study by researchers at Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine in Japan found that SARS-CoV-2 can remain active on human skin for about 9.04 hours.
• This suggests the virus survives longer on skin, increasing the importance of frequent hand hygiene to reduce infection risk.

Last verified on 19-04-2026

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• Adidas was founded by Adolf Dassler in 1949.
• It is a German multinational company producing sportswear, shoes, and accessories.
• Adolf Dassler earlier worked with his brother Rudolf Dassler, who later founded Puma.
• Adidas is one of the largest sports brands in the world.
• The name “Adidas” comes from Adi (Adolf) + Dassler.

Last verified on 19-04-2026

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• Established: 19 December 1966
• Headquarters: Manila, Philippines
• Membership: 68 countries
• Asia & Pacific: 49
• Outside region (Non-Asian): 19

• Largest recipient of ADB loans: Pakistan
• Pakistan received highest ADB loans in 2022: $5.58 billion
• ADB loans & grants to Pakistan (2021): $1.31 billion
• Largest shareholder of ADB: Japan

Last verified on 20-06-2026

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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