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• The Ganges–Brahmaputra river system forms the Ganges–Brahmaputra–Meghna Delta, the largest delta in the world.
• It is located mainly in Bangladesh and the Indian state of West Bengal, along the Bay of Bengal.
• The delta is formed by sediments deposited by rivers flowing from the Himalayas toward the sea.
• The Sundarbans, the world’s largest mangrove forest, lies within this delta region.

Last verified on 22-10-2026

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• India conducted its first nuclear test on May 18, 1974
• Codename: Smiling Buddha (or Pokhran-I).
• Location: Pokhran, Rajasthan, India.
• Type: Plutonium fission device.
• Smiling Buddha, other name Pokhran-I 
• Number of tests 1

Last updated by NA on 24-April-2026

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• Diego Garcia is an island in the Indian Ocean.
• It is the part of the Chagos Archipelago.
• It is the largest island of the Chagos Archipelago.
• It is located south of the Maldives.
• It has been part of the British Indian Ocean Territory (BIOT), a British overseas territory.
• Diego Garcia hosts a strategically important joint UK–US military facility.

Last verified on 22-10-2026

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• The goalkeeper wears the most protective equipment because they must stop fast-moving, hard hockey balls.
• Their protective gear includes a helmet with a face mask, leg guards, kickers, padded gloves and body protection.

Last verified on 22-10-2026

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• Germany defeated Spain 1–0 in the final on 30 August 2026.
• Germany winning its fourth men's Hockey World Cup title.
• The tournament was hosted by Belgium and the Netherlands from 15 to 30 August 2026.

Additional information:

• 2023 — Germany: Defeated Belgium in a penalty shoot-out after a 3–3 draw.
• 2018 — Belgium: Defeated the Netherlands in a penalty shoot-out after a 0–0 draw.
• 2014 — Australia: Defeated the Netherlands 6–1 in the final.

Last verified on 22-10-2026

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• The Battle of Hastings was fought on 14 October 1066 in England.
• William, Duke of Normandy, defeated King Harold II of England.
• William became known as William the Conqueror.
• He was crowned King of England on 25 December 1066.

Last verified on 22-10-2026

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• The Games are traditionally said to have ended in 393 AD.
• During the reign of Roman Emperor Theodosius I.

Additional information:

• The ancient Olympic Games originated in 776 BC in Olympia, ancient Greece.
• They were held in honor of Zeus, the chief god of ancient Greek religion.
• The modern Olympic Games were revived in 1896 in Athens, Greece.

Last verified on 22-10-2026

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About G7 Summit 2026

• Starting date: 14 June 2026
• Closing date: 15 June 2026
• Edition: 52nd
• Venue: France — Évian-les-Bains

Additional Information:

• 2023: 🇯🇵 Japan — Hiroshima
• 2024: 🇮🇹 Italy — Apulia (Borgo Egnazia)
• 2025: 🇨🇦 Canada — Kananaskis, Alberta
• 2027: 🇺🇸 United States
• 2028: 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
• 2029: 🇨🇦 Canada
• 2030: 🇫🇷 France (based on the established G7 presidency rotation.

Last verified on 21-09-2026

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• Zero Discrimination Day is an annual day celebrated on first of March each year by the United Nations.
• First celebrated on 1 March 2014.
• Theme 2026: We Stand Together

Last verified on 22-10-2026

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• The Headquarters of SAARC is located in Kathmandu, Nepal.
• Full Form: South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation
• Founded: 8 December 1985
• Founding place: Dhaka, Bangladesh

SAARC Member Countries:

1. Afghanistan
2. Bangladesh
3. Bhutan
4. India
5. Maldives
6. Nepal
7. Pakistan
8. Sri Lanka

Last updated by NA on 14-09-2026