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A "zero-sum game," a foundational concept in game theory,

It is defined by a situation in which the total gains and losses of all participants sum to zero. 

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The Palestine Liberation Organization was founded on May 28, 1964, in Jerusalem

It  is a Palestinian nationalist, political, and militant organization

Leadership: Mahmoud Abbas (Chairman of Executive Committee)

Founders: Arab League, Ahmad Shukeiri

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Legendary Pakistani folk singer Reshma died of throat cancer in Lahore on November 3, 2013

Born: c.1947 Rajasthan, India

Known as the "Nightingale of the Desert," famous for songs like "Lambi Judai."

Years active: 1968– 2004

Awards

• Pride of Performance Award by the President of Pakistan in 1982
• Sitara-i-Imtiaz (Star of Excellence) Award by the Government of Pakistan in 2008

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Salman Khurshid was the Minister of External Affairs immediately before her

Serving from 28 October 2012 to 26 May 2014.

S.M. Krishna preceded Salman Khurshid (2009–2012)

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• London is located in southeastern England on the River Thames.
  • London Tower is situated on the banks of the Thames.
  • Thames flows through central London, including Tower Bridge, London Eye, Tower of London.
  
  
  Additional information:
  River Thames facts:
  Part of the longest river system in England
  Has 45 locks
  Home to 25+ fish species

• Tower Bridge: movable double-leaf bascule bridge

Last verified on 17-01-2026

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• Theme 2022: “Forests and sustainable production and consumption”.
• International Day of Forests is celebrated every year on 21 March.
• It celebrated to raise awareness about forests and their importance.

Additional information:

• First celebrated by the United Nations in 2013.

Last verified on 17-01-2026

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Hosted by: Australia and New Zealand

• Winner: Spain
  Runner-up: England
  Third Place: Sweden
  Participating Teams: 32
  Total Matches: 64
  Total Goals: 164

Additional information:

• Top Scorer: Hinata Miyazawa (Japan) – 5 goals
• Best Player: Aitana Bonmatí (Spain)
• Best Young Player: Salma Paralluelo (Spain)
• Best Goalkeeper: Mary Earps (England)
• Official Mascot: Tazuni

Last verified on 17-01-2026

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The 2022 Winter Olympics were held in Beijing, China, from February 4–20, 2022.

Beijing became the first city to host both Summer (2008) and Winter Olympics.

Last verified on 17-01-2026

Olympic Games host cities

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• ISIS – Militant extremist group (not a recognized non-state actor)
• International Red Crescent Society – Humanitarian NGO
• Amnesty International – Human rights NGO
• NATO – Intergovernmental military alliance (sometimes included in discussions of non-state influence)

Last verified on 17-01-2026