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Franz Boas is regarded as the Father of sociocultural anthropology.

• German-American anthropologist (1858–1942)
• Born: July 9, 1858, Minden, Prussia (Germany)
• Died: December 21, 1942 (aged 84), New York City, U.S.

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• Anthropology is the scientific study of human beings.
• It covers all humans across time, including past, present, and future societies.

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• Religion: Sikhism
• Origin: Named after Guru Nanak Dev Ji.
• Purpose: Used to fix dates for important Sikh holy days and celebrations, such as Gurpurbs.
• Start Year: Year 1 begins with the birth of Guru Nanak in 1469 CE

Last updated 13 August 2026 by NA

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Chet — 1st month of the Nanakshahi Calendar:

• Start of Sikh New Year (~March 14)
• 31 days (March 14 – April 13)
• Season: Spring
• Next month: Vaisakh

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• Location: London, England
• Big Ben is a clock at British parliament building.
• Architect: Augustus Pugin
• Height: 96 m

Last verified on 12-08-2026

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• First man who travelled in Space was Yuri Gagarin in 1961.
• Yuri Gagarin was a Soviet pilot and cosmonaut.
• He aboard the first successful crewed spaceflight, became the first human to journey into outer space.

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• First man who Walk in Space was Alexei Leonov in 1965.
• First man who Walk on Moon was Neil Armstrong in 1969.

Last verified on 10-03-2026

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The three principal Axis Powers in World War II were Germany, Italy, and Japan.

1. Germany — led by Adolf Hitler; dominant power in continental Europe.
2. Italy — led by Benito Mussolini; sought dominance in the Mediterranean.
3. Japan — led by its imperial government; expanded across East Asia and the Pacific.

The Tripartite Pact formally linked Germany, Italy, and Japan in 1940.

• They fought against the Allied Powers, including Britain, France, the Soviet Union, China, and later the United States.

Last verified on 11-08-2026

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• PLO stands for Palestine Liberation Organization.
• Established: 28 May 1964
• Place: Jerusalem
• Founded under: Arab League
• First Chairman: Ahmad Shukeiri
• Purpose: To represent the Palestinian people and pursue Palestinian national rights.

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• Established: 28 May 1964
• Place: Jerusalem
• Founded under: Arab League
• First Chairman: Ahmad Shukeiri
• Purpose: To represent the Palestinian people and pursue Palestinian national rights.

Last verified on 09-08-2026

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• The 2026 Winter Olympics were hosted by Italy.
• The games were held in Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo from 6–22 February 2026.
• Italy became the host country for the third Winter Olympics in its history.

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• Winter Olympics 2022: China
• Summer Olympics 2024: France
• Summer Olympics 2028: United States
• Summer Olympics 2020: Japan

Last verified on 10-05-2026

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• Connection: Links Mediterranean Sea to Red Sea
• Location: Egypt
• Opened: 1869
• Length: 193 km
• Purpose: Provides the shortest maritime route from Europe to Asia

Last verified on 08-02-2026