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• The Fall of Granada took place on 2 January 1492.
• Granada was the last Muslim-ruled stronghold in the Iberian Peninsula.
• The city surrendered to Ferdinand II of Aragon and Isabella I of Castile.

Additional information:

• 1453: Fall of Constantinople
• 1487: Reconquest campaigns in the Iberian Peninsula
• 1492: Christopher Columbus reached the Americas
• 1501: Safavid dynasty established in Persia

Last verified on 08-10-2026

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• The Gulf of Mannar lies between southeastern India and western Sri Lanka.
• It is part of the Indian Ocean.
• The gulf is known for its rich marine biodiversity and coral reefs.
• The Palk Strait also separates India and Sri Lanka.
• It lies north of the Gulf of Mannar.

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• Gulf of Aden: Yemen–Somalia
• Persian Gulf: Iran–Arabian Peninsula

Last verified on 08-10-2026

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• Copper is abundantly present in the Atacama Desert of northern Chile.
• The Atacama is one of the world's most important regions for copper mining.
• Chile is one of the world's leading copper-producing countries.
• The desert is also known for deposits of lithium, nitrate, and iodine.

Last verified on 08-10-2026

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• Winning novel: Taiwan Travelogue
• Author: Yáng Shuāng-zǐ
• Translator: Lin King
• Original language: Mandarin Chinese

Last verified on 08-10-2026

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• Country: Malaysia
• City: Kuala Lumpur
• Dates: 18–21 December 2019
• Host: Mahathir Mohamad

Last verified on 08-10-2026

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• World Braille Day is observed on 4 January every year.
• The first World Braille Day was celebrated on 4 January 2019.
• The day recognizes the contribution of Louis Braille in helping blind and visually impaired people read and write.

Last verified on 08-10-2026

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• The FIFA World Cup 2026 was the 23rd edition of the tournament and the first edition featuring 48 teams.
• Host countries: United States, Canada & Mexico.
• Total matches: 104.
• Winner: Spain 🇪🇸
• Runners-up: Argentina 🇦🇷

Additional information:

• 2022 — Qatar — 32 teams
• 2018 — Russia — 32 teams
• 2014 — Brazil — 32 teams
• 2010 — South Africa — 32 teams
• 2006 — Germany — 32 teams

Last verified on 07-10-2026

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• Came into Force: 16 February 2005

  Adopted: 11 December 1997 (Kyoto, Japan)

• Objective: Reduce greenhouse gas emissions

• Parties: 190+ countries

• Linked To: United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)

Last verified on 15-01-2026

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• Chinese Cultural Heritage and Traditional Culture is the theme associated with Chinese Culture Day 2026.
• The theme highlights China’s cultural heritage, traditions, and historical values.
• It promotes awareness of traditional Chinese arts, customs, and cultural practices.

Last verified on 07-10-2026

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• China restricted retail leveraged paper gold trading through major commercial banks on July 24, 2026.
• “Paper gold” refers to financial products that allow investors to gain exposure to gold prices without physically holding gold.
• The restriction was applied through major Chinese commercial banks.

Last verified on 07-10-2026