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• J.K. Rowling is the author of the Harry Potter book series.
• It has achieved worldwide acclaim and inspired a successful film franchise.
• He was born in 1965 in the United Kingdom.
• Rowling's novels have become a global phenomenon.

Last verified on 04-04-2026

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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

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• Country: Turkey
• Mountain: Mount Judi / Qardū
• Mentioned in: Quran, Surah Hud 44
• Historical significance: Landing of Noah’s Ark
• Region: Southeastern Anatolia

Last verified on 04-04-2026

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• Australia shortest day: 21 June
• Asia shortest day: 21 December
• Australia longest day: 21 December
• Asia longest day: 21 June
• Caused by Earth’s axial tilt of 23.5°

Last verified on 04-04-2026

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• The Opium Wars were fought between Britain and China in the 19th century.
• Britain wanted to force China to allow opium trade from India.
• The wars led to unequal treaties and loss of Chinese territory.

Additional information:

• First Opium War: 1839–1842
• Second Opium War: 1856–1860
• Treaty of Nanking ceded Hong Kong to Britain.

Last verified on 03-04-2026

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• Strait: Bering Strait
• Between: Russia (Siberia) & United States (Alaska)
• Continents: Asia and North America
• Connects: Arctic Ocean – Pacific Ocean
• Width: ~85 km

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• During the Ice Age, it formed a land bridge called Beringia.
• Named after explorer Vitus Bering.

Last verified on 04-04-2026

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• Chronometer is a highly precise time-measuring instrument.
• It is often used in navigation and scientific experiments.
• It is designed to measure time accurately, even under varying conditions.
• Chronometers played a key role in determining longitude at sea.

Last verified on 03-04-2026

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• The Suez Canal connects the Mediterranean Sea to the Red Sea.
• This making it the shortest maritime route to Asia from Europe.
• It is located in Egypt.
• Construction: 25 April 1859
• Officially opened: 17 November 1869
• It has become one of the world's most heavily used shipping lanes.
• Length: 193.3 km
• Start point: Port Said
• End point: Suez Port

Last verified on 03-04-2026

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• Pakistan became a member of the IMF and the World Bank in 1950.
• WTO in 1995.

Additional information:

• Founded: 22 July 1944
• Headquarters: Washington, D.C., USA
• Members: 191 countries
• Purpose: Financial stability, economic growth, and balance of payments support
• First Managing Director: Camille Gutt

Last Verified on 13-01-2026

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Vasco da Gama was a famous explorer and navigator from Portugal.

Additional information:

• Born: 1460, Sines, Portugal
• Died: 1524, Cochin, India
• Famous Achievement: First European to reach India by sea in 1498
• Significance: Opened direct maritime trade between Europe and Asia

Last verified on 15-01-2026