Explanation

• The four Geneva Conventions of 1949 have been ratified by 196 states.

Additional information:

• The Geneva Conventions are based partly on the Hague Conventions of 1899 and 1907.
• First Geneva Convention: Adopted in 1864; revised in 1906, 1929, and 1949.
• Second Geneva Convention: Adopted in 1949; succeeded the Hague Convention (X) of 1907.
• Third Geneva Convention: First adopted in 1929; revised in 1949.
• Fourth Geneva Convention: Adopted in 1949.

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Explanation

• The Human Development Index (HDI) is issued annually by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).

Main Indicators: 3

1. Life expectancy (Health)
2. Education
3. Gross National Income (GNI) per capita

Additional information:

• UNDP Founded: 22 November 1965
• UNDP Headquarters: New York City
• UNDP Purpose: Promote sustainable human development and reduce poverty

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Explanation

• The Bundestag is Germany’s federal parliament.
• It is main directly elected legislative chamber.
• The Bundesrat represents Germany’s 16 federal states (Länder) and participates in federal legislation.
• The Bundestag meets in the Reichstag Building in Berlin, the capital of Germany.

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Explanation

• Player: Younis Khan
• Milestone: 10,000 Test runs
• Achieved in: 2017 against the West Indies
• Test Matches: 118
• Total Test Runs: 10,099
• Batting Average: 52.05
• Test Centuries: 34

Additional information:

• Javed Miandad – 8,832 runs
• Inzamam-ul-Haq – 8,830 runs
• Mohammad Yousuf – 7,530 runs
• Misbah-ul-Haq – 5,222 runs

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Explanation

Recep Tayyip Erdogan is serving as the 12th and current president of Turkey since 2014.

He was reelected for a 3rd term in  2023, which is set to last until 2028.

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Explanation

• Author: Waris Shah
• Written in: 1766
• Language: Punjabi
• Genre: Epic poetry / Romance
• Origin Date: Late 15th century (traditionally)
• Related: Mirza Sahiban, Sohni Mahiwal, Sassui Punnhun

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Explanation

• This proverb describes a person who blames their tools or circumstances instead of accepting responsibility for their poor performance.
• It highlights the habit of making excuses rather than admitting one's own mistakes.
• Example: A student blames a pen for poor handwriting when the real problem is their lack of practice.

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Explanation

• Sanna Marin became Finland PM: in December 2019.
• She became the youngest person to become PM in Finland at the age of 34.
• She replaced Antti Rinne.

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Explanation

• In classic versions of Internet Explorer, the View menu contains the Toolbars option.
• Users can show or hide the Favorites Bar through the relevant toolbar settings.

Additional information:

• Internet Explorer was developed by Microsoft.
• It was first released in 1995.
• Microsoft retired Internet Explorer 11 on most versions of Windows 10 on 15 June 2022.

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Explanation

• Infrared waves are used in night vision equipment.
• They detect heat emitted by objects.
• It allowing visibility in low-light conditions.

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