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• An atoll is a ring-shaped coral reef, island
• Coral builds a reef around a volcanic island.
• The volcanic island slowly sinks into the ocean over millions of years.

Last updated 25-07-2026 by NA

Explanation

• The Indian Airlines Ganga aircraft was burnt at Lahore Airport on 30 January 1971.
• The aircraft was hijacked by Kashmiri militants and flown from Srinagar to Lahore.
• The incident became known as the Ganga Hijacking.
• Aircraft: Indian Airlines Fokker F27 "Ganga"
• Hijackers: Hashim Qureshi and Ashraf Qureshi

Last verified on 24-07-2026

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• Original name: Minto Park
• Renamed to: Iqbal Park, after the independence of Pakistan in 1947
• Site where the Pakistan Resolution (1940) was passed
• Location: Lahore, Pakistan
• Area: 328.901 acres (133.102 ha)
• Created: 1968

Last updated on 22-07-2026 by NA

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• The Mantakka Pass is located on the boundary line between India and Myanmar.
• Indian side: State of Manipur
• Mountain range: Patkai range
• Purpose: Connects northeastern India with Myanmar

Last updated on 22-07-2026 by NA

Explanation

The currency of Japan is the yen.

Japan is an island country in East Asia.

Japan is situated in the northwest Pacific Ocean.

The capital of Japan is Tokyo.

The largest city in Japan is Tokyo.

Japan is a part of the Ring of Fire.

The official language is Japanese.

Japan is the eleventh most populous country in the world.

Japan is located on the continent of Asia.

Japan's primary religions are Buddhism and Shinto, but it is a secular country.

Japan's parliament is called the Diet.

Last verified on 17-03-2026

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• The headquarters of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) is located in Paris, France.

Additional information:

• Founded: 1989
• Founder: G7 countries
• Official Languages: English, French
• Presidency Term: 1 year
• Members: 39
• Main Purpose: Combat money laundering, terrorist financing, and proliferation financing.

Last verified on 07-07-2026

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Explanation

• The world second longest river is Amazon.

Additional information:

• South America: Amazon River – Longest river.
• United States (USA): Mississippi River – Longest river.
• Asia: Yangtze River – Longest river.
• Europe: Volga River – Longest river.

Last verified on 21-07-2026

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• Country: China
• First use: 806 AD (approx.)
• Early name: Feiqian (Flying Money)
• Dynasty: Tang Dynasty → Song Dynasty (official issue)
• Importance: First-ever paper-based monetary system

Last verified on 11-06-2026

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• Country: Australia
• Name: Great Barrier Reef
• Location: Coral Sea, off Queensland
• Length: Over 2,300 km (1,400 miles)
• Area: Approximately 344,400 km² (133,000 sq mi)
• The reef consists of around 2,900 individual reefs and 900 islands.
• It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, inscribed in 1981.

Last verified on 20-07-2026