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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• Guarantor Countries: Russia, Iran, Turkey
• Agreement Date: 4 May 2017
• Venue: Astana (now Astana), Kazakhstan
• Purpose: Reduce fighting, protect civilians, and facilitate humanitarian aid.
• Conflict: Syrian Civil War (began in 2011)

Last verified on 21-07-2026

Explanation

• LTTE of Sri Lanka surrendered in May 2009 to end the prolonged Civil War
• Conflict Duration: 26 years.
• Ended when the Sri Lankan military defeated the remaining rebel forces
• And killed LTTE leader Velupillai Prabhakaran on May 18, 2009.

Additional information 

• It was a Tamil militant organization
•  Founder: Velupillai Prabhakaran
• Dates active: 5 May 1976–18 May 2009
• Founded in 1976

Last updated 17 july 2026 by NA

Explanation

• The Berlin Wall fell on 9 November 1989.
• It separated East Germany and West Germany during the Cold War.
• The fall symbolized the end of division in Europe.
• It marked the beginning of the end of the Cold War.
• Germany was officially reunified on 3 October 1990.

Additional information:

• Start of construction → 13 August 1961
• Length of wall → 155 km
• Height → 3.6 meters

Last verified on 20-04-2026

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• Operation: Operation Enduring Freedom
• Launch Date: 7 October 2001
• Country: Afghanistan
• Main Targets: Al-Qaeda and the Taliban
• Reason: Response to the 9/11 attacks (11 September 2001)

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Explanation

• Date of Iranian strikes: 16 January 2024
• Target area: Balochistan, Pakistan
• Reason given by Iran: Targeting Jaish al-Adl
• Pakistan's response: 18 January 2024
• Operation by Pakistan: Operation Marg Bar Sarmachar

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Explanation

• Main issue: Territorial and political conflict
• Key areas: Gaza Strip, West Bank, East Jerusalem
• Beginning of the broader conflict: 1948 Arab–Israeli War
• Palestinian territories: Gaza Strip and West Bank
• Major peace agreement: Oslo Accords (1993)

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Explanation

• World War II ended in 1945.
• The war started in 1939 and lasted for 6 years.
• Germany surrendered in May 1945, ending the war in Europe.
• Japan surrendered after atomic bomb attacks in August 1945.
• The official end is marked in September 1945.

Additional information:

• Hiroshima was bombed on 6 August 1945.
• Nagasaki was bombed on 9 August 1945.
• Japan officially signed surrender on 2 September 1945.
• This ended the global conflict involving most world nations.

Important information:

• World War I: Global war in Europe, 28 July 1914 – 11 November 1918.

Last verified on 17-05-2026

Explanation

• Pakistan mediated between the United States and Iran to prevent a wider regional conflict and promote peace.
• Method: Dialogue and diplomatic negotiations
• Benefit: Regional stability and reduced tensions

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Explanation

• War Began: 19 April 1775
• Declaration of Independence: 4 July 1776
• War Ended: 3 September 1783
• Treaty: Treaty of Paris (1783)
• Opponents: Great Britain vs Thirteen (13) American Colonies

Last verified on 12-07-2026