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• Trigger Event: Self-immolation of Mohamed Bouazizi, a Tunisian street vendor
• Other Countries Affected: Egypt, Libya, Yemen, Syria, Bahrain
• Significance: Led to regime changes and increased demands for democracy and human rights

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• The Bolshevik Revolution took place in 1917.
• It overthrowing the Tsarist regime.
  • It led to the establishment of the Soviet Union and Communist rule under Lenin.
  
  
  Additional Points:
  • February 1917: The Tsar abdicated during the February Revolution.
  • October 1917: Bolsheviks seized power in Petrograd (St. Petersburg).

Last verified on 15-01-2026

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• “Deal of the Century” was a peace plan proposed in the Middle East by U.S. President Donald Trump.
• It aimed to resolve the long-standing Israel–Palestine conflict.
• The plan focused on borders, statehood, economy, and security.
• It generated widespread debate and rejection, especially among Palestinians.
• It is tied to Middle East peace efforts.

Last verified on 16-01-2026

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• Signed On: 28 June 1919
• Parties Involved: Allied Powers vs Germany
• Purpose: To establish peace and codify terms after World War I
• Key Fact: Primary treaty from the Paris Peace Conference
• Region Affected: Europe

• Imposed war guilt on Germany (Article 231)
• Enforced reparations and military restrictions on Germany
• Laid foundations that later influenced World War II

Last Verified on 13-01-2026

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The Arab–Israel peace process stalled due to multiple unresolved core issues.

These include the shape and size of the future Palestinian state.

Another major issue is the status of East Jerusalem.

The fate of about 3.5 million Palestinian refugees living in Arab countries is also unresolved.

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The Israeli attack on Gaza was named Operation Cast Lead.

The military offensive lasted from 27 December 2008 to 18 January 2009.

Around 1,300 Palestinians were killed during this operation.

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The leader who gave a proposal to form a South Asian task force to combat terrorism in the region is Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina of Bangladesh. 

She announced this initiative shortly after her election victory in December 2008
And discussed it with Indian officials in early 2009.

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Battle: Waterloo

Year: 1815

Exile place: Saint Helena

Captured by: British

Death year: 1821 (on Saint Helena)

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Russia criticized the American missile defense system being deployed in Poland and the Czech Republic.

The plan was announced by the United States in the mid-2000s.

The system was officially meant to counter missile threats from Iran.