Explanation

SAARC was Founded in Dhaka: on December 8, 1985

SAARC stands for South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation

It was founded by Bangladeshi diplomat Abul Ahsan

It was launched for Regional cooperation

1. Australia,
2. China,
3. the European Union,
4. Iran,
5. Japan,
6. Mauritius,
7. Myanmar,
8. South Korea
9. and the United States

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There is a total of eight members of SAARC;

1. Afghanistan,
2. Bangladesh,
3. Bhutan,
4. India,
5. Nepal,
6. the Maldives,
7. Pakistan
8. and Sri Lanka

Explanation

Douglas Stuart won the Booker Prize 2020 for his debut novel "Shuggie Bain."

The novel tells the poignant story of a young boy growing up in 1980s Glasgow amid poverty and addiction.

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Francois Bernier was a French physician and traveler.

He arrived in India during the region of Shahjahan

Born: 25 September 1620

Died: 22 September 1688

He stayed (14 October 1658 – 20 February 1670) for around 12 years in India

He worked as a physician to Mughal prince Dara Shikoh.

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The First Intifada (1987-1991) was a mass uprising of Palestinians against the Israeli occupation of the West Bank and Gaza Strip.

It began in December 1987 and lasted until September 1991, characterized by civil disobedience, protests, and stone-throwing.

The First Intifada was a significant event in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, leading to the signing of the Oslo Accords in 1993.

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The Arctic region of Earth is estimated to contain about 25% of the world's untapped oil and natural gas reserves.

This significant amount of resources has garnered interest for exploration.

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The first-ever nuclear bomb, codenamed "Trinity," was detonated in New Mexico, USA.

This occurred on July 16, 1945, as part of the Manhattan Project.

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The 2020 United Nations Security Council election was held on 17 and 18 June 2020 during the 74th session of the United Nations General Assembly.

In 2020, the United Nations held elections to choose five non-permanent members for a two-year term on the Security Council.

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About three-quarters of Earth's freshwater is stored in glaciers.

Therefore, glacier ice is the second-largest reservoir of water on Earth and the largest reservoir of freshwater on Earth.

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The Third Battle of Panipat was fought between Ahmad Shah Abdali & Marathas on 14 January 1761

In the third battle of Panipat, the Marathas were defeated by the Afghans.

Ahmad Shah Durrani and his coalition restore the Mughal Empire to Shah Alam II.

60,000–70,000 were killed in fighting