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Explanation

A high-level meeting between the US and Russia took place in Saudi Arabia, specifically in Riyadh.

This meeting, which included US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, focused on potential paths to end the war in Ukraine.

Explanation

Saudi Arabia and Iran officially agreed to restore diplomatic relations on March 10, 2023, following years of hostility, in an agreement brokered by China.

Under this deal, the two countries agreed to reopen their embassies within two months, reestablish security, trade, and cultural ties, signaling a major thaw in relations facilitated by Chinese mediation.

Explanation

In 2022, Turkey hosted direct talks between US and Russian intelligence chiefs.

Ankara played a neutral mediator role amid tensions over the Ukraine war.

Explanation

The Abraham Accord, which normalized relations between Israel, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and Bahrain.

It was officially signed on September 15, 2020, at a ceremony at the White House in Washington, D.C.

Explanation

The United Nations (UN) declared 2025 as the 'International Year of Quantum Science and Technology' to raise public awareness about the importance of quantum science and its applications. 

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Explanation

75th foundation day of NATO was celebrated on 4 April 2024.

Know about NATO

Know about NATO

NATO full form: North Atlantic Treaty Organization

Founded: 4 April, 1949 (Washington, USA)

Headquarters: Brussels, Belgium

Total members: 32 (30 European & 2 North American countries)

Latest Member: Sweden

Type: Military Alliance

Official Languages: English & French

Founding members: 12

Pakistan: Not a NATO member

Member Muslim country: Turkiye  

In April 2024, Sweden became 32nd member of NATO.

List of NATO member countries

1.       Albania

2.       Belgium

3.       Bulgaria

4.       Canada

5.       Croatia

6.       Czechia

7.       Denmark

8.       Estonia

9.       France

10.   Germany

11.   Greece

12.   Hungary

13.   Iceland

14.   Italy

15.   Latvia

16.   Lithuania

17.   Luxembourg

18.   Montenegro

19.   Netherlands

20.   North Macedonia

21.   Norway

22.   Poland

23.   Portugal

24.   Romania

25.   Slovakia

26.   Slovenia

27.   Spain

28.   Turkiye

29.   United Kingdom

30.   United States

31.   Finland

32. Sweden 

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Explanation

World Physiotherapy Day is observed annually, on September 8th to acknowledge the substantial impact of physical therapy and physiotherapists in advancing health and overall well-being. World Physical Therapy Day or World Physiotherapy Day 2023 is celebrated on September 8 every year.

Theme: “Prevention and Management of Osteoarthritis”

Explanation

International Women’s Day is observed on 8 March. 

Significance of International Women’s Day:

Civil awareness day;

Women and girls' day;

Anti-sexism Day;

Anti-Discrimination Day

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Theme 2021: Choose to Challenge

Theme 2022: Gender equality today for a sustainable tomorrow

Theme 2023: DigitALL: Innovation and technology for gender equality

Explanation

September 16 was designated by the United Nations General Assembly as the International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer. 

Explanation

• The Fat Man was dropped on Nagasaki, Japan, on August 9, 1945, at 11:01 AM.
• The atomic bomb pm Nagasaki was dropped on 9 August 1945.
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•  The United States detonated two atomic bombs over the Japanese cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki On August 9, 1945. 
• The two bombings killed between 129,000 and 226,000 people
  
• “Fat Man” dropped an atomic bomb at 11:02 that morning.
• Little Boy was the name of the Atomic Bomb dropped on the city of Hiroshima
  
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