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Maharaja Ranjit Singh, the founder of the Sikh Empire, lost vision in his left eye due to smallpox.

It is a highly infectious disease that was prevalent in India during the 18th century.

He contracted smallpox at a young age, which led to the loss of vision in his left eye.

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About Asian Games

Held: every four years

Abbreviation: Asiad

Motto: Ever Onward

First event: 1951 (India)

 Hockey introduced: 1958

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• The USA is the largest producer of shale gas, leading globally with advanced extraction technologies.
• In 2020, Chevron, a major U.S. company, produced an average of 387,000 barrels of shale oil per day.

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On 4th April, 2023 Finland became the 31st member of NATO.

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China opposes the U.S. embargo attempts on Iran.

It supporting economic and diplomatic ties with Iran as part of its foreign policy and regional strategy.

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The shuttlecock used in badminton should weigh between 4.74 and 5.50 grams.

This weight range ensures proper flight and control during gameplay.

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It is the world's 18th-largest desert and the world's 9th-largest hot subtropical desert.

About Thar Desert

15% located in Pakistan

85% located in India

Also called Friendly Desert

Located near Badin, Sindh 

Famous for: Sand 

Coal also found in Thar 

also known as Great Indian Desert

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Gerontology is a study of the physical aspects of aging and the psychological.

Important GK 

Agrostology: Study of Grasses 

Agronomy: soil management and crop production 

Odontology: study of teeth 

Arthrology:Study of joints 

Nephrology: study of kidneys

Hematology: Study of blood  

Dermatology:  Study of skin 

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• Chlorophyll is a compound that is called a Chelate. 

  Photosynthesis depends on the presence of chlorophyll for the absorption of light.

  There are about five closely related chlorophylls:

  1. chlorophyll a
  2. chlorophyll b
  3. chlorophyll c
  4. chlorophyll d
  5. chlorophyll e
  6. chlorophyll f