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Benjamin Franklin invented the lightning rod, a device used to protect buildings from lightning strikes.

He made this invention in 1752 as part of his experiments with electricity.

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The Treaty of Versailles was the primary treaty produced by the Paris Peace Conference at the end of World War I

The Treaty of Versailles was signed on 28 June 1919

The Treaty of Versailles signed between Allied forces vs Germany

the purpose behind the Treaty of Versailles: Codifying terms between the victorious Allies and Germany after the first world war

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The Strait of Gibraltar connects two large water bodies, the Atlantic Ocean & Mediterranean Sea.

they lie between southernmost Spain and northwesternmost Africa.

The Strait of Gibraltar is located in the Iberian Peninsula (Spain)

The Sea separates Europe from Africa

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Beijing is the capital of the People's Republic of China.

It was formerly known in English as Peking or Peking.

The third Ming emperor gave it the new name of Beijing during the 15th century.

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Led by the Aga Khan III at the Viceregal Lodge

The Shimla Deputation took place on 1st October, 1906.

Here, Lord Minto met with a deputation of 35 Muslim leaders led by Aga Khan.

The deputation aimed to convince Lord Minto, to advocate for greater political representation for Muslims in British India

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Pakistan's hydropower potential is estimated to be around 60,000 MW.

However, the country is only currently utilizing around 16% of this potential.

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Neutrons have no electric charge, hence they are neutral.

Protons have a positive charge.

Electrons have a negative charge.

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Junagadh was a princely state that decided to accede to Pakistan in 1947.

This led to a major dispute between India and Pakistan.

On September 14, 1947, Nawab Mahabat Khan of Junagadh signed the Instrument of Accession, declaring Junagadh as part of Pakistan.

The dispute ultimately resulted in India's annexation of the state.

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Nawab Viqar-ul-Mulk was born on 24 March 1841 in Meerut.

His real name was Mushtaq Hussain.The 

Government of Hyderabad gave him the title of Nawab Intezar Jung.

He was conferred the title of Nawab Viqar-ul-Mulk on 9 December 1890.

He also remained a member of the Scientific Society since 1866.

He was also known for his involvement in the Aligarh Movement.

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Dawn is the largest English-language newspaper in Pakistan.

Founded in 1941 by Muhammad Ali Jinnah.

Dawn is considered a symbol of integrity, independence, and in-depth journalism.

Dawn headquarters: Karachi