Explanation

Maximilian Karl Emil Weber was a German sociologist.

who is regarded as among the most important theorists of the development of modern Western society.

His ideas profoundly influence social theory and research. 

Born: April 21, 1864, Germany

Died: June 14, 1920, Munich, Germany

Explanation

Shirley Ann Jackson (1946-present) is a theoretical physicist.

Her research and experiments paved the way for the creation of:

• fiber optic cables
• touch-tone telephones
• caller ID
• and call waiting.

Awards: National Medal of Science for Physical Science

while

Fiber optics was invented by Thomas Mensah

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Explanation

The noble prize is awarded in 6 areas

Since 1901, the Nobel Prize has been awarded in the fields of
1.       Physics

2.       Chemistry

3.       Physiology/Medicine

4.       Literature

5.       Peace

6.       economics.

while a memorial prize in economic sciences was added in 1968.

The first Noble Prize was awarded on 10th December 1901 in Stockholm, Sweden.

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Explanation

The 17 Goals were adopted by all UN Member States in 2015, as part of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development which set out a 15-year plan to achieve the Goals.

Explanation

Antonie van Leeuwenhoek, a cloth merchant by trade, is credited for the discovery of single-celled microorganisms.
He called them “wee animalcules” (little animals).

Explanation

Iman Yassin Khatib, the First Muslim Hijab woman elected as a Member of the Israel Parliament in the March 2020 elections

Iman Yassin Khatib, 55, won a place on the Joint List coalition's slate of 15 seats in the 120-member Knesse

History:

Khatib Yassin made history twice:

the first time: she became the first woman to run for a Knesset seat on behalf of Raam

and the second time when she became the first Knesset Member to wear a hijab.

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Explanation

Commonwealth, also called the Commonwealth of Nations

The Commonwealth of Nations, total 56 member states, the vast majority of which are former territories of the British Empire.

Founded: December 11, 1931

Headquarters: London, United Kingdom

Founders: British Empire, UK Parliament

Explanation

The Kishanganga dam diverts water from the Kishanganga River to a power plant in the Jhelum River basin

The Kishanganga Hydroelectric Project is a run-of-the-river hydroelectric scheme in Jammu and Kashmir, India.

The Kishanganga dam Opened: May 19, 2018

Installed capacity: 330 MW

The Kishanganga dam Height: 37 m

Owner: NHPC

Explanation

ECO founders: Turkey, Iran & Pakistan

Member states: 

10 members

1 observer ( Northern Cyprus)

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ECO 10 Member state :

1Türkiye,

2 Iran

3 Pakistan 

4 Afghanistan

5 Azerbaijan

6 Kazakhstan

7 Kyrgyz Republic

8 Uzbekistan

9 Tajikistan

10 Turkmenistan

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ECO stands for Economic Cooperation Organization 

Date of Establishment: 1985.

Headquarters: Tehran, the Islamic Republic of Iran.

Official languages: English

currency: Currency

10 currencies

Afghanistan Afghani (AFN)

Turkey Lira (TRY)

Azerbaijan Manat (AZN)