Explanation

About Asian Games

Held: every four years

Abbreviation: Asiad

Motto: Ever Onward

First event: 1951 (India)

 Hockey introduced: 1958

Explanation

Herbert Spencer (1820–1903) was an English philosopher who initiated a philosophy called 'Social Darwinism'.

He coined the term 'survival of the fittest' seven years before Darwin's publication of his theory of natural history.

The Origin of the Species in 1859.

Explanation

Before the Optional Protocol was added to the Child Rights Act in 2002,

The legal age for recruiting children into the armed forces was 15 years old.

The Optional Protocol raised the age to 18 years old

The Optional Protocol was adopted by the United Nations General Assembly on May 25, 2000,

And entered into force on February 12, 2002. 

Explanation

Explanation

The List of News Agencies of Important Countries:

Pakistan: Associated Press of Pakistan (APP)

China: Xinhua

Russia: TASS (Telegrafnoye agentstvo Sovetskogo Soyuza) 

India: Press Trust of India (PTI)

France: AFP (Agence France-Presse) (also oldest news agency)

Italy: ANSA (Agenzia Nazionale Stampa Associata)

USA: Associated Press (AP)

Britain: Reuters 

Malaysia: Bernama

Israel: ITIM

Bahrain: BNA (Bahrain News Agency)

Iran: FARS

Syria: SANA (Syrian Arab News Agency)

Yemen: SABA

Indonesia: Antara

Kuwait: KUNA (Kuwait News Agency)

Kenya: KNA (Kenya News Agency)

Japan: KYODO

Explanation

Explanation

The United States is the largest oil producer, followed closely by Saudi Arabia and Russia.

Canada is also a significant oil producer, with the majority of its production coming from the oil sands in Alberta.

United States: 18.60 mb/d

Saudi Arabia: 11.01 mb/d

Russia: 10.50 mb/d

Canada: 5.29 mb/d

Additional information

OPEC had its headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland, in the first five years of its existence.

This was moved to Vienna, Austria.

It was founded on September 1, 1965.

Explanation

The main role of police in society is to protect individuals and property, preserve order, and enforce criminal laws.

• Protect life and property: Police enforce laws and regulations to protect people and their belongings.
• Preserve order: Police maintain public order and safety.
• Enforce criminal laws: Police prevent, detect, and investigate criminal activities.

Explanation

Explanation

• Charles Dickens, a renowned English novelist, wrote Hard Times in 1854 and A Tale of Two Cities in 1859, both focusing on social and political themes of his time.
• The title "A Tale of Two Cities" refers to London and Paris.