Explanation

1 km = 0.62137119 miles

0.62137119 miles ∼ 0.62 miles

∴ 1 km = 0.62 miles

Additional Information

Miles to Kilometres = Miles × 8/5 (Approximately)

Kilometers to Miles = Km × 5/8 (Approximately)

Explanation

All important Question Related to " Separate Electorate" 

Indian Councils Act of 1909, also called Morley-Minto Reforms

Minto-Morley Reforms Muslim's demand for a separate electorate was incorporated

In 12 March 1909 the Morley-Minto Changes allowed partitioned electorates to Muslims.

This Act further extended democratic participation by increasing the size of the legislative councils, both Central and provincial.

27 out of add up to 60 members were to be chosen and 5 seats were saved for the Muslims.

Indian Council Act 1909 separate electorate for Muslims was accepted

on 28 August 1928 Nehru Report rejected the demand for a separate electorate

Congress and other Hindu bodies opposed the separate electorate

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Explanation

Elysee Palace is located in the capital of France in Paris.

Elysee Palace is the residence of President of France.

Explanation

1972 was the Simla agreement signed between India and Pakistan

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Shimla Agreement between India and Pakistan was signed on 2 July 1972 in Shimla, India.

Prime Minister Indira Gandhi from India, and President Z. A. Bhutto from Pakistan.

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Simla Conference was held between all parties of the Subcontinent at Simla in 1945

When the Simla conference under the presidentship of Lord Wavell ended on July 14, 1945

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Simla Deputation organized by the Indian Muslim leaders met the Governor-General and Viceroy Lord Minto in Simla on 1 October 1906. 

Explanation

The poles experience six months of the day and six months of the night.

This is since earth is tilted on its axis.

Also, due to this, each pole is tilted towards and away from the sun for about six months.

When the North Pole is tilted towards the sun, it has continuous daylight.

Explanation

(ICRC) stands for The International Committee of the Red Cross

The International Committee of the Red Cross is a humanitarian organization 

Founder of Red Cross: Henry Dunant

the Red Cross was founded on February 17, 1863, in Geneva, Switzerland

Headquarters of Red Cross: Geneva, Switzerland

The parent organization of ICRC: International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement

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The International Committee of Red Cross (ICRC) has won Nobel Prize three Times:

1. 1917,
2. 1944,
3. 1963

as well as in the award to Henri Dunant (1901)

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International Committee of Red Cross (ICRC) has won Nobel Prize ________ Times?

Explanation

The earliest factories in Surat were established by the English East India Company.

They were granted permission to set up a factory in Surat in 1612 by the Mughal Emperor Jahangir. 

Founded: 31 December 1600

Founders

• William Cavendish
• George Clifford
• John Harte
• James Lancaster
• John Spencer
• John Watts (et. al.)

Defunct: 1 June 1874

Headquarters: East India House, London, Great Britain

By 1623, the English East India Company had established factories at :

• Surat
• Broach
• Ahmedabad
• Agra
• Masulipatam

Explanation

Know everything about Quit India Movement

Started: Aug 8, 1942

Started from: Bombay 

Launched by: Gandhi

Also known as: August Movement 

Demand: to end British rule

Jinnah changed the slogan "Divide and Quit India" 

Started by party: Congress

Quaid e Azam said about the Quit India movement an anti-Muslim action of congress

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Explanation

• Ban Ki-moon is a South Korean politician and diplomat who served as the eighth secretary-general of the United Nations between 2007 and 2016.
• Before his appointment as secretary-general, Ban was the South Korean Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade between 2004 and 2006.

Explanation

• The longest railway tunnel in the world is the Gotthard base tunnel.
• The Gotthard base tunnel is situated in Switzerland.
• Gotthard base tunnel is 57 Km long and provides high-speed rail link.
• Seikan Tunnel is 53 Km long and situated in Japan.
• Yulhyeon Tunnel is 50 Km long and situated in South Korea.
• Channel Tunnel is situated on the English Channel on Dover strait.