Explanation

Pashtun are the largest ethnic group in Afghanistan. 

Tajiks are the second largest ethnic group in Afghanistan.

It comprise between 25-30% of the population.

The Tajiks in Afghanistan are mainly Sunni Muslims who follow the Hanafi sect.

Explanation

U Thant was a Burmese diplomat and the third Secretary-General of the United Nations from 1961 to 1971.

First non-Scandinavian to hold the position.

He held the office for a record 10 years and one month.

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Explanation

The Summer Olympic Games and Winter Olympic Games are each held every four years.

The Olympic Games are an international sports festival

Summer Games and Winter Games are held separately.

Summer Games are celebrated during the first year of an Olympiad and the Winter Games are held in the third year.

Explanation

The solar eclipse occurs when the moon comes between the earth and the sun whereas the Lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth is between the sun and the moon.

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Explanation

Thomas Cup is associated with badminton.

It is an international badminton competition among teams representing member nations (IBF)

The cup was donated in 1939 by Sir George Thomas

The championship has been conducted every two years since 1982.

Explanation

The Republic of Turkey lies on two continents. Approximately 97% of it is in Asia, The remaining 3% of Turkey is in Europe, on the Balkan Peninsula.

Countries on More Than One Continent (Trans Continental)

1-Egypt

Africa and Asia

2-Russia

Europe and Asia

3-Kazakhstan

Kazakhstan is a Central Asian country with a smaller part in Europe

4-Azerbaijan

Europe and Asia

5-Turkey

Asia and Europe

Explanation

• Angel Falls is a waterfall in Venezuela.
• Height: 979 m
• Elevation: 1,283 m
• Longest drop: 807 m
• Number of drops: 2
•  It is the world's tallest uninterrupted waterfall
• The waterfall has been known as Angel Falls since the mid-20th century
• Angel Falls is named after Jimmie Angel, a U.S. aviator, who was the first person to fly over the falls
  

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Explanation

Herodotus was a Greek writer who invented the field of study known today as `history'.

Born: Halicarnassus, Türkiye

Died: Thurii, Italy

Explanation

On 2 August 1948, the Pakistan national team, led by Ali Iqtidar Shah Dara, officially went on to play their first international game and tournament against Belgium winning the game 2–0 at the 1948 London Olympics.

 Pakistanis the four-time champion: 

1971

1978

1982

1994.

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Pakistan defeats Spain in the 1971 hockey world cup.

Pakistan beat India to secure the bronze medal at Hockey Champions Trophy 2012.

Explanation

• On the bank of Themes river, London city Is located
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• London is situated in southeastern England
  
• London Tower is located on Themes river
• The river Thames flows through central London including Tower Bridge, the London Eye, and the Tower of London.
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• River Thames is famous because It's a part of the longest river in England, it has 45 locks, is home to over 25 species of fish
• Tower Bridge, is a movable bridge of the double-leaf bascule
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• London is the capital of the UK.
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• Currency London is Pound sterling