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Babur first built a fort here in 1526 after capturing Peshawar.

First mentioned by 7th-century explorer Xuanzang, the fort was used as a royal residence for the Durrani Empire since December 1747.

The Maratha Empire captured it after the Battle of Peshawar in 1758.

The Sikhs reconstructed the fort after capturing Peshawar in March 1823.

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International Civil Aviation Day is celebrated on 7 December.

First celebrated in 1996 by UN General Assembly.

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The first Round Table Conference convened from 12 November 1930 to 19 January 1931 in London.

The Second Round table conference was held from 7 September 1931 to 1 December 1931 in London. 

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The Third Round Table Conference was held in 1932 between November and December. 

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Explanation

Hazrat Usman bin Talha (R.A) always kept Ka'aba's key.

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He is considered and called as “Sadin of Mecca“,

He became a Muslim in the 8th year of the Migration, before the Conquest of Makkah.

He was a companion of the Islamic prophet Muhammad.

His father was Talhah ibn Abi Talhah al-Abdali 

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Saleh Bin Taha Al-Shaibi is the key holder of Kaaba 2022.

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Explanation

TASS is the news agency of Russia

It is the largest news agency in Russia and worldwide.

Its Headquarters is located in Moscow, Russia

It was founded on September 1, 1904 in  Russia.

News Agencies of Important Countries

China: Xinhua

Russia: TASS (Telegrafnoye agentstvo Sovetskogo Soyuza) 

India: Press Trust of India (PTI)

France: AFP (Agence France-Presse) (also the 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)

Explanation

Indus Basin Treaty constructed the Wullar Barrage on the Jhelum River:

Indus Basin Treaty History:

The treaty was signed on 19th September 1960

The Treaty was signed at Karachi:

• by Field Marshal Mohammad Ayub Khan

• the then President of Pakistan, Shri Jawaharlal Nehru

• the then-Indian Prime Minister

• and Mr. W.A.B. Illif of the World Bank

The Treaty is effective from 1st April 1960 

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Fort William College was established by Lord Richard Wellesley, Governor General of India.

Fort William College was an academy of oriental studies and a centre of learning.

Founded on 18 August 1800.

Founder: Lord Wellesley.    

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Big Ben is a clock at the British Parliament building.

It is located in London, England 

Architect: Augustus Pugin

Height: 96 m 

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• The Nobel Peace Prize is awarded annually in Oslo, Norway, by the Norwegian Nobel Committee.
• The award ceremony takes place on December 10, the anniversary of Alfred Nobel's death.