Explanation

The cycles of monsoons are well developed in South and South East Asia, particularly in countries such as India, Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines.

Monsoons are seasonal weather patterns that bring significant rainfall and wind changes to these regions.

It typically between June and September.

Explanation

The Battle of Waterloo started on June 18, 1815, marked the final defeat of Napoleon Bonaparte.

Before that Napoleon Bonaparte conquered much of Europe in the early 19th century.

Explanation

Mother Teresa was a public nurse 

For 45 years she ministered to the poor, sick, orphaned, and dying.

She was the founder of the Missionaries of Charity (located in Kolkata)

Mother Teresa receives more than 700 prizes for her charity work 

Additional information 

She was born in Skopje

She Died on September 5, 1997  in Kolkata, India

She died at the of age 87 years

Place of burial: The Mother House Of The Missionaries Of Charity

Explanation

New York is not on the Pacific Coast, while Taipei and Shanghai are: 

• New York: Located in the Northeastern United States, New York City is situated at the meeting point of the Hudson River and the Atlantic Ocean. 
• Taipei: A city on the Pacific Coast 
• Shanghai: A city on the Pacific Coast 

The Pacific Coast is the coastline that runs along the Western United States and the North Pacific Ocean.

Some ports on the Pacific Coast include: San Francisco, Port of Seattle, Port of Tacoma, and Tijuana.

Explanation

 Pakistan is the world's fifth-most populous country

 with a population of almost 242 million,

and has the world's second-largest Muslim population

Pakistan is the 33rd-largest country in the world by area

and 2nd largest in South Asia

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Explanation

The New York Stock Exchange is located on Wall Street in Lower Manhattan, New York City.

It is the largest stock exchange in the world by market capitalization exceeding $25 trillion in July 2024

Founded: May 17, 1792

Explanation

Elon Reeve Musk is a businessman known for his leadership of Tesla, SpaceX, and X (formerly Twitter).

Since 2025, he has been a senior advisor to United States President Donald Trump

The de facto head of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).

He is the Senior Advisor to the President since January 20, 2025

Explanation

St. Basil's Cathedral is located in Moscow, Russia, on Red Square.

This iconic building, known for its colorful, onion-shaped domes.

It was completed in the 16th century.

It is a symbol of Russian architecture.

Kremlin is in Moscow, the President House.

Explanation

Mackenzie River, Nelson River, and Fraser River - flow in Canada.

Mackenzie River: Located in the Northwest Territories, it's the longest river in Canada and flows into the Arctic Ocean.

Nelson River: Located in Manitoba, it flows into Hudson Bay.

Fraser River: Located in British Columbia, it flows into the Pacific Ocean.

Explanation

Scotland Yard is the headquarters of the Metropolitan Police Service of London, UK.

By association, a name often used to denote that force.

It is located on the River Thames at Victoria Embankment just north of Westminster Bridge in the City of Westminster.