Explanation

After the expansion on January 1, 2024, BRICS has 9 full members.

The original five members:

1. Brazil

2. Russia

3. India

4. China 

5. South Africa

They were joined by four new members:

6. Egypt

7. Ethiopia

8. Iran

9. the United Arab Emirates

Explanation

In 1954, Pakistan and the USA signed a Defense Pact under which the US agreed to assist Pakistan if it was attacked by Communist forces.

This agreement was part of a broader strategy to contain Communist expansion during the Cold War.

Explanation

Israel was ordered on 24th May 2024 to halt its military operation in Palestine by the International Court of Justice (ICJ).

The ICJ issued provisional measures requiring Israel to end military operations in Rafah and open the border crossing for urgent aid deliveries.

Explanation

To solve the expression, we need to follow the order of operations (PEMDAS):

1. Multiply 5 and 8: 5*8 = 40

2. Subtract 7: 40 - 7 = 33

3. Add 1: 33 + 1 = 34

4. Subtract 1¾: 34 - 1.75 = 32.25

5. Add 4: 32.25 + 4 = 36.25

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Sultan Mehmed II conquered Constantinople on May 29, 1453.

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The poet of Sindh known as the "Poet of Haft Zaban" is "Sachal Sarmast."

He earned this title for his proficiency in writing poetry in seven languages.

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The Mediterranean Sea is bordered by 21 countries: Albania, Algeria, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Cyprus, Egypt, France, Greece, Israel, Italy, Lebanon, Libya, Malta, Monaco, Montenegro, Morocco, Slovenia, Spain, Syria, Tunisia, and Turkey.

It is connected to the Atlantic Ocean by the Strait of Gibraltar.

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Formerly known as Southern Rhodesia, the country became Zimbabwe in 1980 upon gaining independence.

The name Rhodesia was used until 1979, with the legal name Southern Rhodesia continuing until Zimbabwe's independence.

Explanation

One degree of latitude is approximately 111 km everywhere, but it varies slightly: about 110.6 km at the equator and 111.7 km at the poles.

Lines of longitude, or meridians, run north-south.

Explanation

The sun reaches its maximum angular distance from the equator at the "Solstice."

During the solstice, which occurs twice a year, the sun is at its highest or lowest point in the sky relative to the equator.