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The question likely refers to the 'Golan Heights', a strategic plateau. It is a major point of contention and conflict between Israel and Syria, occupied by Israel since 1967.
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The Gulf War (1990-1991) was fought between Iraq and a coalition force of 35 nations led by the United States, in response to Iraq's invasion and annexation of Kuwait.
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The Bofors scandal involved the Swedish arms manufacturer Bofors AB. It concerned alleged kickbacks paid to Indian politicians and officials for a contract to supply 155mm field howitzers.
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Agenda 21 is a non-binding action plan of the United Nations with regard to sustainable development. It was a product of the Earth Summit (UN Conference on Environment and Development) held in Rio in 1992.
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The Dunkel Draft or Proposal was related to the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT). It formed the basis for the establishment of the World Trade Organization (WTO).
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Operation Rhino was a major counter-insurgency operation launched by the Indian Army in the state of Assam to neutralize the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) militants.
Q7. Euclid was:
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Euclid was a Greek mathematician, often referred to as the 'Father of Geometry'. He propounded geometrical theorems and established deductive principles in his famous work 'The Elements'.
Q8. Fa-hien was:
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Fa-Hien was a Chinese Buddhist monk who traveled to India in search of sacred Buddhist texts during the reign of Chandragupta II (Vikramaditya). His writings provide valuable historical information.
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Firdawsi (Ferdowsi) was a renowned Persian poet and the author of 'Shahnameh' (Book of Kings), which is the national epic of Greater Iran. He is a central figure in Persian literature.
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Florence Nightingale is known as 'The Lady with the Lamp'. She was a British nurse, social reformer, and statistician who gained fame for her work tending to wounded soldiers during the Crimean War.