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After North Korea became a nuclear power, there are 9 nuclear-armed states: US, Russia, UK, France, China (recognized under NPT), and India, Pakistan, North Korea, and Israel (de facto). Israel has never officially confirmed its nuclear capabilities but is widely believed to possess nuclear weapons. Total is 9 nuclear weapons states.

Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, a prominent jurist, economist, and social reformer, chaired the Drafting Committee of the Indian Constitution and is widely honored as the 'Father of the Indian Constitution' for his pivotal role in shaping its content, particularly its provisions on social justice and the abolition of caste-based discrimination.

The Global War on Terror was an international, American-led military campaign launched following the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. It included military operations in Afghanistan (Operation Enduring Freedom) and Iraq (Operation Iraqi Freedom). The campaign aimed to eliminate terrorist groups and prevent terrorist financing.

An atheist is a person who does not believe in the existence of God or gods. Theist believes in God, heretic holds contrary religious beliefs, and fanatic is overly enthusiastic. Atheism is the philosophical position that there is no deity. Some atheists are agnostic (uncertain), while others are gnostic (certain there is no God).

Assets are generally shown on the balance sheet at their 'unexpired cost' or book value (historical cost less accumulated depreciation). This is the cost that has not yet been expensed. While some assets may be revalued or shown at market value, the general principle is to use historical cost, especially under the cost convention.

The 26th UN Climate Change Conference (COP26) was held in Glasgow, Scotland, from October 31 to November 13, 2021. The conference resulted in the Glasgow Climate Pact, which called for accelerated action on climate change, phasing down coal power, and strengthening national climate plans. It was presided over by the UK government.

Nagorno-Karabakh is a disputed region between Armenia and Azerbaijan. The conflict over the region has been ongoing since the Soviet era, with a major war in 1988-1994 and renewed fighting in 2020. The region is internationally recognized as part of Azerbaijan but has been controlled by ethnic Armenians with support from Armenia.

The United Nations has 193 member states. The UN was founded with 51 members. South Sudan joined in 2011 as the most recent member. The UN also has two observer states: the Holy See and Palestine. The member states represent almost all recognized sovereign states in the world. The UN is the largest intergovernmental organization.

The International Programme for the Development of Communication (IPDC) promotes media development within developing countries, countries in transition, and countries in conflict and post-conflict situations. It is a UNESCO program that supports media freedom, independent journalism, and communication infrastructure development.

China became the second nation in history to successfully land a rover on Mars in May 2021. The Tianwen-1 mission included an orbiter, lander, and rover (Zhurong). It landed on Utopia Planitia on the Martian surface. The US (NASA) had previously landed multiple rovers. This achievement was a milestone for China's space program.