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BRICS is an acronym for Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa. The term was initially created as BRIC (without South Africa) by Goldman Sachs economist Jim O'Neill in 2001. He believed that by 2050 the four BRIC economies would come to dominate the global economy. South Africa was added to the list in 2010.

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BRICS is an acronym for Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa. The term was initially created as BRIC (without South Africa) by Goldman Sachs economist Jim O'Neill in 2001. He believed that by 2050 the four BRIC economies would come to dominate the global economy. South Africa was added to the list in 2010.

Damascus is the capital of the Syrian Arab Republic; it is likely also the country's largest city, following the decline in population of Aleppo due to the battle for the city. It is colloquially known in Syria as ash-Sham and titled the City of Jasmine.

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Damascus is the capital of the Syrian Arab Republic; it is likely also the country's largest city, following the decline in population of Aleppo due to the battle for the city. It is colloquially known in Syria as ash-Sham and titled the City of Jasmine.

The result of multiplying a number by itself is called a square, such as 4 × 4 = 16, which is denoted as 4² (four squared).

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The result of multiplying a number by itself is called a square, such as 4 × 4 = 16, which is denoted as 4² (four squared).

Pung Cholam is a traditional folk dance of Manipur, India. The name literally translates to "roar of the drums". The dance involves dancers playing a hand-beaten drum called a pung while dancing at the same time. The dance is often performed on religious and cultural occasions, and is usually accompanied by songs and other instruments.

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Pung Cholam is a traditional folk dance of Manipur, India. The name literally translates to "roar of the drums". The dance involves dancers playing a hand-beaten drum called a pung while dancing at the same time. The dance is often performed on religious and cultural occasions, and is usually accompanied by songs and other instruments.

The Rashtrakuta Empire built the Kailasa Temple in Ellora, Maharashtra, a renowned example of ancient Indian rock-cut architecture.

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The Rashtrakuta Empire built the Kailasa Temple in Ellora, Maharashtra, a renowned example of ancient Indian rock-cut architecture.

In geometry, a vertex (plural: vertices) is the point where two or more lines, rays, or edges meet, like the corner of a triangle or the point where two streets intersect.

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In geometry, a vertex (plural: vertices) is the point where two or more lines, rays, or edges meet, like the corner of a triangle or the point where two streets intersect.

The Elephanta Caves, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, are primarily dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva. The main cave is famous for its carvings depicting Shiva in various forms and actions. The caves are located on Elephanta Island, also known as Gharapuri, in Mumbai Harbour.

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The Elephanta Caves, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, are primarily dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva. The main cave is famous for its carvings depicting Shiva in various forms and actions. The caves are located on Elephanta Island, also known as Gharapuri, in Mumbai Harbour.

Madhubani art (originally Mithila art) is a style of painting practiced in the Mithila region of India and Nepal. It is named after the Madhubani district of Bihar, India, which is where it originated. Jitwarpur and Ranti are the two most notable cities associated with the tradition and evolution of Madhubani art. The art was traditionally practiced by female members of Brahman and Kayastha castes.

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Madhubani art (originally Mithila art) is a style of painting practiced in the Mithila region of India and Nepal. It is named after the Madhubani district of Bihar, India, which is where it originated. Jitwarpur and Ranti are the two most notable cities associated with the tradition and evolution of Madhubani art. The art was traditionally practiced by female members of Brahman and Kayastha castes.

An integer is a whole number, either positive, negative, or zero, without a decimal or fractional part, such as 5, -3, or 0.

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An integer is a whole number, either positive, negative, or zero, without a decimal or fractional part, such as 5, -3, or 0.

International Olympic Day is annually observed across the globe on 23 June to promote participation and peace in sports across the globe regardless of age, gender, or athletic ability.

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International Olympic Day is annually observed across the globe on 23 June to promote participation and peace in sports across the globe regardless of age, gender, or athletic ability.

Lachit Borphukan, the Commander in Chief of the Ahom Kingdom of Assam's Royal Army, is credited with defeating the Mughal army in the Battle of Saraighat in 1671. The battle took place on the Brahmaputra river in Saraighat, which is now part of Guwahati, Assam, India. It was a decisive victory that ended the Mughals' years-long siege of Guwahati.

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Lachit Borphukan, the Commander in Chief of the Ahom Kingdom of Assam's Royal Army, is credited with defeating the Mughal army in the Battle of Saraighat in 1671. The battle took place on the Brahmaputra river in Saraighat, which is now part of Guwahati, Assam, India. It was a decisive victory that ended the Mughals' years-long siege of Guwahati.