Explanation

• Pakistan left the Commonwealth in 1972.
• The main reason was the Commonwealth’s recognition of Bangladesh after the 1971 war.
• Pakistan later rejoined the Commonwealth in 1989.

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Explanation

• The 2013 General Elections were held on 11 May 2013.
• The Pakistan Muslim League (N) won the largest number of seats in the National Assembly.
• Nawaz Sharif became Prime Minister and formed the federal government.
• The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) emerged as the third-largest party in the National Assembly.

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Explanation

• The Indian Councils Act 1909, also called the Morley-Minto Reforms, introduced separate electorates for Muslims.

Additional information:

• Date of introduction: 12 March 1909
• Total members in Central Legislative Council: 60
• Muslim reserved seats: 5
• 27 members were to be elected from different constituencies.
• Nehru Report (28 August 1928) rejected the demand for separate electorate.

Last verified on 01-04-2026

Explanation

• The Seventh Amendment to the Constitution of Pakistan was passed on 16 May 1977.
• It introduced Article 96A into the Constitution.
• It provided a mechanism for a referendum to obtain a vote of confidence from the people.
• The amendment was made during the government of Prime Minister Zulfikar Ali Bhutto.

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Explanation

• Nawaz Sharif, as Prime Minister of Pakistan, addressed the 68th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in 2013.
• He delivered his address on 27 September 2013.
• His speech focused on regional peace, terrorism, Kashmir, and Pakistan’s foreign policy.
• This was his first address to the UN General Assembly after returning as Prime Minister in 2013.

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Explanation

• The Indian Councils Act, 1892 is regarded as laying the seeds of Indian participation in the legislative process.
• It introduced the first element of indirect election and increased Indian representation in legislative councils.
• Local bodies such as municipalities and district boards could recommend members.
• Indian members were also allowed to discuss the budget and ask questions.

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Explanation

• The Government of India Act 1935 was a major constitutional reform introduced by the British Parliament.
• Its most important implemented feature was provincial autonomy.
• It abolished dyarchy in the provinces and gave provinces greater authority over their own administration.
• The proposed federation at the center was never fully implemented.

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Explanation

• Main Demand: Separate electorates for Muslims
• Place: Simla (Shimla)
• Date: 1 October 1906
• Leader: Sir Aga Khan III
• Met: Lord Minto
• The Simla Deputation consisted of 35 members.

Last verified on 08-08-2026

Explanation

• The Mansabdari system was introduced by Emperor Akbar as an administrative and military system.
• Branding of horses (Dagh) was an important feature to prevent fraud and maintain military standards.

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Explanation

• Pakistan conducted a series of nuclear tests on 28 May 1998 at the Chagai test site, in Balochistan.
• 5 Nuclear tests were conducted by Pakistan at 15:15 hrs PST on 28 May 1998.
• The tests were performed at Ras Koh Hills in the Chagai District of Balochistan Province.
• Chagai-I was Pakistan's first public test of nuclear weapons.

Additional information:

• Chagai-II is the codename assigned to the second atomic test conducted by Pakistan, carried out on 30 May 1998.
• These tests followed the Chagai-I series.
• The test site was Kharan Desert, Pakistan.
• The number of tests is 1.

Last verified on 30-03-2026