Explanation

• After the failure of the Cripps Mission, Congress reacted strongly.
• It launched the Quit India Movement in 1942.
• This was led by Mahatma Gandhi.
• The demand was for immediate British withdrawal from India.
• It became a major mass movement against British rule.

Last verified on 29-04-2026

Explanation

• Sohail Khan Afridi is the current and 30 Chief Minister (CM) of KPK province since 13 October 2025.
• He replaced Ali Amin Gandapur.
• He belongs to PTI.

Last verified on 07-02-2026

Explanation

1962 Constitution

• System: Presidential System
• Introduced by: General Ayub Khan
• Legislature: National Assembly + Provincial Assemblies
• Election system: Indirect (Basic Democracies)

Additional information:

1956 Constitution

• System: Parliamentary System
• Head of State: President (ceremonial)
• Head of Government: Prime Minister

1973 Constitution

• Head of Government: Prime Minister (executive authority)
• System: Parliamentary System (Federal Parliamentary Democracy)
• Head of State: President (ceremonial role)

Last verified on 23-06-2026

Explanation

• Balochistan has the lowest literacy rate among Pakistan’s provinces.
• Its literacy rate is approximately 42%–49%, depending on the survey/year.

Additional information:

• Punjab: ~66%–68%
• Sindh: ~58%
• Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: ~51%–58%
• Islamabad: ~88% — Highest overall

Last verified on 05-09-2026

Explanation

• FBR stands for Federal Board of Revenue.
• It is Pakistan’s principal federal tax administration authority.
• Headquarters: Islamabad, Pakistan.
• FBR works to collect federal taxes and enforce tax laws.
• It operates under the Ministry of Finance, Government of Pakistan.

Last verified on 05-09-2026

Explanation

• FIR stands for First Information Report.
• It a document prepared by police under Section 154 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) 1898.
• It starting criminal proceedings in cognizable cases.

Last verified on 11-05-2026

Explanation

• PTCL stands for Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited.
• PTCL is Pakistan’s major telecommunications and ICT service provider.
• It was incorporated in 1995 after the reorganization of the Pakistan telecommunications sector.
• Its headquarters is in Islamabad, Pakistan.

Last verified on 05-09-2026

Explanation

• PAEC stands for Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission.
• It was established in 1956.
• Headquarters: Islamabad, Pakistan.
• PAEC is a federally funded government organization.
• It is mainly concerned with the peaceful uses of nuclear technology in Pakistan.

Last verified on 05-09-2026

Explanation

• MNA stands for Member of the National Assembly.
• Pakistan’s National Assembly has 336 seats.
• An MNA is an elected representative in the lower house of Parliament.
• The normal term of the National Assembly is 5 years, unless dissolved earlier.
• MNAs are elected through general elections.

Last verified on 04-09-2026

Explanation

• OGDCL stands for Oil and Gas Development Company Limited.
• It is a major Pakistani exploration and production (E&P) company.
• It was incorporated as a public limited company in 1997.
• Its headquarters are in Islamabad, Pakistan.

Last verified on 04-09-2026