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Explanation

• Kashmir was sold for 7.5 million Nanakshahee rupees under the Treaty of Amritsar (March 1846).
• Seller: British Government (East India Company)
• This agreement was made between the British and Gulab Singh after the First Anglo-Sikh War.
• Gulab Singh was given the title “Maharaja of Jammu and Kashmir”.

Last verified on 19-04-2026

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• The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is widely described as a “game changer” for regional development.
• It enhances economic connectivity through roads, railways, energy projects, and Gwadar Port.

Additional information:

• It connects Xinjiang (China) to Gwadar (Pakistan).
• It is a major infrastructure and energy project.
• CPEC started in mid-2013 (planning stage) and launched in 2015.
• It is a part of China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI).
• Estimated investment is about $46 billion (initial phase).

Last verified on 08-06-2026

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• Faiz Ahmed Faiz was the first Asian poet to receive the Lenin Peace Prize.
• He was awarded in 1962 by the Soviet Union for his contributions to literature and peace.
• He was also nominated for the Nobel Prize in Literature.
• He wrote extensively in Urdu and Punjabi.
• Born: February 13, 1911, Narowal, Pakistan
• Died: November 20, 1984, Lahore, Pakistan

Last verified on 01-04-2026

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• The highest peak of the Hindu Kush range in Pakistan is Tirich Mir.
• It is located in the Chitral District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. 
• Elevation:  (7,708) meters (25,289) ft.

Additional information:

• Highest peak of the Himalaya range: Nanga Parbat
• Highest peak of the Karakoram range: K-2
• Highest peak of the Kirthar range: Zardak Peak
• Highest peak of the Koh-e-Suleman range: Takht-e-Sulaiman
• Highest peak of the Salt range: Sakesar

Last verified on 16-05-2026

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• Shahrah-e-Resham (Karakoram Highway) connects Pakistan and China through Khunjerab Pass.
• It is the highest paved international road in the world.
• It links Hassan Abdal (Pakistan) with Kashgar (China).
• It passes through the Karakoram mountain range.
• It is a symbol of strong Pakistan–China friendship.

Additional information:

• The highway is also known as the Karakoram Highway (N-35).
• It was completed in 1979.
• Its total length is about 1,300 km.
• It is often called the “Eighth Wonder of the World” due to its difficult terrain.

Last verified on 17-05-2026

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Explanation

• The Simla Deputation met the Viceroy of India on 1 October 1906.
• It was led by Sir Aga Khan III.
• The delegation consisted of about 35 members.
• First, the group met the Principal of Aligarh College (MAO College).
• The Principal arranged the meeting through Colonel Dunlop (Secretary to Viceroy), and then the delegation met Lord Minto.
• Since the meeting took place at Simla, it was called the Simla Deputation.

Last verified on 02-05-2026

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• Event: Second Round Table Conference
• Start Date: 7 September 1931
• End Date: 1 December 1931
• Location: London, United Kingdom
• Purpose: Constitutional reforms for British India

Additional information:

• 1st Conference: 12 November 1930 – 19 January 1931
• 3rd Conference: November – December 1932

Last verified on 16-05-2026

Explanation

• Mahatma Gandhi did not attend the first Round Table Conference (1930–1931)
• Due to their participation in the Civil Disobedience Movement, many, including Gandhi, in jail.
• Only the second Round Table Conference attended by Mahatma Gandhi after the Gandhi-Irwin Pact.

Additional information

• The first Round Table Conference convened from 12 November 1930 to 19 January 1931
• The Second Round Table Conference was held from 7 September 1931 to 1 December 1931 in London. 
• The Third Round Table Conference was held in 1932 between November and December. 
• All three round table conferences were attended by Dr. B.R. Ambedkar and Tej Bahadur Sapru.

Last updated question by NS on 11 May 2026