Explanation

• Surah Al-Naml is the 27th chapter of the Quran with 93 verses.
• It contains Bismillah in the 30th verse, making it the surah with two Bismillahs.
• Surah Al-Naml is an early Meccan surah.

Additional information:

• In contrast, Surah Al-Toba starts without Bismillah.
• Bismillahir Rahmanir Raheem is repeated 114 times in the Quran.

Last verified on 31-03-2026

Explanation

South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC)

• Member Countries (8): Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka
• Founded: 8 December 1985
• Headquarters: Kathmandu, Nepal
• Official Language: English
• Purpose: Promote regional cooperation, economic growth, and cultural exchange among South Asian nations

Last verified on 15-01-2026

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• The Gwadar Port is situated on the Arabian Sea at Gwadar in the Balochistan, Pakistan.
• Omani Rule: Gwadar remained under Oman for 174 years (1783–1958).
• Purchase Date: 8 September 1958 by Pakistan.
• Official Integration: 8 December 1958.
• Port Opening: 2002 (development of the modern deep-sea port began).

Last verified on 10-03-2026

Explanation

Afghanistan was the only country that voted against Pakistan's admission to the United Nations (UN)

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Pakistan officially joined the United Nations (UN) on 30 September 1947 just over a month after it came into existence.

Pakistan has been elected seven times (tied with Colombia and India) into the UN Security Council, with the most recent term in 2013.

Explanation

• Cotton is Pakistan’s major export commodity.
• It contributing significantly to foreign exchange earnings.
• It is used in the textile industry for making fabrics, garments, and yarn.

Last verified on 19-01-2026

Explanation

Sir Mian Abdul Rashid was the first Chief Justice of Pakistan.

Additional information:

• Birth: 29 June 1889, Lahore
• Death: 6 November 1981, Islamabad (aged 92)
• Appointed By: Muhammad Ali Jinnah
• Awards: Knight Bachelor, Star of India, Hilal-e-Pakistan
• Longest-serving Chief Justice: Mohammad Haleem
• Shortest-serving Chief Justice: Muhammad Shahabuddin

Last verified on 18-01-2026

Explanation

Galileo made his first telescope in 1609

The telescope is an optical instrument used to view distant objects/small object

Barometer Inventor: Evangelista Torricelli

Steam engine Inventor: Thomas Savery

Microscope Inventor : Zacharias Janssen

Explanation

Dearth means چھوٹی تعداد، کم مقدار

Abundance means کثرت فراخی

Explanation

The Pacific Ocean is the largest in the world.

71% of Earth's surface is covered by oceans.

The warmest ocean in the world is the Indian Ocean.

With the hottest ocean area being the Persian Gulf.

The Arctic Ocean is the smallest.

The Diamantina Trench is the deepest place in the Indian Ocean.

The country of Jordan has no ocean.

The five major oceans, listed by size from largest to smallest, are:

1. The Pacific Ocean
2. The Atlantic Ocean
3. The Indian Ocean
4. The Southern Ocean
5. The Arctic Ocean

 Last updated 12 april 2026

Explanation

Most important step of Hajj after assuming Ahram is Wuquf.

• Waqoof-e-Arfah is the Rukn-e-Azam of Hajj.

• With the performance of Rami on the 10th Zil-Hajj.