Explanation

• APTMA officially stands for All Pakistan Textile Mills Association.
• It represents spinning, weaving, processing, and composite textile mills.

Additional information:

• Founded: 1958
• Role: Protects interests of textile industry and promotes exports

Last verified on 25-01-2026

Explanation

• WTO (World Trade Organization) was established on 1 January 1995.
• It succeeded GATT.
• Pakistan joined WTO on 1 January 1995.

Additional information:

• Members: 164
• Headquarters: Geneva, Switzerland
• Official Languages: English, French, Spanish

Objectives:

• Protect Intellectual Property Rights
• Promote Free Trade
• Remove Trade Quotas

Last verified on 16-01-2026

Explanation

• Forest has about 4.8% (5%) of the total land area.
• The total area of Pakistan is 881,913 km.²
• In Pakistan's hilly areas, about 40% forest comprises coniferous and scrub forests.
• The largest forest in Pakistan is Changa Manga.

Last verified on 03-02-2026

Explanation

• BIOS stands for Basic Input Output System.

Additional information:

• BIOS is a firmware stored on a computer’s motherboard.
• Initializes hardware during booting and provides runtime services.
• Acts as an interface between operating system and hardware.

Last verified on 04-02-2026

Explanation

• Indian National Congress – headed by Bal Gangadhar Tilak
• All-India Muslim League – led by Muhammad Ali Jinnah

Purposes of Lucknow Pact:

• Hindu-Muslim unity
• Congress-League cooperation
• Constitutional reforms
• Separate electorates for Muslims
• Demand for self-government

Last verified on 19-01-2026

Explanation

• Introduced by the Government of India Act 1919.
• Diarchy = system of shared rule in provinces under British India.
• Meaning: “Double system of government” – two heads responsible for administration.
• Introduced by Edwin Samuel Montagu and Lord Chelmsford.
• Ended by Government of India Act 1935, which established provincial autonomy.

Last verified on 23-01-2026

Explanation

• The idiom "hit the nail right on the head" broadly means to do or say something that is completely accurate, precise, and perfectly suited for the situation.
• Because it encompasses verbal accuracy, correct actions, and directness.

Last verified on 19-01-2026

Explanation

• Headquarters: Rome, Italy
• Full Name: Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
• Founded: 16 October 1945
• Founder: United Nations (UN)
• Official Languages: Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian, Spanish
• Purpose: Eliminate hunger, improve nutrition, food security, agriculture, fisheries, and forestry worldwide.

Last verified on 25-01-2026

Explanation

• The Green Revolution (1960s–70s) introduced dwarf, high-yielding crop varieties.
• These varieties respond well to fertilizers and irrigation, increasing production.
• Mainly applied to wheat and rice in developing countries.
• Helped reduce hunger and improve food security globally.
• Introduced by scientists like Norman Borlaug.

Last verified on 12-02-2026

Explanation

• First World population day was celebrated in 1987.
• World population day is observed on July 11.

Additional information:

• Theme 2024: Leave no one behind, count everyone
• Theme 2025: Empowering young people to create the families they want in a fair and hopeful world.

Last verified on 01-02-2026