Explanation

• A Barometer is an instrument used to measure air (atmospheric) pressure.
• It helps in weather forecasting by measuring changes in atmospheric pressure.
• The mercury barometer is the oldest type of barometer.
• It was invented by Evangelista Torricelli in 1643.
• Barometers are widely used in meteorology and aviation.

Last verified on 09-07-2026

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• The Goldsmid Line marks the border between present-day Pakistan and Iran.
• It was established through the Goldsmid Commission in 1871–1872.
• The boundary was surveyed under Major-General Frederick John Goldsmid.
• It forms part of the Pakistan–Iran international border.

Last verified on 05-09-2026

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• Total mentions: 32 times
• Makki Surahs: 22 times
• Madani Surahs: 10 times
• Status: Third pillar of Islam
• Purpose: Purification of wealth & helping poor

Last verified on 12-06-2026

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• The headquarters of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is located in Washington, D.C., United States.
• Purpose: Global financial stability & loan support
• Founded: 27 December 1945
• Members: 190 countries
• Official language: English

Last verified on 24-06-2026

Explanation

• Year made compulsory: 2 A.H.
• Meaning of Zakat: Purification
• Position in Islam: Fourth Pillar of Islam
• Recipients: Poor, needy, debtors, travelers, and other eligible groups

Additional information:

• The word “Zakat” appears about 32 times in the Holy Quran.
• Abu Bakr fought against those who refused to pay Zakat after the death of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.
• Standard Zakat rate on savings and wealth is generally 2.5% after meeting Nisab criteria.
• Fasting became compulsory: 2 A.H.
• Qiblah changed toward Kaaba: 2 A.H.
• Battle of Badr took place: 2 A.H.

Last verified on 10-05-2026

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• The current Secretary-General of the United Nations is António Guterres from Portugal.
• He began his first term on January 1, 2017.
• He is currently serving his second term.

Last verified on 10-05-2026

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• The All-India Muslim League adopted the principle of self-rule for India in 1913.
• The decision was made during the 1913 session of the All-India Muslim League.
• It helped bring the Muslim League and the Indian National Congress closer politically.
• The demand later contributed to the Lucknow Pact (1916).

Last verified on 22-07-2026

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• The Indus River starts in Tibet (China).
• It is originates from the Mansarovar lake.
• It is flows through India, Pakistan.
• It is finally falls into the Arabian Sea near Karachi.
• River Indus starts making a delta near the city of Thatta.

Additional information:

• The old name of the Indus river was: Sindhu
• National River of Pakistan: Indus River
• The Six Barrages constructed in Indus River.
• Indus River Length: 3,180 km
• Indus River 2nd source: Gar Tsangpo
• The upper Indus plain starts from Kalabagh.
• The upper Indus plain ends at Mithankot.

Last verified on 17-03-2026

Explanation

• The hottest planet in our solar system is Venus.

Additional information:

• The black planet is called Venus.
• The second-closest planet to the Sun is Venus.
• Slowest Rotating Planet
• No moon
• Similar in size to Earth

Last verified on 30-03-2026

Explanation

After 18th Amendment Strength: 104 members

Provincial Representation: 23 members per province

After 2024 Elections: 96 members

Last verified on 03-05-2026