Explanation

• Location: Kech District, Balochistan.
• River: Dasht River.
• Completed: July 2006.
• Impounding began: August 2006.
• Commissioned by: WAPDA in 2001.
• Purpose: Water supply for Gwadar and irrigation.
• Length: 3,350 ft (1,020 m).

Last updated on 30 Oct 2026

Explanation

• Harut and Marut are mentioned in Surah Al-Baqarah (2:102).
• The Quran identifies them as two angels associated with Babylon.
• The verse mentions them in the context of magic and the test faced by people.
• Their association with the time of Prophet Idris (A.S.) comes from some traditional narratives, not an explicit statement in the Quran.

Last verified on 22-10-2026

Explanation

• The largest river in Pakistan is the Indus River.
• It is the National River of Pakistan.

Additional information:

• The Indus River starts in Tibet.
• It originates from the Mansarovar lake.
• They flow through India, Pakistan.
• It finally falls into the Arabian Sea near Karachi.
• They start making a delta near the city of Thatta.
• The old name of the Indus River was Sindhu.
• There are 6 Barrages constructed in the Indus River.
• The length of the Indus River is 3,180 km.
• The 2nd source of Indus River is Gar Tsangpo.
• The upper Indus Plain starts from Kalabagh.
• The upper Indus Plain ends at Mithankot.

Last verified on 10-07-2026

Explanation

1 byte equals 8 bits.

Additional Information

Last verified on 12-10-2026

Explanation

• JD Vance is the current vice president since January 20, 2025
• Replaced Kamala Harris.
• He is the 50th vice president of US.
• He belongs to Republican Party.
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Updated & verified on 08-04-2026

Explanation

• Nitrous oxide, commonly known as laughing gas.
• It is a colorless, non-flammable gas used in medicine.
• Nitrous oxide (N₂O) causes temporary laughing and relaxation.

Additional information:

• Nitrous oxide was discovered by Joseph Priestley in 1772.

Last verified on 18-01-2026

Explanation

• Discoverer: Alexander Fleming
• Year of discovery: 1928
• Place: St. Mary's Hospital, London
• First patient treated with penicillin: Albert Alexander
• Date of first treatment: 12 February 1941

Last verified on 14-09-2026

Explanation

• Carbon dioxide (CO₂) is used in fire extinguishers.
• It extinguishes fire by displacing oxygen and cooling the burning material.
• CO₂ fire extinguishers are especially effective for electrical and flammable liquid fires.
• Carbon dioxide is a colorless and non-flammable gas.
• It leaves no residue after use.

Explanation

• The phrase "Out of the blue" means Unexpectedly/Suddenly.
• It refers to something happening without warning or surprise, like a sudden event or occurrence.

Last verified on 06-08-2026

Explanation

• Miqat is the designated boundary for entering the state of Ihram.
• Pilgrims must wear Ihram before crossing Miqat.
• It applies to both Hajj and Umrah.
• Different regions have different Miqat points.
• Crossing Miqat without Ihram requires compensation (Dum).

Last verified on 26-04-2026