Explanation

• Location: Kaghan Valley, Naran area
• District: Mansehra
• Province: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK)
• Distance from Naran: ~9 km north
• Nearby peak: Malika Parbat (highest in Kaghan Valley)

Last verified on 03-04-2026

Explanation

• The Cripps Mission of 1942 was headed by Sir Stafford Cripps.
• He was sent by the British government during World War II.
• The mission aimed to gain Indian political support for the war.
• It proposed constitutional reforms and dominion status after the war.
• The mission failed because Indian leaders rejected its proposals.

Last verified on 27-05-2026

Explanation

• The Indus Waters Treaty was signed on September 19, 1960, in Karachi.
• It was signed between Pakistan (President Ayub Khan) and India (Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru).
• It was brokered by the World Bank.

It became effective on April 1, 1960.

• Western Rivers (given to Pakistan): Indus, Jhelum, Chenab
• Eastern Rivers (given to India): Ravi, Beas, Sutlej

Last verified on 30-03-2026

Explanation

• Manchhar Lake is the largest natural freshwater lake in Jamshoro Sindh Pakistan.
• It collects water from the Kithar mountain range.
• It is one of South Asia's largest.
• It covers an area of 23.5 km (14.6 mi)
• It is the part of Indus River basin.

Last verified on 31-03-2026

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• Date: 26 October 1947
• Document: Instrument of Accession
• Ruler: Maharaja Hari Singh
• State: Jammu and Kashmir
• Legal Basis: Indian Independence Act 1947

Last verified on 11-06-2026

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• Bala Hisar Fort was first built by Zaheer-ud-din Babar in 1526 AD after capturing Peshawar.
• Used as: Royal residence by the Durrani Empire (from 1747)
• Captured by Marathas: 1758
• Reconstructed by Sikhs: 1823

Last verified on 01-03-2026

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• The first annual session of the All India Muslim League was held in Karachi in 1907.

Additional information:

• Formation of Muslim League: 30 December 1906 (Dhaka)
• First President: Aga Khan III (Sir Sultan Muhammad Shah)
• Purpose: Protection of Muslim interests
• Key leaders: Nawab Salimullah, Muhammad Ali Jinnah (later joined)

Last verified on 11-06-2026

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• The book "The Great Tragedy" was written by Zulfikar Ali Bhutto (Z.A. Bhutto).
• Published: 1971
• Topic: 1971 political crisis / East Pakistan separation
• Language: English

Last verified on 10-06-2026

Explanation

• Faisalabad is called Manchester of Pakistan.
• Because it's the biggest textile city in Pakistan.
• It is formerly known as Lyallpur.
• It is the third-largest city in Pakistan.
• It is the second largest city in the Province of Punjab.
• It is famous for its textile mills.

Last verified on 16-03-2026

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• The “Quit India” Movement was launched by Mahatma Gandhi against British rule.
• It was announced on 8 August 1942 at the All India Congress Committee session in Bombay.
• The slogan of the movement was “Do or Die”.
• Key leaders arrested: Gandhi, Nehru, Congress leaders
• Mass arrests: 9 August 1942
• Movement type: Mass civil disobedience
• Goal: End British colonial rule

Last verified on 09-06-2026