Explanation

• Sir Cyril Radcliffe chaired the Boundary Commission and drew the borders between India and Pakistan.
• The border he established on 17 August 1947 is famously known as the Radcliffe Line.
• The announcement of the partition and borders was made by Lord Mountbatten in 1947.

Last verified on 11-03-2026

Explanation

• The McMahon Line is the boundary line between China and India in the eastern Himalayas.
• It was proposed in 1914 during the Shimla Convention between British India and Tibet.
• China does not officially recognize this border.
• The line mainly separates India’s Arunachal Pradesh from Tibet (China).

Additional information:

• Durand Line (1893) – Pakistan ↔ Afghanistan
• Radcliffe Line (1947) – India ↔ Pakistan
• Line of Control (LOC) – India ↔ Pakistan (Kashmir ceasefire line)
• 38th Parallel – North Korea ↔ South Korea

Last verified on 11-03-2026

Explanation

• The Makran Coastal Highway (N10) spans 653 km (406 mi).
• It connecting Karachi to Gwadar.
• Construction began in 2002.
• It was completed in 2004, with the highway operational since 2004.

Last verified on 08-03-2026

Explanation

• First International Match: 2 August 1948, led by Ali Iqtidar Shah Dara vs Belgium, won 2–0 at 1948 London Olympics.
  • World Hockey Cup Titles (4 times): 1971, 1978, 1982, 1994
  • 1971 World Cup: Pakistan defeated Spain to become champions.
  • 1994: Pakistan won the Hockey World Cup for the last time.
  • 2012 Hockey Champions Trophy: Pakistan beat India to win bronze.

Last verified on 06-03-2026

Explanation

Balochistan has the longest coastline in Pakistan

The coastline of Pakistan is bifurcated into two parts:

• Sindh Coast (250 km) 
• Makran Coast (770-800 km).

The new length of the coastline of Pakistan is 1058 km

The old length of the coastline is 1046KM

Explanation

• The Great Barrier Reef is located in Australia
• It is the world's largest coral reef system.
• Region: Off the coast of Queensland.
• Designated in 1981
• It covers an area of 348,700 km².

Last updated question  18-02-2026

Explanation

• Algeria is the largest country in Africa by land area and population.

Additional information:

• The second largest by area: Congo
• The second largest by population: Ethiopia

Last verified on 10-02-2026

Explanation

There are 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Established by the United Nations in 2015.

Additional information:

1. No Poverty
2. Zero Hunger
3. Good Health and Well-being
4. Quality Education
5. Gender Equality
6. Clean Water and Sanitation
7. Affordable and Clean Energy
8. Decent Work and Economic Growth
9. Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
10. Reduced Inequalities
11. Sustainable Cities and Communities
12. Responsible Consumption and Production
13. Climate Action
14. Life Below Water
15. Life on Land
16. Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
17. Partnerships for the Goals

Last verified on 16-01-2026

Explanation

The Sagrada Família is located in the heart of the Eixample district  in Barcelona, Spain

Designed by the famous architect Antoni Gaudí

It has been under construction since 1882.

It is one of Spain's most iconic landmarks and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Explanation

• The First Round Table Conference was held in London
• When: November 12, 1930, to January 1931.
• Inaugurated by: King George V.
• Chaired by: British Prime Minister Ramsay MacDonald.

Additional information

• Three sessions were held in London from 1930 to 1932.
• Chaired by British PM Ramsay MacDonald. (from: 5 June 1929 – 7 June 1935)
• First Session (1930): Boycotted by the Indian National Congress.
• Second Session (7 September 1931 to 1 December 1931): Mahatma Gandhi attended after the Gandhi-Irwin Pact.
• Third Session (1932): Poorly attended, boycotted by major parties.

Last updated 26-07-2026 by NA