Explanation

• The Colosseum is located in Rome, Italy.
• It is a famous ancient amphitheater built during the Roman Empire.
• Construction started in 72 AD and completed in 80 AD.
• It is the largest standing amphitheater in the world.

Last verified on 01-04-2026

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• An eclipse occurs when one celestial body blocks another’s light.
• Lunar eclipse happens when Earth’s shadow falls on the Moon.
• Solar eclipse happens when the Moon blocks sunlight reaching Earth.
• These events occur due to alignment of Sun, Earth, and Moon.

Last verified on 01-04-2026

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12 Islamic Months

1. Muḥarram (محرم الحرام)
2. Ṣafar (صفر المظفر)
3. Rabi al-Awwal (ربیع الاول)
4. Rabi al-Thani / Rabi al-Sani (ربیع الثانی)
5. Jumada al-Awwal (جمادی الاول)
6. Jumada al-Thani (جمادی الثانی)
7. Rajab (رجب المرجب)
8. Shaʿban (شعبان المعظم)
9. Ramadan (رمضان المبارک) – Month of fasting
10. Shawwal (شوال المکرم)
11. Dhu al-Qaʿdah (ذوالقعدہ الحرام)
12. Dhu al-Hijjah (ذوالحجہ الحرام) – Month of Hajj

Last verified on 14-03-2026

Explanation

• Dermatology: Study of skin.
• It involves the study of health conditions that may affect the skin, fat hair, nails, and membranes.

Additional information:

• Agrostology: Study of Grasses
• Hematology: Study of blood
• Agronomy: Study of soil management and crop production
• Odontology: Study of teeth
• Arthrology: Study of joints
• Nephrology: Study of kidneys

Last verified on 01-04-2026

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• The Gwadar Port is situated on the Arabian Sea at Gwadar in the Balochistan, Pakistan.
• Omani Rule: Gwadar remained under Oman for 174 years (1783–1958).
• Purchase Date: 8 September 1958 by Pakistan.
• Official Integration: 8 December 1958.
• Port Opening: 2002 (development of the modern deep-sea port began).

Additional information:

Pakistan has three big sea ports:

1. Karachi Port
2. Muhammad Bin Qasim port
3. Gwadar port

Last verified on 16-03-2026

Explanation

• Cut the mustard means to come up to expectations.
• It refers to meeting or exceeding the required standards or expectations.
• It typically in performance or ability.

Last verified on 31-03-2026

Explanation

• Taksim Square is located in Istanbul, Turkey.
• It is considered the heart of modern Istanbul.
• It is inaugurated in 1928.
• The 280-year-old Taksim Square can be a tourist attraction.

Last verified on 30-03-2026

Explanation

Allama Iqbal

• Born: November 9, 1877 (Sialkot)
• Father: Sheikh Noor Muhammad
• Mother: Imam Bibi
• Received PhD: Germany
• Title: Poet of the East
• Famous books: Bang-e-Dara, Zarb-i-Kalim, Armughan-e-Hijaz
• Famous Punjabi Books/Poem: Piyaara Jedi, Baba Bakri Wala
• Died: 21 April 1938
• Burial: Badshahi Mosque in Lahore

Last verified on 30-03-2026

Explanation

• Murree receives the highest rainfall in all of Pakistan with an annual average of more than 1500 mm.
• The area having the lowest rainfall in Pakistan is Nokhudi (Balochistan)
• Equatorial regions receive rainfall throughout the year.

Last verified on 23-03-2026

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• Gautam Budha was born in Lumbini, Nepal in 623 BC.
• Language of discourse/lectures of Budhha was: Pali 
• He was the founder of Buddhism.

Last verified on 16-03-2026