Explanation

• Al-Baqarah (The Cow or The Heifer) is the second and longest chapter of the Quran.
• It derives its name from the story of the cow (vv. 67-73).
• Verse 282, the longest verse, is known as 'āyatu d-dayn.
• It consists of 25,500 letters.
• It is positioned in Juzʼ 1–3.
• The chapter has 40 Rukus.
• The chapter has 286 Verses.
• It is classified as Medinan.

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• Surah Al-Kausar is the shortest surah of Holy Quran.
• Surah Aal-e-Imran is the second longest surah of Holy Quran.

Last verified on 30-03-2026

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• 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

Explanation

• Necrophobia is the abnormal fear of death or dead bodies.
• It is a type of specific phobia related to mortality.
• Affected individuals feel extreme anxiety when thinking about death.
• It may also include fear of corpses or funerals.
• It is a psychological anxiety disorder.

Last verified on 10-06-2026

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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

• Sir Syed Ahmed Khan became Chief Judge in 1846.
• He worked under the British East India Company.
• He started his career in 1838–1839 as a clerk (Naib Munshi).
• Promotion: Sub-Judge in 1841
• Retired from judicial service: 1876

Last verified on 06-06-2026

Explanation

1. Badr (fought three times)
2. Uhud
3. Bani Mustalaq
4. Khandaq
5. Bani Quraizhah
6. Khayber
7. Fathu Makkah
8. Hunain and Taif

Explanation

• The Indus River is the longest and most important river in Pakistan
• Flow from Country China, India, Pakistan
• Flows from State Ladakh, Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Sindh, Gilgit-Baltistan, Tibet
• Sources of water Tibetan Plateau, Senge Zangbu, Gar River
• Tributaries Sutlej River, Chenab River, Jhelum River, Ravi River,
• River Sindh Length 3,180 km
• Mouth of the Arabian Sea near Thatta

Explanation

• During his five-year rule from 1540 to 1546.
• Sher Shah Suri set up a new civic and military administration.
• He issued a coin of silver, weighing 178 grains.
• It was also termed the Rupiya.
• The silver coin remained in use during the Mughal period, the Maratha era (1674–1818) and in British India, as well.

Last verified on 30-04-2026

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• The Battle of Karbala took place on Muharram 10.
• In the year 61 A.H of the Islamic calendar (October 10, 680).
• In Karbala, present-day Iraq.
• It was fought between the army of the second Umayyad Caliph, Yazid I, and a small army led by Hussain ibn Ali (AS).
• The Umayyad Caliph Muawiyah I had nominated his son Yazid as his successor.

Last verified on 25-04-2026

Explanation

World Health Day is observed on 7th April every year.

Theme 2025: Healthier beginnings, hopeful futures

Theme 2026: Together for health. Stand with science

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World Health Organization (WHO) was founded on 7 April 1948.

WHO has its headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland.