Explanation

The joint naval exercise between China and Pakistan is primarily known as Sea Guardian.

The air force exercise is called Shaheen (Eagle). 

Explanation

Reorganization (2019):

The state of Jammu & Kashmir was reorganized and bifurcated into two Union Territories.

New Union Territories:

Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir (with a legislative assembly)

Union Territory of Ladakh (without a legislature)

Legal Basis:

Enacted by the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019, passed by the Indian Parliament.

Effective Date:

Came into effect on October 31, 2019.

Constitutional Change:

Included the revocation of Article 370 of the Indian Constitution, which had granted special autonomous status to the region.

Explanation

• Also known as Hazrat Nizamuddin and Mahbub-e-Ilahi.
• Indian Sunni Muslim scholar and Sufi saint of the Chishti Order.
• One of the most famous Sufis of the Indian Subcontinent.

• Disciple of Qutbuddin Bhaktiyar Kaki (namesake of Qutab Minar).
• Settled in Ajodhan, Punjab, and built a Jamaat Khana.

1. Nizamiyya order – founded by Nizamuddin Auliya.
2. Jamaliyya order – founded by Jamaluddin Hanovi.
3. Sabaria order – founded by Alauddin Sabin.

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The Russia-Pakistan gas pipeline project is named the Pakistan Stream Gas Pipeline (PSGP).

It was formerly known as the North-South gas pipeline, and sometimes as PakSteam.

The project is designed to transport liquefied natural gas from Karachi to Kasur.

Explanation

The pipeline is intended to supply Iranian natural gas to Pakistan to overcome its severe electricity and gas shortages.

It strengthens bilateral economic relations by providing Pakistan with a sustainable energy source and Iran with a stable export market.

Explanation

• The M-14 Motorway, also known as the Islamabad–Dera Ismail Khan Motorway or Hakla–Yarik Motorway.
• It is a four-lane north-south motorway in Pakistan.
• It spans 285 km (177 mi) and has been operational since January 5, 2022.
• The motorway features 11 interchanges, 36 bridges, 33 flyovers, and 119 underpasses.

Explanation

PSDP refers to the Public Sector Development Programme.

It is a government initiative focused on the allocation of resources for development projects in Pakistan.

Explanation

The Kot Diji Fort formally known as Fort Ahmadabad, is an 18th-century Talpur-era fort located.

Kot Diji forms a part of the Harappan Civilization.

It is an ancient flood channel located on the bank of the Indus River.

Explanation

1. Thermal:         58% share
2. Hydro:             30% share
3. Nuclear:         10% share
4. Renewables: 1% share

1.  Oil & Gas     53% share  
2. Coal               27% share     
   
3. Renewable     13% share
   
4. Nuclear             7% share

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The common border between Pakistan and Afghanistan is called the Durand Line

The length of the border is 2611 km

It was drawn on November 12, 1893, in Kabul Afghanistan

It was an agreement between Mortimer Durand and Abdul Rahman.

There are two significant ethnic groups near the Durand line:

• Punjabis: biggest ethnic group in Pakistan
• Pashtuns: are the largest ethnic group in Afghanistan

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According to the Survey of Pakistan, the border between Pakistan and Afghanistan is 2611 km

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