Explanation

• Pakistan lies in the tropical zone of the Tropic of Cancer.
• It is an imaginary line that circles the Earth at approximately 23.5° north latitude.
• Pakistan's geographical location between 24° and 37° north latitude places it within the Tropic of Cancer zone.

Explanation

Goh Chok Tong, the Prime Minister of Singapore, initiated the idea of the Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM) in 1994.

It is an informal forum for cooperation and dialogue between Asia and Europe.

It was launched in 1996 with 26 partners.

It has since grown to 53 partners.

The three main pillars of ASEM cooperation are political, economic, and socio-cultural.

Explanation

(ICRC) stands for The International Committee of the Red Cross

The International Committee of the Red Cross is a humanitarian organization 

Founder of Red Cross: Henry Dunant

the Red Cross was founded on February 17, 1863, in Geneva, Switzerland

Headquarters of Red Cross: Geneva, Switzerland

The parent organization of ICRC: International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement

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The International Committee of Red Cross (ICRC) has won Nobel Prize three Times:

1. 1917,
2. 1944,
3. 1963

as well as in the award to Henri Dunant (1901)

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International Committee of Red Cross (ICRC) has won Nobel Prize ________ Times?

Explanation

Asar-ul-Sanadeed, a detailed historical and architectural account of Delhi.

It was compiled by Sir Syed Ahmad Khan in 1847.

It showcasing his interest in history and culture.

Explanation

Mansabdar's number was 200-400 horsemen

It was indicated by their 'Sawar' rank, in the Mughal Empire

Mansabdari system was introduced by Mughal king Akbar in 1571

Explanation

Hazrat Sachal Sarmast born 1152 Hijir (1739 CE)

Hazrat Sachal Sarmast died 1242 Hijri (1827 CE)

Hazrat Sachal Sarmast shrine in Ranipur (Sindh)

He was an 18th and 19th-century Sufi poet

He is a poet of the Sindhi-language literature.

He is known: as a poet of seven languages (شاعر ہفت زبان)

Explanation

The first summit between Pakistan and the European Union (EU) was held in Brussels, Belgium on June 17, 2009

Details

Topics: Strengthened partnership, regional politics, global issues, and the world economy

Follow-up: A second summit was held in Islamabad on June 4, 2010

Result: The EU-Pakistan Five-year Engagement Plan came into force in 2012

Explanation

Ban Ki-moon is a South Korean politician 

He served as the eighth secretary-general of the United Nations between 2007 and 2016.

He was the South Korean Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade between 2004 and 2006.

Born: 13 June 1944 (age 81) insei, Chūseihoku Province, Korea

Political party: Independent

Explanation

Satpara Lake is a natural lake near Skardu, Gilgit-Baltistan.

It is fed by the Satpara Stream.

It is situated at an elevation of 2,636 meters above sea level

It is spread over an area of 2.5 km².

Explanation

Fought on January 14, 1761

Location: Panipat, India

Result: Durrani victory

1st battle of Panipat: 1526

2nd battle of Panipat: 1556