Explanation

• Urdu is the national language of Pakistan.
• Article 251: The 1973 Constitution of Pakistan formally declares Urdu as the national language

Additional information

• National Animal: Markhor
• National Tree: Deodar
• National Dish: Nihari
• National Fruit: Mango
• National Flower: Jasmine
• National Vegetable: Lady Finger (Okra)
• Field hockey is Pakistan's official national sport.

Last updated by NA on 09-09-2026

Explanation

• O⁻ (O Negative) is the universal donor blood group.
• It can be transfused to A, B, AB, and O blood groups.
• O⁻ blood lacks A, B, and Rh (D) antigens.

Additional information:

• Universal Recipient: AB⁺ (AB Positive)
• ABO Blood Groups: A, B, AB, O
• Rh Types: Positive (+) and Negative (−)
• Total Common Blood Groups: 8 (A⁺, A⁻, B⁺, B⁻, AB⁺, AB⁻, O⁺, O⁻)

Last verified on 14-07-2026

Explanation

• Pakistan’s largest oil fields are located in District Attock.
• Khaur Oil Field is located in Attock District.
• Khaur was discovered in 1915 by the Attock Oil Company.
• It is considered the oldest oil field in Pakistan.
• Joya Mair Oil Field was discovered in 1944.
• Balkassar Oil Field is located in Jhelum District.

Last verified on 04-09-2026

Explanation

• Cotton textile production and apparel manufacturing are Pakistan's largest industries.
• It accounts for about 65% of the merchandise exports
• The textile industry employs about 45% of the country's labor force. 
• Pakistan is the fourth largest producer of cotton in the world. 
• Pakistan is the eighth largest exporter of textiles in Asia.

Last verified on 01-09-2026

Explanation

African Union (AU) launched: 9 July 2002

 African Union (AU) members: 55 member states

African Union (AU) secretariat:  Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

 Among 55, 54 are members of the UN.

Note: Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic (SADR), is not a member of the UN, but a member of the AU.

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Explanation

• Rohtas Fort near Jhelum was built by Sher Shah Suri.
• He was the founder of the Suri Empire in India.
• It is a 16th-century fortress.
• It is located near the city of Dina in Jhelum.
• The construction started in 1541.
• It has 14 gates.

Last verified on 01-05-2026

Explanation

• The Partition of Bengal, implemented in 1905 by Lord Curzon.
• It was formally annulled in 1911. 
• He divided Bengal into two provinces on 16-10-1905.

The province was divided into:

• West Bengal, which had a majority of Hindus,
• East Bengal, which had a majority of Muslims

Last verified on 30-03-2026

Explanation

• Nippon is the former name for Japan.
• It translates to "origin of the sun" 
• Located in Asia.
• Japan is also called the Land of the Rising Sun. 
• The yen is the currency of Japan.
• The official language is Japanese.
• The capital of Japan is Tokyo. 
• Parliament is called the Diet.

Last updated 17 july 2026 by NA

Explanation

• Longest Railway Tunnel: Khojak Tunnel
• Also Known As: Shela Bagh Tunnel
• Length: 3.9 km (3,912 meters)
• Construction: 1888–1891
• Location: Toba Achakzai Range, Qilla Abdullah District, Balochistan
• Connects: Qila Abdullah – Chaman

Additional information:

• Longest Road Tunnel: Lowari Tunnel

Last verified on 17-07-2026

Explanation

• Charles Babbage is known as the Father of the Computer.
• He designed the more advanced Analytical Engine, which featured a "Mill" (CPU) and a "Store" (memory).

Additional information:

• He was an English polymath.
• Born: 26 December 1791 London, England
• Died: 18 October 1871 (aged 79) London, England

Last updated on 09-03-2026