Explanation

• Pakistan defeated the Netherlands in the 1994 Hockey World Cup Final.
• The final was played on 5 December 1994 in Sydney, Australia.
• Pakistan won the match in a penalty shootout (4–3) after the game ended 1–1 in regular time.
• It was Pakistan's 4th Hockey World Cup title.

Additional information:

• First International Match: 2 August 1948 (vs Belgium, won 2–0)
• World Cup Titles (4): 1971, 1978, 1982, 1994

Last verified on 26-07-2026

Explanation

The 2030 tournament is a unique centenary event co-hosted by three countries: Morocco, Portugal and Spain.

In addition, the first matches will be hosted in South America by Uruguay, Argentina and Paraguay to honor the 100th anniversary of the World Cup.

Additional Information: 

Saudi Arabia will host the 2034 FIFA Men's World Cup.

Explanation

• The M-5 Motorway connects Multan (Punjab) with Sukkur (Sindh).
• It is part of Pakistan's north-south motorway network.
• The motorway is 392 km (244 miles) long.
• It has been operational since 2018.
• The M-5 was constructed during the government of Nawaz Sharif.

Additional information:

• M-1: Islamabad – Peshawar
• M-2: Lahore – Islamabad (Pakistan's first motorway in 1999)
• M-3: Lahore – Abdul Hakeem
• M-4: Pindi Bhattian – Multan

Last verified on 02-07-2026

Explanation

• First Introduced: 1933 by Chaudhary Rahmat Ali.
• Pamphlet: Titled "Now or Never" meaning Are We to Live or Perish Forever?

Additional information:

• First Use of Pakistan: Word appeared for the first time in this pamphlet.
• Based On: Two-nation theory of Syed Ahmed Khan.

Regions Represented (Pakistan):

1. Punjab
2. Afghanistan
3. Kashmir
4. Sindh
5. Baluchistan

Last verified on 24-03-2026

Explanation

• The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) has 57 member countries.

Additional information:

• It was founded on 25 September 1969 with 25 original members.
• The OIC is the largest international organization after the United Nations.
• Headquarters: Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
• Official Languages: Arabic, English, French
• Main Purpose: Promote cooperation, unity, peace, and protect the interests of Muslim countries.
• On 28 June 2011, it changed its name from the Organization of the Islamic Conference to the Organization of Islamic Cooperation.
• The first OIC Summit was held in Rabat, Morocco.

Last verified on 07-07-2026

Explanation

• Nitrogen (N₂): 78%

Additional information:

• Oxygen (O₂): 21%
• Argon (Ar): 0.93%
• Carbon dioxide (CO₂): ~0.04%
• Other gases: ~0.03%

Last verified on 16-05-2026

Explanation

• Headquarters: Brussels, Belgium
• NATO stands for North Atlantic Treaty Organization.
• Founded: 4 April 1949 (Washington, USA).
• Type: Military Alliance.
• Official Languages: English & French.
• Founding Members: 12

Total Members: 32

• European: 30
• North American: 2

Latest Member: Sweden (joined 7 March 2024)

• Muslim Member Country: Türkiye
• Pakistan: Not a NATO member

List of NATO member countries:

1. Albania
2. Belgium
3. Bulgaria
4. Canada
5. Croatia
6. Czechia
7. Denmark
8. Estonia
9. France
10. Germany
11. Greece
12. Hungary
13. Iceland
14. Italy
15. Latvia
16. Lithuania
17. Luxembourg
18. Montenegro
19. Netherlands
20. North Macedonia
21. Norway
22. Poland
23. Portugal
24. Romania
25. Slovakia
26. Slovenia
27. Spain
28. Turkiye
29. United Kingdom
30. United States
31. Finland
32. Sweden

Last verified on 10-05-2026

Explanation

• Lake: Lake Baikal
• Country: Russia (Siberia)
• Depth: 1,642 meters
• Type: Freshwater lake
• Age: Over 25 million years

Last verified on 31-03-2026

Explanation

• The Magna Carta was signed by King John of England on 15 June 1215 AD.
• Official Name: Magna Carta Libertatum ("Great Charter of Liberties").
• It was agreed at Runnymede, near Windsor, England.
• The charter limited the powers of the king and established that everyone, including the monarch, was subject to the law.
• It protected the rights of the Church and the barons against unlawful imprisonment.

Last verified on 07-07-2026

Explanation

• Total amendments: 27
• Constitution adopted: 14 August 1973
• First Amendment: 1974
• Major Amendment: 18th Amendment (2010) – strengthened provincial autonomy.
• Latest Amendment: 27th Amendment

Last verified on 10-06-2026