Explanation

• Junk mail is also called spam.
• The name comes from an old Monty Python comedy sketch.
• It is commonly used for ads, scams, or fake promotions.
  

Additional information:

• Spoof means pretending to be another sender (email spoofing).
• Email services use spam filters to block junk mail automatically.

Explanation

• A person who reads the Kalima of Islam verbally and calls himself Muslim but disbelieves it heartily is called a “Hypocrite” (Munafiq).
• Munafiq is a person who in public and in the community shows that he is a Muslim but rejects Islam 
  
• In Islam, the munafiq or false Muslims or false believers.
• The hypocrisy itself is called nifāq (نفاق).

Last verified on 23-08-2026

Explanation

• Hazrat Izra'eel (AS):  Responsible for taking the souls of living beings.

Additional information:

• Hazrat Jibra'eel (AS): Responsible for bring Allah’s message and commands to his prophets (AS)
• Hazrat Mika'eel (AS): Responsible for rain and sustenance.
• Hazrat Israfeel (AS): Responsible for blowing the Trumpet (Sur) on the Day of Judgment.

Last verified on 16-07-2026

Explanation

• The Indus Waters Treaty was signed on September 19, 1960, in Karachi.
• It was signed between Pakistan (President Ayub Khan) and India (Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru).
• It was brokered by the World Bank.

It became effective on April 1, 1960.

• Western Rivers (given to Pakistan): Indus, Jhelum, Chenab
• Eastern Rivers (given to India): Ravi, Beas, Sutlej

Last verified on 30-03-2026

Explanation

• Jews and Judaism, because "Jews" refers to the people who follow the religion, and "Judaism" is the name of the religion itself.
• Religion: Judaism
• Followers: Jews
• Books in the Torah: 5 (Pentateuch)
• Revealed to: Prophet Musa (Moses, A.S.)
• Revealed at: Mount Sinai (over 3,000 years ago, according to Jewish tradition)

Last verified on 21-07-2026

Explanation

• The correct phrasal verb is "blew up", which means "to destroy by explosion."
• The sentence becomes: "Before going, soldiers blew up the bridge."
• "Blow up" is commonly used for destroying bridges, buildings, or vehicles with explosives.
• "Blew" is the past tense of blow.

Last verified on 18-07-2026

Explanation

• Abraham (A.S) is called Abu-ul-Ambiya / Jadd-ul-Anbiya (Father of Prophets).
• His name is mentioned in the Qur’an 67 times.
• He was sent to Jordan / Sham region after leaving Hazrat Hajar (A.S) and Hazrat Ismail (A.S) in Makkah valley (Bakkah).
• He had two wives: Hajar and Sarah.
• He had two famous sons: Ishmael (A.S) and Isaac (A.S).
• He is known as Khalilullah (Friend of Allah).
• He built the Kaaba with Hazrat Ismail (A.S).

Last verified on 28-04-2026

Explanation

• The highest peak of the Hindu Kush range in Pakistan is Tirich Mir.
• It is located in the Chitral District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. 
• Elevation:  (7,708) meters (25,289) ft.

Additional information:

• Highest peak of the Himalaya range: Nanga Parbat
• Highest peak of the Karakoram range: K-2
• Highest peak of the Kirthar range: Zardak Peak
• Highest peak of the Koh-e-Suleman range: Takht-e-Sulaiman
• Highest peak of the Salt range: Sakesar

Last verified on 16-05-2026

Explanation

The headquarters of the United Nations is located in the United States, specifically in New York City

Founded: October 24, 1945, San Francisco, California, United States

UNO Membership: 193 member states; 2 observer states

UNO Official languages:

1. Arabic;
2. Chinese;
3. English;
4. French;
5. Russian;
6. Spanish;

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Pakistan joined the United Nations on September 30, 1947, just over a month after its independence

Explanation

National fruit of Pakistan: Mango

Additional information:

• National Bird: Chukar
• National Animal: Markhor
• National Dish: Nihari
• National Flower: Jasmine
• National Tree: Himalayan Cedar (Deodar)
• National Vegetable: Lady Finger (Okra)

Last verified on 19-01-2026