Explanation

• Tarbela Dam is located in the Haripur District (and partially extends into the Swabi District) 
• was built on the Indus River in KPk.
• It is located mainly in the Swabi District Tehsil Topi of KPK.
• It is the largest earth-filled dam in the world
  
• The Construction began in 1968  
• They were Opened in 1976
• Height: 470 feet (143 m)

Last question by NA on 26 April 2026

Explanation

• The Punjab irrigation system is part of the Indus Basin,

1. Jinnah Barrage on River Induu
2. Taunsa Barrage on River Indus
3. Rasul Barrage on River Jhelum
4. Marala Headworks on River Chenab
5. Qadirabad Barrage on River Chenab
6. New Khanki Barrage River Chenab
7. Balloki Barrage on River Ravi
8. Trimmu Barrage on River Chenab
9. Sidhnai Barrage on River Ravi
10. Islam Barrage on River Sutlej
11. Suleimanki Barrage on River Sutlej
12. Panjnad Barrage on River Indus

• Located on the Indus River and its tributaries (Jhelum, Chenab, Ravi, and Sutlej)
• It comprises 3 major reservoirs (Tarbela, Mangla, Chashma)
• Punjab Irrigation Department Headquarters in Lahore
• One of the largest irrigation systems in the world
• Supports agriculture in Southern Punjab.

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Explanation

• The famous August Offer was made by the Viceroy named Lord Linlithgow
• Victor Alexander John Hope, 2nd Marquess of Linlithgow
• Purpose: To secure Indian cooperation in World War II.
• Date: August 8, 1940.

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Explanation

• Lord Linlithgow put forward the August Offer on August 8, 1940,
• Aiming to secure Indian cooperation in World War II
• On 8 August 1940, early in the Battle of Britain,
• The Viceroy of India, Lord Linlithgow, made the so-called "August Offer" at Simla.

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Explanation

• Allama Muhammad Iqbal's first public appearance was in 1900.
• At the annual session of the Anjuman-e-Himayat-e-Islam in Lahore.
• During, he recited his poem "Nala-e-Yateem,"  (Wails of an Orphan)

Additional information 

Allama Iqbal

• Born: November 9, 1877 (Sialkot)
• Father: Sheikh Noor Muhammad
• Mother: Imam Bibi
• Received PhD: Germany
• Title: Poet of the East
• Famous books: Bang-e-Dara, Zarb-i-Kalim, Armughan-e-Hijaz
• Famous Punjabi Books/Poem: Piyaara Jedi, Baba Bakri Wala
• Died: 21 April 1938
• Burial: Badshahi Mosque in Lahore

Last question by NA on 26 April 2026

Explanation

• On February 24, 1900 Allama Muhammad Iqbal's first major public appearance
• At the Anjuman-e-Himayat-e-Islam in Lahore.
• During, he recited his poem "Nala-e-Yateem,"  (Wails of an Orphan)

Additional information 

Allama Iqbal

• Born: November 9, 1877 (Sialkot)
• Received PhD: Germany
• Title: Poet of the East
• Died: 21 April 1938
• Burial: Badshahi Mosque in Lahore

Last question by NA on 26 April 2026

Explanation

• Sir Syed Ahmad Khan founded MAO College on May 24, 1875 (as a school).
• To counter Hindu political dominance.
• Prepared Muslims for government jobs.

Additional information

• Location: Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh.
• Became a college two years later (1877)
• Known initially as Madarsatul Uloom
• Inspired by the Cambridge education system,
• Began operations on Queen Victoria's 56th birthday
• Intermediate classes were introduced in 1878.
• B.A. degree classes in 1881
• Aligarh Muslim University in 1920

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Explanation

• The Radcliffe Award was published on August 17, 1947.
• It was the result of the partition plan
• Announced by Lord Mountbatten 
• It outlined the boundary division between India and Pakistan.
• It divided Punjab and Bengal based on religious majorities
• It was named after Sir Cyril Radcliffe, who chaired the boundary commission.

Last question by NA on 26 April 2026

Explanation

• Know about Federal Budget 2025-26
• Total outlay: Rs 17.573 trillion
• FBR Tax revenue target: Rs14,131 billion
• GDP growth target: 4.2%
• Defence: Rs2,550 billion
• Salaries of BPS-1 to BPS-22 employees increased: 10 percent
• Pensions increased: 7 percent
• Presented by: Muhammad Aurangzeb (Finance Minister)
• Date: 10 June 2025

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Explanation

• Operation Radd-ul-Fasaad means “Elimination of Strife (جھگڑے کا خاتمہ)”.
• It was launched on 22 February 2017 in Pakistan.
• The operation was initiated under Qamar Javed Bajwa.
• Its main aim was to eliminate terrorism and ensure lasting peace.
• It is a nationwide security operation.

Last verified on 20-04-2026