Explanation

• Polio can be effectively prevented through vaccines: Oral Polio Vaccine (OPV) and Inactivated Polio Vaccine (IPV).
• There is no cure or medication for polio, only prevention through immunization.

Last verified on 23-10-2026

Explanation

• Pakistan and Afghanistan are the only two countries where wild poliovirus remains endemic as of October 2026.
• Wild poliovirus type 1 (WPV1) continues to circulate in both countries.
• Vaccination campaigns are essential to protect children and interrupt transmission.

Last verified on 23-10-2026

Explanation

• The Pakistan Monument Museum is located at Shakarparian Hills, Islamabad.
• It is highlights Pakistan’s history and the struggle for independence.

Additional information:

• Architectural style: Mughal Construction started: May 25, 2004
• Opened: March 23, 2007
• Structural engineer: Mushtaq & Bilal

Last verified on 23-10-2026

Explanation

• Lok Virsa Museum is located in Islamabad.
• It preserves Pakistan’s traditional folk heritage and cultural diversity.
• It showcases traditional handicrafts, embroidery, pottery, musical instruments, and regional cultural displays.
• The museum highlights the customs, lifestyles, and artistic traditions of Pakistan’s different regions.
• Lok Virsa stands for the National Institute of Folk and Traditional Heritage.

Last verified on 23-10-2026

Explanation

• ML-1 is a major railway infrastructure project in Pakistan aimed at upgrading the country’s main railway line.
• It focuses on improving railway tracks, signalling systems, safety, and train operating capacity.

Additional information:

• Pakistan and China signed an agreement for the ML-1 railway track in 28 April 2019.
• The agreement aims to upgrade and reconstruct the existing Karachi-Lahore-Peshawar (ML-1) railway track.
• This project is part of the CPEC.

Last verified on 11-05-2026

Explanation

• River Kabul joins Indus at Attock.
• It flows from Afghanistan into Khyber Pakhtunkhwa before joining Indus.
• It passes through Kabul (Afghanistan), Jalalabad, and Peshawar.

Additional information:

• Indus River – Longest river of Pakistan
• Jhelum River – Joins Indus at Trimmu
• Chenab River – Joins Indus at Panjnad
• Ravi River – Tributary of Indus
• Sutlej River – Joins Indus at Panjnad

Last verified on 19-07-2026

Explanation

• Allama Muhammad Iqbal presented his famous Allahabad Address on 29 December 1930, during the 25th session of the All-India Muslim League.
• In his address, he proposed the consolidation of Muslim-majority areas in northwestern India into a Muslim state.

Additional information:

• He is known as the National Poet of Pakistan.
• He was born on 9 November 1877, in Sialkot.
• He was died on 21 April 1938, in Lahore.
• His tomb is located near the Badshahi Mosque in Lahore.

Last verified on 23-10-2026

Explanation

• Place: Dhaka (then Bengal, British India)
• Founded on: 30 December 1906
• Founders: Nawab Salimullah, Agha Khan III, etc.
• Objective: Protection of Muslim political rights
• Role: Key political force behind Pakistan Movement

Last verified on 21-04-2026

Explanation

• K2 is part of the Karakoram Range.
• It is located on the border between Baltistan, in the Gilgit–Baltistan region of Pakistan.

Additional information:

• K-2 is also known as Godwin Austin.
• 'K' standing for Karakoram.
• Mount K2 is the second-highest mountain on Earth.
• Mount K2 is located on the border of Pakistan and China.
• The height of K2 is 8,611 meters.

Last verified on 12-03-2026

Explanation

• Ajrak is a traditional block-printed shawl.
• It is a prominent symbol of Sindhi culture and identity.
• It is commonly worn during cultural celebrations.
• It is gifted as a sign of respect and hospitality in Sindh.
• Traditional Ajrak printing involves multiple stages, including washing, dyeing, and block printing.
• Ajrak typically features deep indigo, red, white, and black geometric patterns.

Last verified on 23-10-2026