Explanation

• The Cabinet Mission Plan 1946 was headed by Lord Pethick-Lawrence.
• Its members included Stafford Cripps and A.V. Alexander.
• It was announced on 16 May 1946 from New Delhi.
• It arrived in India on 24 March 1946.
• The mission was sent by the British government to plan transfer of power.

Last verified on 01-05-2026

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• Christopher Columbus was born in Genoa, Italy.
• He accidentally reached the Americas in 1492.
• He was searching for a sea route to Asia.
• First "discovered" the Americas on October 12, 1492
• Completed four Spanish-based voyages across the Atlantic Ocean

Explanation

• The Mangla Dam is situated on the Jhelum River.
• It is the seventh-largest dam in the world.
• Construction was started in 1961.
• It was completed in 1967.
• It has 5 tunnels and a power station.

Last verified on 07-06-2026

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• Zam Zam means "to stop."
• The Zamzam Well is located within the Masjid al-Haram in Mecca, Saudi Arabia.
• It 20 meters (66 feet) east of the Kaaba.
• Millions of pilgrims visit the well each year during Hajj or Umrah to drink its water.

Last verified on 30-06-2026

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• Length: 193.3 km
• Connection: Links Mediterranean Sea to Red Sea
• Location: Egypt
• Opened: 1869
• Purpose: Provides the shortest maritime route from Europe to Asia

Last verified on 08-02-2026

Explanation

• Bicameral means a two-house legislature.
• It was introduced in the 1973 Constitution.
• The Parliament consists of:
• National Assembly (Lower House)
• Senate (Upper House)
• The National Assembly represents the population.
• The Senate gives equal representation to all provinces.
• This system strengthens democracy and federalism.

Additional information:

• 1956 → Unicameral (Only National Assembly)
• 1962 → Unicameral

Last updated 17 july 2026 by NA

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Explanation

• Surah Al-Naml (The Ant) is named after the ants
• Mentioned in the story of the Prophet Sulaiman (AS).
• It is the 27th Surah in the Quran.
• No. of verses: 93
• No. of Rukus: 7
• No. of Sajdahs: 1 (verse 26)

Additional information: 

• Two surahs named after insects
• Surah An-Nahl (Chapter 16) — translates to "The Bee".
• Surah An-Naml (Chapter 27) — translates to "The Ant".

Note: Al-Ankabut (The Spider) is the 29th chapter. While it is a chapter named after an arachnid, it is often grouped together with these insect-named chapters.

Last updated 17 july 2026 by NA

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• Lady Finger Peak, also known as Bublimotin, is located in Pakistan
•  It is a distinctive rock spire situated in the Batura Muztagh
• A sub-range of the Karakoram Range in the Gilgit-Baltistan region. 
• First ascent: May 22, 1982, by Patrick Cordier and Jacques Maurin

Last updated by NA on 16-07-2026

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