Explanation

The proposed site for the dam is situated at Kalabagh,

in Mianwali district of Punjab. 

Height: 83 m

Location: Kalabagh, Mianwali District

Active capacity: 7.52 km3 

Installed capacity: 3,600 MW 

Explanation

Ayub Khan passed EBDO in August 1959

Under this, 75 leaders were disqualified for participating in political activities for 8 years (until December 1966).

PODO stands for Public Offices Disqualification Order

EBDO stands for Electoral bodies dissolution order.

AGM 30.4.23

Explanation

The National Flag of Pakistan was designed by: Amir Uddin Kidwai

The crescent in the Pakistani Flag represents progress

The national flag of Pakistan was adopted on 11 August 1947.

Pakistan flag's green and white color explains the Muslim majority in Pakistan and various religious minorities.

The Dark green field in the flag of Pakistan represents Muslim Majority

The star in the Pakistani flag represents light and knowledge

The white strip in the flag of Pakistan represents Minority

پاکستان کے جھنڈے ميں ہر ا (گرين) رنگ خوشحالی کا ظاہر کرتا ہے 

ND2-03-2023

Explanation

Mahmud of Ghazni’s seventeen successive raids took place from around 1000 AD until 1026 AD.

During the 11th century

Additional information 

Abu al-Qasim Mahmud ibn Sabuktigin, usually known as Mahmud of Ghazni 

He was the Sultan of the Ghaznavid Empire, ruling from 998 to 1030. 

He is usually known by his title, Yamin al-Dawla 

He was born in Ghazni in Zabulistan (Afghanistan) on 2 November 971

Died: 30 April 1030 (aged 58), Afghanistan

Burial: Mosque and Tomb of Sultan Mahmud Ghaznavi, Afghanistan

Explanation

In 1001 Mahmud of Ghazni first invaded modern-day Pakistan and then parts of India.

On 28 November 1001, his army fought and defeated the army of Raja Jayapala of the Kabul Shahis at the Battle of Peshawar

The battle of Peshawar was fought on 27 November 1001 between the Ghaznavid army of Mahmud of Ghazni and the Hindu Shahi army of Jayapala, near Peshawar.

ND5.3.2023

Explanation

India announced new Kashmir Domicile Law on 1 April 2020

Under the law, those who have resided for a period of 15 years in Kashmir are eligible to become permanent residents.

 AGM 30.4.23

Explanation

Syed Ali Shah Geelani, a top separatist leader in Indian-administered Kashmir, died at the age of 92 on 01 September 2021 in Srinagar

In 2020, Geelani was awarded the Nishan-e-Pakistan, Pakistan's highest civilian honour.

Explanation

The food and beverage processing industry is the 2nd largest industry of Pakistan after textiles,

accounting for 27% of the value-added production and 16% of employment in the manufacturing sector.

ND28-4-2023

Explanation

It is Pakistan’s largest and oldest salt mine and the world’s second-largest mine.

The Khewra Salt Mine (or Mayo Salt Mine) is in Khewra, north of Pind Dadan Khan, an administrative subdivision of Jhelum District, Punjab Region, Pakistan.

Explanation

The Gwadar Port is situated on the Arabian Sea at Gwadar in the Balochistan province of Pakistan

The Gwadar Port was Opened: in 2002;

Pakistan purchased Gwadar port from Oman on 8th September 1958.

Gwadar officially became part of Pakistan on 8th December 1958.

Gwadar remained under Omani rule for 174 years from 1783 -1958 

Gwadar Port is situated on the Arabian Sea at Gwadar in Balochistan province.

Opened: 2002 

while 

Pakistan has three big sea ports  It was purchased from Oman in 1958.

Karachi Port,

Muhammad Bin Qasim port

and Gwadar port.

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ND19-3-2023

ND18-2-2023