Explanation

• The Arabian Sea is part of the Indian Ocean.
• It is located in the northwestern part of the Indian Ocean.
• It lies between the Indian Peninsula and Arabian Peninsula.
• It covers an area of about 3.86 million km².

Additional information:

• Location: Between India, Pakistan, Arabian Peninsula, and Horn of Africa
• It connects with the Persian Gulf through the Gulf of Oman.

Last verified on 16-06-2026

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• The National Police Academy (NPA) is located in Islamabad, Pakistan.
• Established: 1978 (initial steps)
• Main Function: Training of police officers
• Trainees: Assistant Superintendents of Police (ASPs) of Police Service of Pakistan (PSP)

Last verified on 16-06-2026

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• Harappa was an Indus civilization urban centre.
• It lies in Punjab Province, Pakistan, on an old bank/bed of the River Ravi. 
• Harappa was the first site of the civilization to be excavated in 1921.
• The excavation team was led by Daya Ram Sahni.

Last verified on 25-06-2026

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• The National Assembly and Senate together are called Majlis-e-Shoora (Parliament) of Pakistan.
• It is the bicameral (two-house) legislature of Pakistan.
• The term Majlis-e-Shoora is mentioned in the Constitution of Pakistan, 1973.
• It makes laws, approves the budget, and represents the people and provinces.
• The Parliament consists of the President and two Houses.

Last verified on 25-06-2026

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• The area between the Jhelum and Chenab rivers is called Chaj Doab.
• The word Doab means the land between two rivers.

Chenab River:

• Originates from the Himalayan region of Himachal Pradesh, India.
• Enters Pakistan through Jammu and Kashmir.

Jhelum River:

• Originates from Verinag Spring, Jammu and Kashmir.
• Joins the Chenab River at Trimmu, Pakistan.

1. Bari Doab – Between Beas and Ravi
2. Bist Jalandhar Doab – Between Beas and Sutlej
3. Rachna Doab – Between Ravi and Chenab
4. Chaj Doab – Between Chenab and Jhelum
5. Sind Sagar Doab – Between Indus and Jhelum

Last verified on 25-06-2026

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• Pakistan National Movement was founded by Choudhry Rahmat Ali.
• It was established in 1933.
• He was the first person to coin the name “Pakistan”.
• The idea was promoted through his famous pamphlet Now or Never.
• He aimed to demand a separate homeland for Muslims of India.

Last verified on 26-04-2026

Explanation

• Election year: 1965
• Election date: 2 January 1965
• Symbol: Laltain (Lantern).
• Winner: Ayub Khan
• Fatima Jinnah votes: 28,691 electoral votes (62.43%)
• Ayub Khan votes: 49,951 electoral votes (35.86%)

Last verified on 25-06-2026

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• Lord Curzon was the Viceroy of India when the Partition of Bengal was announced in 1905.
• The decision divided Bengal into Eastern Bengal and Assam and Bengal Province.
• It faced strong opposition from the Indian National Congress and many Hindu groups.

Additional information:

• Partition announced: 20 July 1905
• Implemented: 16 October 1905
• Revoked: December 1911
• Announced by: King George V at Delhi Durbar

Last verified on 24-06-2026

Explanation

• Established: 31 December 1600
• It was an English joint-stock company formed for trade with Asia.

Additional information:

• Ceased operations: 1 June 1874; 149 years ago
• Headquarters: London, United Kingdom
• Founder figures: Thomas Smythe, John Watts
• Charter granted by: Queen Elizabeth I

Last verified on 24-06-2026

Explanation

• Warsak Dam is the smallest major dam in Pakistan.
• It is located near Peshawar in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
• It is built on the Kabul River.
• It is construction began in 1949.
• Opened: 1960
• Height: 76 m
• Length: 140.2 m (460 ft)
• It was completed under the Colombo Plan in two phases.
• It was financed by the Government of Canada.

Additional information:

• The largest dam of Pakistan is the Tarbela Dam.

Last verified on 24-06-2026