Explanation

• The endangered species Markhor inhabits Gilgit-Baltistan.
• It lives in mountainous regions of northern Pakistan, especially Gilgit-Baltistan.
• It is also found in parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Chitral, and Balochistan.

Additional information:

• National Animal of Pakistan: Markhor
• Scientific Name: Capra falconeri
• Main Habitat: Gilgit-Baltistan
• IUCN Status: Near Threatened (previously Endangered due to population decline)
• Height: About 65–115 cm at the shoulder

Last verified on 20-07-2026

Explanation

• The median age of the Pakistani population is approximately 22.8 years.
• This means half of Pakistan's population is younger than 22.8 years and half is older.
• Pakistan has a young population, which provides a large workforce and future economic potential.

Last verified on 20-07-2026

Explanation

• Three sessions were held in London from 1930 to 1932.
• Chaired by British PM Ramsay MacDonald. (from: 5 June 1929 – 7 June 1935)
• Discussed constitutional reforms in India.
• Led to the Government of India Act, 1935.

Additional information

• First Session (1930): Boycotted by the Indian National Congress.
• Second Session (1931): Mahatma Gandhi attended after the Gandhi-Irwin Pact.
• Third Session (1932): Poorly attended, boycotted by major parties.

Last updated 18-07-2026 by NA

Explanation

• Military courts were established in Pakistan in 2015
• Created in January 2015 through the 21st Constitutional Amendment.
• Courts were established under the Pakistan Army Act 1952
• APS attack occurred in Peshawar on 16 December 2014.

Explanation

• Session Number: 44th Annual Session
• Date: December 29, 1929 – January 1, 1930
• President: Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru
• Famously known for:
• passing the Purna Swaraj (total independence) resolution
• unfurling the tricolor flag on the banks of the Ravi River.

Additional information

The Indian National Congress (INC) held four major annual sessions in Lahore

• 9th Session (1893): Presided over by Dadabhai Naoroji.
• 16th Session (1900): Presided over by N.G. Chandavarkar.
• 25th Session (1909): Presided over by Madan Mohan Malaviya.
• 44th Session (1929): Presided over by Jawaharlal Nehru

Last updated 18-07-2026 by NA

Explanation

• Session Location: Lahore
• Date: December 19, 1929
• Presided over by Jawaharlal Nehruu
• Resolution: "Purna Swaraj" (Complete Independence)
• Historic Action: Tricolor flag hoisted on the banks of the Ravi River on December 31, 1929
• First Independence Day: Observed on January 26, 1930

Last updated 18-07-2026 by NA

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

Explanation

• Rivers: Chenab + Jhelum
• Location: Jhang District, Punjab
• Type: Barrage (Headworks)
• Built during: British colonial period (1937-1939)
• Purpose: Flood control + irrigation

Last verified on 09-06-2026

Explanation

The province of Punjab historically comprises nine divisions (old detail) 

Currently, Punjab has 10 divisions

1. Bahawalpur,
2. Dera Ghazi Khan,
3. Faisalabad,
4. Gujranwala
5. Gujrat Division (The newest division, carved out of Gujranwala)
6. Lahore
7. Multan
8. Rawalpindi
9. Sahiwal
10. Sargodha.

Additional information

• Balochistan: 8 divisions
• Sindh: 7 divisions
• Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: 7 divisions

Last updated 17 july 2026 by NA

Explanation

• Province: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK)
• Division: Hazara Division
• District: Haripur
• Founded: 1822
• Founder: Hari Singh Nalwa

Last verified on 17-07-2026