Explanation

• Sir Syed Ahmad Khan founded MAO College on May 24, 1875 (as a school).
• To counter Hindu political dominance.
• Prepared Muslims for government jobs.

Additional information

• Location: Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh.
• Became a college two years later (1877)
• Known initially as Madarsatul Uloom
• Inspired by the Cambridge education system,
• Began operations on Queen Victoria's 56th birthday
• Intermediate classes were introduced in 1878.
• B.A. degree classes in 1881
• Aligarh Muslim University in 1920

Last updated question by NA 22-April-2026

Explanation

• AJK has been the subject of a dispute between India and Pakistan since 1947 
• Pakistan controls parts known as Azad Jammu & Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan.
•  India controls the regions of Jammu, Kashmir Valley, and Ladakh.
• Government: Type Self-governing state under Pakistani administration

Additional information

• The Capital of AJK is Muzaffarabad
• The largest city is Muzaffarabad
• Total Districts of AJK: 10
• Total Divisions of AJK: 3
• Total Tehsils of AJK: 33
• Team: AJK Jaguars

Last question by NA on 26 April 2026

Explanation

• Chotiari Dam is an artificial water reservoir.
• It situated 35 km away from the Sanghar town in the Sanghar District of the Sindh province of Pakistan.
• Chotiari Dam is another name for Baqar Lake.
• It is also known as the "Jungle of Lakes".
• The reservoir is fed by the Nara Canal.

Last verified on 25-04-2026

Explanation

• The First Battle of Panipat was fought between Babur and the Lodi Empire,
• Took place on 21 April 1526 in North India.
• Result: Mughal victory
• Territorial changes: The Delhi Sultanate was annexed by the Mughal dynasty
• 2nd battle of Panipat: 1556
• 3rd battle of Panipat: 1761

Last updated by NA on 25-April-2026

Explanation

• The official cricket league in Pakistan is the Pakistan Super League (PSL). 
• Organised by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB).
• Teams: 8 franchises (as of 2026),
• Headquarters: Gaddafi Stadium
• Format: Twenty20 (T20).
• First edition: 2016
• Latest edition: 2025
• Next edition: 2026

Additional information 

Indian Premier League (IPL): Official league of India.

Bangladesh Premier League (BPL): Official league of Bangladesh.

Caribbean Premier League (CPL): Official league of the West Indies/Caribbean.

Last updated by NA on 25-April-2026

Explanation

• Karachi was the first capital of Pakistan 
• From 1947 until 1959, for 12 years
• Selected by Muhammad Ali Jinnah.
• Interim Capital (1959–1967): Rawalpindi.
• Current Capital ( August 14, 1967–Present): Islamabad. 

Last updated by NA on 25-April-2026

Explanation

• Pakistan's Ghauri-I (Hatf-V) missile was developed primarily with technical support from North Korea

Production history

• Designer: Khan Research Laboratories (KRL)
• Designed: 1994–2001
• Manufacturer: Khan Research Laboratories
• No. built: 30 (estimated 2021)
• Variants: Ghauri-II, Ghauri-III

Last updated by NA on 23-April-2026

Explanation

• The Khyber Pass connects Peshawar in Pakistan with Kabul
• Traversed by: N-5 National Highway; Khyber Pass Railway
• Connects Landi Kotal to the Valley of Peshawar.
• Range: White Mountains (Spin Ghar, Safed Koh)
• Location: in Landi Kotal and Jamrud
• Elevation: 1,070 m (3,510 ft)

Last updated question by NA 22-April-2026

Explanation

• The Dhulian oil field is located in the central Potwar Plateau
• In the Attock District of Punjab
• Situated near the Khaur area
• 90 km southwest of Islamabad
• Discovered in 1937
• Operated by Pakistan Oilfields Limited (POL)

Last updated by NA on 22-April-2026

Explanation

• The Port of Palermo is located in Italy.
• Location: Northern Sicily, Italy
• Sea: Tyrrhenian Sea
• Major Mediterranean cruise and ferry terminal

Last updated by NA on 20-April-2026