Explanation

• After the partition of India in 1947, the Kashmir issue was taken to the United Nations.
• The UN Security Council formed a commission called UNCIP (United Nations Commission for India and Pakistan).
• This commission studied the situation and prepared its report.
• The report was submitted after detailed investigation and diplomatic efforts.
• According to the chapter, it was submitted on 5 January 1949.

Last verified on 08-05-2026

Explanation

• Muhammad Ali Jinnah called Kashmir the “life line of Pakistan” due to its water importance.
• All major rivers of Pakistan originate from Kashmir region and Himalayas.
• These rivers are essential for agriculture, drinking water, and electricity (hydropower).
• Without Kashmir water resources, Pakistan’s economy would be seriously affected.
• Hence, Kashmir is strategically and economically very important.

Last verified on 02-05-2026

Explanation

• Article 35A was revoked on 5 August 2019 by the Government of India.
• The move was widely viewed as enabling demographic changes in Kashmir.
• It removed special rights related to residency and property ownership.
• The decision was linked with revocation of Article 370.
• It created significant political and regional tensions.

Last verified on 29-04-2026

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

Kashmir Solidarity Day or Kashmir Day is a national holiday observed in Pakistan 

Date: February 5

Kashmir Day Event Length: 1 Day

Kashmir Day Related to the Kashmir Conflict

Kashmir Day was Started by: Jamaat-e-Islami Pakistan in 1990

Kashmir Day was first proposed by Qazi Hussain Ahmad 

In 1991, the then-Prime Minister of Pakistan Nawaz Sharif called for a "Kashmir Solidarity Day Strike"

Explanation

Explanation

On 22 April 2025, gunmen attacked tourists in Pahalgam,

At least 24 people were killed in India-occupied Kashmir when gunmen opened fire on a group of tourists.

Additional Information: 

After this attack, India suspended the Indus Waters Treaty 

Closed Check-post named Attari 

Asked Pakistani nationals to leave India within 48 Hours 

Explanation

Article 257 of the Constitution of Pakistan deals with Kashmir.

It outlines the relationship between Pakistan and the State of Jammu and Kashmir

Kashmir was established on 24 Oct be 1947

District: 10

Explanation

• India: 55% (Jammu, Kashmir Valley, Ladakh)
• China: 15% (Aksai Chin, Shaksgam Valley)
• Pakistan: 30% (Azad Kashmir & Gilgit-Baltistan)
• Dispute start: 1947 (Partition of British India)
• Line of Actual Control (LAC): Separates Indian and Chinese controlled areas

Last verified on 17-01-2026

Explanation

• China: 15% (Aksai Chin, Shaksgam Valley)
• India: 55% (Jammu, Kashmir Valley, Ladakh)
• Pakistan: 30% (Azad Kashmir & Gilgit-Baltistan)
• Dispute start: 1947 (Partition of British India)
• Line of Actual Control (LAC): Separates Indian and Chinese controlled areas

Last verified on 17-01-2026