Explanation

• Visited India: 22 March 1942
• Stayed until: 12 April 1942
• Headed by: Sir Stafford Cripps
• Objective: Resolve constitutional issues and secure Indian support in World War II
• Reason: Japan's advance towards India's borders
• Result: Mission failed, leading to the Quit India Movement (August 1942).

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Explanation

Benazir Bhutto International Airport

• - Former Name: Chaklala Airbase.
• - Location: Rawalpindi, Pakistan.
• - Opened: 1930 (as RAF Chaklala)
• - Renamed: June 2008.
• - Named After: Former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto.
• - Passenger services ceased : 3 May 2018
• - Replacement: Islamabad International Airport.

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Explanation

The Badshahi Mosque was built in 1673 in Lahore.
It was built by Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb.
It is the 3rd largest mosque
Construction of Badshahi Mosque was completed in:1673
Additional information:
In 1947, Pakistan uplifted the Badshahi Mosque and Lahore as symbols of the state.
Architect: Nawab Zain Yar Jang Bahadur

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Explanation

The first Speaker of the National Assembly was Quid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah.

Note

Quaid-i-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah and Moulvi Tamizuddin Khan served as the President of the Constituent Assembly, a role similar to that of the Speaker, as the official title of 'Speaker' had not yet been established at that time.

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List of speakers of the National Assembly of Pakistan

1. Quid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah (11-08-1947 to 11-09-1948)
   
2. Maulvi Tamizuddin Khan (1948–1954)
3. Abdul Wahab Khan (1955–1958)
4. Muhammad Ibrahim Khan (1962–1965)
5. Abdul Jabbar Khan (1965–1969)
6. Sahibzada Farooq Ali (1973–1977)
7. Malik Meraj Khalid (1977–1977)
8. Fazal Elahi Chaudhry (1972–1973)
9. Syed Fakhar Imam (1985–1986)
10. Hamid Nasir Chattha (1986–1988)
11. Malik Anwar Ali Noon (1988–1988)
12. Gohar Ayub Khan (1990–1993)
13. Yusuf Raza Gillani (1993–1997)
14. Elahi Bux Soomro (1997–2001)
15. Chaudhry Amir Hussain (2002–2008)
16. Fahmida Mirza (2008–2013)
17. Sardar Ayaz Sadiq (2013–2015, 2015–2018)
18. Asad Qaiser (2018–2022)
19. Raja Pervaiz Ashraf (2022–2024)
20. Sardar Ayaz Sadiq (2024 to till date)

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Explanation

Total Radio Stations (1947): 3

1. Peshawar: Established 1935
2. Lahore: Established 1937
3. Dhaka: Established 1939

Independence: 14 August 1947

Additional information:

• Organization: Pakistan Broadcasting Corporation (PBC)
• Popular Name: Radio Pakistan
• Established: 20 December 1972
• Headquarters: Islamabad, Pakistan
• Main Function: National public radio broadcasting and dissemination of news, education, and cultural programs.

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Explanation

• Built by: Aurangzeb
• Construction completed: 1673
• Location: Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan
• Architect: Nawab Zain Yar Jang Bahadur
• Rank in Pakistan: 3rd largest mosque

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Explanation

Karakoram Highway (KKH)

• - Other Name: Friendship Highway (China); N-35 (Pakistan).
• - Built By: Governments of Pakistan and China.
• - Completed: 1979 (officially opened in 1986).
• - Starting Point: Hassan Abdal, Pakistan.
• - Length: Approximately 1,300 km in Pakistan.
• - Route: Connects Pakistan and China through Khunjerab Pass.
• - Mountain Range: Karakoram Range.
• - Nickname: Often called the Silk Route of Pakistan.

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Explanation

• Date: 27 October
• Observed as: Kashmir Black Day
• First observed Year: 1947
• Purpose: To mark the arrival of Indian troops in Srinagar.

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Explanation

M-8 Motorway (Ratodero–Gwadar)

• - Length: Approximately 892 km.
• - Route: Ratodero to Gwadar.
• - Status: Partially operational; some sections remain under construction.
• - Lanes: Designed as a four-lane motorway.
• - Construction Authority: National Highway Authority (NHA).
• - Construction Started: 15 October 2004.

Important: M-8 is commonly described as Pakistan's longest motorway..

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Explanation

• Current/Survey of Pakistan 2021 figure: 2,611 km
• Older figure: 2,430 km
• Name of border: Durand Line
• Year of agreement: 1893
• British representative: Sir Mortimer Durand
• Afghan ruler: Amir Abdur Rahman Khan

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