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• Article 35A was revoked on 5 August 2019 by the Government of India.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

• Under the Treaty of Amritsar in March 1846, the British government sold Kashmir to Gulab Singh for 7.5 million Nanakshahee rupees.
• Gulab Singh was subsequently bestowed with the title of Maharaja.

Last verified on 19-04-2026

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

Kashmir Black Day is observed annually on 27 October.

It commemorates 27 October 1947, when Indian forces entered Kashmir.

The day has increased significance following the 5 August 2019, revocation of Article 370 by India.