Explanation

• SEATO was founded on 8 September 1954.
• Pakistan joined SEATO in the same year 1954 as a member.
• It was a Cold War military alliance led by the United States.
• Pakistan later withdrew its association in the 1970s (after 1972/1973 period changes).
• SEATO was officially dissolved in 1977.

Last verified on 29-04-2026

Explanation

• "Shahnama" is an epic poem that was written in 1010.
• It contains about 60,000 couplets.
• The author of "Shahnama" was Abu Al-Qasim Firdausi.
• The epic poem is also known as the "Book of Kings".

Last verified on 30-03-2026

Explanation

• Musa (A.S) led Bani Israel out of Egypt.
• Allah split the Red Sea (Baḥr al-Qulzum) for them.
• Bani Israel crossed safely, while Pharaoh’s army drowned.
• This miracle is mentioned in the Qur'an.
• Hazrat Musa (A.S) is called Kaleemullah (One who spoke to Allah).
• Mentioned in Qur’an → 136 times
• Major miracles → 9 miracles
• Book revealed → Tawrat (Torah)

Last verified on 28-04-2026

Explanation

• Palestine is the land of prophets.
• Because many prophets were born, lived, or died there,
• Including Ibrahim, Lut, Dawood, Suleiman, Musa, Zakariya, Yahya, and Isa (A.S).
• Baitul-Maqdis (Jerusalem) in Palestine was the first Qibla for Muslims.
• Muslims prayed facing it for 14 years before the Qibla changed to Kaaba in 2nd Hijri.

Last updated by NA on 25-April-2026

Explanation

• Vatican City is the smallest country in the world by land area.
• It is a city-state surrounded by Rome, Italy.
• It serves as the headquarters of the Roman Catholic Church.
• Total area is about 0.49 sq km.
• It is located in Europe.

Additional information:

• Smallest Muslim country: Brunei
• Smallest republic: Nauru
• Smallest SAARC country: Maldives
• Largest Muslim country (population): Indonesia

Last verified on 10-02-2026