Explanation

• Faiz Ahmed Faiz was the first Asian poet to receive the Lenin Peace Prize.
• He was awarded in 1962 by the Soviet Union for his contributions to literature and peace.
• He was also nominated for the Nobel Prize in Literature.
• He wrote extensively in Urdu and Punjabi.
• Born: February 13, 1911, Narowal, Pakistan
• Died: November 20, 1984, Lahore, Pakistan

Last verified on 01-04-2026

Explanation

• Hanna Lake is located near Quetta city (Balochistan, Pakistan).
• It is about 10 km away from Quetta in Urak Valley.
• The lake was built in 1894 during British rule.
• It is a famous tourist spot in Pakistan.
• It covers an area of about 27 acres.

Last verified on 06-06-2026

Explanation

• Mangrove forests act as barriers against cyclones.
• Mangroves reduce erosion by trapping sediments, stabilizing the coastal zone and thus protecting the coast from storm surges and cyclones.
• Mangroves in Pakistan are found along the coastline of Sindh and Balochistan.

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Explanation

• Sir Syed Ahmed Khan became Chief Judge in 1846.
• He worked under the British East India Company.
• He started his career in 1838–1839 as a clerk (Naib Munshi).
• Promotion: Sub-Judge in 1841
• Retired from judicial service: 1876

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Explanation

• Author: Benazir Bhutto
• Themes: Political struggle, resilience against dictatorship, and family legacy.
• Publisher Simon & Schuster
• Publication date 7 January 1989

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Last updated by NS on 06 May 2026