Explanation

The Pakistan Army Desert Warfare School (ADWS) is based in Chhor Cantonment, Sindh.

It was established in 1980 (as a wing) and upgraded to a full desert warfare school in 1987.

Explanation

Nishan-e-Haider literally means Emblem of Lion.

1. Muhammad Sarwar Punjab Regiment, Pakistan Army Captain Indo-Pakistani War of 1947 27 July 1948

2. Saif Ali Janjua 5 Azad Kashmir regiment (HAIDER DIL)/18 Azad Kashmir Regiment, Pakistan Army Naik Indo-Pakistani War of 1947 26 October 1948

3. Tufail Mohammad 13 Punjab Regiment, Border Guards East Pakistan Rifles, Pakistan Army Major Indo-Pakistani border skirmishes 1958 7 August 1958

4. Raja Aziz Bhatti 17 Punjab Regiment, Pakistan Army Major Indo-Pakistani War of 1965 10 September 1965

5.  Rashid Minhas No. 2 Fighter Conversion Unit, Pakistan Air Force Pilot Officer Indo-Pakistani War of 1971 20 August 1971

6. Muhammad Akram 4 Frontier Force Regiment, Pakistan Army Major Indo-Pakistani War of 1971 5 December 1971

7. Shabbir Sharif 6 Frontier Force Regiment, Pakistan Army Major Indo-Pakistani War of 1971 6 December 1971

8. Muhammad Hussain 20 Lancers (Armoured Corps), Pakistan Army Sowar Indo-Pakistani War of 1971 10 December 1971

9. Muhammad Mahfuz Janjua 15 Punjab Regiment, Pakistan Army Lance naik Indo-Pakistani War of 1971 17 December 1971

10. Karnal Sher Khan 12 Northern Light Infantry, Pakistan Army Captain Kargil War 5 July 1999

11. Lalak Jan 12 Northern Light Infantry, Pakistan Army Havildar Kargil War 7 July 1999

Explanation

The joint naval exercise between China and Pakistan is primarily known as Sea Guardian.

The air force exercise is called Shaheen (Eagle). 

Explanation

The highest military award is Nishan-e-Haider

Captain Raja Muhammad Sarwar, the country's first recipient of Nishan-i-Haider.

Nishan-e-Pakistan: Highest Civil Award 

Tamgha-e- Khidmat: Smallest Civil Award 

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Explanation

On 16 May 2023, National Security Committee decided to observe May 9 — when multiple incidents of violence and vandalism were reported amid protests sparked by PTI chief Imran Khan’s arrest — as “Black Day” at the national level.