Explanation

• The PNA started mass protests against the government of Zulfikar Ali Bhutto.
• PNA stands for the  Pakistan National Alliance
• A political alliance of nine opposition parties
• Founded: 5 January 1977
• Dissolved: 24 January 1978
• Ideology: Conservatism, Capitalism
• Political position: Right-wing
• Colors: Green
• Slogan: Nizam-e-Mustafa (1977)

Last updated by NA on 16-07-2026

Explanation

• The historic "Poor Man's Budget" (1947-1948) was presented by Liaquat Ali Khan
• At that time Finance Member of the Interim Government of India
• He introduced this iconic, pro-poor budget on February 28, 1947

Last updated by NA on 16-07-2026

Explanation

• First Introduced: 1933 by Chaudhary Rahmat Ali.
• Pamphlet: Titled "Now or Never" meaning Are We to Live or Perish Forever?

Additional information:

• First Use of Pakistan: Word appeared for the first time in this pamphlet.
• Based On: Two-nation theory of Syed Ahmed Khan.

Regions Represented (Pakistan):

1. Punjab
2. Afghanistan
3. Kashmir
4. Sindh
5. Baluchistan

Last verified on 24-03-2026

Explanation

• The Cabinet Mission Plan 1946 was announced on 16 May 1946 from New Delhi.
• It arrived in India on 24 March 1946.
• The mission was sent by the British government to plan transfer of power.
• It was headed by Lord Pethick-Lawrence.
• Its members included Stafford Cripps and A.V. Alexander.

Last verified on 01-05-2026

Explanation

• World War II ended in 1945.
• The war started in 1939 and lasted for 6 years.
• Germany surrendered in May 1945, ending the war in Europe.
• Japan surrendered after atomic bomb attacks in August 1945.
• The official end is marked in September 1945.

Additional information:

• Hiroshima was bombed on 6 August 1945.
• Nagasaki was bombed on 9 August 1945.
• Japan officially signed surrender on 2 September 1945.
• This ended the global conflict involving most world nations.

Important information:

• World War I: Global war in Europe, 28 July 1914 – 11 November 1918.

Last verified on 17-05-2026