Explanation

• Markhor is the national animal of Pakistan.
• “Markhor” means “snake eater.”
• known as a symbol of bravery and sharp intelligence.
• Large wild goat (Capra species).
• Found in Central Asia, the Karakoram, and the Himalayan regions.

Explanation

12 Islamic Months

1. Muḥarram (محرم الحرام)
2. Ṣafar (صفر المظفر)
3. Rabi al-Awwal (ربیع الاول)
4. Rabi al-Thani / Rabi al-Sani (ربیع الثانی)
5. Jumada al-Awwal (جمادی الاول)
6. Jumada al-Thani (جمادی الثانی)
7. Rajab (رجب المرجب)
8. Shaʿban (شعبان المعظم)
9. Ramadan (رمضان المبارک) – Month of fasting
10. Shawwal (شوال المکرم)
11. Dhu al-Qaʿdah (ذوالقعدہ الحرام)
12. Dhu al-Hijjah (ذوالحجہ الحرام) – Month of Hajj

Last verified on 14-03-2026

Explanation

• The key of Baitullah (Kaaba) was entrusted by the Holy Prophet Muhammad (SAW).
• This event took place after the Conquest of Makkah (8 AH / 630 AD).
• The key was given to Hazrat Usman bin Talha (RA) from the Banu Abd al-Dar family.
• The Prophet (SAW) declared that this trust will remain in his family forever.

Last verified on 28-04-2026

Explanation

• The Qur’an was first revealed on Lailat-ul-Qadr.
• It is known as the Night of Power or Decree.
• It is usually sought in the odd nights (21st, 23rd, 25th, 27th, 29th) of Ramadan.
• It is better than a thousand months in reward.
• It marks the beginning of revelation to Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).

Last verified on 26-04-2026

Explanation

• OIC (Organization of Islamic Cooperation)
  • Foundation Date: 25 September 1969
  • Headquarters: Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
  • Official Languages: Arabic, English, French
  • Total Members: 57 countries
  • First Summit: Rabat, Morocco
  • Significance: Largest international organization after the UN

*****

Last updated by NA on 25-April-2026

Explanation

• DOS stands for Disk Operating System.
• It is an early type of computer operating system used to manage files and programs.
• It works through text-based commands (command line).
• A famous example is MS-DOS used in early PCs. 
• Dennis Ritchie is the father of MS-DOS.
• It was developed in 1982.

Last verified on 19-04-2026

Explanation

• Air Marshal Mohammad Asghar Khan first native Commander-in-Chief of the Pakistan Air Force
• Serving from 1957 to 1965.
• Known as the "Father of the Pakistan Air Force,"
•  Born in Jammu & Kashmir in 1921
•  He passed away on January 5, 2018

------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Frank Meseri was the first C-in-C of the Pak Army

Paery Cane was the first C-in-C of the Pakistan Air Force

Gefford James was the first C-in-C of the Pakistan Navy

------------------------------------------------------------------------------

General Takka Khan was the first Chief of Staff of the Pak Army

Zafar Ahmed Chaudhry was the first Chief of Air Staff of the Air Force

Hasan Hafeez Ahmed was the first Chief of Naval Staff

***

ND2-12-2022

Explanation

• Lake Manchar is the largest natural freshwater lake in Pakistan,
• Located in the Jamshoro and Dadu districts of Sindh province
• Located west of the Indus River

Question updated on 11-02-2026

Explanation

• Masjid al-Khayf is located in Mina, near Makkah.
• The Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) offered prayers here and delivered a sermon during Hajjat al-Wada (10 AH).
• In this mosque almost 70 Prophets are buried.

Last verified on 03-04-2026

Explanation

• The Lowari Pass connects the regions of Chitral and Dir within Pakistan's Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa province,
• It is a high mountain pass located in KPK
•  Its closure due to snow (late November to late May) 

Additional information RELATED PASSES:

• Babusar Pass – Connects Kaghan with Chilas
• Shandur Pass – Connects Chitral with Gilgit
• Malakand Pass – Connects Mardan with Swat
• Khunjerab Pass – Connects Pakistan with China

Last Updated on 14-01-2026