Explanation

• The United States is the world's largest crude oil-producing country.

Additional information:

• United States – 18.60 million barrels/day (mb/d)
• Saudi Arabia – 11.01 mb/d
• Russia – 10.50 mb/d
• Canada – 5.29 mb/d
• Iraq – 4–5 mb/d

Last updated 25-07-2026 by NA

Explanation

• The oldest forest in Pakistan is found in Ziarat (Juniper Forest).
• It is famous for ancient juniper trees, some over 2000 years old.
• Ziarat Juniper Forest is sometimes called a “living museum of ancient trees” due to its extreme age and ecological importance.
• Changa Manga (largest planted forest in Pakistan)

Last verified on 21-04-2026

Explanation

The Six Kalimas are commonly taught to Muslims:

1. Kalimat at-Tayyibah — كَلِمَاتْ اَلطَّيِّبَة

Meaning: Word of Purity

2. Kalimat ash-Shahadah — كَلِمَاتْ اَلشَّهَادَة

Meaning: Word of Testimony

3. Kalimat at-Tamjeed — كَلِمَاتْ اَلتَّمْجِيدْ

Meaning: Word of Majesty

4. Kalimat at-Tawheed — كَلِمَاتْ اَلتَّوْحِيدْ

Meaning: Word of Oneness

5. Kalimat al-Istighfar — كَلِمَاتْ إِسْتِغْفَارْ

Meaning: Word of Penitence / Seeking Forgiveness

6. Kalimat Radd al-Kufr — كَلِمَاتْ رَدّْ اَلْكُفْر

Meaning: Word of Rejection of Disbelief

Last verified on 01-09-2026

Explanation

• The height of Nanga Parbat is 8,126 metres (26,660 feet).
• It is located in Gilgit-Baltistan.
• It is part of the Western Himalayas.
• It is locally known as Diamer.
• It is the 9th-highest mountain in the world.
• It is famously called the "Killer Mountain."
• First Ascent: 3 July 1953
• Shehroze Kashif became the youngest Pakistani to successfully summit Nanga Parbat.

Last verified by on 16-05-2026

Explanation

• Pakistan’s National Action Plan (NAP) was approved on 25 December 2014.
• It was developed after the Army Public School (APS) attack in Peshawar on 16 December 2014.
• The plan aimed to strengthen Pakistan’s efforts against terrorism and extremism.
• It contained 20 points covering counter-terrorism and security measures.
• Victims: 140 people, including 132 schoolchildren.

Last verified on 26-08-2026

Explanation

• The Khilafat Movement was mainly led by the Ali Brothers (Maulana Muhammad Ali Jauhar and Shaukat Ali)
• It was started in 1919 AD in the Indian Subcontinent.
• It aimed to protect the Ottoman Caliphate after World War I.
• The movement lasted from 1919 to 1924 AD and ended after the abolition of the Caliphate.

Last verified on 21-04-2026

Explanation

• Place: Dhaka (then Bengal, British India)
• Founded on: 30 December 1906
• Founders: Nawab Salimullah, Agha Khan III, etc.
• Objective: Protection of Muslim political rights
• Role: Key political force behind Pakistan Movement

Last verified on 21-04-2026

Explanation

• Major construction under Qin Dynasty: 1878 (221 to 206 BC)
• Initial wall construction: 7th century BC
• Qin Dynasty ruler: Qin Shi Huang
• Official length (modern survey): 21,196 km
• Ming Great Wall length: 8,851 km

Last verified on 22-07-2026

Explanation

• Five verses were revealed in the first revelation (Wahi)
• Verses: 5 verses of Surah Al-Alaq (the 96th chapter of the Quran).
• Location: Cave of Hira (Ghar-e-Hira) on Jabal al-Noor in Makkah.
• Year: 610 AD.
• Angel: Hazrat Jibril (Gabriel).
• First Word: "Iqra" (Read).

Additional information:

• At the Age of 40 years 6 months
• Prescriber of Wahi in Makkah: Sharjeel-ibn-Hasana Kandi
• First writer of Wahi in Quraish: Hazrat Zaid bin Sabit (RA)

Last updated by NS on 5-09-2026

Explanation

• China is the largest wheat producer in the world.
• USA is among the largest wheat exporters globally due to strong agricultural infrastructure.

Additional information:

1. China: ~135–140 million metric tons
2. India: ~110–117 million metric tons
3. Russia: ~80–90 million metric tons
4. United States: ~45–55 million metric tons
5. European Union: ~130–142 million metric tons (combined)

Last verified on 21-04-2026