Explanation

• The Nobel Prize was first awarded in 1901
• Inaugurated on December 10, 1901
• Awarded in Stockholm, Sweden.
• Inventor of dynamite, Alfred Nobel

Additional information

Since 1901, the Nobel Prize has been awarded in the fields of

1. Physics
2. Chemistry
3.  Physiology/Medicine
4.  Literature
5.  Peace
6.  Economics.

Last updated question by NA on 07 May 2026

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• Imam Bukhari (RA) was a great Islamic scholar and hadith compiler.
• His full name was Abu Abdullah Muhammad ibn Ismail al-Bukhari.

Additional information:

• Born: 20 July 810 AD in Bukhara (present-day Uzbekistan).
• Died: 1 September 870 AD (buried in Xoʻja Ismoil, Uzbekistan)
• Hadith memorized: Around 70,000+ Hadiths
• Famous book: Sahih al-Bukhari
• Era: 9th Century (Abbasid period)

Last updated question by NA on 07 May 2026

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• Palestine is the land of prophets.
• Because many prophets were born, lived, or died there,
• Including Ibrahim, Lut, Dawood, Suleiman, Musa, Zakariya, Yahya, and Isa (A.S).
• Baitul-Maqdis (Jerusalem) in Palestine was the first Qibla for Muslims.
• Muslims prayed facing it for 14 years before the Qibla changed to Kaaba in 2nd Hijri.

Last updated by NA on 25-April-2026

Explanation

• The title Imam-e-Dar-ul-Hijrat was given to Imam Malik.
• Birth → 711 AD (Madinah)
• Death → 795 AD (Madinah)
• Book → Al-Muwatta
• Hadith Count → ~1,720 Hadith
• Field → Fiqh (Maliki School of Thought)

Last verified on 21-04-2026

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• 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 21-04-2026

Explanation

• Country: South Africa
• Nickname: City of Gold
• Main industry: Gold mining
• Founded: 1886 (gold discovery year)
• Economic role: Financial and industrial hub

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• The headquarters of the International Court of Justice is in The Hague, Netherlands.
• ICJ is one of the six principal organs of the United Nations.
• It consists of 15 judges, elected for 9-year terms.

• Founded: 1945
• Official Languages: English, French
• Member States: UN member countries
• Main Function: Settling legal disputes between states

Explanation

• Total height (with base): 125 feet
• Statue height only: 98 feet
• Pedestal height: 26 feet
• Completion year: 1931
• Location: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Last verified on 21-04-2026

Explanation

• Country: China
• Founded: 2000
• Headquarters: Beijing
• Industry: Oil & Gas / Petrochemicals
• Ownership: State-owned enterprise

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Explanation

• The Earth’s atmosphere is divided into different layers (Troposphere, Mesosphere, and Exosphere).
• Hydrosphere refers to all water bodies on Earth.
• Therefore, Hydrosphere is not part of the atmosphere.

Additional information:

• Troposphere: 0–12 km (weather layer)
• Stratosphere: 12–50 km
• Mesosphere: 50–85 km
• Thermosphere: 85–600 km
• Exosphere: 600 km and above

Last verified on 21-04-2026