Explanation

• The term Geography was first used by the Greek scholar Eratosthenes.
• He lived in the 3rd century BC (around 276–194 BC).
• He is also known as the “Father of Geography”.
• He calculated the circumference of the Earth with remarkable accuracy.
• His work laid the foundation of modern geographical studies.

Last verified on 02-05-2026

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• Rear view mirrors in vehicles are convex mirrors.
• They give a wider field of view.
• Images formed are virtual, upright, and smaller.
• This helps drivers see more traffic behind them.
• It is a curved mirror that bulges outward.
• It is commonly used in side mirrors of cars, buses, and motorcycles.

Last verified 26-04-2026

Explanation

• World Children’s Day is celebrated annually on 20th November to promote global awareness and improve children’s welfare.

Additional information:

• Founded: 1954
• Founder: United Nations
• Theme 2025: My Day, My Rights

Last verified on 07-03-2026

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• Hazrat Abu Hurairah (R.A) narrated the most number of Hadith, with over 5374 Hadiths attributed to him.
• He was a close companion of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and dedicated much of his life to preserving the Prophet's teachings.

Last verified on 09-11-2026

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• Surah Yaseen is known as the "Heart of the Holy Quran."
• It is the 36th chapter of the Quran.
• It contains 83 verses.
• It is regarded as an earlier Meccan surah.

Additional information:

• Surah Ar-Rahman: "Aroos ul Quran" (the Bride of the Quran).
• Al-Fatihah (The Opening)
• Al-Baqarah (The Cow)
• Aali Imran (The Family of Imran)
• An-Nisa (The Women)
• Al-Maidah (The Table)

Last verified on 15-07-2026

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• Hazrat Ayesha (R.A) narrated approximately 2,210 Ahadith of the Holy Prophet ﷺ.
• She is among the most prolific narrators of Hadith.
• She was especially renowned for her knowledge of Islamic jurisprudence, Tafsir, and the Prophet's ﷺ Sunnah.

Last verified on 04-11-2026

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• Verse 282 of Surah Al-Baqarah is the longest verse in the Quran.
• It is known as Ayat ad-Dayn (آیت الدَّيْن).
• Because it deals with loans and financial transactions.
• Al-Baqarah (The Cow) is the second and longest Surah of the Quran.
• It contains 286 verses.
• Position: Juz 1–3
• Classification: Medinan
• Rukus: 40
• Approximate Letters: 25,500

Last updated 08 Nov 2026 by NA

Explanation

• Indian National Congress was founded on 28 December 1885 
  
• It was founded at Gokuldas Tejpal Sanskrit College in Bombay 
  
• Its Headquarters is located in New Delhi
• It was founded by Allan Octavian Hume.

Explanation

• Sahihayn (صحیحین): Meaning: The Two Sahih Books (دو صحیح کتابیں)
• - Sahih al-Bukhari: Compiled by Imam Muhammad al-Bukhari (RA), 
• - Sahih Muslim: Compiled by Imam Muslim ibn al-Hajjaj (RA)
• - Status: The two most authoritative Hadith collections in Sunni Islam.

Last updated 08 Nov 2026 by NA

Explanation

• - Compiler: Imam Malik bin Anas (RA).
• - Book: Al-Muwatta.
• - Importance: One of the earliest major compilations of Hadith.
• - Title: Umm-us-Saheehain (Mother of the Two Authentic Books).
• - Two Sahih books: Sahih al-Bukhari and Sahih Muslim.
• - Chronology: Compiled before Sahih al-Bukhari and Sahih Muslim.

Last updated 08 Nov 2026 by NA