Explanation

• Pakistan became an "Islamic Republic" in its 1956 constitution.
• This constitution was the first to declare Pakistan as an Islamic Republic.
• It is reflecting the country's identity as a democratic state founded on the principles of Islam.

Additional information:

• The constitution was adopted on March 23, 1956.
• The 1956 Constitution was abrogated in 1958.
• When President Iskander Mirza imposed martial law and declared himself the Chief Martial Law Administrator.

Last verified on 23-03-2026

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• Diamer-Bhasha Dam is being constructed on the River Indus.
• It is located between Kohistan (Khyber Pakhtunkhwa) and Diamer (Gilgit-Baltistan).
• Foundation stone was laid in 1998 by Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif.
• Opened: 2028
• Height: 272 m

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Last verified on 20-06-2026

Explanation

• RAM and Cache are volatile memories.
• It means their data is lost when power is turned off.
• Volatile memory requires continuous power to retain data.
• RAM is used for running programs and storing temporary data.
• Cache is a high-speed memory that stores frequently used data for the CPU.

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• ROM is non-volatile and retains data without power.

Last verified on 16-02-2026

Explanation

• In 1979, the Soviet Union (USSR) invaded Afghanistan, marking a major event in the Cold War.
• The invasion aimed to support the communist government in Kabul against insurgent groups.

Additional information:

• Duration of Soviet occupation: 1979–1989 (10 years)
• Afghan resistance groups: Mujahideen fighters
• U.S. support to Mujahideen: military aid, weapons, and training
• Casualties: ~1–2 million Afghan civilians and combatants

Last verified on 12-03-2026

Explanation

• Leader: Hussain Shaheed Suhrawardy
• Visit Year: 1956
• Chinese Counterpart: Premier Zhou Enlai
• Event: Signing of Treaty of Friendship Between China and Pakistan in Beijing
• Significance: Laid the foundation for long-term Pakistan-China relations

Last verified on 16-01-2026

Explanation

• The Indus Waters Treaty was signed on September 19, 1960, in Karachi.
• It was signed between Pakistan (President Ayub Khan) and India (Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru).
• It was brokered by the World Bank.

It became effective on April 1, 1960.

• Western Rivers (given to Pakistan): Indus, Jhelum, Chenab
• Eastern Rivers (given to India): Ravi, Beas, Sutlej

Last verified on 30-03-2026

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Last verified on 30-04-2026

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• Total mentions: 32 times
• Makki Surahs: 22 times
• Madani Surahs: 10 times
• Status: Third pillar of Islam
• Purpose: Purification of wealth & helping poor

Last verified on 12-06-2026

Explanation

• There are 8 categories (Masarif) for the distribution of Zakat.
• These categories are outlined in Surah Al-Taubah (9:60) of the Quran.

These are:

1. The poor (Al-Fuqara).
2. The needy (Al-Masakin).
3. Zakat administrators.
4. New Muslims and friends of the Muslim community.
5. Slaves and captives.
6. The debt-ridden.
7. In the cause of God.
8. The wayfarer (travelling with few resources).

32 times the word Zakat occurs in the Holy Quran.

22 times word Zakat is used in Makki Surahs.

Zakat was made compulsory in 2 A.H.

But its complete system was imposed in the year of 8th hijrah.

Last verified on 21-04-2026

Explanation

• Surah Al-Naml has Bismillah twice in the Holy Quran.
• It contains Bismillah at the beginning and again in Verse 30 (message of Prophet Sulaiman AS).
• Surah: 27th
• Verses: 93rd
• Type: Makki Surah
• Name Meaning: “The Ants”

Additional information:

• In contrast, Surah Al-Toba starts without Bismillah.
• Bismillahir Rahmanir Raheem is repeated 114 times in the Quran.

Last verified on 12-06-2026