Explanation

• Potohar Plateau is a plateau in northern Punjab, Pakistan.
• It is known for its undulating terrain and archaeological sites.
• It is situated between the rivers Sindh (Indus) and Jhelum.
• It is forming a natural plateau region.

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Explanation

• The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) is a milestone document adopted on 10 December 1948 by General Assembly Resolution 217 A (III).

Additional information:

• Drafted by: Eleanor Roosevelt (Chair of UN Human Rights Commission)
• Total Articles: 30 Articles outlining rights like freedom, equality, and protection from discrimination
• Headquarters of UN: New York, USA
• Significance: Basis for international human rights law and national constitutions

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Explanation

• Mohenjo-Daro was a major city of the Indus Valley Civilization (c. 2500–1900 BCE) in present-day Pakistan.
• People worshiped Mother Earth, bulls, and fertility symbols.
• But Inanna (a Mesopotamian goddess) was not part of their religion.

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Explanation

• The British conquered Sindh in 1843 after their victory in the Battle of Miani.
• The annexation of Sindh to British India was formalized through the signing of the Treaty of Annexation in 1847.

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Timeline of Sindh Conquests / Rule

• 1026 AD: Sindh conquered by Sultan Mehmood Ghaznavi
• 1050 AD: Soomras take control from Ghaznavides
• 1351 AD: Samas take control from Soomras
• 1520–1566 AD: Rule of Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent
• 1520–1591 AD: Sindh ruled by Shah Baig Argoon, Shah Hassan Argoon, Mirza Isa Tarkhan, etc.
• 1591 AD: Sindh conquered by Mughals
• 1701 AD: Kalhoras take control from Mughals
• 1783 AD: Talpurs overthrow Kalhoras
• 17 Feb 1843: Sindh annexed by British from Talpurs

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Explanation

• Pakistan Standard Time (PST) is UTC +5 hours.
• Uzbekistan also follows UTC +5.
• So their standard time matches Pakistan’s exactly.

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• India – UTC +5:30 (30 minutes ahead)
• China – UTC +8 (3 hours ahead)
• Nepal – UTC +5:45 (45 minutes ahead)

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Explanation

• 22 December night is the longest night of the year.
• 21 June day  the longest day of the year.

Explanation

• Mosul is a major city in northern Iraq.
• It is situated on the western bank of the Tigris River.
• The Tigris flows southeast through Iraq.
• It joins the Euphrates to form the Shatt al-Arab.

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Explanation

• Tirthankars are spiritual teachers in Jainism who have achieved liberation (moksha) and guide others.
• They help followers cross the “river of worldly life” (samsara) toward salvation.

Additional information:

Total 24 Tirthankars in the current time cycle.

• Rishabhanatha – First Tirthankar
• Mahavira – 24th and last Tirthankar

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Explanation

• The world’s first modern constitution was adopted in Iraq in 1925 after it became a kingdom under British mandate.
• It aimed to organize government powers, define rights, and establish a legal framework for the new nation.

Additional information:

• USA – 1787 (federal constitution)
• Japan – 1889 (Meiji Constitution)
• France – 1791 (First Republic Constitution)

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Explanation

Hazrat Usman (RA), also known as Uthman ibn Affan.

• He was a companion of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).
• He was the third caliph of Islam.
• His mother was Arwa bint Kurayz (Arvi).
• His father was Affan ibn Abi al-Asad.

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