Explanation

• The headquarters of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is located in Vienna, Austria.
• Founded: 29 July 1957
• Member States: 173 countries
• Purpose: Peaceful nuclear energy use & safety
• Affiliation: United Nations (UN system)

Last verified on 10-06-2026

Explanation

• The largest river in Pakistan is the Indus River, 
• It is the National River of Pakistan

Additional information related to Indus River

• The Indus River starts in Tibet
• It originates from the Mansarovar lake
• They flow through India, Pakistan,
• It finally falls into the Arabian Sea near Karachi.
• They start making a delta near the city of Thatta
• The old name of the Indus River was Sindhu
• There are 6 Barrages constructed in the Indus River
  
• The Length of the Indus River is 3,180 km
• The 2nd source of  Indus River is Gar Tsangpo
• The upper Indus Plain starts from Kalabagh
• The upper Indus Plain ends at Mithankot 

Last updated by NA on 27 April 2026

Explanation

The following nine countries are declared nuclear powers: 

1. USA
2. Russia
3. UK
4. France
5. China
6. India
7. Pakistan
8. Israel
9. North Korea

Nuclear weapons first developed in 1945 (USA).

Nuclear powers are divided into:

1. Official (NPT recognized): USA, Russia, UK, France, China
2. Non-NPT / de facto: India, Pakistan, Israel, North Korea

Last verified on 06-06-2026

Explanation

• The Simla Deputation met the Viceroy of India on 1 October 1906.
• It was led by Sir Aga Khan III.
• The delegation consisted of about 35 members.
• First, the group met the Principal of Aligarh College (MAO College).
• The Principal arranged the meeting through Colonel Dunlop (Secretary to Viceroy), and then the delegation met Lord Minto.
• Since the meeting took place at Simla, it was called the Simla Deputation.

Last verified on 02-05-2026

Explanation

• Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah joined
• The All India Muslim League joined in: 1913 until 1947
• Age: He was 37 years old.
• Indian National Congress in 1906 and left in 1920.

Additional information

The All India Muslim League was founded in 1906, with its first session held in Karachi in 1907.

In 1927, the League was divided over the issue of joint electorates.

Last updated on 06-March-2026

Explanation

The current State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) policy interest rate is 11.5%, effective since April 2026.

1 percent was increased on 26 April 2026. 

The 11% rate mentioned was the previous benchmark, which was held steady from June to October 2025. 

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Verified & updated on 27-04-2026

Explanation

• The Social Boycott of Banu Hashim started in the 7th year of Prophethood (Nabvi).
• It was imposed by the Quraysh of Makkah against Banu Hashim and early Muslims.
• The boycott continued for 3 years (7th–10th Nabvi).

Last verified on 03-04-2026

Explanation

• Pakistan conducted its first nuclear tests, codenamed Chagai-I
• Location: Ras Koh Hills, Chagai District, Balochistan.
• Date: May 28, 1998 (Chagai-I).
• Chagai-I was Pakistan's first public test of nuclear weapons.

Additional information

Chagai II

Second atomic test conducted by Pakistan, carried out on 30 May 1998

These tests followed the Chagai-I series

The test site was Kharan Desert, Pakistan

The number of tests is 1

Last updated by NA on 24-April-2026

Explanation

• First Viceroy of India: Lord Canning in 1858
• Last Viceroy of India: Lord Mountbatten in 1947
• First Governor of Bengal: Robert Clive
• First Governor-General of Bengal: Warren Hastings (1772-1785)
• First Governor-General of India: William Bentinck in 1833

Explanation

Nanga Parbat, locally known as Diamer, is the ninth highest mountain in the world at 8,126 metres above sea level.

Located in the Diamer District of Gilgit-Baltistan region

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