Explanation

• Sunlight travels at the speed of light (~3 × 10⁸ m/s).
• Takes 8 minutes 20 seconds on average to reach Earth.
• Sunlight takes approximately 499 seconds to travel from the Sun to Earth.
• Distance traveled: 150 million km from Sun to Earth.
• Moonlight takes only 1.3 seconds to reach Earth.

Last verified on 13-03-2026

Explanation

• Full Form: Structured Query Language
• SQL is the standard language used to store, retrieve, update, and manage data in relational databases.

Additional information:

• Designed by: Donald D. Chamberlin & Raymond F. Boyce
• First appeared: 1974
• Latest ISO Standard: SQL:2016 (December 2016)
• Main SQL Commands: SELECT, INSERT, UPDATE, DELETE, CREATE

Last verified on 22-07-2026

Explanation

• Dr. Abdus Salam won the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1979.
• He received the award for his contribution to the Electroweak Theory, which unified the electromagnetic and weak nuclear forces.

Additional information:

• Born: 29 January 1926, Jhang, Punjab
• Died: 21 November 1996
• Ph.D.: 1952, Theoretical Physics, University of Cambridge
• Achievement: First Pakistani Nobel laureate and second Muslim Nobel laureate

Last verified on 06-07-2026

Explanation

• Author: Benazir Bhutto
• Book Type: Autobiography
• Published: 7th January 1989
• Publisher: Simon & Schuster
• Theme: Politics, struggle, democracy

Additional information:

• Benazir Bhutto was the first female Prime Minister of Pakistan.
• She served two non-consecutive terms: 1988–1990 and 1993–1996.

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Explanation

• “Uswah Hasanah” means perfect example of conduct.
• Surah: Al-Ahzab (33)
• Ayah: 21
• Message: Prophet Muhammad ﷺ is the best role model for believers.
• Key Phrase: “Laqad kana lakum fi Rasulillahi uswatun hasanah”.

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Explanation

• The Central Treaty Organization (CENTO),
• Formerly known as the Middle East Treaty Organization (METO)
• Also known as the Baghdad Pact
• Military alliance of the Cold War.
• Headquarters:
• Baghdad (1955 – 1958)
• Ankara (1958 – 1979)
• Formed on 24 February 1955 by:
• Iran
• Iraq
• Pakistan
• Turkey
• and the United Kingdom.

Additional information

CENTO alliance was dissolved on 16 March 1979

Both Iran and Pakistan remained members of CENTO till? 1979

Pakistan left CENTO in which year____? 1979

When Pakistan signed the Baghdad pact, later called CENTO:23 September 1955

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Explanation

• Normal blood pressure is 120/80 mmHg.
• High-normal: 130–139 mmHg, High: >140 mmHg.
• mmHg means millimeters of mercury, the unit of pressure.
• Blood pressure is measured using a Sphygmomanometer.
• Maintaining normal BP is essential for heart and overall health.

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Explanation

• Bury The Hatchet  صلح کر لینا
• To agree to end a quarrel: جھگڑا ختم کرنے پر راضی ہونا

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Explanation

• Cat is to a kitten as the dog is to a puppy.
• The young cat is called a kitten.
• The young one of dog is called a pup or puppy.

Last verified on 30-03-2026

Explanation

Sri Lanka Currency is Sri Lankan Rupee.

Sri Lanka Capital is Colombo.

Sri Lanka official language is Sinhala; Tamil.

Sri Lanka located is in Continent Asia.

Sri Lanka Primary Religion is Buddhist, Hindu, Islam.

Sri Lanka Head of Govt. is Prime Minister - Dinesh Gunawardena.

Sri Lanka is divided into Nine Provinces.

Ceylon was changed into Sri Lanka on 22 May 1972.

Sri Lanka: Asian island nation

National game in Sri Lanka: Volleyball

Sri Lanka Parliament called.

Tricks for Remember

RUPEE

Mind Tricks : PICS of MN

***PICS***

P - Pakistan

I - India

C - Ceylon

S - Srilanka

**MN**

M - Maritius

N - Nepal

Last verified on 18-03-2026