Explanation

• Introduced by the Government of India Act 1919.
• Diarchy = system of shared rule in provinces under British India.
• Meaning: “Double system of government” – two heads responsible for administration.
• Introduced by Edwin Samuel Montagu and Lord Chelmsford.
• Ended by Government of India Act 1935, which established provincial autonomy.

Last verified on 23-01-2026

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Current SCO Member States (10):

1. China
2. Russia
3. Kazakhstan
4. Kyrgyzstan
5. Tajikistan
6. Uzbekistan
7. India (Joined: 9 June 2017)
8. Pakistan (Joined: 9 June 2017)
9. Iran (Joined: 4 July 2023)
10. Belarus (Joined: 4 July 2024)

Additional information:

• Full Form: Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO)
• Founded: 15 June 2001
• Headquarters: Beijing, China
• Founder Members (2001): China, Russia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan
• Purpose: Regional security, economic cooperation, counter-terrorism, and cultural cooperation

Last verified on 20-07-2026

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• The total number of Surah in the Holy Quran is 114.

Additional information:

• The number of Makki Surah is 86 and Madni is 28.
• The first complete Madani surah of the Quran is Al-Baqarah.
• There are 11 Sajdah are there in Makkah Surah.
• There are only 03 Sajdah are there in Medinan Surah.

Last verified on 01-04-2026

Explanation

• Date: 20 Ramadan, 8 AH
• Gregorian date: December 629 / January 11, 630 AD
• Leader: Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ)
• Place: Makkah (Saudi Arabia)
• Occasion: Victory of Muslims over Quraysh

Additional information:

• Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) entered Makkah on his favorite camel Al-Qaswa (القصواء).
• Usama Ibn Zaid (RA) was sitting behind him.
• On the way, Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) recited Surah Al-Fath (48th Surah of the Quran).

Last verified on 01-07-2026

Explanation

• FATF stands for Financial Action Task Force.

Additional information:

• Founded: 1989
• Founder: G7 countries
• Headquarters: Paris, France
• Official Languages: English, French
• Presidency Term: 1 year
• Members: 39
• Main Purpose: Combat money laundering, terrorist financing, and proliferation financing.

Last verified on 07-07-2026

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• Surah Al-Fatihah is called Ummul Kitab (Mother of the Book).
• It is the first Surah of the Holy Quran.
• It is also called Ummul Quran due to its central importance.
• It summarizes core teachings of worship, guidance, and prayer.
• It is recited in every unit of Salah (Namaz).
• It has 7 verses.

Last verified on 07-07-2026

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• Multan is famously called the “City of Saints”
• Due to its many Sufi shrines and mystics.

Additional information:

• Province: Punjab, Pakistan
• Located on: Chenab River
• Population Rank: 7th largest city in Pakistan
• Union Councils: 4

Last verified on 20-07-2026

Explanation

• Hazrat Khalid bin Waleed (R.A) was given the title “Saifullah” (Sword of Allah).
• Given by: Holy Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)
• Born: 592 AD (Makkah)
• Died: 642 AD (Homs, Syria)
• Served under: Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), Abu Bakr (R.A), Umar (R.A)

Last verified on 10-06-2026

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• Masjid-e-Quba was the first mosque built in the history of Islam.
• Established in 622 CE on the outskirts of Medina (Yathrib).
• Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) spent 14 days praying Qasr here.
• The first Friday prayer was led by Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) in this mosque.

Additional and Most Important information:

• Masjid-ul-Haram (Kaaba): First mosque on the surface of the earth.
• Masjid-e-Quba: First mosque built by Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) in Islamic history.
• Masjid-e-Aqsa: Built much earlier, associated with Hazrat Sulaiman (A.S.).
• Masjid-e-Nabavi: Built after Prophet’s arrival in Medina, not the first.

Last verified on 14-03-2026

Explanation

• Adopted: 12 March 1949

• Adopting Body: Constituent Assembly of Pakistan

• Presented By: Prime Minister Liaquat Ali Khan

• Date of Presentation: 7 March 1949

Additional information:

• Total Members of Assembly: 75

• Members Supporting the Resolution: 21

• Minority Members: 10

• All amendments proposed by minority members were rejected.

• As a result, all 10 minority members voted against the resolution.

Last Updated on 12-01-2026