Explanation

• India took the Kashmir issue to the United Nations on January 1, 1948.
• This move was made under Article 35 of the UN Charter.
• It allows member states to bring situations that could endanger international peace to the Security Council's attention.

Last verified on 08-06-2026

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• Because sound is just vibrating air, space has no air to vibrate and therefore no sound in a vacuum.
• Sound waves below 20 Hz are known as infrasound.
• Sound waves above 20 kHz are known as ultrasound.

Sound waves transmit a medium such as a gas, liquid, or solid.

• The speed of sound in air is about 343 meters per second.
• The sound travels at 1,481 m/s in water.
• The speed of sound in a vacuum is zero meters per second.

Last verified on 07-06-2026

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• Hayat-e-Javed is a biography written by Altaf Hussain Hali.
• It is about the life of Sir Syed Ahmad Khan.
• The book highlights his reforms and educational services.
• It was first published in 1902.

Last verified on 06-06-2026

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• Mangrove forests act as barriers against cyclones.
• Mangroves reduce erosion by trapping sediments, stabilizing the coastal zone and thus protecting the coast from storm surges and cyclones.
• Mangroves in Pakistan are found along the coastline of Sindh and Balochistan.

Last verified on 06-06-2026

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• Angel Falls is a waterfall in Venezuela.
• Height: 979 m
• Elevation: 1,283 m
• Longest drop: 807 m
• Number of drops: 2
•  It is the world's tallest uninterrupted waterfall.
• The waterfall has been known as Angel Falls since the mid-20th century.
• Angel Falls is named after Jimmie Angel, a U.S. aviator, who was the first person to fly over the falls.

Last verified on 06-06-2026

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• The novel “Nineteen Eighty-Four” (1984) is written by George Orwell.
• It was published in 1949.
• It presents a dystopian future under a totalitarian government.
• The story warns about surveillance, loss of freedom, and state control over truth and society.

Last verified on 06-06-2026

Explanation

• Above Board means ایماندار یا قابل اعتماد شخص
• "Above board" means being honest and transparent in one's dealings, without hiding any intentions.
• It refers to someone who is trustworthy and fair in their actions.

Last verified on 04-06-2026

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• Author: J. K. Rowling
• Full Name: Joanne Rowling
• Born: 1965
• Birth Place: United Kingdom
• Profession: Author, Screenwriter
• Harry Potter series has 7 main books.
• First book: Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone (1997).

Last verified on 04-04-2026

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• Mossad is the national intelligence and secret agency of Israel.
• It is officially known as the Institute for Intelligence and Special Operations.
• Mossad was established on 13 December 1949.
• It plays a key role in intelligence gathering and covert operations.
• Its headquarters is located in Tel Aviv, Israel.

Last verified on 03-06-2026

Explanation

اردو ترکی زبان کا لفظ ہے جس کے بنیادی لغوی معنی لشکر، فوج، چھاؤنی، یا شاہی پڑاؤ کے ہیں۔

ماخذ: یہ لفظ ترکی زبان کے لفظ 'اوردو'  سے نکلا ہے۔

تسمیہ:

مغل دور میں دہلی کے شاہی کیمپ یا فوجیوں کے بازار کو "اردوئے معلیٰ" (اعلیٰ لشکر گاہ) کہا جاتا تھا،

اور وہاں بولی جانے والی زبان "زبانِ اردوئے معلیٰ" (لشکری زبان) کہلائی، جو وقت کے ساتھ صرف "اردو" رہ گئی۔

Last updated question by NA on 11 May 2026