Explanation

• It happened during the month of Sha'ban, 2 AH
• While the Prophet ﷺ was leading the Dhuhr (or Asr) prayer Masjid al-Qiblatain
• The verse revealed was Surah Al-Baqarah 2:144: "Turn your face toward Al-Masjid Al-Haram..."

Additional information:

• The first Qibla Muslims prayed for is  Al-Aqsa mosque المسجد الأقصى (Bait Al-Maqdis بيت المقدس)

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Last updated 24-07-2026 by NA

Explanation

• Hazrat Abdullah bin Abbas (RA) is known as “Tarjuman-ul-Qur’an” (Interpreter/Translator of Qur’an).
• He was the cousin of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).
• He was the greatest early mufassir (interpreter) of the Quran.
• He had deep knowledge of Tafsir, Hadith, and Arabic language.
• Many companions and scholars learned from him.

Last verified on 26-04-2026

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

• Headquarters: Washington, D.C., USA
• Established: Bretton Woods Conference, 1944
• Headquarters: Washington, D.C., USA
• Members: 189 countries
• Purpose / Aim: Provide loans and grants for development projects

Partner Institutions (5):

1. IBRO (International Bank for Reconstruction and Development)
2. IDA (International Development Association)
3. IFC (International Finance Corporation)
4. MIGA (Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency)
5. ICSID (International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes)

Pakistan Joined: 1950

Publications: Human Capital Index, World Development Report

Last verified on 18-01-2026

Explanation

• Native name: 2023 United Nations Climate Change Conference
• Date: 30 November – 13 December 2023
• Location: Expo City, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
• Organised by: United Arab Emirates
• Participants: UNFCCC member countries
• President: Sultan Al Jaber
• Previous event ← Sharm El Sheikh 
• The first UN climate agreement was held in 1992. 

Last updated question NS on 09 MAY 2026

Explanation

• Vitamin A deficiency → Night blindness (Nyctalopia)
• Vitamin A is important for vision and immune function.

Additional information:

• Vitamin K is essential for blood clotting.
• Vitamin D helps in calcium absorption and bone mineralization.
• Vitamin B1 supports nerve function and energy metabolism.

Last verified on 01-02-2026

Explanation

• Date: 23 March 625 AD (3 AH)
• Place: Valley of Uhud, near Madina
• Muslim Army: ~1000
• Enemy Army: ~3000
• 50 skilled archers were placed on Mount Uhud by Prophet Muhammad
• It was between Muslims and the Quraish of Makkah.
• The leader of the Quraish was Abu Sufyan.
• The battle is mentioned in the Qur'an (Surah Aal-e-Imran).

Last verified on 25-04-2026

Explanation

• Law of Inertia = Newton’s First Law of Motion.
• States: “An object at rest stays at rest, and an object in motion continues in the same direction and speed unless acted upon by an unbalanced force.”
• Explains why seat belts are important in cars.
• Applies to all objects on Earth and in space.

Last verified on 13-03-2026

Explanation

• Main focus: economic development and poverty reduction.
• Established in July 1944 during the Bretton Woods Conference.
• Has 189 member countries.
• Headquarters: Washington, USA.

• Founded: 27 December 1945.
• Headquarters: Washington, USA.
• Members: 190 countries.
• Official language: English.

Explanation

IMF and World Bank were created through the Bretton Woods Institutions 

Agreement signed in 1944.

They are twin intergovernmental pillars supporting the structure of the world's economic and financial order.

World Bank:

World Bank established: July 1944

Members: 189

Headquarters: Washington, USA

IMF:

Founded: 27 December 1945

Headquarters: Washington, USA

Members: 190

Official language: English