Explanation

World Bank

• 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

• The Cabinet Mission Plan 1946 was announced on 16 May 1946 from New Delhi.
• It arrived in India on 24 March 1946.
• The mission was sent by the British government to plan transfer of power.
• It was headed by Lord Pethick-Lawrence.
• Its members included Stafford Cripps and A.V. Alexander.

Last verified on 01-05-2026

Explanation

• Date: 20 Ramadan, 8 AH
• Gregorian date: December 629 / January 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

• UNO Founded: 24 October 1945 (after World War II 1939–1945)

Additional information:

• UNO Stands for: United Nations Organization
• Headquarters: Manhattan, New York City
• Member States: 193 countries
• Official Languages (6): Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian, Spanish
• Motto: “It’s your world!” (commonly used awareness slogan)
• Pakistan Joined UNO: 30 September 1947

Last verified on 10-06-2026

Explanation

• Pakistan joined the United Nations on September 30, 1947.

Additional information:

• The name was coined by US President Franklin D. Roosevelt.
• Headquarters is located in New York, United States.
• Founded on October 24, 1945.
• It currently has 193 member states and 2 observer states.
• The official languages of the UN are Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian, and Spanish.

1. 1952-1953
2. 1968-1969
3. 1976-1977
4. 1983-1984
5. 1993-1994
6. 2003-2004
7. 2012-2013
8. 2025-2026

Last updated on 09-03-2026

Explanation

• Hajj is not completed unless you go to Arfat.

Additional information:

• The word Hajj means to intend.
• There are 3 Farz, 10 Sunnat and 6 Wajibat in Hajj.
• Hajj was made compulsory in 9 A.H.
• First Hajj is offered in 9 A.H.
• Hajj was ordained in Surah Bakr.
• The Holy Prophet SAW performed only 1 Hajj in 10th A.H.
• There are 3 types of Hajj.

Last verified on 01-07-2026

Explanation

• Discoverer: Alexander Fleming
• Year of discovery: 1928
• Place: St. Mary's Hospital, London
• First patient treated with penicillin: Albert Alexander
• Date of first treatment: 12 February 1941

Last verified on 01-07-2026

Explanation

• Turkey's Currency is Turkish Lira.
• RED is the main color of National flag of Turkey.
• Turkey's Capital is Ankara.
• Turkey's official language is Turkish.
• The dialing code of turkey is +90.
• Turkey located is in the Continent of Europe/ Asia.
• Turkey's Primary Religion is Islam (But a Secular country).
• Turkey Head of Govt. is President – Recep Tayyip Erdoğan.
• Turkey Parliament called Grand National Assembly.
• National Game of Turkey is Oil Wrestling.

Last verified on 21-06-2026

Explanation

• 1 hp = 746 W
• 1 hp = 0.746 kW
• 1 kW = 1.34 hp
• 1 W = 0.00134 hp
• Standard unit system: SI unit of power is Watt

Last verified on 23-06-2026

Explanation

• World Environment Day is on 5 June.
• First observed in the city of Spokane in the USA in 1974.
• Established by the UN General Assembly in 1972.
• It is also called Eco Day.

Additional information:

Theme:

• 2020: Time for Nature in Colombia
• 2021: Ecosystem restoration in Pakistan
• 2022: Only One Earth in Sweden
• 2023: Solutions to Plastic Pollution in the Ivory Coast
• 2024: Land restoration, desertification, and drought resilience in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
• 2025: Ending plastic pollution in South Korea
• Theme 2026: Inspired by Nature. For Climate. For Our Future in Azerbaijan