Explanation

• Hajr-e-Aswad means “Black Stone.”
• It is a sacred stone fixed in the Kaaba, Makkah.
• It was given from Heaven to Prophet Ibrahim (AS).
• Originally white, Hajr-e-Aswad turned black due to sins of people (according to tradition).

 Last updated on 12 NOV 2026

Explanation

• Venus comes closest to Earth when it is between Earth and the Sun.

• Minimum distance: about 24 million miles (≈ 38 million km).

• This close approach occurs roughly every 584 days.

Additional Information:

• Mercury can be about 33 million miles away when Venus is on the far side of the Sun.

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Explanation

• Obsolete means پرانا یا قدیمی
• Contemporary means ہم عصر
• Recent means نیا یا جدید

 Last updated on 12 NOV 2026

Explanation

To find the percentage of girls, you need to divide the number of girls (28) by the total number of students (20 boys + 28 girls = 48) and multiply by 100:

(28 ÷ 48) x 100 = 58.3%

So, the percentage of girls in the class is 58.3%.

Explanation

• A Barometer is an instrument used to measure air (atmospheric) pressure.
• It helps in weather forecasting by measuring changes in atmospheric pressure.
• The mercury barometer is the oldest type of barometer.
• It was invented by Evangelista Torricelli in 1643.
• Barometers are widely used in meteorology and aviation.

Last verified on 09-07-2026

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Explanation

• Article 25-A was inserted through the 18th Constitutional Amendment in 2010.
• It requires the State to provide free and compulsory education to children aged 5–16 years.
• The State is responsible for implementing this constitutional right through law.

Last verified on 11-11-2026

Explanation

International Day for Tolerance is marked and observed on 16 November annually in order to foster mutual understanding among cultures and people.

This day was established by United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in 1995.

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Explanation

Series: 2, 5, 10, 17, 26, 37, 50, 64

(1 × 1) + 1 = 2

(2 × 2) + 1 = 5

(3 × 3) + 1 = 10

(4 × 4) + 1 = 17

(5 × 5) + 1 = 26

(6 × 6) + 1 = 37

(7 × 7) + 1 = 50

(8 × 8) + 1 = 65 (not 64)

Odd one: 64

Last verified on 11-11-2026

Explanation

• Transparent means شفاف
• Opaque means مبہم

Last verified on 11-06-2026