Explanation

• The Social Boycott of Banu Hashim started in the 7th year of Prophethood (Nabvi).
• It was imposed by the Quraysh of Makkah against Banu Hashim and early Muslims.
• The boycott continued for 3 years (7th–10th Nabvi).

Last verified on 03-04-2026

Explanation

• Khunjrab pass connects Pakistan with China.
• Location: Hunza Pakistan - administered Gilgit–Baltistan and Xinjiang, China
• Road name: N-35
• Range: Karakoram

Last verified on 01-07-2026

Explanation

• Quaid-e-Azam administered the oath of office to Liaquat Ali Khan on 15 August 1947.
• Liaquat Ali Khan became the first Prime Minister of Pakistan.
• He served as Prime Minister from 1947 to 1951.

Additional information:

• Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah was the first Governor-General of Pakistan.

Last verified on 23-08-2026

Explanation

• Khewra Salt Mine is located in Khewra near Pind Dadan Khan, Jhelum District, Punjab.
• It is the largest and oldest salt mine in Pakistan.
• It is the second-largest in the world.

Additional information:

• It is also called the Mayo Salt Mine.
• The salt deposits were discovered during the campaign of Alexander the Great in 326 BC.
• The mine was officially opened in 1872 during the British period.

Last verified on 14-03-2026

Explanation

• K-2 (Godwin Austin) has a total height of 8,611 meters (28,251 feet).
• It is the second-highest mountain in the world after Mount Everest.
• K2 is part of the Karakoram Range.
• It is located on the Pakistan–China border in the Gilgit-Baltistan region of Pakistan.
• The letter "K" stands for Karakoram.

Last verified on 12-03-2026

Explanation

• Sound cannot travel through a vacuum because there are no particles to carry sound vibrations.
• Sound needs a medium such as a solid, liquid, or gas to travel.
• Since space is nearly a vacuum, sound cannot be heard there.
• The speed of sound in a vacuum is 0 m/s.

Additional information:

• Infrasound: Below 20 Hz
• Audible sound: 20 Hz – 20,000 Hz (20 kHz)
• Ultrasound: Above 20 kHz
• Speed of sound in air: 343 m/s
• Speed of sound in water: 1,481 m/s

Last verified on 07-06-2026

Explanation

Israel became a state on May 14, 1948.

78 percent of Palestine was captured by Israel in 1948

The word ‘Nakba’ means سانحہ، واقعہ، حادثہ یا تباہی

Nakba day is observed on 15 May

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Explanation

International Nurses Day is observed globally on May 12 each year to mark the birth anniversary of Florence Nightingale, the founder of modern nursing.

Theme 2026: Our Nurses. Our Future. Empowered Nurses Save Lives

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Explanation

• Sindh coastline: 250 km / 200 miles
• Total Pakistan coastline: 1,046 km
• Longest coastline: Balochistan (~800 km)
• Sea: Arabian Sea
• Main coastal city: Karachi

Last verified on 01-05-2026

Explanation

• Vitamin A is essential for vision, skin health, and immune function.
• Its deficiency can lead to night blindness (poor ight vision) and other health problems.

Additional information:

• Dry skin and eyes
• Impaired immune function
• Poor wound healing
• Increased risk of respiratory and urinary tract infections

Last verified on 17-01-2026