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From Kalabagh to the Indus Delta, six major barrages are constructed on the Indus River.

1. Chashma Barrage
2. Taunsa Barrage
3. Guddu Barrage
4. Sukkur Barrage
5. Kotri Barrage
6. Jinnah Barrage

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• The Indus River is the national river of Pakistan.
• It originates near Lake Mansarovar (Tibet region).
• Flows through India and Pakistan.
• Ends in the Arabian Sea near Thatta (delta region).
• Ancient name: Sindhu
• Total length: about 3,180 km
• Indus River system is the backbone of Pakistan’s agriculture.
• The upper Indus Plain starts near Kalabagh and ends at Mithankot.

Last verified on 07-05-2026

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• Dawn newspaper was founded by Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah.
• It was established on 26 October 1941 in Delhi (British India).
• The main purpose was to support the Muslim League’s political voice.
• It later became a major English newspaper of Pakistan after independence.

Last verified on 03-05-2026

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• The River Thames flows through southern England.
• It passes through the city of London.
• It is also sometimes called the River Isis in its upper course.
• It is the second-longest river in the United Kingdom.

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Major Rivers in the UK:

• River Severn – longest (~354 km)
• River Thames – ~346 km
• River Trent
• River Mersey
• River Clyde

Last verified on 03-05-2026

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Movement for the Restoration of Democracy (MRD)

• Type: Political alliance in Pakistan
• Founded: 1981, to oppose General Muhammad Zia-ul-Haq’s military regime
• Leader: Benazir Bhutto of Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP)
• Purpose: Restore democracy and challenge military dictatorship

Last verified on 08-02-2026

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• Lulusar Lake is located in Kaghan Valley (KPK).
• It lies about 48 km from Naran.
• The lake is at an ارتفاع of 3,410 meters (11,190 ft).
• It is the main source of the Kunhar River.
• Known for its natural beauty and tourism.

Last verified on 01-05-2026

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• Ocean: Atlantic Ocean
• Rank: 2nd largest ocean
• Area: ~106 million km²
• Borders: Europe, Africa, North & South America
• Importance: Trade and transportation route

Last verified on 27-04-2026

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• Fought between: British East India Company (led by Robert Clive) vs. Nawab of Bengal (Siraj-ud-Daulah) and his French allies.
• The Battle of Plassey was fought on 23 June 1757.
• It established British dominance in India.
• Location: Palashi (Plassey), Bengal.
• Captured Calcutta

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• Antarctica is known as the “Land of Penguins”.
• It has a very large population of penguins, especially in coastal regions.
• Out of about 17 penguin species worldwide, only 7 live in Antarctica.
• It is the coldest and most remote continent on Earth.
• Penguins are well adapted to the extreme icy environment.

Last verified on 19-04-2026

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• Quaid-e-Azam presented the Delhi proposals in 1927
• The conference was held on March 20, 1927
• Resulting in proposals between Delhi and Muslims