Explanation

The 14th Amendment to the Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan (1973) forbade floor crossing and considered it a breach of parliamentary rules.

This amendment aimed to strengthen party discipline and stability.

Explanation

The Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan (1973), in its amended form, is the 7th longest constitution in the world, with a word count of 56,240.

Its length is due to numerous amendments and detailed provisions.

Explanation

The draft of this Constitution was introduced in the Assembly on 9th January 1956 and was passed by the Assembly on 29th February 1956.

The assent was given on it by the Governor General on 2nd March 1956.

This Constitution was enforced with effect from 23rd March 1956.

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Kauromal Chandanmal Khilnani was the first to produce literary essays in Sindhi.

 Kauromal's well known works are Ratnavali (1888), Aryanari-carita (1905) and Radharani (1914).

Explanation

Uzbekistan touches the borders of all other Central Asian Republics.

It shares borders with Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, and Turkmenistan.

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Explanation

After the United Kingdom exited the European Union, the number of member states in the EU was reduced to 27.

The UK’s departure on January 31, 2020, led to the EU having 27 remaining member countries.

Explanation

After the expansion on January 1, 2024, BRICS has 9 full members.

The original five members:

1. Brazil

2. Russia

3. India

4. China 

5. South Africa

They were joined by four new members:

6. Egypt

7. Ethiopia

8. Iran

9. the United Arab Emirates

Explanation

In 1954, Pakistan and the USA signed a Defense Pact under which the US agreed to assist Pakistan if it was attacked by Communist forces.

This agreement was part of a broader strategy to contain Communist expansion during the Cold War.

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Israel was ordered on 24th May 2024 to halt its military operation in Palestine by the International Court of Justice (ICJ).

The ICJ issued provisional measures requiring Israel to end military operations in Rafah and open the border crossing for urgent aid deliveries.