Explanation

• Iskander Mirza became the first President of Pakistan on 23 March 1956.
• He was the last Governor-General of Pakistan before becoming President.
• He was associated with the Republican Party.
• He abrogated the 1956 Constitution and imposed martial law (1958).
• He also served earlier as Governor of Bengal (India) and Governor-General of Pakistan.
• Born: 13 November 1899, Murshidabad, India
• Died: 13 November 1969, London, UK (buried in Iran)
• He was the great-grandson of Mir Jafar.

Additional information:

• First President of Constituent Assembly of Pakistan: Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah
• First elected President of Pakistan: Field Marshal Ayub Khan

Last verified on 01-04-2026

Explanation

• Ghazwa-e-Ahzab or Battle of the Trench was fought in 5 A.H (627 CE).

Additional information:

• Muslims: ~3,000; Kufar: ~10,000; Munafiqeen: ~10,000 involved.
• Lasted 30 days; fought by Arabian & Jewish tribes of Yathrib.
• Hazrat Salman Al-Farsi suggested digging the trench to defend the city.

Last verified 13-03-2026

Explanation

• PowerPoint offers different views for editing and organizing slides.
• Some views show full design, while others show only text.
• Outline View displays only slide text (titles and bullet points).
• It is useful for quickly editing content structure.
• Helps in organizing ideas before designing slides.

Last verified on 29-05-2026

Explanation

• The shortcut key to print a document is Ctrl + P.

Additional Information:

• Hyphen (-) is used to select a range for printing a document.
  
• By default, the documents are printed in portrait-oriented mode.
• Ctrl + A = select all
• Ctrl + B = Bold
• Ctrl + I = Italic
• Ctrl + P = Print
  
• Ctrl + Y = Redo
• Ctrl + S = Save

Last verified on 26-05-2026

Explanation

World Thalassemia Day is observed on 8 May.

With the  aim to raise awareness about Thalassemia.

Note: Thalassemia is a disease of the blood, a person gets it from their parents at birth.

Theme 2025: Together for Thalassaemia: Uniting Communities, Prioritising Patients

Theme 2026: Hidden No More: Finding the Undiagnosed. Supporting the Unseen
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Explanation

1.  Brunei
2.  Cambodia
3.  Indonesia
4.  Laos
5.  Malaysia
6.  Myanmar
7.  Philippines
8.  Singapore
9.  Thailand
10.  Vietnam
11. Timor Leste

• Founded: 8 August 1967, Bangkok, Thailand
• Headquarters: Jakarta, Indonesia
• Official language: No single official language (English commonly used)
• Purpose: Promote economic, cultural, and political cooperation in Southeast Asia.

Explanation

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 verified on 02-04-2026

Explanation

• PowerPoint is used for Create presentations from scratch or a template.
• Add text, images, art, and videos.
• Select a professional design with PowerPoint Designer.

Last verified on 03-04-2026

Explanation

• After the Martial Law of 1958, General Muhammad Ayub Khan introduced the Basic Democracy System in 1959.
  • It created a local government structure and an indirect electoral system in Pakistan.

Additional information:

• Total Basic Democrats: 80,000
• East Pakistan: 40,000
• West Pakistan: 40,000
• These 80,000 members formed the Electoral College to elect the President and Assemblies.

Last verified on 07-03-2026