Explanation

• The modern Olympic Games were revived in 1896 in Athens, Greece.
• The Olympic motto is “Faster, Higher, Stronger – Together.”
• The original Latin motto is “Citius, Altius, Fortius.”
• The motto was proposed by Pierre de Coubertin in 1894.
• It was officially adopted as the Olympic motto in 1924.
• Held every four years.
• “Together” was added to the motto in 2021.

Last updated 25-07-2026 by NA

Explanation

• The Partition of Bengal, implemented in 1905 by Lord Curzon.
• It was formally annulled in 1911. 
• He divided Bengal into two provinces on 16-10-1905.

The province was divided into:

• West Bengal, which had a majority of Hindus,
• East Bengal, which had a majority of Muslims

Last verified on 30-03-2026

Explanation

• .pptx → Default PowerPoint Presentation (2007 and later)
• ppt → PowerPoint Presentation (97–2003)

Additional information:

• .ppsx → PowerPoint Show (opens directly as a slideshow)
• .potx → PowerPoint Template
• .pptm → Macro-enabled Presentation

Last verified on 11-07-2026

Explanation

• CPEC stands for China–Pakistan Economic Corridor.
• Its main purpose is to improve trade and connectivity between China and Pakistan.
• It connects Xinjiang (China) to Gwadar (Pakistan).
• It is a major infrastructure and energy project.
• CPEC started in mid-2013 (planning stage) and launched in 2015.
• It is a part of China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI).
• Estimated investment is about $46 billion (initial phase).

Last verified on 07-06-2026

Explanation

• Security Council Permanent Members: 5 (China, France, Russia, United Kingdom, United States)
• Total Members: 15
• Non-Permanent Members: 10
• Term of Non-Permanent Members: 2 years

Additional information:

• Organization: United Nations (UN/UNO)
• Founded: 24 October 1945
• Headquarters: New York City, United States
• Total Member States: 193
• Purpose: To maintain international peace and security.

Pakistan as Non-Permanent Member:

Pakistan has served 8 times in the Security Council:

1. 1952–1953
2. 1968–1969
3. 1976–1977
4. 1983–1984
5. 1993–1994
6. 2003–2004
7. 2012–2013
8. 2025–2026

Last verified on 28-01-2026

Explanation

• The 1973 Constitution introduced a Parliamentary system of government with a Bicameral Legislature in Pakistan.
• The Constitution of 1973 is the supreme law of Pakistan.
• It was introduced by Zulfikar Ali Bhutto.
• It came into effect on 14 August 1973.
• The system gave executive authority to the Prime Minister and Parliament.

Last verified on 02-07-2026

Explanation

• Kashmir was sold for 7.5 million Nanakshahee rupees under the Treaty of Amritsar (March 1846).
• Seller: British Government (East India Company)
• This agreement was made between the British and Gulab Singh after the First Anglo-Sikh War.
• Gulab Singh was given the title “Maharaja of Jammu and Kashmir”.

Last verified on 19-04-2026

Explanation

• Ctrl + C in MS Word is used for the Copy command.

Additional information:

• Ctrl + R → Align text to the right
• Ctrl + E → Center align text
• Ctrl + J → Justify paragraph
• Ctrl + L → Align text to the left
• Ctrl + Q → Remove paragraph formatting (reset to default left alignment)

Last verified on 10-06-2026

Explanation

• The Nile is the longest river in the world
• Length of about 6,650 km

 Additional information

Last updated by NA on 27 April 2026

Explanation

• Syed Ameer Ali authored "The Spirit of Islam".
• It was published in 1891.
• The book provides a comprehensive study of Islam's core principles and beliefs.

Last verified on 25-04-2026