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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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• The Nehru Report was published on August 28, 1928,
• At the Lucknow conference.
• It appealed for dominion status and a federal government setup for India.
• The committee was chaired by Motilal Nehru, with Jawaharlal Nehru as a member.
• Muhammad Ali Jinnah voted against this report and responded with his 14 Points.

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Last updated by NA on 25-April-2026

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• The first Urdu translation of the Holy Quran was done by Shah Abdul Qadir and Shah Rafiuddin.
• Both were sons of Shah Waliullah.
• Shah Rafiuddin translated more literally, word-to-word.
• Shah Abdul Qadir’s translation was simpler and easier to understand.

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• First time translated into Punjabi:Tauqir Amaan Khan
• First time translated into Sindhi:Aakhund Azzizullah
• First time translated into English:George Sale
• First time in IndiaSindhi
• First time in WorldPersian

Last updated by NA on 25- April-2026

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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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• The saying "never judge a book by its cover" or "don't judge a book by its cover"
• It means that you shouldn't judge someone or something based only on what you see on the outside.
• Only on what you perceive without knowing the full situation.

Last verified on 19-04-2026

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• Designer: Amir Uddin Kidwai Adoption Date: 11 August 1947 (officially adopted) Additional information: Green field – represents Muslims of Pakistan White stripe – represents minorities and religious minorities’ rights Crescent and star – symbol of progress and light Proportion of flag: 2:3 (height:width)

Last verified on 16-01-2026

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• The phrase to spill the beans is an idiomatic expression.
• It means to reveal a secret or surprise, often accidentally or unintentionally.

Last verified on 03-04-2026

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• The Pacific Ocean is the largest and deepest ocean on Earth.
• It covers about 30% of the Earth's surface.
• It contains 97% of the Earth's water.
• The Mariana Trench, the deepest part of the ocean.
• It is located in the Pacific.
• The Arctic Ocean is connected to the Pacific Ocean via the Bering Strait.

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• Oceans cover 71% of the Earth's surface.
• The Indian Ocean is the warmest, with the Persian Gulf being the hottest area.
• The Diamantina Trench is the deepest point in the Indian Ocean.
  
• Jordan does not have an ocean.
• The Arctic Ocean is the Smallest Ocean of the world.

Last verified on 17-03-2026

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• Pakistan, officially the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, is a country in South Asia.
• It is the world's fifth-most populous country.
• It is the world's second-largest Muslim population.
• It is the 33rd-largest country by area.
• The capital of Pakistan is Islamabad.
• The Currency of Pakistan is the Pakistani rupee.

Last verified on 02-04-2026

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