Explanation

• The Government of India Act 1935 was a major constitutional reform introduced by the British Parliament.
• Its most important implemented feature was provincial autonomy.
• It abolished dyarchy in the provinces and gave provinces greater authority over their own administration.
• The proposed federation at the center was never fully implemented.

Last verified on 08-09-2026

Explanation

• Main Demand: Separate electorates for Muslims
• Place: Simla (Shimla)
• Date: 1 October 1906
• Leader: Sir Aga Khan III
• Met: Lord Minto
• The Simla Deputation consisted of 35 members.

Last verified on 08-08-2026

Explanation

• Forest has about 4.8% (5%) of the total land area.
• The total area of Pakistan is 881,913 km.²
• In Pakistan's hilly areas, about 40% forest comprises coniferous and scrub forests.
• The largest forest in Pakistan is Changa Manga.

Last verified on 03-02-2026

Explanation

• SEATO was founded on 8 September 1954.
• Pakistan joined SEATO in the same year 1954 as a member.
• It was a Cold War military alliance led by the United States.
• Pakistan later withdrew its association in the 1970s (after 1972/1973 period changes).
• SEATO was officially dissolved in 1977.

Last verified on 29-04-2026

Explanation

• Pakistan purchased the Gwadar enclave from Oman on 8 September 1958 
• The Gwadar Port is situated on the Arabian Sea at Gwadar in the Balochistan
• Takeover Date: December 8, 1958.
• Purchase Amount: $3 million (approximately £3 million).
• Port Opening: 2002

Last updated by NA on 23-April-2026

Explanation

• The China–Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) agreement was formally signed and launched in April 2015 during the visit of Xi Jinping to Pakistan.
• CPEC was initiated in mid-2013.
• It is a major network of energy, transport, and infrastructure projects connecting China's Xinjiang with Gwadar.
• The initial value of CPEC was about US$46 billion.

Last verified on 06-07-2026

Explanation

• Session Number: 44th Annual Session
• Date: December 29, 1929 – January 1, 1930
• President: Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru
• Famously known for:
• passing the Purna Swaraj (total independence) resolution
• unfurling the tricolor flag on the banks of the Ravi River.

Additional information

The Indian National Congress (INC) held four major annual sessions in Lahore

• 9th Session (1893): Presided over by Dadabhai Naoroji.
• 16th Session (1900): Presided over by N.G. Chandavarkar.
• 25th Session (1909): Presided over by Madan Mohan Malaviya.
• 44th Session (1929): Presided over by Jawaharlal Nehru

Last updated 18-07-2026 by NA

Explanation

• Bicameral means a two-house legislature.
• It was introduced in the 1973 Constitution.
• The Parliament consists of:
• National Assembly (Lower House)
• Senate (Upper House)
• The National Assembly represents the population.
• The Senate gives equal representation to all provinces.
• This system strengthens democracy and federalism.

Additional information:

• 1956 → Unicameral (Only National Assembly)
• 1962 → Unicameral

Last updated 17 july 2026 by NA

Explanation

• Article: 156
• Constitution: Constitution of Pakistan, 1973
• Council: National Economic Council (NEC)
• Chairman: Prime Minister of Pakistan
• Main Function: Formulate economic policies and promote balanced national development

Last verified on 10-07-2026

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