Explanation

• First Introduced: 1933 by Chaudhary Rahmat Ali.
• Pamphlet: Titled "Now or Never" meaning Are We to Live or Perish Forever?

Additional information:

• First Use of Pakistan: Word appeared for the first time in this pamphlet.
• Based On: Two-nation theory of Syed Ahmed Khan.

Regions Represented (Pakistan):

1. Punjab
2. Afghanistan
3. Kashmir
4. Sindh
5. Baluchistan

Last verified on 24-03-2026

Explanation

• Author: Stephen Hawking
• Book Title: A Brief History of Time
• Main Topic: Universe (origin, structure, evolution, and fate)
• First Published: 1988
• Publisher: Bantam Dell Publishing Group
• Copies Sold: ~10 million
• Languages: 40 languages

Last verified on 01-06-2026

Explanation

• General Tikka Khan became the first COAS of Pakistan Army.
• In 1972, the title changed from C-in-C to Chief of Army Staff (COAS).
• The first Commander-in-Chief (C-in-C) was Sir Frank Messervy.
• Later, General Ayub Khan became the first Muslim C-in-C of Pakistan Army.

Additional information:

Explanation

• Plan Name: First Five-Year Plan
• Duration: 1955–1960
• Country: Pakistan
• Main Focus: Education, agriculture, industrial development
• Objective: Economic and social development

Additional information:

• First Five-Year Plans (1955–1960)
• Second Five-Year Plans (1960–1965)
• Third Five-Year Plans (1965–1970)
• Fourth Five-Year Plans (1970–1975)
• Fifth Five-Year Plans (1978–1983)
• Sixth Five-Year Plan (1983–88)
• Seventh Five-Year Plan (1988–93)
• Eighth Five-Year Plan (1993–98)

Last verified on 17-05-2026

Explanation

• The River Thames flows through southern England.
• It passes through the city of London.
• It is also sometimes called the River Isis in its upper course.
• It is the second-longest river in the United Kingdom.

Additional information:

Major Rivers in the UK:

• River Severn – longest (~354 km)
• River Thames – ~346 km
• River Trent
• River Mersey
• River Clyde

Last verified on 03-05-2026

Explanation

• 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

Explanation

• OIC (Organization of Islamic Cooperation)
  • Foundation Date: 25 September 1969
  • Headquarters: Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
  • Official Languages: Arabic, English, French
  • Total Members: 57 countries
  • First Summit: Rabat, Morocco
  • Significance: Largest international organization after the UN

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Last updated by NA on 25-April-2026

Explanation

• Quaid-e-Azam presented the Delhi proposals in 1927
• The conference was held on March 20, 1927
• Resulting in proposals between Delhi and Muslims
  
  

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Explanation

K2 World 2nd highest mountain

• K2 Elevation: 8,611 m
• K2 First ascent: July 31, 1954
• K2 Mountain range: Karakoram range
• K2 First ascenders: Achille Compagnoni, Lino Lacedelli
• K2 Easiest route: Abruzzi Spur

Last verified on 06-03-2026