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• Sunlight travels at the speed of light (~3 × 10⁸ m/s).
• Takes 8 minutes 20 seconds on average to reach Earth.
• Sunlight takes approximately 499 seconds to travel from the Sun to Earth.
• Distance traveled: 150 million km from Sun to Earth.
• Moonlight takes only 1.3 seconds to reach Earth.

Last verified on 13-03-2026

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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.

Additional information:

• The Arctic Ocean is the Smallest Ocean of the world.
• 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.

Last verified on 17-03-2026

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• Location: Eastern Karakoram Range, Ghanche District, Gilgit-Baltistan.
• Length: 76 km
• Height: About 20,000 feet
• Significance: Largest glacier in Pakistan and second-largest glacier outside the polar regions.
• Meaning: Siachen means "Abundance of Roses" (گلاب کی کثرت).

Last verified on 01-04-2026

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• Hazrat Khalid bin Waleed (R.A) was given the title “Saifullah” (Sword of Allah).
• Given by: Holy Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)
• Born: 592 AD (Makkah)
• Died: 642 AD (Homs, Syria)
• Served under: Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), Abu Bakr (R.A), Umar (R.A)

Last verified on 10-06-2026

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• The Al-Hudaibiyah Treaty was signed in 6 AH for 10 years.
  
• It was scribed by Ali ibn Abi Talib (R.A).
• Hudaibiyah is the name of tree.
• It is referred to as "Fatah Al-Mubeen" (the clear victory) in Surah Al-Fatah.
• The event occurred during the time of the Islamic Prophet Muhammad SAW.
• It was a pivotal agreement between Muhammad ﷺ representing Medina and the Qurayshi tribe of Mecca.
• Suhail bin Amr signed on behalf of Mecca.
• It contained 7 clauses.

Last verified on 01-04-2026

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• St. Petersburg (سینٹ پیٹرز برگ) is a major city in Russia.
• It was originally named St. Petersburg, renamed Petrograd in 1914 during World War I.
• Later, in 1924, it was renamed Leningrad in honor of Vladimir Lenin.
• After the fall of the Soviet Union in 1991, it reverted to its original name St. Petersburg.

Last verified on 01-04-2026

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• Reko Diq is one of the largest copper and gold reserves in the world.
• It is located in Chagai District, Balochistan, Pakistan.
• The deposits were discovered in 1969.
• It is a planned mining project aimed at extracting copper and gold.
• Project Developer: Tethyan Copper Company

Last verified on 01-04-2026

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• Bala Hisar Fort was first built by Zaheer-ud-din Babar in 1526 AD after capturing Peshawar.
• Used as: Royal residence by the Durrani Empire (from 1747)
• Captured by Marathas: 1758
• Reconstructed by Sikhs: 1823

Last verified on 01-03-2026

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• The average normal body temperature is generally accepted as 98.6°F (37°C).
• A temperature over 100.4°F (38°C) means you have a fever.

Additional Information:

• Hypothermia is the term used for temperature less than 36.50°C.
• Mild Pyrexia is the term used for temperature (99-100°F).
• Moderate Pyrexia is the term used for temperature (100-103°F).
• Severe Pyrexia is the term used for temperature (103-105°F).

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• Five daily prayers (Salat) were made compulsory during the event of Miraj (Ascension).
• This event occurred on 27 Rajab, 10th Nabvi year.
• Allah initially prescribed 50 prayers, later reduced to 5, but reward remains equal to 50.
• It is one of the five pillars of Islam.

Last verified on 02-04-2026