Explanation

• CPEC connects Gwadar Port in Pakistan with Kashgar in China’s Xinjiang region.
• The project was initiated in 2013.
• It was formally launched in April 2015.
• CPEC is part of China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI).
• Initial estimated investment was about $46 billion.

Last verified on 09-05-2026

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• Mujadad Alif Sani initiated the Jihad against Din-e-Illahi.
• Sheikh Ahmad Sirhindi, also known as Imam Rabbani.
• It is a religious movement introduced by Emperor Akbar in 1582.
• Origin: Fatehpur Sikri, Agra, Mughal Empire
• Members: 19
• Other name Tawhid-i-Ilahi(توحید الهی)

Last verified on 30-04-2026

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• The police system was first established by Umar ibn al-Khattab.
• He was the second Caliph (634–644 CE).
• A proper system of law enforcement and public safety was organized.
• He also introduced the Hijri calendar.
• He established systems like Bait-ul-Mal (treasury) and judiciary.

Last verified on 30-04-2026

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The Qur'an contains 6 Surahs named after Prophets.

1. Surah Ibrahim
2. Surah Yusuf
3. Surah Muhammad
4. Surah Nuh
5. Surah Hud
6. Surah Yunus

Total Prophets mentioned in Qur’an → 25 Prophets.

Last verified on 28-04-2026

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• On 9 June, 2017 India and Pakistan became full members of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO).
• The SCO Headquarters: Beijing, China
• The SCO Founded: June 15, 2001
• The SCO currently comprises of nine Members States (China, India, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Iran and Uzbekistan), four Observer States

Last verified on 09-03-2026

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

Explanation

The Holy Quran has 25 Prophets names mentioned:

1. Prophet Adam (A.S)
2. Prophet Idris (A.S)
3. Prophet Noah (A.S)
4. Prophet Hud (A.S)
5. Prophet Saleh (A.S)
6. Prophet Ibrahim (A.S)
7. Prophet Lut (A.S)
8. Prophet Ismail (A.S)
9. Prophet Ishaaq (A.S)
10. Prophet Yaqoob (A.S)
11. Prophet Yusuf (A.S)
12. Prophet Shoaib (A.S)
13. Prophet Musa (A.S)
14. Prophet Haroon (A.S)
15. Prophet Ilyaas (A.S)
16. Prophet Dawood (A.S)
17. Prophet Sulaiman (A.S)
18. Prophet Yunus (A.S)
19. Prophet Ayyub (A.S)
20. Prophet Dhul Kifl (A.S)
21. Prophet Yasaa (A.S)
22. Prophet Zakariyya (A.S)
23. Prophet Yahya (A.S)
24. Prophet Isa (A.S)
25. Prophet Muhammad (SAW)

Last verified on 02-04-2026

Explanation

Muhammad ibn Qasim

• Conquest of Sindh: 712 AD
• Battle: Aror (near Rohri)
• Opponent: Raja Dahir (killed in battle)
• He attacked Sindh on orders of the Umayyad Caliph through Hajjaj bin Yusuf.
• Death: 18 July 715 AD

Major cities captured:

• Nirun
• Debal (Sikka fortress)
• Brahmanabad
• Alor (Aror)
• Multan

Last verified on 01-04-2026

Explanation

• Pakistan conducted a series of nuclear tests on 28 May 1998 at the Chagai test site, in Balochistan.
• 5 Nuclear tests were conducted by Pakistan at 15:15 hrs PST on 28 May 1998.
• The tests were performed at Ras Koh Hills in the Chagai District of Balochistan Province.
• Chagai-I was Pakistan's first public test of nuclear weapons.

Additional information:

• Chagai-II is the codename assigned to the second atomic test conducted by Pakistan, carried out on 30 May 1998.
• These tests followed the Chagai-I series.
• The test site was Kharan Desert, Pakistan.
• The number of tests is 1.

Last verified on 30-03-2026

Explanation

• Shalimar Gardens in Lahore was built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan.
• Construction Year: 1641–42
• Included in UNESCO World Heritage Site: 1981
• Terraces: 3 main terraces (upper, middle, lower)
• Water Fountains: Over 400 fountains
• Total Area: Approximately 16 hectares
• Shah Jahan also built: Taj Mahal (Agra), Jama Masjid (Delhi), Red Fort (Delhi)

Last verified on 18-01-2026