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• Mount Logan is the highest mountain in Canada.
• It is located in the Yukon territory of Canada.
• It is the second-highest peak in North America after Denali.
• It was named after William Edmond Logan.
• Its highest point is 5,959 meters (19,551 feet) above sea level.
• First ascent: 1925

Last verified on 22-06-2026

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• William Harvey discovered the circulation of blood.
• He was the first physician to completely describe systemic blood circulation.
• Famous book: De Motu Cordis (On the Motion of the Heart and Blood) (1628)
• He is known as the Father of Circulation of Blood.

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• Birth: 1578
• Death: 1657

Last verified on 23-06-2026

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• Current DG: Dr. Usman Anwar (effective Feb 3, 2026).
• He previously served as the Inspector General (IG) of Punjab Police.
• He replaced Raja Riffat Mukhtar in this role.

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Last verified on 23-06-2026

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• The United Kingdom officially left the European Union (EU) on 31 January 2020 at 11:00 p.m. GMT.
• It is known as Brexit (British Exit).
• It ended the UK's 47-year membership of the European Union.
• The transition period lasted until 31 December 2020.
• Referendum Date: 23 June 2016
• Article 50 Triggered: 29 March 2017
• Referendum Result: Leave – 51.9%, Remain – 48.1%

Last verified on 08-04-2026

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• Total electors: 538
• Majority required: 270

Composition:

• House of Representatives: 435
• Senate: 100
• Washington D.C.: 3 electors

Country: United States of America

Last verified on 21-06-2026

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• The Indus Waters Treaty was signed on September 19, 1960, in Karachi.
• It was signed between Pakistan (President Ayub Khan) and India (Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru).
• It was brokered by the World Bank.

It became effective on April 1, 1960.

• Western Rivers (given to Pakistan): Indus, Jhelum, Chenab
• Eastern Rivers (given to India): Ravi, Beas, Sutlej

Last verified on 30-03-2026

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• Name: Meesaq-e-Madina / Constitution of Medina
• Year: 622 CE (1 AH)
• Place: Medina, Arabia
• Issued by: Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)
• Total articles: 47 (commonly cited)

Last verified on 23-06-2026

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• The Partition of Bengal, implemented in 1905 by Lord Curzon.
• It was formally annulled in 1911. 
• He divided Bengal into two provinces on 16-10-1905.

The province was divided into:

• West Bengal, which had a majority of Hindus,
• East Bengal, which had a majority of Muslims

Last verified on 30-03-2026

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• Rivers: Chenab + Jhelum
• Location: Jhang District, Punjab
• Type: Barrage (Headworks)
• Built during: British colonial period (1937-1939)
• Purpose: Flood control + irrigation

Last verified on 09-06-2026

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• Sir Muhammad Zafrullah Khan was the first Foreign Minister of Pakistan.
• He served from 27 December 1947 to 24 October 1954.
• Preceded by: Liaquat Ali Khan (acting role before formal ministry setup)
• Succeeded by: Muhammad Ali Bogra
• Party: All India Muslim League

Last verified on 23-06-2026