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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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Explanation

• 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

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• Security Council Non-Permanent Members: 10
• Total Members: 15
• Permanent Members: 5 (China, France, Russia, United Kingdom, United States)
• Term of Non-Permanent Members: 2 years

Additional information:

• Organization: United Nations (UN/UNO)
• Founded: 24 October 1945
• Headquarters: New York City, United States
• Total Member States: 193
• Purpose: To maintain international peace and security.

Pakistan as Non-Permanent Member:

Pakistan has served 8 times in the Security Council:

1. 1952–1953
2. 1968–1969
3. 1976–1977
4. 1983–1984
5. 1993–1994
6. 2003–2004
7. 2012–2013
8. 2025–2026

Last verified on 28-01-2026

Explanation

• A macro is an automated sequence of commands used to perform repetitive tasks quickly in software applications.
• It saves time by executing multiple steps with a single command.
• Commonly used in MS Word, Excel, and other office software.
• It can be recorded or programmed by the user.

Last verified on 21-06-2026