Explanation

• Headquarters: Washington, D.C., USA
• Established: Bretton Woods Conference, 1944
• Headquarters: Washington, D.C., USA
• Members: 189 countries
• Purpose / Aim: Provide loans and grants for development projects

Partner Institutions (5):

1. IBRO (International Bank for Reconstruction and Development)
2. IDA (International Development Association)
3. IFC (International Finance Corporation)
4. MIGA (Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency)
5. ICSID (International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes)

Pakistan Joined: 1950

Publications: Human Capital Index, World Development Report

Last verified on 18-01-2026

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• A De jure Nuclear Weapon State is a country legally recognized under the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) of 1968 as possessing nuclear weapons.
• Only five countries are officially recognized under this treaty.
• China is one of these recognized nuclear-weapon states.

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Five “De jure” Nuclear Weapon States (NPT recognized)

1. United States – First nuclear test in 1945
2. Russia (Former USSR) – 1949
3. United Kingdom – 1952
4. France – 1960
5. China – 1964

Last verified on 09-03-2026

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• Sputnik-1 was launched by the USSR (Soviet Union) on 4 October 1957.
• It was the world's first artificial satellite, beginning of the Space Age.
• It started the Space Race between the Soviet Union and the United States.
• Launch Site: Baikonur Cosmodrome, Kazakhstan
• Weight: 83.6 kg
• Orbital Period: About 96 minutes

Last verified on 09-03-2026

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• Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah was given the title “Ambassador of Hindu-Muslim Unity”.
• This title was conferred by Sarojini Naidu, a prominent Indian political leader and poet.
• At that time, Jinnah was working for unity between Hindus and Muslims.

Last verified on 13-01-2026

Explanation

• A permanent storage device retains data even when the computer is turned off.

• Hard disk is a common permanent storage device used to store files, programs, and the operating system.
• Examples: Hard Disk Drive (HDD), Solid State Drive (SSD), Optical Discs, USB Flash Drives, External Hard Drives

Last verified on 09-03-2026

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• Track Changes is a feature in MS Word 2016 used to record edits made in a document.
• It shows insertions, deletions, and formatting changes made by users.
• This feature is commonly used during editing, reviewing, and collaboration.

Last verified on 09-03-2026

Explanation

• The Nile is the longest river in the world
• Length of about 6,650 km

 Additional information

Last updated by NA on 27 April 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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• Hazrat Yousuf (AS) was the son of Hazrat Yaqoob (AS) and mother: Raheel.
• He was one of twelve sons of Hazrat Yaqoob (AS).
• Known for his ability to interpret dreams and his story is a lesson in patience and faith.

Additional information:

• Stayed in the well for three days.
• Sold as a slave in Egypt; bought by Zulaikha.
• Real brother: Bin Yameen.
• Mentioned 27 times in the Holy Quran.
• Burial place: Palestine.

Last verified on 09-03-2026

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

Last verified on 08-04-2026