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• The event of Isra and Mi'raj is mentioned in the Qur’an.
• It is described in Surah Al-Isra (Bani Israel), Surah 17.
• The journey includes Isra (Makkah to Masjid Al-Aqsa) and Mi’raj (heavens ascent).
• Date: 27th Rajab
• Prophethood year: 10th year (~621 AD)
• During Mi’raj, 5 daily prayers (Salah) were made obligatory.

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• Dasht-e Lut is located in southeastern Iran.
• It lies mainly in the provinces of Kerman and Sistan & Balochistan (Iran).
• Area: 51,800 km²
• Length: 480 km (approx.)
• Rank: 33rd largest desert in the world
• UNESCO listing: 17 July 2016

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• The Simla Deputation met the Viceroy of India on 1 October 1906.
• It was led by Sir Aga Khan III.
• The delegation consisted of about 35 members.
• First, the group met the Principal of Aligarh College (MAO College).
• The Principal arranged the meeting through Colonel Dunlop (Secretary to Viceroy), and then the delegation met Lord Minto.
• Since the meeting took place at Simla, it was called the Simla Deputation.

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• Hagia Sophia is located in Istanbul, Türkiye.
• It was completed in AD 537 during the Byzantine era.
• Originally, it was a Greek Orthodox church.
• Later, it was converted into a mosque, then a museum.
• In 2020, Hagia Sophia was reconverted into a mosque.

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• Muhammad Ali Jinnah called Kashmir the “life line of Pakistan” due to its water importance.
• All major rivers of Pakistan originate from Kashmir region and Himalayas.
• These rivers are essential for agriculture, drinking water, and electricity (hydropower).
• Without Kashmir water resources, Pakistan’s economy would be seriously affected.
• Hence, Kashmir is strategically and economically very important.

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• The biggest development in the 1930s was the misrule of Congress ministries (1937–1939).
• Provinces ruled by Congress: 7 provinces (British India)
• It strengthened the belief in the Two-Nation Theory.
• Muslims felt their rights, culture, and identity were ignored under Congress rule.
• This increased political distance between Hindus and Muslims.
• Muslim League response: Day of Deliverance (1939)

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• The demand for separate electorate was raised by the All-India Muslim League in 1906.
• First legal acceptance came in the Indian Councils Act 1909.
• This act is also known as the Morley-Minto Reforms.
• It was implemented on 12 March 1909.

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• Introduced separate electorate for Muslims.
• Increased the size of Central and Provincial Legislative Councils.
• Central Council had about 60 total members (approx. structure).
• Around 27 members were elected under the reformed system.
• Provided reserved representation for Muslims through separate voting.

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• Zaid bin Harithah is the only Sahabi mentioned by name in Surah Al-Ahzab.
• He was the adopted son of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).
• Surah Al-Ahzab corrected the concept of adoption in Islam.
• It is the 33rd Surah of the Quran.
• It was revealed in Medina (Madani Surah).
• He is honored as a very close and trusted companion.

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• Whales evolved from land-dwelling mammals.
• Their ancestors gradually adapted to aquatic life.
• Over millions of years, they moved from land to sea.
• They developed flippers instead of legs for swimming.
• This is an example of evolution and adaptation.

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• Edward Jenner was an English physician and scientist.
• He discovered the first vaccine for smallpox in 1796.
• He observed that milkmaids infected with cowpox were protected from smallpox.
• This led to the development of vaccination (cowpox-based immunity method).
• He is known as the Father of Immunology.

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