Explanation

• The title Ummul Kitab means “Mother of the Book”.
• It refers to Surah Al-Fatiha.
• It is the first Surah of the Holy Quran.
• It is also called Ummul Quran due to its central importance.
• It summarizes core teachings of worship, guidance, and prayer.
• It is recited in every unit of Salah (Namaz).
• It has 7 verses.

Explanation

• In 1913, the All India Muslim League adopted a moderate political objective.
• It supported self-government (autonomy) for Indians within the British Empire.
• This reflected early cooperation between Muslim League and Congress ideals.

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• During his five-year rule from 1540 to 1546.
• Sher Shah Suri set up a new civic and military administration.
• He issued a coin of silver, weighing 178 grains.
• It was also termed the Rupiya.
• The silver coin remained in use during the Mughal period, the Maratha era (1674–1818) and in British India, as well.

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• The famous poem Musaddas-e-Hali was written by Altaf Hussain Hali.
• Written in 1879.
• It describes the rise and fall of Muslims as a political and cultural power.
• The work highlights the glorious Islamic past and later decline.
• He was a close associate of Sir Syed Ahmad Khan.

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• The International Monetary Fund (IMF) provided emergency financial support to Pakistan during COVID-19.
• In 2020, Pakistan received US$ 1.386 billion assistance.
• This support was given under the Rapid Financing Instrument (RFI).
• It was aimed at addressing the economic impact of COVID-19.
• The facility is used for urgent balance of payment needs.

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Explanation

• Vague means غیر واضح, گول مول
• Unpersuasive meansغیر قائل کرنے والا

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• Pakistan has strong strategic relations with China due to economic and regional interests.
• However, global geopolitics creates balancing challenges for Pakistan.
• The main issue is increasing tension between China and United States.
• US anti-China policies and rivalry put Pakistan in a diplomatic balancing position.
• Pakistan tries to maintain good relations with both major powers.

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• The book Abolition of Jagirdari: An Explanation was written by Ali Muhammad Rashidi.
• It was published in 1955.
• He wrote it while serving as Sindh’s Revenue Minister.
• It explains the end of the feudal (Jagirdari) system in Sindh/Pakistan.
• Published by the Directorate of Information, Sindh.

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Explanation

• The demand for separation of Sindh from Bombay Presidency remained mostly inactive for some time.
• It became active again during the British constitutional reforms process.
• The issue gained importance with the arrival of the Simon Commission in 1927.
• Finally, Sindh was separated in 1936 as a separate province.

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• The early response to COVID-19 in Pakistan (2020) was led by National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA).
• Later, a central body was created called National Command and Operation Center (NCOC).
• NCOC was established in April 2020 on the orders of Prime Minister Imran Khan.
• It coordinated national efforts against COVID-19.
• NCOC was officially dissolved on 31 March 2022.

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