Explanation

• SAARC founded: 8 December 1985
• Full Form: South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation
• Headquarters: Kathmandu, Nepal
• Founding place: Dhaka, Bangladesh

SAARC Member Countries:

1. Afghanistan
2. Bangladesh
3. Bhutan
4. India
5. Maldives
6. Nepal
7. Pakistan
8. Sri Lanka

Last verified on 12-06-2026

Explanation

• The Cabinet Mission Plan 1946 was announced on 16 May 1946 from New Delhi.
• It arrived in India on 24 March 1946.
• The mission was sent by the British government to plan transfer of power.
• It was headed by Lord Pethick-Lawrence.
• Its members included Stafford Cripps and A.V. Alexander.

Last verified on 01-05-2026

Explanation

• ROM (Read Only Memory) is a non-volatile storage device.
• It stores data permanently even without power.

Additional information:

• RAM (Random Access Memory) is a volatile storage device.
• It loses data when power is off.

Last verified on 17-06-2026

Explanation

• Pakistan is located at a key crossroads of Asia.
• It connects South Asia, Central Asia, and the Middle East.
• This strategic location increases its political and economic importance.
• It also plays a key role in trade and regional connectivity.
• Major routes and projects pass through Pakistan.

Last verified on 25-05-2026

Explanation

• Islam teaches equal dignity for all human beings.
• Respect is based on humanity, not race, status, or wealth.
• Justice is a core principle in treating every individual fairly.
• All humans are honored as creations of Allah.

Last verified on 24-05-2026

Explanation

• Rice requires high temperature and plenty of water.
• Hot and humid climate supports its growth.
• It needs standing water in fields during cultivation.
• In Pakistan, major rice-growing areas have such climate.
• This climate ensures better yield and crop development.

Last verified on 25-05-2026

Explanation

• Takht-e-Sulaiman is a peak of the Sulaiman Mountains.

• It is close to Dera Ismail Khan Subdivision's borders with both South Waziristan and Zhob, Balochistan.
• Elevation: 3,487 m
• Location: Pakistan
• Mountain range: Sulaiman Mountains
• First ascender: George White

Last verified on 25-05-2026

Explanation

• The 1998 census showed low overall literacy in Pakistan.
• Lack of schools, poverty, and rural access issues were major causes.
• Female literacy was significantly lower compared to males.

Additional information:

• 1981: ~26.2%
• 1998: ~44%
• 2005–06: ~53%
• 2017: ~58–60%
• 2023 (approx.): ~62–65%

Last verified on 25-05-2026

Explanation

• The 1971 crisis in Pakistan was mainly political.
• The 1970 general elections created a clear majority party.
• Power was not transferred to the winning leadership.
• This led to political unrest and nationwide tension.
• It ultimately contributed to the separation of East Pakistan.

Last verified on 25-05-2026

Explanation

• Tensions between East and West Pakistan were mainly due to economic disparity.
• East Pakistan contributed more to exports but received less development funds.
• Unequal resource distribution created dissatisfaction.
• Political and economic imbalance increased distrust.
• This became a major factor in national disunity.

Last verified on 25-05-2026