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• Inauguration Date: October 25, 2020
• Public Operation: Opened for the general public on October 26, 2020
• Location: Lahore, Pakistan
• Route: 27.1 km track connecting Ali Town to Dera Gujran
• Inauguration by the then Chief Minister of Punjab, Sardar Usman Buzdar.
• Pakistan's first-ever mass rapid transit train service,
• Constructed under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) framework

Last updated question by NA on 07 May 2026

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• The Khilafat Movement was started in 1919 AD in the Indian Subcontinent.
• It aimed to protect the Ottoman Caliphate after World War I.
• It was mainly led by the Ali Brothers.
• Major leaders were Maulana Muhammad Ali Jauhar and Shaukat Ali.
• The movement lasted from 1919 to 1924 AD and ended after the abolition of the Caliphate.

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• Year: 1953
• Pakistani Leader: Muhammad Ali Bogra
• Indian Leader: Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru
• Issue: Kashmir dispute
• Objective: Peaceful settlement of Kashmir problem

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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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• Istelam is an Islamic ritual related to the Holy Kaaba.
• It refers to touching or pointing towards Hajr-e-Aswad (Black Stone).
• Aswad means کالا یا سیاہ رنگ کا
• It is located in the eastern corner of the Kaaba.
• It is performed during Tawaf in Hajj and Umrah.
• It shows love and respect for the Sunnah of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).

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• The story of Prophet Sulaiman (A.S) and the Queen of Sheba (Bilqis) is mentioned in the Holy Quran.
• It highlights Prophet Sulaiman’s wisdom, power, and communication with animals.
• The Queen of Sheba ruled Yemen and later accepted Islam.
• The story shows the power of truth and divine guidance.
• It is found in Surah An-Naml (27th).
• Surah An-Naml also means “The Ants.”

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• Rank: 3rd largest desert in the world
• Type: Hot desert
• Location: North Africa
• Area: ~9.2 million sq. km
• Special Feature: Largest hot desert in the world
• It covers 11 countries.

Additional information:

• 1st: Antarctic Desert (~14.2 million sq. km)
• 2nd: Arctic Desert (~13.9 million sq. km)
• 3rd: Sahara Desert (~9.2 million sq. km)

Last verified on 16-05-2026

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• Name: International Literacy Day
• Date: 8 September (every year)
• Declared by: UNESCO
• Year declared: 26 October 1966
• First celebration: 1967

Last verified on 16-05-2026

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• Metals allow electricity to pass through them easily.
• Among all metals, silver has the highest electrical conductivity.
• Copper and gold are also very good conductors.
• Silver is widely used in high-precision electrical applications.
• Copper is commonly used in wiring due to cost-effectiveness.

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• Second Martial Law: 25 March 1969
• Imposed By: General Yahya Khan
• Before him: President Ayub Khan resigned
• System Abolished: 1962 Constitution

Additional information:

• 1st Martial Law (7th October 1958): Iskandar Mirza / Ayub Khan era
• 3rd Martial Law (5th July 1977): General Zia-ul-Haq
• 4th Martial Law (12th October 1999): General Pervez Musharraf

Last verified on 16-05-2026