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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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• 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)

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

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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

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• Hadith Meaning: Saying, action, approval of Prophet (PBUH)
• Sources: Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)
• Narrators: Sahaba (companions)
• Purpose: Guidance for Muslims
• Relation to Quran: Explains and supports Quranic teachings

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• Event: Second Round Table Conference
• Start Date: 7 September 1931
• End Date: 1 December 1931
• Location: London, United Kingdom
• Purpose: Constitutional reforms for British India

Additional information:

• 1st Conference: 12 November 1930 – 19 January 1931
• 3rd Conference: November – December 1932

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