Explanation

• CNN is a major American television news channel.
• Its full form is Cable News Network.
• It was founded on 1st June 1980 by Ted Turner.
• CNN is famous for 24-hour global news coverage.
• It was the first channel to provide continuous news broadcasting.

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Explanation

• Narcotics-related cases in Pakistan are handled under special law.
• These cases are tried under the Control of Narcotic Substances Act, 1997.
• Special courts are established for quick and strict handling of drug cases.
• These courts are known as CNS Courts.
• They deal only with drug trafficking and related offences.

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Explanation

• 1989: Ministry of Narcotics Control (MNC) established
• 1991: Anti Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) established
• 1995 (February 21, 1995): Pakistan Narcotics Control Board (PNCB) + Anti Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) merged → Anti Narcotics Force (ANF)
• 1997: ANF Act passed for reorganization
• 2002: MNC became a full-fledged ministry
• 2013: Converted into Interior Ministry department
• 2017: Reinstated as Independent Ministry

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Explanation

• In criminal law, if there is a reasonable doubt in evidence, the accused gets the benefit.
• This principle protects innocent people from wrongful punishment.
• It is an important rule in justice systems worldwide.
• Courts require proof “beyond reasonable doubt” for conviction.
• Even a single strong doubt may help the accused get acquitted.

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Explanation

• MNC stands for Ministry of Narcotics Control.
• MNC in Pakistan’s administrative context refers to the ministry dealing with narcotics matters.
• It works on drug control policies and coordination with ANF.
• The ministry helps prevent narcotics trafficking and drug abuse.
• It operates under the federal government structure.

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Explanation

• The Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF) is Pakistan’s main drug control agency.
• It works under the federal government to stop drug trafficking.
• ANF has nationwide jurisdiction in narcotics-related cases.
• It can conduct operations across the country with proper legal authority (warrant).
• Its powers are defined under the Control of Narcotics Substances Act, 1997.

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Explanation

• Electrical conductivity means how easily a material allows electric current to pass through it.
• Among common metals, silver has the highest electrical conductivity.

Additional information:

• Silver: 100 (highest)
• Copper: 97 (very close second)
• Gold: 76
• Aluminum: 60
• Iron: ~17 (low compared to above metals)

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Explanation

• The national anthem of Pakistan was first played on August 13, 1954.
• The anthem was officially adopted on August 16, 1954
• The music for the national anthem was written by Ahmad G. Chagla in 1949.
• The Urdu lyrics were written by Hafeez Jalandhari in 1952

Additional information 

• March 1, 1950: The music without words was played for the first time by a Pakistan Navy band during the state visit of the Shah of Iran, Mohammad Reza Shah Pahlavi.

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Explanation

• The planet known for its beautiful ring system is Saturn.
• These rings are made of ice particles, dust, and rock fragments.
• It is the second-largest planet in the Solar System.
• It is also called the “Ringed Planet” due to its prominent rings.
• Its most famous moon is Titan.
• It takes about 29.5 Earth years to complete one orbit around the Sun.

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Explanation

• Muslim migrants to Pakistan: ~6.5 million
• Hindus/Sikhs migrated to India: ~5 to 6 million (approx.)
• Total displaced population: 10–15 million people
• Partition year: 1947
• Countries formed: India & Pakistan

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