Explanation

Ameer Khusro (1253–1325 AD) was a famous Sufi poet, scholar, and musician in the Indian subcontinent.

He was served under Sultan Alauddin Khilji and later Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq.

Additional information:

• Birth Year: 1253 AD
• Death Year: 1325 AD
• Also called as: “Tuti-e-Hind” (Parrot of India)

Last verified on 18-01-2026

Explanation

• Kavaan, a male elephant, was famous for being kept in poor conditions in Pakistan.
• Kavaan was kept at Marghazar Zoo, Islamabad before relocation.
• In 2021, he was sent to Wildlife Friends Foundation Thailand (WFFT) Elephant Sanctuary in Cambodia for rehabilitation.

Last verified on 18-01-2026

Explanation

Israel Capital is Jerusalem.

Israel Currency is Shekel.

Israel official language is Hebrew; Arabic.

Israel located is in Continent Asia.

Israel Primary Religion is Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Druze.

Israel Head of Govt. is Prime Minister – Benjamin Netanyahu.

Israel Parliament called The Knesset.

Last verified on 18-01-2026

Explanation

• Ruling Dynasty: Kushanas
• Time Period: 1st century CE – 5th century CE
• Main Centers: Taxila, Peshawar Valley, Swat Valley
• Style Influences: Greek (Hellenistic), Roman, Indian
• Subjects: Buddha statues, Bodhisattvas, stupas

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Explanation

Financial Action Task Force (FATF)

• Added to Grey List: June 2018
• Removed from Grey List: 21 October 2022
• Duration on Grey List: ~4 years
• Votes required to exit Grey List: 12 out of 39

Additional related updates (2023):

• South Africa & Nigeria added to Grey List on 24 February 2023
• Cambodia & Morocco removed from Grey List on 24 February 2023

Explanation

• Cease Fire Date: 1 January 1949
• Based on: Part I of the UN Resolution of 13 August 1948
• Purpose: Suspension of hostilities and delineation of control areas
• Countries involved: India and Pakistan
• Later Name: Line of Control (LoC)

Last verified on 18-01-2026

Explanation

• Visiting Country: Uzbekistan
• President: Shavkat Mirziyoyev
• Visit Month and Year: March 2022
• Purpose: Trade, investment, and regional cooperation

Last verified on 18-01-2026

Explanation

• Date of Ordinance: 15 June 2022
• Issue: Speaker’s powers limited by ordinance
• Issued by: Governor Balighur Rehman
• Affected body: Punjab Provincial Assembly

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Explanation

Manzur Qadir

• Office: Foreign Minister of Pakistan
• Tenure: 1958 – 1962
• President at the time: Muhammad Ayub Khan
• Profession: Jurist
• Era: Early military-led government

Last verified on 18-01-2026

Explanation

• Regulatory Authority: SECP (Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan)
• Headquarters: Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan
• Formerly: Karachi Stock Exchange Limited
• Foundation Date: 18 September 1947 (as Karachi Stock Exchange)
• Purpose: Regulate stock market, protect investors, ensure transparency

Last verified on 18-01-2026