Explanation

Gurdeep Singh of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf became the first turban-clad Sikh

He is a representative from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in Pakistan's Senate.

He secured 103 votes.

While Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam's Ranjeet Singh got 25 votes.

Awami National Party's Asif Bhatti received 12 votes.

Explanation

Old Delhi or Purani Dilli is an area part of the greater city of Delhi, India.

It was founded as a walled city named Shahjahanabad in 1639.

When Shah Jahan (the Mughal emperor at the time) decided to shift the Mughal capital from Agra.

Explanation

France is the most visited country in the world, with over 100 million tourists visiting in 2023.

France is known for its culture, history, and food.

Pakistan ranks 101 out of 119 countries in the TTDI.

Explanation

Before 1958, the industry that was significantly growing in Pakistan was the "Cottage". 

At the time of Pakistan's independence in 1947, the primary economic activity was agriculture.

Cottage industries, which involved small-scale production at home or in local workshops, were prevalent

Explanation

The statement "Global warming poses a threat to the world" is a declaration made by both:

• Antonio Guterres (the Secretary-General of the United  Nations)
• The United Nations (through various reports, initiatives, and agreements, such as the Paris Agreement)

Explanation

On 7 April 2012, an avalanche hit a Pakistani military base near the Siachen Glacier region, trapping 140 soldiers and civilian contractors under deep snow.

It is the worst avalanche the Pakistani military has ever experienced in the area.

Explanation

Petroleum, natural gas & coal are called non-renewable energy sources.

The most popular renewable energy sources currently are:

1.      Solar energy

2.      Wind energy

3.      Hydro energy

4.      Tidal energy

5.      Geothermal energy

6.      Biomass energy

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Explanation

Soil pollution can be caused by acid rain.

It is a type of precipitation that contains high levels of sulfuric and nitric acid.

This can occur when fossil fuels are burned, releasing sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides into the atmosphere, which then combine with water and oxygen to form acid rain.

Acid rain can alter the pH of the soil, making it more acidic and potentially harmful to plants and microorganisms.

Explanation

 It is also known as “Queen of the water lillies”.

It is the National flower of Guyana.

Explanation

Pakistan's budget deficit for the fiscal year 2021-2022 was 7.9% of the budgetary target, or Rs 5.259 trillion.

The total revenue for the fiscal year was Rs 8035.383 billion, and the total expenditure was Rs 13,295.275 billion.