Explanation

• Nurul Amin was the first and only Vice President of Pakistan.
• He was serving from 20 December 1971 to 14 August 1973.
• He also served as the 8th Prime Minister of Pakistan, but only for 13 days (7 December 1971 – 20 December 1971).
• The office of Vice President was abolished after the 1973 Constitution came into force on 14 August 1973.
• Nurul Amin was a prominent political leader from East Pakistan (now Bangladesh).

Last verified on 20-07-2026

Explanation

• Date: 20 Ramadan, 8 AH
• Gregorian date: December 629 / January 11, 630 AD
• Leader: Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ)
• Place: Makkah (Saudi Arabia)
• Occasion: Victory of Muslims over Quraysh

Additional information:

• Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) entered Makkah on his favorite camel Al-Qaswa (القصواء).
• Usama Ibn Zaid (RA) was sitting behind him.
• On the way, Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) recited Surah Al-Fath (48th Surah of the Quran).

Last verified on 01-07-2026

Explanation

• The Holy Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) received the first Wahi (Revelation) at the age of 40 years 6 months.
• Number of verses: 5
• Surah: Al-Alaq (96th Surah)
• Location of the first wahi: Cave Hira (Ghar-e-Hira), Makkah
• Angel: Jibril (A.S.)
• First Word Revealed: Iqra (Read)
• In: 610 AD

Additional information:

• Prescriber of wahi in Makkah: Sharjeel-ibn-Hasana Kandi
• First writer of Wahi in Quraish: Hazrat Zaid bin Sabit (RA)

Last verified on 27-04-2026

Explanation

• Total standard zones: 24
• Earth rotation time: 24 hours
• Longitude per zone: 15 degrees
• Starting point: Greenwich (0°)
• It is used worldwide for time coordination.

Last verified on 14-06-2026

Explanation

• The first migration of Muslims was to Abyssinia (Habsha) in 613–614 CE to escape persecution in Makkah.
• First migration: 6 BH (Before Hijrah)
• It was advised by Prophet Muhammad ﷺ for protection and safety.
• This event is known as Hijrah il-al-Habshah.
• Ruler: King Negus (Najashi)
• Group: About 12 men and 4 women (first batch)
• Among the migrants were Uthman ibn Affan and Ruqayyah (RA), daughter of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.

Last verified on 13-06-2026

Explanation

• The early response to COVID-19 in Pakistan (2020) was led by National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA).
• Later, a central body was created called National Command and Operation Center (NCOC).
• NCOC was established in April 2020 on the orders of Prime Minister Imran Khan.
• It coordinated national efforts against COVID-19.
• NCOC was officially dissolved on 31 March 2022.

Last verified on 30-04-2026

Explanation

The energy of the sun is the original source of most of the energy found on earth.

The principal source of energy: the Sun

****

ND10-1-2023