Explanation

• LAN stands for Local Area Network.
• It is a network that connects devices within a limited geographical area.
• LAN is commonly used in homes, schools, laboratories, university campuses, and office buildings.
• It provides high-speed communication and resource sharing between connected devices.

Additional information:

• MAN: Metropolitan Area Network – Covers a city or metropolitan area
• WAN: Wide Area Network – Covers a large geographical area (countries/continents)

Last verified on 07-07-2026

Explanation

• Full Name: D-8 Organization for Economic Cooperation
• Type: Developing countries organization
• Founded: 1997
• Headquarters: Istanbul, Turkey
• Founder: Necmettin Erbakan
• Purpose: Promotes economic cooperation, trade, and development among member states.

Additional information:

Member Countries (9):

1. Bangladesh
2. Egypt
3. Indonesia
4. Iran
5. Malaysia
6. Nigeria
7. Pakistan
8. Turkey
9. Azerbaijan

Last verified on 06-07-2026

Explanation

• "Jinnah of Pakistan" was written by Stanley Wolpert.
• It was published in 1984.
• The book is a famous biography of Muhammad Ali Jinnah, covering his public and private life.
• It describes Jinnah’s journey from his birth in 1876 to his death in 1948.
• Stanley Wolpert was an American historian known for his works on South Asian history.

Last verified on 20-06-2026

Explanation

• South Korean currency is the South Korean Won
• The won is technically equal to 100 jeon
• Symbol:₩
• Date of introduction 1949 (first introduced)
• 1962 (current version after re-introduction)

Additional information

• The capital is Seoul.
• The official language is Korean.
• Located is in the Continent of Asia.
• Primary Religion is atheism (but some follow Buddhist & Christian).
• South Korea Parliament is called  the National Assembly

Tricks for Remember

WON

Mind Trick: Korea’s Won in the Battle

1) South Korea

2) North Korea

Last updated question by NA on 12-JUNE-2026

Explanation

• "Shahnama" is an epic poem that was written in 1010.
• It contains about 60,000 couplets.
• The author of "Shahnama" was Abu Al-Qasim Firdausi.
• The epic poem is also known as the "Book of Kings".

Last verified on 30-03-2026

Explanation

• Warsak Dam is located on the Kabul River.
• It was completed under the Colombo Plan .
• Construction began in 1949.
• The Dam was Opened in 1960.
• The height of the dam is 76 m.

Last verified on 30-03-2026

Explanation

Ambassador Amna Baloch assumed the charge as Foreign Secretary of Pakistan in Sep 2024

Number: 33rd Foreign Secretary

Predecessor: Syrus Sajjad Qazi

Amna Baloch joined the Foreign Services of Pakistan in 1991

Explanation

• Shalimar Gardens in Lahore was built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan.
• Construction Year: 1641–42
• Included in UNESCO World Heritage Site: 1981
• Terraces: 3 main terraces (upper, middle, lower)
• Water Fountains: Over 400 fountains
• Total Area: Approximately 16 hectares
• Shah Jahan also built: Taj Mahal (Agra), Jama Masjid (Delhi), Red Fort (Delhi)

Last verified on 18-01-2026

Explanation

• Nitrous oxide, commonly known as laughing gas.
• It is a colorless, non-flammable gas used in medicine.
• Nitrous oxide (N₂O) causes temporary laughing and relaxation.

Additional information:

• Nitrous oxide was discovered by Joseph Priestley in 1772.

Last verified on 18-01-2026

Explanation

Thomas Alva Edison was an American inventor.

He developed many devices: 

• Electric power generation 
•  Mass communication
•  Sound recording
• Motion pictures.