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

Last verified on 17-05-2026

Explanation

• The Control of Narcotics Substances Act, 1997 deals with drug control laws in Pakistan.
• Section 52 focuses on identification and registration of drug addicts.
• The responsibility for registering addicts is given to the provincial governments.
• This helps in treatment, rehabilitation, and control of drug abuse.
• Provinces manage health and law enforcement at local level.

Last verified on 17-05-2026

Explanation

• The Indus Waters Treaty was signed on September 19, 1960, in Karachi.
• It was signed between Pakistan (President Ayub Khan) and India (Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru).
• It was brokered by the World Bank.

It became effective on April 1, 1960.

• Western Rivers (given to Pakistan): Indus, Jhelum, Chenab
• Eastern Rivers (given to India): Ravi, Beas, Sutlej

Last verified on 30-03-2026

Explanation

• Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF) is Pakistan’s federal law enforcement agency.
• It works against drug trafficking and drug abuse.
• The organization aims to build a drug-free society in Pakistan.
• It operates under the Ministry of Interior.

Last verified on 16-05-2026

Explanation

• Nisab for goats/sheep: 40 animals over 1 year old → Zakat becomes obligatory.
• If less than 40 goats/sheep: No Zakat.

Additional information:

• Camels: Zakat payable starting at 5 camels.
• Sheep: Zakat payable starting at 40 sheep.
• Gold: Zakat payable on 7.5 tolas and above.
• Silver: Zakat payable on 52.5 tolas and above.

Last verified on 10-03-2026

Explanation

• The Badshahi Mosque was built in 1673 in Lahore.
  Built by Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb.
  3rd the largest mosque
  Construction completed in 1673

Additional information:
In 1947, Pakistan uplifted the Badshahi Mosque and citadel Lahore as symbols of the state.
Architect: Nawab Zain Yar Jang Bahadur

Last updated question by NA 22-April-2026

Explanation

• FIR stands for First Information Report.
• It a document prepared by police under Section 154 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) 1898.
• It starting criminal proceedings in cognizable cases.

Last verified on 11-05-2026

Explanation

Explanation

Lucknow Pact (1916) was an agreement between:

• Indian National Congress – headed by Bal Gangadhar Tilak
• All-India Muslim League – led by Muhammad Ali Jinnah

• Congress adopted the pact at Lucknow session on 29 December 1916.
• Muslim League approved it on 31 December 1916.

Last verified on 19-01-2026

Explanation

• Japan is known as the "Land of the Rising Sun."
• Japan, in Japanese, is Nihon, which means "sun-origin."
• Because the country is considered to lie close to where the sun rises

Additional information

• Capital of Japan: Tokyo
• Parliament is called the Diet.
• The currency of Japan is the yen
• The official language is Japanese
• It is located in the continent of Asia.
• Situated in the northwest Pacific Ocean
• Primary Religion is Buddhism or Shinto (But Secular Country).