Explanation

• Book Name: Das Kapital (Capital: A Critique of Political Economy)
• Author: Karl Marx
• Nationality: German
• Field: Economics, Political Philosophy
• Language (original): German

Last verified on 16-05-2026

Explanation

• CPU stands for Central Processing Unit.
• It is the main part of a computer that processes all instructions.
• It is considered the brain of the computer system.
• It performs all calculations and decision-making tasks.
• It controls the operations of all hardware and software.
• It is located on the motherboard.

Last verified on 10-06-2026

Explanation

• Mount Everest is the Highest peak in the world.
• It is located in Nepal.
• Height: 8,848.86m (29,032 feet)
• The first time expedition in 1953.
• It was named after George Everest in 1856.
• In the range of mountains: the Himalayas.

Additional information:

• First climbers to reach Mount Everest (1953): Tenzing Norgay and Edmund Hillary.
• First man to climb Mount Everest twice: Nawang Gombu.
• First Pakistani woman to scale Mount Everest: Samina Baig.
• First blind Asian and third person in the world to climb Everest: Zhang Hong.
• Youngest Pakistani to summit Everest: Shehroze Kashif.
• Fastest woman to climb Mount Everest: Tsang Yin-hung.

Last verified on 16-06-2026

Explanation

• Full Form: Pakistan Penal Code (PPC)
• Origin: Based on the Indian Penal Code, 1860
• Purpose: Defines criminal offenses and punishments
• Applicable In: Pakistan
• Related Law: Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC)

Last verified on 11-06-2026

Explanation

• In 1979, the Soviet Union (USSR) invaded Afghanistan, marking a major event in the Cold War.
• The invasion aimed to support the communist government in Kabul against insurgent groups.

Additional information:

• Duration of Soviet occupation: 1979–1989 (10 years)
• Afghan resistance groups: Mujahideen fighters
• U.S. support to Mujahideen: military aid, weapons, and training
• Casualties: ~1–2 million Afghan civilians and combatants

Last verified on 12-03-2026

Explanation

World No Tobacco Day is observed on 31 May every year with the aim to to raise global awareness about the deadly health risks of tobacco. 

Theme 2026: Unmasking the appeal: Exposing industry tactics on tobacco and nicotine products

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Explanation

• Year elected President: 1934
• Organization: All India Muslim League
• Leader: Muhammad Ali Jinnah (Quaid-e-Azam)
• Place: India (return from London)
• Role: Reorganization of Muslim League

Last verified on 15-06-2026

Explanation

• Ephemeral means عارضی
• Fleeting means عارضی
• Temporary means عارضی

Last verified on 11-06-2026

Explanation

• Sir Mian Abdul Rashid was the first Chief Justice of Pakistan.
• From June 27, 1949, to June 29, 1954
• Birth: 29 June 1889, Lahore
• Death: 6 November 1981, Islamabad (aged 92)
• Appointed By: Muhammad Ali Jinnah on August 15, 1947
• Awards: Knight Bachelor, Star of India, Hilal-e-Pakistan

Additional information:

• Longest-serving Chief Justice: Mohammad Haleem
• Shortest-serving Chief Justice: Muhammad Shahabuddin

Last verified on 14-06-2026

Explanation

• Battle of Yarmouk: Fought between the Byzantine Empire and Muslim forces under Khalid bin Waleed.
• Dates: August 15 to August 20, 636 AD.
• Location: Near the Yarmouk River.
• Caliphate: During the reign of Hazrat Umar (RA).
• Result: Decisive victory for the Muslims, marking the end of Byzantine rule in Syria.

Last verified on 12-06-2026