Explanation

Make B common in both ratios:

A:B = 2:3 → multiply by 4 → A:B = 8:12

B:C = 4:5 → multiply by 3 → B:C = 12:15

Now combine:

A:B:C = 8:12:15

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Explanation

• Old rate: Rs 27 per unit
• New approved rate: Rs 10 per unit
• Reduction: Rs 17 per unit decrease
• Applicable: Only new solar net-metering users
• Policy decision year: Recent ECC revision (2025–2026 period)

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Explanation

• Forgetfulness is more common among older individuals due to age-related memory changes.
• Correct sentence: "Most very old people suffer from forgetfulness."

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Explanation

Let present ages: father = 9k, son = 2k

After 12 years:  

father = 9k + 12  

son = 2k + 12  

Ratio = 3:1

So (9k + 12)/(2k + 12) = 3/1  

9k + 12 = 3(2k + 12)  

9k + 12 = 6k + 36  

9k - 6k = 36 - 12  

3k = 24  

k = 8

Present age of son = 2k = 2 × 8 = 16 years

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Explanation

(x + 1)(x + 2)(x + 3) = 210

Put x = 4 → (5)(6)(7) = 210

So the correct value of x is 4.

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Explanation

• The Pledge of Aqabah (Bi’at al-Aqabah) was a historical oath of loyalty given to Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) by the people of Yathrib (later Madinah).
• It happened before the Hijrah (622 AD) during meetings at Aqabah near Makkah.
• People promised to support Islam, protect the Prophet, and follow Islamic teachings.

Additional information:

There were two pledges:

1. First Pledge (621 AD): 12 men from Madinah accepted Islam.
2. Second Pledge (622 AD): Around 75 people pledged full support and protection.

This event directly led to the Hijrah (migration) to Madinah.

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Explanation

• The Lahore Resolution was passed on 23 March 1940 at Minto Park (now Iqbal Park), Lahore.
• It demanded separate independent states for Muslims in the North-Western and Eastern Muslim-majority regions of British India.
• The resolution later became the foundation for the creation of Pakistan in 1947.

Additional information:

• The resolution was presented by A. K. Fazlul Huq.
• Muhammad Ali Jinnah led the movement for a separate Muslim homeland.

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Explanation

• In April 2026, Pakistan hosted direct talks between the United States and Iran in Islamabad.
• These negotiations were commonly called the Islamabad Talks.
• Pakistan acted as a key mediator to reduce tensions and encourage peace negotiations between both countries.
• The talks were held at the Islamabad Serena Hotel on 11–12 April 2026.

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Explanation

• At the start of 2026, tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan increased mainly due to border security concerns and militant activities.
• Pakistan faced challenges related to cross-border attacks, terrorism, and illegal border crossings along the Pak-Afghan border.

Additional information:

• The Durand Line is the border between Pakistan and Afghanistan.
• Pakistan-Afghanistan border length: approximately 2,640 km.

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Explanation

• On 19 May 2024, a helicopter carrying Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi crashed near the Azerbaijan-Iran border.
• Raisi, Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, and several others were killed in the accident.
• A total of 9 people lost their lives in the crash.

Additional Information:

• Pakistan observed a day of mourning on 21 May 2024 after the tragic incident.
• Ebrahim Raisi served as the President of Iran from 2021 to 2024.

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