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

• The United Kingdom officially left the European Union on 31 January 2020 at 11 p.m. GMT
• known as Brexit (British Exit).
• End of its 47-year membership,
• lasted until 31 December 2020
• Referendum Date: 23 June 2016.
• Article 50 Triggered: 29 March 2017
• Vote Result: Leave – 51.9%, Remain – 48.1%

Last verified on 08-04-2026

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• Rohtas Fort near Jhelum was built by Sher Shah Suri. 
• He was the founder of the Suri Empire in India
• Rohtas Fort is a 16th-century fortress
• It is located near the city of Dina in Jhelum 
• The construction started in 1541 
• Rohtas Fort has 14 gates 
  

Explanation

• The phrase to spill the beans is an idiomatic expression.
• It means to reveal a secret or surprise, often accidentally or unintentionally.

Last verified on 03-04-2026

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Explanation

• The 100 percent pure gold is 24-carat gold.
• Lower cartages contain less gold 18-carat gold contains 75 percent gold and 25 per cent other metals, often copper or silver.
• Carat is the unit of measurement for the physical weight of diamonds/gold.

Last verified on 02-04-2026

Explanation

• Normal blood pressure is 120/80 mmHg.
• High-normal: 130–139 mmHg, High: >140 mmHg.
• mmHg means millimeters of mercury, the unit of pressure.
• Blood pressure is measured using a Sphygmomanometer.
• Maintaining normal BP is essential for heart and overall health.

Last verified on 02-04-2026

Explanation

Objectives Resolution (قراردادِ مقاصد)

• Adopted: 12 March 1949

• Adopting Body: Constituent Assembly of Pakistan

• Presented By: Prime Minister Liaquat Ali Khan

• Date of Presentation: 7 March 1949

• Total Members of Assembly: 75

• Members Supporting the Resolution: 21

• Minority Members: 10

• All amendments proposed by minority members were rejected.

• As a result, all 10 minority members voted against the resolution.

Last Updated on 12-01-2026

Explanation

1. First Pillar: Shahadatain (شہادتیں) – declaration of faith: “There is no god but Allah, Muhammad ﷺ is His Messenger”
2. Second Pillar: Namaz (نماز) – five daily prayers
3. Third Pillar: Zakat (زکوٰۃ) – obligatory charity, 2.5% of wealth above Nisab
4. Fourth Pillar: Fasting (Sawm / روزہ) – during Ramadan, abstaining from food, drink, and bad deeds
5. Fifth Pillar: Hajj (حج) – pilgrimage to Makkah at least once in a lifetime if able

Last verified on 22-03-2026

Explanation

• Surah Al-Naml is the 27th chapter of the Quran with 93 verses.
• It contains Bismillah in the 30th verse, making it the surah with two Bismillahs.
• Surah Al-Naml is an early Meccan surah.

Additional information:

• In contrast, Surah Al-Toba starts without Bismillah.
• Bismillahir Rahmanir Raheem is repeated 114 times in the Quran.

Last verified on 31-03-2026