Explanation

• DMA stands for Direct Memory Access.
• It is a method that allows an I/O device to transfer data directly to or from main memory (RAM).
• The CPU does not need to handle every individual byte of the transfer.
• DMA can improve data-transfer speed and reduce CPU workload.
• It is commonly used for devices such as disk drives, network cards, and sound cards.

Last verified on 07-08-2026

Explanation

• The first census in Pakistan was held in 1951.

Additional information:

Total nationwide censuses in Pakistan: 7

• 1st Census: 1951
• 2nd Census: 1961
• 3rd Census: 1972
• 4th Census: 1981
• 5th Census: 1998
• 6th Census: 2017
• 7th Census: 2023

Frequency: Every 10 years (approx.)

Historical start: 1872 (British rule, first census in the region)

Last verified on 17-01-2026

Explanation

• Sardar Saleem Haider is the current and 37th Governor Punjab.
• Appointment date: 10 May 2024
• Party name: PPP
• Predecessor: Baligh ur Rehman 

Last Verified and Updated on 11-03-2026

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ان سوالات کو ضرور پڑھیں

·        Current Governor KPK

·         Current Governor of Sindh

·        Current Governor of Punjab

·        Current Governor of Balochistan

Explanation

• It happened during the month of Sha'ban, 2 AH
• While the Prophet ﷺ was leading the Dhuhr (or Asr) prayer Masjid al-Qiblatain
• The verse revealed was Surah Al-Baqarah 2:144: "Turn your face toward Al-Masjid Al-Haram..."

Additional information:

• The first Qibla Muslims prayed for is  Al-Aqsa mosque المسجد الأقصى (Bait Al-Maqdis بيت المقدس)

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Last updated 24-07-2026 by NA

Explanation

• Name: Sukkur Barrage (Lloyd Barrage)
• Location: Sukkur, Sindh, Pakistan
• Construction Period: 1923–1932
• Length: About 2 km (1 mile)
• Number of Canals: 7

Additional information:

Other major barrages on the Indus River include:

• Guddu Barrage (1957–1962)
• Taunsa Barrage (1958–1959)
• Chashma Barrage (1966–1971)
• Kotri Barrage (1955–1959)

Last verified on 14-03-2026

Explanation

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

Last verified on 01-05-2026

Explanation

• Hazrat Ali ibn Abi Talib (RA) was awarded the title "The Lion of Allah (Asadullah / Sher-e-Khuda)."
• "Asadullah" means "The Lion of Allah".

Additional information:

• He was the cousin and son-in-law of Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ).
• He belonged to the Quraysh tribe and the Banu Hashim family in Makkah.
• He was the fourth Rightly Guided Caliph, ruling from 656–661 AD.
• He was also known by the title Abu Turab.

Last verified on 22-07-2026

Explanation

• First Freed Slave: Zayd ibn Harithah (RA)

Additional information:

• First woman: Khadijah bint Khuwaylid (RA)
• First adult man: Khadijah bint Khuwaylid (RA)
• First Child: Ali ibn Abi Talib (RA)

Last verified on 07-07-2026

Explanation

• Country: Australia
• Founded: 16 November 1920
• Headquarters: Mascot, New South Wales, Australia
• First International Passenger Flight: May 1935
• Full Name: Qantas Airways Limited (Originally: Queensland and Northern Territory Aerial Services)

Additional information:

• Emirates → United Arab Emirates (UAE)
• Saudia → Saudi Arabia
• Malaysia Airlines → Malaysia
• Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) → Pakistan

Last verified on 21-07-2026

Explanation

• First Airline: Orient Airways
• Established: 29 October 1946
• Initial Headquarters: Calcutta (Kolkata), British India
• Shifted to Pakistan: 1947 (Karachi)
• Renamed as: Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) – 1955

Last verified on 21-07-2026