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• The Diamer-Bhasha Dam is constructed on the Indus River.
• It is located between Kohistan (Khyber Pakhtunkhwa) and Diamer (Gilgit-Baltistan).
• The foundation in 1998 by Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif.
• Opened: 2028
• Height: 272 m

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Last verified on 20-06-2026

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• Adopted: 12 March 1949

• Adopting Body: Constituent Assembly of Pakistan

• Presented By: Prime Minister Liaquat Ali Khan

• Date of Presentation: 7 March 1949

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• 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

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• Ajay Banga was nominated by US President Joe Biden.
• Ajay Banga assumed office in June 2023.
• Previously, David Malpass was serving President of the World Bank.

Last verified on 22-10-2026

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• The number of spark plugs needed in a diesel engine is zero
• Diesel engines use compression ignition instead of a spark.
• Air is compressed until it is hot enough to ignite the fuel.
• Instead of spark plugs, they use glow plugs to warm the engine when cold

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• The Battle of Badr is the first battle of Islam
• On 17 Ramadan, 2 AH (March 13, 624 CE)
• "Badr" means "full moon" in Arabic.
• Also called Furqan and The Day of the Criterion.
• Took place in the valley of Badr, located in the Hejazi region
• Muslims: Approx. 313 men (82 Muhajirun and 231 Ansar).
• Quraysh: Approx. 1000 soldiers led by Abu Jahl.
• 82-85 Muhajirun and 231 Ansar (61 from Aws and 170 from Khazraj).
• 2 horses and 70 camels.
• Fourteen Muslims were killed, while 70 Kufar were killed and 70 captured.

Last updated question by NA 22-April-2026

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• After the Hijrah (622 AD), the Prophet's (ﷺ) camel knelt near the house of Hazrat Abu Ayub Ansari (RA).
• He hosted the Holy Prophet (ﷺ) for about 7 months.
• He hosted the Prophet SAW until Masjid-e-Nabawi and the Prophet's rooms were completed.
• His original name was Khalid bin Zayd of the Banu Najjar tribe.

Last verified on 21-07-2026

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• Highest Non-Operational Military Award: Sitara-e-Basalat (Star of Good Conduct)

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• Smallest Civil Award: Tamgha-e-Khidmat
• Highest Military Award (Operational): Nishan-e-Haider
• Highest Civil Award: Nishan-e-Pakistan
• Second Highest Civil Award: Hilal-i-Imtiaz

Last verified on 14-10-2026

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• Headquarters: Tehran, Iran.
• Established: 1985.
• Founding countries: Türkiye, Iran, and Pakistan.
• Official language: English.
• Purpose: To promote economic, technical, and cultural cooperation among member states.

ECO Member States (10):

1. Türkiye
2. Iran
3. Pakistan
4. Afghanistan
5. Azerbaijan
6. Kazakhstan
7. Kyrgyz Republic
8. Uzbekistan
9. Tajikistan
10. Turkmenistan

Last verified on 14-10-2026

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• Ismail Ould Cheikh Ahmed is the Current Secretary-General of OIC.
• He is elected for a five-year term starting August 28, 2026.
• He belongs to the Mauritanian.
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• Last verified on 02-09-2026

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• Markhor is the national animal of Pakistan.
• “Markhor” means “snake eater.”
• It is known as a symbol of bravery and sharp intelligence.
• It is large wild goat (Capra species).
• It is found in Central Asia, the Karakoram, and the Himalayan regions.