Explanation

Mark Rutte is the current Secretary General of NATO since October 2024

He has also served as the prime minister of Netherlands.

He replaced Jens Stoltenberg to become NATO Secretary General.

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Verified and updated on 05 April 2026

Explanation

• Beginning of revelation: 22 December 609 CE
• Prophet’s age at start: 40 years
• Completion of revelation: 632 CE (year of his death)
• Total years of revelation: ~23 years

Additional information:

• The Holy Quran was revealed to Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).
• First word revealed: “Iqra” (Read).
• First 5 verses of Surah Al-Alaq were revealed in Ghar-e-Hira.
• Last revealed Surah: Surah An-Nasr.
• Revelation was oral, through Archangel Gabriel (Jibril).

 Last updated NA 12-04-2026

Explanation

• Spreadsheet software is used for calculations and data organization.
• MS Excel is a widely used spreadsheet program.
• It works with rows, columns, and formulas.

Last verified on 11-04-2026

Explanation

• Solids → fastest sound speed
• Liquids → medium speed
• Gases → slowest speed

Steel is more elastic and dense.

• Steel ≈ 5000 m/s
• Air ≈ 332 m/s
• Water ≈ 1500 m/s

Last verified on 11-04-2026

Explanation

• Vociferous means اونچی آواز میں، زبردستی، یا سختی سے رائے کا اظہار کرنا
• Vehement and Strident means اونچی آواز میں، زبردستی، یا سختی سے رائے کا اظہار کرنا

Explanation

Syed Mehdi Shah Shah became the 8th Governor of Gilgit-Baltistan in 2022.

Previously, Raja Jalal Hussain Maqpoon was governor Gilgit-Baltistan.

Last Verified on 09-04-2026

Explanation

The headquarters of the United Nations is located in the United States, specifically in New York City

Founded: October 24, 1945, San Francisco, California, United States

UNO Membership: 193 member states; 2 observer states

UNO Official languages:

1. Arabic;
2. Chinese;
3. English;
4. French;
5. Russian;
6. Spanish;

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Pakistan joined the United Nations on September 30, 1947, just over a month after its independence

Explanation

• Established: 19 December 1966
• Headquarters: Manila, Philippines
• Membership: 68 countries
• Asia & Pacific: 49
• Outside region (Non-Asian): 19

• Largest recipient of ADB loans: Pakistan
• Pakistan received highest ADB loans in 2022: $5.58 billion
• ADB loans & grants to Pakistan (2021): $1.31 billion
• Largest shareholder of ADB: Japan

Last verified on 20-06-2026

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

Explanation

• Designer: Amir Uddin Kidwai Adoption Date: 11 August 1947 (officially adopted) Additional information: Green field – represents Muslims of Pakistan White stripe – represents minorities and religious minorities’ rights Crescent and star – symbol of progress and light Proportion of flag: 2:3 (height:width)

Last verified on 16-01-2026