Explanation

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

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Last verified on 20-06-2026

Explanation

• The 1973 Constitution of Pakistan contains 280 articles.
• It is the current and permanent constitution of Pakistan.
• It came into effect on 14 August 1973.
• It was approved during the government of Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto.
• It provides the basic legal framework of the state.

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• 1956 Constitution: 234 articles, 13 parts, 6 schedules
• 1962 Constitution: 250 articles, 12 parts, 3 schedules

Last verified on 11-06-2026

Explanation

• Pakistan (Overall): 62.3%

Additional information:

• Islamabad: 88% (Highest in Pakistan)
• Punjab: 63% (Highest among provinces)
• Sindh: 58%
• Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: 53%
• Balochistan: 44% (Lowest among provinces)

Last verified on 26-07-2026

Explanation

• The world population in 2026 is approximately 8.3 billion.
• This reflects ongoing global population growth.

Top 5 most populous countries in 2025:

1. India
2. China
3. United States
4. Indonesia
5. Pakistan

Last verified on 26-07-2026

Explanation

• The current Secretary-General of the United Nations is António Guterres from Portugal.
• He began his first term on January 1, 2017.
• He is currently serving his second term.

Last verified on 10-05-2026

Explanation

First 10 prime numbers are:  

2, 3, 5, 7, 11, 13, 17, 19, 23, 29  

Sum = 2 + 3 + 5 + 7 + 11 + 13 + 17 + 19 + 23 + 29 = 129  

Arithmetic mean = Sum / Number of terms  

= 129 / 10  

= 12.9  

Last verified on 26-07-2026

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

• Member Countries (8): Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka
• SAARC: South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation
• Founded: 8 December 1985
• Headquarters: Kathmandu, Nepal
• Official Language: English
• Purpose: Promote regional cooperation, economic growth, and cultural exchange among South Asian nations

Last verified on 15-01-2026

Explanation

• Hazrat Abdullah bin Abbas (RA) is known as “Tarjuman-ul-Qur’an” (Interpreter/Translator of Qur’an).
• He was the cousin of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).
• He was the greatest early mufassir (interpreter) of the Quran.
• He had deep knowledge of Tafsir, Hadith, and Arabic language.
• Many companions and scholars learned from him.

Last verified on 26-04-2026

Explanation

The Commonwealth Games 2026

Dates: 23 July to 2 August 2026

Venue: Glasgow, Scotland

Official mascot: Finnie, a unicorn

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