Explanation

• The early response to COVID-19 in Pakistan (2020) was led by National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA).
• Later, a central body was created called National Command and Operation Center (NCOC).
• NCOC was established in April 2020 on the orders of Prime Minister Imran Khan.
• It coordinated national efforts against COVID-19.
• NCOC was officially dissolved on 31 March 2022.

Last verified on 30-04-2026

Explanation

• During his five-year rule from 1540 to 1546.
• Sher Shah Suri set up a new civic and military administration.
• He issued a coin of silver, weighing 178 grains.
• It was also termed the Rupiya.
• The silver coin remained in use during the Mughal period, the Maratha era (1674–1818) and in British India, as well.

Last verified on 30-04-2026

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

• Ali ibn Abi Talib (656 to 661 CE) shifted the capital from Madinah to Kufa.
• This change happened around 657 CE (36 AH) after internal conflicts like the Battle of Jamal.
• Earlier, Madinah was the capital during the first three caliphs.
• He is buried in Najaf.

Last verified on 30-04-2026

Explanation

• Abettor means کسی جرم یا عمل میں مدد یا حوصلہ دینے والا
• Encourager means حوصلہ دینے والا / مددگار

Last verified on 01-05-2026

Explanation

• First Viceroy of India: Lord Canning in 1858

Additional information:

• Last Viceroy of India: Lord Mountbatten in 1947
• First Governor of Bengal: Robert Clive
• First Governor-General of Bengal: Warren Hastings (1772-1785)
• First Governor-General of India: William Bentinck in 1833

Last verified on 08-10-2026

Explanation

• The One Unit scheme was dissolved on 1 July 1970 under General Yahya Khan.
• The Legal Framework Order (LFO) 1970 ended the One Unit system and restored the provinces of West Pakistan.

Additional information:

• The scheme was presented by Prime Minister Muhammad Ali Bogra in 1954.
• The One Unit scheme was introduced to merge the provinces and areas of West Pakistan into one province.
• It was approved on 30 September 1955 and came into effect on 14 October 1955.

The four major provinces merged into West Pakistan were:

1. West Punjab
2. Sindh
3. NWFP (now Khyber Pakhtunkhwa)
4. Balochistan

Last verified on 08-10-2026

Explanation

• Katpana Desert is a cold desert 
• Located in Skardu, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan.
• Altitude: 2,226 meters above sea level
• Global ranking: 16th largest desert in the world
• Approximate area: ~50 km²
• Average winter temperature: -10°C to 5°C

Last updated 07-09-2026 by NA

Explanation

• Surah Al-Fatihah is called Ummul Kitab (Mother of the Book).
• It is the first Surah of the Holy Quran.
• It is also called Ummul Quran due to its central importance.
• It summarizes core teachings of worship, guidance, and prayer.
• It is recited in every unit of Salah (Namaz).
• It has 7 verses.

Last verified on 07-07-2026

Explanation

Top three polluted city in the World:

1. Lahore, Pakistan

2. Delhi, India 

3. Mexico City, Mexico

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Last verified on 06-03-2026