Explanation

• Gimmick means چال
• Stunt means حرکت

Last verified on 29-04-2026

Explanation

• Lord Ellenborough was Governor-General during the conquest of Sindh (1843).
• He served from 1842 to 1844.
• The conquest was carried out by Charles Napier.
• Sindh was annexed into British India after this campaign.

Last verified on 29-04-2026

Explanation

• The idea of separating Sindh from Bombay Presidency was first presented in 1913.
• It was raised by Sindhi political leaders including G. M. Syed.
• The demand aimed to give Sindh administrative independence.
• It later gained support from the All India Muslim League.
• Sindh was finally separated in 1936.

Last verified on 29-04-2026

Explanation

• "Shahnama" is an epic poem that was written in 1010.
• It contains about 60,000 couplets.
• The author of "Shahnama" was Abu Al-Qasim Firdausi.
• The epic poem is also known as the "Book of Kings".

Last verified on 30-03-2026

Explanation

• The East India Company started fortifying its base in Calcutta during the 1750s.
• This was due to rising tensions with Siraj-ud-Daulah.
• The fortification led to conflict between the British and Bengal rulers.
• It became one of the causes of the Battle of Plassey (1857).

Last verified on 29-04-2026

Explanation

• The Radcliffe Award was published on August 17, 1947.
• It was the result of the partition plan
• Announced by Lord Mountbatten 
• It outlined the boundary division between India and Pakistan.
• It divided Punjab and Bengal based on religious majorities
• It was named after Sir Cyril Radcliffe, who chaired the boundary commission.

Last question by NA on 26 April 2026

Explanation

Important Passes of Pakistan

1. Khyber Pass

• Connects: Peshawar to Kabul
• Connects: Pakistan to Afghanistan
• Height 1070 meters, 3510 feet 

2. Bolan Pass 

• Connects: JCB and Sibi with Quetta 
• Height: 1793 meters, 5884 feet 

3. Lowari Pass

• Connects: Chitral with Dir 
• Height: 3118 meters, 10230 feet 

4. Broghil Pass

• Location: Pakistan & Afghanistan border 
• Height: 3798 meters, 12460 feet 

5. Malakand Pass

• Connects: Dir with Chitral 
• Height: 1362 meters, 4468 feet 

6. Shandur Pass

• Connects: Gupis/Gilgit with Chitral 
• Height: 3700 meters, 12139 feet 

7. Khanjerab Pass (top most in Pakistan)

• Other name: Friendship Gate
• Connects: China with Pakistan 
• Height: 4693 meters, 15397 feet 

8. Dorah Pass

• Connects: Badakhshan province of Afghanistan with Chitral 
• Height: 4300 meters, 14108 feet 

9. Babusar Pass

• Connects: Mansehra/Abbotabad with Gilgit

10. Kohat Pass

• Connects: Kohat with Peshawar 

11. Khojak Pass

• Connects: Qilla Abdullah with Chaman

12. Tochi Pass

• Connects: Ghazni with Bannu

Last verified on 01-04-2026

Explanation

مولوی عبدالحق کو اردو زبان کی ترویج اور معیاری شکل دینے کی وجہ سے بابائے اردو کہا جاتا ہے۔

 وہ انجمن ترقیِ اردو کے اہم رہنما تھے اور اردو لغت و تحقیق پر بڑا کام کیا۔

Last verified on 02-02-2026

Explanation

• Time Period: 3300 BCE – 1300 BCE (entire civilization)
• Mature Phase: 2600–1900 BCE
• Major Cities with Drainage: Mohenjo-daro, Harappa, Dholavira, Lothal, Kalibangan
• Number of Main Drains in Mohenjo-daro: Over 700 household drains connected to covered sewers
• Population Estimate: Around 1–2 million people in urban centers

Last verified on 18-01-2026

Explanation

The current Ambassador of Pakistan to Afghanistan is Obaid ur Rehman Nizamani.

Appointed in May 2025

LAST UPDATED 13-JANUARY-2026