Explanation

• An analogy shows a relationship between two pairs of words.
• Signature : Illustration means an identifying mark on a creative work.
• Similarly, Byline : Column means author’s name on a written article.
• Both show authorship/credit linked to a work.

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• Name: Justice (Retired) Yar Muhammad Nasir.

• Title: Caretaker Chief Minister of Gilgit-Baltistan.
  Term Started: November 26, 2025

  Previous CM: Haji Gulbar Khan 

Note: He was appointed for the role by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif as the GB Assembly completed its five-year tenure on 23 Nov 2025.

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Explanation

Sagacious means ذہین ۔ دانا

• Foolish means بے وقوف
• Fatuous means فضول

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• Lord Dalhousie took over as Governor General in 1848.
• 'Doctrine of Lapse' was also formulated by Lord Dalhousie.
• The Doctrine of Lapse was first applied in the year 1848 to the State of Satra.
• The Doctrine of Lapse was introduced by Lord Dalhousie (1848-1856) in the year 1848.

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• The statement is attributed to Sir Syed Ahmad Khan.
• He described India as a beautiful bride.
• According to him, its two eyes were Hindus and Muslims.
• This metaphor highlighted the idea of communal harmony.
• He promoted education and unity between communities.
• He was the founder of the Aligarh Movement.

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• In Pakistan, the largest share of tax revenue comes from indirect taxes.
• The main contributor is Sales Tax, collected on goods and services.
• It is administered mainly by the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR).

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• Climate change is mainly affected by energy use and environmental policies.
• Non-renewable energy (coal, oil, gas) increases carbon emissions, so it does not positively contribute.
• Afforestation helps reduce CO₂ and improves climate.
• Emission Trading System encourages reduction of emissions.
• Therefore, non-renewable energy is harmful for climate balance.

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• The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) monitors financial crimes.
• Pakistan was kept on the grey list in 2021 (until June).
• At that time, Pakistan had complied with 24 out of 27 actions.
• These actions were related to terror financing and money laundering controls.
• Later, compliance increased to 26 out of 27 actions by June 2021.

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Kyrgyzstan Capital is Bishkek.

Kyrgyzstan Currency is Som.

Kyrgyzstan official language is Kyrgyz; Russian.

Kyrgyzstan located is in Continent Asia.

Kyrgyzstan Primary Religion is Islam, Russian Orthodoxy.

Kyrgyzstan Head of Govt. is Prime Minister- Akylbek Japarov.

Kyrgyzstan Parliament called .

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• The Indian Independence Act 1947 defined the transfer of power to India and Pakistan.
• Section 9 dealt with the powers of the Governor-General.
• It allowed him to implement and operationalize the Act.
• He could divide powers, assets, and responsibilities between the two dominions.
• It helped in the smooth establishment of India and Pakistan in 1947.

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