Explanation

Andy Burnham is the current & 59th prime minister of the United Kingdom (UK) since July 2026

Party affiliation: Labour Party

Predecessor: Keir Starmer

Last Updated on 24-07-2026

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Last verified on 24-07-2026

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• Headquarters: Paris, France
• Full Form: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
• Founded: 16 November 1945
• Member States: 194
• Parent Organization: United Nations (UN)
• UNESCO works to promote world peace and security through international cooperation in education, science, culture, and communication.
• UNESCO is responsible for designating World Heritage Sites, protecting places of outstanding cultural and natural importance.

Last verified on 23-07-2026

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• China is the largest wheat producer in the world.
• USA is among the largest wheat exporters globally due to strong agricultural infrastructure.

Additional information:

1. China: ~135–140 million metric tons
2. India: ~110–117 million metric tons
3. Russia: ~80–90 million metric tons
4. United States: ~45–55 million metric tons
5. European Union: ~130–142 million metric tons (combined)

Last verified on 21-04-2026

Explanation

• Venezuela has the largest proven oil reserves in the world.

Additional information:

1. Venezuela – ~303 billion barrels
2. Saudi Arabia – ~267 billion barrels
3. Iran – ~209 billion barrels
4. Canada – ~163 billion barrels
5. Iraq – ~145 billion barrels

Last verified on 20-07-2026

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• Headquarters: Jakarta, Indonesia
• ASEAN was founded on 8 August 1967 in Bangkok through the Bangkok Declaration.
• Type: Economic & Political Organization
• Established at: Bangkok, Thailand
• Official Language: English
• Members: 11

Last verified on 08-07-2026

Explanation

• Germany is not a permanent member of UN Security Council.
• Security Council Permanent Members: 5 (China, France, Russia, United Kingdom, United States)
• Total Members: 15
• Non-Permanent Members: 10
• Term of Non-Permanent Members: 2 years

Additional information:

• Organization: United Nations (UN/UNO)
• Founded: 24 October 1945
• Headquarters: New York City, United States
• Total Member States: 193
• Purpose: To maintain international peace and security.

Pakistan as Non-Permanent Member:

Pakistan has served 8 times in the Security Council:

1. 1952–1953
2. 1968–1969
3. 1976–1977
4. 1983–1984
5. 1993–1994
6. 2003–2004
7. 2012–2013
8. 2025–2026

Last verified on 28-01-2026

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• Hazrat Abu Huraira (R.A.) was not among the Ashara-e-Mubashara.

Ashara-e-Mubashara are the ten Companions whom Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) gave the glad tidings of Paradise.

1. Hazrat Abu Bakr (R.A.)
2. Hazrat Umar (R.A.)
3. Hazrat Uthman (R.A.)
4. Hazrat Ali (R.A.)
5. Hazrat Talha bin Ubaidullah (R.A.)
6. Hazrat Zubair bin Al-Awwam (R.A.)
7. Hazrat Abdur Rahman bin Awf (R.A.)
8. Hazrat Sa'd bin Abi Waqqas (R.A.)
9. Hazrat Saeed bin Zaid (R.A.)
10. Hazrat Abu Ubaidah ibn Al-Jarrah (R.A.)

Last verified on 18-07-2026

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• Baglihar Dam is a hydroelectric project constructed by India.
• It is built on the Chenab River in Jammu and Kashmir.
• The project was planned in 1992 and approved in 1996.
• Construction began in 1999 and the dam was completed in phases.

Commissioning:

• Stage I: 2008–2009
• Stage II: 2015–2016

Estimated Cost: Around US$1 billion

Last verified on 16-05-2026

Explanation

• Rivers: Chenab + Jhelum
• Location: Jhang District, Punjab
• Type: Barrage (Headworks)
• Built during: British colonial period (1937-1939)
• Purpose: Flood control + irrigation

Last verified on 09-06-2026

Explanation

• Al-Khalid is Pakistan's main battle tank (MBT) being produced in Pakistan.
• Manufacturer: Heavy Industries Taxila (HIT), Pakistan
• Designer: Norinco (China) & Pakistan
• Design period: 1993–1999
• Variants: Al-Khalid, Al-Khalid I, Al-Khalid II (under development)

Last verified on 18-07-2026