Explanation

• The Arctic is the shortest ocean in the world.

Additional information:

• The Pacific is the largest ocean in the world.
• 71% of Earth's surface is covered by ocean.
• The warmest ocean in the world is the Indian ocean.
• The hottest ocean area is the Persian Gulf.
• Diamantina Trench is the deepest place in the Indian ocean.
• Country Jordon has no ocean.

The five major oceans listed by size from largest to smallest are the:

1. The Pacific Ocean
2. The Atlantic Ocean
3. The Indian Ocean
4. The Southern Ocean
5. The Arctic Ocean

Last verified on 07-06-2026

Explanation

• Caspian Sea, Red Sea and Aral Sea are actually lakes.
• The Caspian Sea and Aral Sea are actually endorheic (inland) salt lakes.
• They are called “seas” due to their large size and historical naming.

Additional information:

• The Caspian Sea lies between Europe and Asia.
• The Aral Sea has drastically shrunk due to river diversion for irrigation.
• The Red Sea connects to the Indian Ocean via the Gulf of Aden.

Last verified on 06-07-2026

Explanation

• The M-5 Motorway connects Multan (Punjab) with Sukkur (Sindh).
• It is part of Pakistan's north-south motorway network.
• The motorway is 392 km (244 miles) long.
• It has been operational since 2018.
• The M-5 was constructed during the government of Nawaz Sharif.

Additional information:

• M-1: Islamabad – Peshawar
• M-2: Lahore – Islamabad (Pakistan's first motorway in 1999)
• M-3: Lahore – Abdul Hakeem
• M-4: Pindi Bhattian – Multan

Last verified on 02-07-2026

Explanation

Current SCO Member States (10):

1. China
2. Russia
3. Kazakhstan
4. Kyrgyzstan
5. Tajikistan
6. Uzbekistan
7. India (Joined: 9 June 2017)
8. Pakistan (Joined: 9 June 2017)
9. Iran (Joined: 4 July 2023)
10. Belarus (Joined: 4 July 2024)

Additional information:

• Full Form: Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO)
• Founded: 15 June 2001
• Headquarters: Beijing, China
• Founder Members (2001): China, Russia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan
• Purpose: Regional security, economic cooperation, counter-terrorism, and cultural cooperation

Last verified on 20-07-2026

Explanation

• Person: Zaynab bint Al-Harith
• Place: Khaybar, Arabia
• Year: 7 A.H. (628 AD)
• Poison Used In: Roasted lamb (shoulder)
• Companion Martyred: Hazrat Bishr ibn al-Bara' (RA)

Last verified on 20-07-2026

Explanation

• Hazrat Abu Ubaidah bin al-Jarrah (RA) was one of the Ashra Mubashra.
• He was given the title Ameen-ul-Ummat (Trustee of the Ummah).
• He was known for honesty, trustworthiness, and leadership.
• He played an important role in Islamic conquests in Syria.
• He was among the closest companions of the Prophet (PBUH).

Last verified on 28-04-2026

Explanation

• Katpana Desert is a cold desert located in Skardu, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan.
• Popular for photography, jeep safaris, and desert snow landscapes.

Additional information:

• 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 verified on 12-03-2026

Explanation

• The headquarters of the International Court of Justice is in The Hague, Netherlands.
• ICJ is one of the six principal organs of the United Nations.
• It consists of 15 judges, elected for 9-year terms.

• Founded: 1945
• Official Languages: English, French
• Member States: UN member countries
• Main Function: Settling legal disputes between states

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

Explanation

• A polyglot is a person who can speak many languages, usually more than two.
• The word comes from the Greek words poly (many) and glotta (language).

Additional information:

• Monolingual – Speaks 1 language
• Bilingual – Speaks 2 languages
• Trilingual – Speaks 3 languages
• Multilingual – Speaks more than 2 languages

Last verified on 20-07-2026