Explanation

• The first census in Pakistan was held in 1951.

Additional information:

Total nationwide censuses in Pakistan: 7

• 1st Census: 1951
• 2nd Census: 1961
• 3rd Census: 1972
• 4th Census: 1981
• 5th Census: 1998
• 6th Census: 2017
• 7th Census: 2023

Frequency: Every 10 years (approx.)

Historical start: 1872 (British rule, first census in the region)

Last verified on 17-01-2026

Explanation

• Punjab covers an area of 205,344 sq km.
• It is located in the northeastern part of Pakistan.
• It covers about 26% (25.8%) of Pakistan’s total area.

Additional information:

• Balochistan: 347,190 sq km
• Sindh: 140,914 sq km
• Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: 74,521 sq km
• Azad Kashmir: 13,297 sq km
• Total area of Pakistan: 881,913 sq km

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Explanation

• Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah joined the All India Muslim League in 1913.
• He was about 37 years old when he became a member of the Muslim League.

Additional information:

• Quaid-e-Azam joined the Indian National Congress in 1906 and left it in 1920.

Last verified on 21-07-2026

Explanation

• Pakistan (Overall): 62.3%

Additional information:

• Islamabad: 88% (Highest in Pakistan)
• Punjab: 63% (Highest among provinces)
• Sindh: 58%
• Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: 53%
• Balochistan: 44% (Lowest among provinces)

Last verified on 26-07-2026

Explanation

• The Holy Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) performed only one Hajj in his lifetime.
• He performed this Hajj in 10 A.H. (632 CE).
• It was his first and last Hajj.
• It was known as Hujjat-ul-Wada (The Farewell Pilgrimage).

Additional information:

• The Holy Prophet (ﷺ) performed 4 Umrahs in his lifetime.
• His first Umrah after the Hijrah to Madinah was performed in 7 A.H. (629 CE) (Umrah al-Qada).

Last verified on 23-07-2026

Explanation

• 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

Explanation

• Five verses were revealed in the first revelation (Wahi)
• Verses: 5 verses of Surah Al-Alaq (the 96th chapter of the Quran).
• Location: Cave of Hira (Ghar-e-Hira) on Jabal al-Noor in Makkah.
• Year: 610 AD.
• Angel: Hazrat Jibril (Gabriel).
• First Word: "Iqra" (Read).

Additional information:

• At the Age of 40 years 6 months
• Prescriber of Wahi in Makkah: Sharjeel-ibn-Hasana Kandi
• First writer of Wahi in Quraish: Hazrat Zaid bin Sabit (RA)

Last updated by NS on 5-09-2026

Explanation

• Full Form: Structured Query Language
• SQL is the standard language used to store, retrieve, update, and manage data in relational databases.

Additional information:

• Designed by: Donald D. Chamberlin & Raymond F. Boyce
• First appeared: 1974
• Latest ISO Standard: SQL:2016 (December 2016)
• Main SQL Commands: SELECT, INSERT, UPDATE, DELETE, CREATE

Last verified on 22-07-2026

Explanation

• FATF stands for Financial Action Task Force.

Additional information:

• Founded: 1989
• Founder: G7 countries
• Headquarters: Paris, France
• Official Languages: English, French
• Presidency Term: 1 year
• Members: 39
• Main Purpose: Combat money laundering, terrorist financing, and proliferation financing.

Last verified on 07-07-2026

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