Explanation

• The Eiffel Tower is located in Paris, France. 
• Official name: Tour Eiffel
• Founded: January 28, 1887
• Height: 1063 feet
• Construction started: January 28, 1887
• Completed and Opened: March 31, 1889

Last verified on 16-07-2026

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• Vatican City is the smallest country in the world.
• It is a city-state surrounded by Rome, Italy.
• Land Area: About 0.44 to 0.49 square kilometers (109 acres)
• Population: Around 800 to 900 people
• It serves as the headquarters of the Roman Catholic Church.
• It is located in Europe.

Additional information:

• Smallest Muslim country: Brunei
• Smallest republic: Nauru
• Smallest SAARC country: Maldives
• Largest Muslim country (population): Indonesia

Last updated by NS on 5-09-2026

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• Markhor is the national animal of Pakistan.
• “Markhor” means “snake eater.”
• It is known as a symbol of bravery and sharp intelligence.
• It is large wild goat (Capra species).
• It is found in Central Asia, the Karakoram, and the Himalayan regions.

Explanation

• Nitrogen (N₂): 78%

Additional information:

• Oxygen (O₂): 21%
• Argon (Ar): 0.93%
• Carbon dioxide (CO₂): ~0.04%
• Other gases: ~0.03%

Last verified on 16-05-2026

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• Built by: Aurangzeb
• Construction completed: 1673
• Location: Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan
• Architect: Nawab Zain Yar Jang Bahadur
• Rank in Pakistan: 3rd largest mosque

Last verified on 09-07-2026

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• Al-Baqarah contains 286 verses.
• Al-Baqarah (The Cow) is the second and longest Surah of the Quran.
• Verse 282 of Surah Al-Baqarah is the longest verse in the Quran.
• It is known as Ayat ad-Dayn (آیت الدَّيْن).
• Because it deals with loans and financial transactions.
• Position: Juz 1–3
• Classification: Medinan
• Rukus: 40
• Approximate Letters: 25,500

Last verified on 13-07-2026

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• India hosted the G20 Summit in 2023.
• The 18th G20 Summit was held on 9–10 September 2023 in New Delhi, India.

Additional information:

• 2020: Saudi Arabia
• 2021: Italy
• 2022: Indonesia
• 2024: Brazil
• 2025: South Africa

Last verified on 09-07-2026

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• The headquarters of OPEC is located in Vienna, Austria.
• Headquarters shifted: Geneva, Switzerland, to Vienna, Austria, on 1 September 1965.

Additional information:

• Full Name: Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC)
• Founded: 14 September 1960
• Founding Place: Baghdad, Iraq
• Official Language: English

Founder Nations (Original 5 Members):

1. Iran
2. Iraq
3. Kuwait
4. Saudi Arabia
5. Venezuela

Purpose: To coordinate petroleum policies, stabilize oil markets, and ensure a regular supply of petroleum.

Last verified on 09-07-2026

Explanation

Second Governor-General: Sir Khawaja Nazimuddin.

From 14 September 1948 to 16 October 1951.

Party:

1. CML (1962–1964)
2. ML (1947–1958)
3. AIML (1922–1947)

1. Muhammad Ali Jinnah (1947–1948) – Founder of Pakistan, first Governor-General.
2. Sir Khawaja Nazimuddin (1948–1951) – Second Governor-General.
3. Sir Ghulam Muhammad (1951–1955) – Third Governor-General.
4. Iskander Mirza (1955–1956) – Fourth and last Governor-General before Pakistan became a republic.

Explanation

• The title “Quaid-e-Azam” was given in 1938
• The title was given by Maulana Mazharuddin Shaheed 
• Pakistan's first governor-general until his death
• Leader of All-India Muslim League (1913–1947)
• Founder of Pakistan (14 August 1947)
• First Governor-General of Pakistan (1947–48)
• Born: 25 December 1876 (Karachi)
• Died: 11 September 1948 (Karachi)
• Spouse: Rattanbai Jinnah, Emibai Jinnah
• Daughter: Dina Wadia
• Sister: Fatima Jinnah

Last updated by NA on 27 April 2026