Explanation

• Australia is a developed country with strong industrial base.
• Its key industries include iron and steel production.
• The country is rich in iron ore and mineral resources.
• Mining supports steel and heavy industry growth.

Last verified on 02-05-2026

Explanation

• The current Grand Mufti of Saudi Arabia is Sheikh Dr. Saleh bin Fawzan Al-Fawzan.
• He was appointed by royal decree on October 22, 2025, by King Salman bin Abdulaziz.
• As Grand Mufti, he is the Kingdom's highest religious authority.
• He also serves as the Chairman of the Council of Senior Scholars and the President of the General Presidency for Scholarly Research and Ifta.
• He succeeded the late Sheikh Abdulaziz Al-Sheikh, who passed away in September 2025 after serving for over 25 years.

Last verified on 02-05-2026

Explanation

• A dune is a sand hill formed by wind action.
• The steeper leeward side is called the slip face.
• It forms where sand falls after reaching the top of the dune.
• This side is steep due to gravity and sand movement.
• It is a common feature in desert geography.

Last verified on 02-05-2026

Explanation

• Blind dolphins are found in the Indus River.
• They are also called Indus River Dolphin or “Bhulan”.
• Scientifically described in 1853 by Richard Owen.
• Known for side-swimming behavior.
• It is one of the rare freshwater dolphin species.

Last verified on 02-05-2026

Explanation

• Length: Old – 1,046 km, New – 1,058 km (both accepted in MCQs)
• Divisions: Sindh Coast – 270 km, Makran Coast – 720 km
• Major Location: Most of the coastline is in Balochistan
• Geographical Areas: Gwadar, Lasbela, Karachi, Thatta Coast
• Borders: Thatta Coast from Korangi Creek to Sir Creek; Rann of Kutch from Badin to Tharparkar

Last verified on 15-01-2026

Explanation

Earth rotates 360° in 24 hours.

So, 1 hour = 15° longitude.

And 1 minute = 0.25° (15° ÷ 60).

Time difference = 2 hr 20 min.

Longitude difference = 35°.

Last verified on 02-05-2026

Explanation

• Saturn is the second-largest planet in the solar system.
• Ganymede (Moon of Jupiter) is the largest satellite in the solar system.

Planets and Natural Satellites:

1. Mercury: 0
2. Venus: 0
3. Earth: 1 (Moon)
4. Mars: 2 (Deimos, Phobos)
5. Jupiter: 95
6. Saturn: 274
7. Uranus: 27

Last verified on 02-05-2026

Explanation

• Total bones in adult human body = 206
• At birth = 270–300 bones (fuse to become 206)

The total bones of our body can be divided into:

• Axial skeleton = 80 bones
• Appendicular skeleton = 126 bones

Additional information:

• Newborn baby has 300 bones
• Longest bone = Femur
• Shortest bone = Stapes
• Bones in human skull = 22

Last verified on 30-03-2026

Explanation

• Pampas are vast natural grasslands in South America.
• They are mainly located in Argentina, Uruguay, and parts of Brazil.
• These regions are flat and highly fertile for agriculture and cattle farming.
• It is famous for livestock (especially cattle) rearing.
• It is one of the most important grassland regions in the world.

Last verified on 02-05-2026

Explanation

RF (Representative Fraction) 1:50,000 means:

1 unit on map = 50,000 units on ground

So, 1 cm on map = 50,000 cm on ground

Convert cm to meters:

100 cm = 1 meter

50,000 cm = 500 meters

Last verified on 02-05-2026