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• Mercury is the closest planet to the Sun, followed by Venus.
• Called an inner planet because it orbits inside Earth’s orbit.
• Number of moons: 0 (Mercury has no natural satellites).
• Size: Smallest planet in the solar system.
• Nickname: Swift Planet, due to its fast orbit around the Sun (≈88 days per orbit).

Last verified on 17-03-2026

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• Moscow is the capital and largest city of Russia
• Founded in 1147

Additional information:

• Russia's currency is Ruble.
• Russia's official language is Russian.
• Russia located is in Continent Europe/ Asia.
• Russia's primary religion is Christianity.
• Russia Parliament called Duma & Federal Council.L

Last updated by NA on 09-09-2026

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International Day of Peace (or World Peace Day), celebrated  on September 21st each year,

 dedicated to strengthening the ideal of peace between all nations and people.

International Day of Peace Established in 1981 by United Nations resolution

Theme 2025: Act now for a peaceful World

Theme 2026: Invest in Peace – For Everyone, Everywhere, Every Day

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• Surah Al-Naml has Bismillah twice in the Holy Quran.
• It contains Bismillah at the beginning and again in Verse 30 (message of Prophet Sulaiman AS).
• Surah: 27th
• Verses: 93rd
• Type: Makki Surah
• Name Meaning: “The Ants”

Additional information:

• In contrast, Surah Al-Toba starts without Bismillah.
• Bismillahir Rahmanir Raheem is repeated 114 times in the Quran.

Last verified on 12-06-2026

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• Al-Tauba does not begin with Bismillah.
• It is known by two names - At-Taubah and Al-Baraat.
• Surah Tauba is in 10 Parah.
• The number of Rukus in Surah Tauba is 16.
  
  
  

Additional information:

• Bismillah is repeated in the Holy Quran 114 Times.
• Surah Naml surah of the Holy Quran has Bismillah twice.

Last verified on 01-04-2026

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Member Countries (8):

1. Afghanistan,
2. Bangladesh,
3. Bhutan,
4. India,
5. Maldives,
6. Nepal,
7. Pakistan,
8. Sri Lanka

SAARC: South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation

• Founded: 8 December 1985
• Headquarters: Kathmandu, Nepal
• Official Language: English
• Purpose: Promote regional cooperation, economic growth, and cultural exchange among South Asian nations

Explanation

• Accommodation means رہائش
• Accommodation refers to a place to live or stay (lodging).

Last verified on 08-06-2026

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• The Lahore Resolution was passed on 23 March 1940 at Minto Park, Lahore.
• Presented by A. K. Fazlul Huq
• Prepared text by Muhammad Zafarullah Khan
• It demanded separate states for Muslims of the subcontinent.
• It is also called the Pakistan Resolution.

Additional information:

Key Participants (by region)

1. Punjab → Zafar Ali Khan
2. Sindh → Sir Abdullah Haroon
3. Bengal → A.K. Fazlul Huq
4. KPK → Sardar Aurangzeb Khan
5. United Provinces → Khalid Zaman

Last verified 04-05-2026

Explanation

• A Gordian knot means a very difficult, complicated, or seemingly impossible problem.
• کسی بہت پیچیدہ یا مشکل مسئلے کو فوری اور دلیری سے حل کرنا