Explanation

Under Section 3 of the Federal Investigation Agency Act, 1974, the FIA may investigate:

• Offences specified in the Schedule to the FIA Act.
• Attempts to commit such offences.
• Conspiracy to commit such offences.
• Abetment of such offences. 

Explanation

• The Government of India Act 1935 was a major constitutional reform introduced by the British Parliament.
• Its most important implemented feature was provincial autonomy.
• It abolished dyarchy in the provinces and gave provinces greater authority over their own administration.
• The proposed federation at the center was never fully implemented.

Last verified on 08-09-2026

Explanation

Section 4 distinguishes superintendence (Federal Government) from administration (DG).

Explanation

Section 5 provides nationwide powers for inquiry/investigation, subject to applicable orders.

Explanation

• Main Demand: Separate electorates for Muslims
• Place: Simla (Shimla)
• Date: 1 October 1906
• Leader: Sir Aga Khan III
• Met: Lord Minto
• The Simla Deputation consisted of 35 members.

Last verified on 08-08-2026

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• Pakistan conducted a series of nuclear tests on 28 May 1998 at the Chagai test site, in Balochistan.
• 5 Nuclear tests were conducted by Pakistan at 15:15 hrs PST on 28 May 1998.
• The tests were performed at Ras Koh Hills in the Chagai District of Balochistan Province.
• Chagai-I was Pakistan's first public test of nuclear weapons.

Additional information:

• Chagai-II is the codename assigned to the second atomic test conducted by Pakistan, carried out on 30 May 1998.
• These tests followed the Chagai-I series.
• The test site was Kharan Desert, Pakistan.
• The number of tests is 1.

Last verified on 30-03-2026

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• The seals discovered at Mohenjo-daro show similarities with seals found in ancient Sumeria (Mesopotamia).
• These similarities provide evidence of trade and cultural contacts between the Indus Valley Civilization and Mesopotamia.
• Indus seals commonly contain animal figures and inscriptions.
• Such archaeological evidence helps establish connections between the two ancient civilizations.

Last verified on 08-09-2026

Explanation

The Act provides for the constitution of the Federal Investigation Agency and related matters.

Explanation

FIA's official laws page lists the FIA Act, Pakistan Penal Code and Code of criminal Procedure among its laws.

Explanation

This is expressly stated in the long title/preamble of the Act.