Explanation

• The shortest chapter in the Quran is Surah Al-Kawthar
• Meaning: "The Abundance"
• Number of Verses: 3
• Placement: Chapter 108 in the 30th Juz (Para) of the Quran
• Location of Revelation: Makkah (Makki)

Additional information

• The second shortest surah in the Quran is Surah Al-Asr
• Surah Baqarah is the longest surah of the Holy Quran. (286 Verses). 

Last updated by NS on 5-09-2026

Explanation

1. Muhammad Ali Jinnah — 15 August 1947 to 11 September 1948
2. Khawaja Nazimuddin — 14 September 1948 to 17 October 1951
3. Malik Ghulam Muhammad — 17 October 1951 to 6 October 1955
4. Iskander Mirza — 6 October 1955 to 23 March 1956

Last verified on 07-09-2026

Explanation

• Deodar is the National tree of Pakistan.
• It is also known as  Himalayan Cedar (Cedrus Deodara).
• Its name is derived from 'Sanskrit' and means "Wood of the God".
• It is amongst the tallest trees in the country.
• Its heights of around 40-50 meters.

Additional information:

• National Bird: Chukar
• National Animal: Markhor
• National Dish: Nihari
• National Fruit: Mango
• National Flower: Jasmine
• National Vegetable: Lady Finger (Okra)

Last verified on 08-03-2026

Explanation

• Constitutional Amendment: 25th Amendment
• Merger Date: 24th May 2018
• FATA Stands for: Federally Administered Tribal Areas
• Merged with: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK)
• Main Purpose: Integration of FATA into Pakistan's provincial and constitutional framework

Last verified on 06-07-2026

Explanation

• Page orientation refers to the direction in which a page is displayed or printed.
• Portrait is vertical in orientation.
• Landscape is horizontal in orientation.
• Both orientations are commonly available in word-processing applications such as Microsoft Word.

Last verified on 07-09-2026

Explanation

• LCD = Liquid Crystal Display
• LCD is a flat-panel display technology.
• It is used in televisions, computer monitors, smartphones, calculators, and other electronic devices.
• It uses liquid crystals to control light and produce images.

Last verified on 07-09-2026

Explanation

• Hajj was made compulsory in 9 A.H.
• It is the fifth pillar of Islam.
• It is obligatory once in a lifetime for Muslims who can afford it physically and financially.
• The word Hajj means “to intend” or “to set out for a journey.”
• Hajj is performed in Makkah during the Islamic month of Dhul-Hijjah.
• Mentioned in: Quran (Surah Al-Baqarah and Surah Aal-e-Imran)

Additional information:

• The first Hajj in Islam led by Muslims took place in 9 A.H.
• Prophet Muhammad performed the Farewell Hajj in 10 A.H.

Last verified on 10-05-2026

Explanation

• OGRA stands for Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority.
• It is the regulatory body responsible for overseeing the oil and gas sector in Pakistan.
• It was established in 2002.
• It to ensure a fair and transparent regulatory framework for the exploration, production, transportation, and distribution of oil and gas resources.

Last verified on 07-09-2026

Explanation

• The Holy Prophet (SAW) performed Hajjat-ul-Wida in the 10th Hijri (March 6, 632 A.D)
• It was performed on Friday, the 9th of Dhu al-Hijjah.
• The Prophet (PBUH) delivered his final sermon during the Hajj on Mount Arafat.
• It is also known as Farewell Sermon.
• This final pilgrimage included his renowned Farewell Sermon.

Last verified on 11-06-2026

Explanation

• Myopia (Nearsightedness) is an eye defect in which near objects are clear but distant objects appear blurred.
• It occurs when the image forms in front of the retina instead of on it.
• It is corrected by using a concave (diverging) lens.
• The concave lens helps to shift the image back onto the retina.

Last verified on 01-04-2026