Explanation

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

Explanation

• Mars is known as the Red Planet
• Because its surface is covered in iron oxide (rust) and has an orange-red appearance
• Fourth planet from the Sun
• Symbol ♂
• The largest volcano is Olympus Mons.
• Two moons: Deimos and Phobos.

Question updated on 08 march 2026

Explanation

• The Hijri calendar was officially started by Hazrat Umar (RA).
• It is based on the migration (Hijrah) of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) in 622 AD.
• This event marks the beginning of the Islamic era.
• It consists of 12 lunar months.
• It is still used for Islamic events and dates today.

Last verified on 25-04-2026

یہ سوال ضرور پڑھیں

Current Hijri Year is ______(Click)?

Explanation

• The old name of Madinah (Medina) was Yathrib
• (Mentioned as Yasrab in Quran, Chapter 33 (Al-Aḥzāb).
• Renamed Madīnat an-Nabī (“City of the Prophet”)
• After Prophet Muhammad SAW’s migration in 622 CE
• Located in the Hejaz region, Saudi Arabia.

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Last updated by NA on 25-April-2026

Explanation

• The empirical formula of water is H₂O

• Freezing point: 0°C (32°F)
• Boiling point: 100°C
• Molar mass: 18.015 g/mol
• Density: 997 kg/m³
• Melting point: 0°C

Last updated by NA on 25-April-2026

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Explanation

• A barometer measures atmospheric (air) pressure.
• It helps in weather forecasting, detecting storms, and studying climate changes.
• Two common types of barometers: mercury barometer and aneroid barometer.

Last verified on 13-03-2026

Explanation

• Transparency International is based/headquarters in Berlin Germany.
• It is a German registered association.
• Founders: Peter Eigen, Olusegun Obasanjo
• Founded: May 4, 1993

Last verified on 17-03-2026

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• Aga Khan III was the first president of the All-India Muslim League, founded in 1906.
• He led the Muslim deputation to the British Viceroy the same year to represent Muslim interests.
• Born: 2 November 1877, Karachi
• Died: 11 July 1957, Versoix, Switzerland
• Burial: Aga Khan Mausoleum, Egypt

Founders of All-India Muslim League:

1. Muhammad Ali Jinnah
2. Aga Khan III
3. Khwaja Salimullah
4. Hakim Ajmal Khan

Last verified on 16-03-2026

Explanation

• Khewra Salt Mine is the largest and oldest salt mine in Pakistan and the second-largest in the world.
• It is located in Khewra near Pind Dadan Khan, Jhelum District, Punjab.

Additional information:

• It is also called the Mayo Salt Mine.
• The salt deposits were discovered during the campaign of Alexander the Great in 326 BC.
• The mine was officially opened in 1872 during the British period.

Last verified on 14-03-2026