Explanation

• The Durand Line was drawn in 1893.
• It was established as the official border between British India and Afghanistan.
• British representative: Sir Mortimer Durand
• Afghan ruler: Amir Abdur Rahman Khan
• It later became the international border between Pakistan and Afghanistan.
• Length: Around 2,640 km

Last verified on 09-06-2026

Explanation

• Greenland is the world’s largest island.
• It is located between the Arctic and Atlantic Oceans.
• It belongs to the Kingdom of Denmark.
• Population is about 56,000 people only.
• Area: 2.131 million km²
• Maximum width: 1,050 km
• Location: North America region (Arctic area)
• Capital: Nuuk

Last verified on 06-06-2026

Explanation

The following nine countries are declared nuclear powers: 

1. USA
2. Russia
3. UK
4. France
5. China
6. India
7. Pakistan
8. Israel
9. North Korea

Nuclear weapons first developed in 1945 (USA).

Nuclear powers are divided into:

1. Official (NPT recognized): USA, Russia, UK, France, China
2. Non-NPT / de facto: India, Pakistan, Israel, North Korea

Last verified on 06-08-2026

Explanation

• The total number of Surah in the Holy Quran is 114.

Additional information:

• The number of Makki Surah is 86 and Madni is 28.
• The first complete Madani surah of the Quran is Al-Baqarah.
• There are 11 Sajdah are there in Makkah Surah.
• There are only 03 Sajdah are there in Medinan Surah.

Last verified on 01-04-2026

Explanation

• Country: Australia
• Founded: 16 November 1920
• Headquarters: Mascot, New South Wales, Australia
• First International Passenger Flight: May 1935
• Full Name: Qantas Airways Limited (Originally: Queensland and Northern Territory Aerial Services)

Additional information:

• Emirates → United Arab Emirates (UAE)
• Saudia → Saudi Arabia
• Malaysia Airlines → Malaysia
• Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) → Pakistan

Last verified on 21-07-2026

Explanation

• Bangladesh is known as the "Land of Golden Fiber".
• Because of its large-scale production of jute.
• Jute is the country's main cash crop.
• It is called the Golden Fiber due to its golden color and economic importance.
• Bangladesh is located in South Asia.

Last verified on 06-07-2026

Explanation

• World Health Organization (WHO) HQ: Geneva
• WHO founded: 7 April 1948
• WHO members: 194
• World Health Day: 7 April

Last verified on 08-02-2026

Explanation

• World War II ended in 1945.
• The war started in 1939 and lasted for 6 years.
• Germany surrendered in May 1945, ending the war in Europe.
• Japan surrendered after atomic bomb attacks in August 1945.
• The official end is marked in September 1945.

Additional information:

• Hiroshima was bombed on 6 August 1945.
• Nagasaki was bombed on 9 August 1945.
• Japan officially signed surrender on 2 September 1945.
• This ended the global conflict involving most world nations.

Important information:

• World War I: Global war in Europe, 28 July 1914 – 11 November 1918.

Last verified on 17-05-2026

Explanation

• The Hindu Kush Range separates Afghanistan and Pakistan.
• It stretches across central Afghanistan into northern Pakistan.
• Length: Approximately 800 km (500 miles)
• Area: About 152,800 km²

Additional information:

• Himalayas → Pakistan, India, Nepal, Bhutan, China
• Karakoram → Pakistan, China, India (Contains K2 – 8,611 m)
• Pamir → Tajikistan, Afghanistan, China, Kyrgyzstan ("Roof of the World")
• Sulaiman Range → Pakistan and Afghanistan
• Safed Koh (Spin Ghar) → Along the Pakistan–Afghanistan border

Last verified on 15-07-2026

Explanation

• Vatican City is the smallest country in the world.
• It is a city-state surrounded by Rome, Italy.
• Land Area: About 0.44 to 0.49 square kilometers (109 acres)
• Population: Around 800 to 900 people
• It serves as the headquarters of the Roman Catholic Church.
• It is located in Europe.

Additional information:

• Smallest Muslim country: Brunei
• Smallest republic: Nauru
• Smallest SAARC country: Maldives
• Largest Muslim country (population): Indonesia

Last updated by NS on 5-09-2026