Explanation

• Connection: Links Mediterranean Sea to Red Sea
• Location: Egypt
• Opened: 1869
• Length: 193 km
• Purpose: Provides the shortest maritime route from Europe to Asia

Last verified on 08-02-2026

Explanation

• The Backspace key is used to delete a character to the left side of the cursor in MS Word.
• It removes the character immediately before the cursor.

Additional information:

• The Delete (Del) key removes the character to the right side of the cursor.
• Ctrl + Backspace → Deletes the previous word

Last verified on 07-08-2026

Explanation

• Portrait and Landscape are the two main page orientation options in MS Word.
• Portrait means the page is taller than it is wide.
• Landscape means the page is wider than it is tall.
• Orientation determines the direction in which the page is displayed or printed.
• It can be changed from the Layout tab in MS Word.

Last verified on 07-08-2026

Explanation

• The phrase "Out of the blue" means Unexpectedly/Suddenly.
• It refers to something happening without warning or surprise, like a sudden event or occurrence.

Last verified on 06-08-2026

Explanation

• The first census in Pakistan was held in 1951.

Additional information:

Total nationwide censuses in Pakistan: 7

• 1st Census: 1951
• 2nd Census: 1961
• 3rd Census: 1972
• 4th Census: 1981
• 5th Census: 1998
• 6th Census: 2017
• 7th Census: 2023

Frequency: Every 10 years (approx.)

Historical start: 1872 (British rule, first census in the region)

Last verified on 17-01-2026

Explanation

• The headquarters of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is located in Washington, D.C., United States.
• Purpose: Global financial stability & loan support
• Founded: 27 December 1945
• Members: 190 countries
• Official language: English

Last verified on 24-06-2026

Explanation

• Place: Dhaka (then Bengal, British India)
• Founded on: 30 December 1906
• Founders: Nawab Salimullah, Agha Khan III, etc.
• Objective: Protection of Muslim political rights
• Role: Key political force behind Pakistan Movement

Last verified on 21-04-2026

Explanation

• Year made compulsory: 2 A.H.
• Meaning of Zakat: Purification
• Position in Islam: Fourth Pillar of Islam
• Recipients: Poor, needy, debtors, travelers, and other eligible groups

Additional information:

• The word “Zakat” appears about 32 times in the Holy Quran.
• Abu Bakr fought against those who refused to pay Zakat after the death of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.
• Standard Zakat rate on savings and wealth is generally 2.5% after meeting Nisab criteria.
• Fasting became compulsory: 2 A.H.
• Qiblah changed toward Kaaba: 2 A.H.
• Battle of Badr took place: 2 A.H.

Last verified on 10-05-2026

Explanation

• Largest Muslim country by area is Kazakhstan.
• Largest Muslim country by Population is Indonesia.

Additional information:

• World Largest country by area is Russia.
• World Largest Country by Population is India.

Last  verified on 27-07-2026

Explanation

• Name: Sukkur Barrage (Lloyd Barrage)
• Location: Sukkur, Sindh, Pakistan
• Construction Period: 1923–1932
• Length: About 2 km (1 mile)
• Number of Canals: 7

Additional information:

Other major barrages on the Indus River include:

• Guddu Barrage (1957–1962)
• Taunsa Barrage (1958–1959)
• Chashma Barrage (1966–1971)
• Kotri Barrage (1955–1959)

Last verified on 14-03-2026