Explanation

• Full Form: National Futures Association (NFA)
• Headquarters: Chicago, Illinois, USA
• Created By: Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC)
• Created: September 1981
• Operations Began: 1982
• Official Language: English
• Country: United States
• Purpose: To regulate and protect the integrity of the U.S. derivatives markets, including futures, retail Forex, and swaps

Last verified on 11-07-2026

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• CPEC stands for China–Pakistan Economic Corridor.
• It was agreement was formally signed and launched in April 20, 2015 during the visit of Xi Jinping to Pakistan.
• CPEC was initiated in mid-2013.
• It is a major network of energy, transport, and infrastructure projects connecting China's Xinjiang with Gwadar.
• The initial value of CPEC was about US$46 billion.

Last verified on 06-07-2026

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• WWW stands for World Wide Web.

Additional information:

• It is an information system.
• First published: 6 August 1991
• Founder: Tim Berners-Lee in 1989.
• Birthplace: CERN near Geneva, Switzerland.

Last verified on 01-07-2026

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• GMO stands for Genetically Modified Organism.
• It refers to an organism whose genetic material (DNA) has been changed using genetic engineering techniques.
• GMOs are developed to improve traits such as disease resistance, increased production, or better quality.

Last verified on 16-06-2026

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• PRSS stands for Pakistan Remote Sensing Satellite.
• It is Pakistan’s first earth observation satellite system (PRSS-1).
• It was launched on 9 July 2018 from China.
• Launch Site: Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, China
• Operator: SUPARCO (Pakistan Space Agency)
• It is used for mapping, monitoring, agriculture, and disaster management.

Last verified on 20-06-2026

Explanation

• Full Form: Secondary School Certificate
• Level: Secondary education
• Classes: 9th and 10th
• Common Name (Pakistan): Matric
• Exam Board: BISE (Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education)

Last verified on 16-06-2026

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• Full Form: National Counter Terrorism Authority
• Headquarters: Islamabad, Pakistan
• Established: 2009 (initial setup: January 2008)
• Legal Formation: 2013
• Minister Responsible: Interior Minister
• Motto: Stand United Against Terrorism
• Purpose: Counter terrorism & extremism

Last verified on 30-04-2026

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• FNA stands for Fine Needle Aspiration.
• It is a medical diagnostic procedure.
• A thin needle is used to collect tissue or fluid samples from the body.
• It helps in diagnosing tumors, lumps, and infections.
• It is a minimally invasive and quick procedure.

Last verified on 11-06-2026

Explanation

1. Tribal Agencies (Tribal Districts)
2. Frontier Regions (FRs)

Explanation

• Full Form: Right to Information
• Purpose: Access to government records
• Type: Legal/Civil right
• Benefit: Transparency + accountability
• Common use: Public information requests

Last verified on 10-06-2026