Explanation

• Indus Water Treaty was signed between Pakistan (President Ayub Khan) and India (Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru).
• Eugene R. Black (President of the World Bank) brokered the Indus Waters Treaty on behalf of the World Bank.
• It was signed on September 19, 1960, in Karachi.

It became effective on April 1, 1960.

• Western Rivers (given to Pakistan): Indus, Jhelum, Chenab
• Eastern Rivers (given to India): Ravi, Beas, Sutlej

Last verified on 30-03-2026

Explanation

• Agreement Name: Tashkent Declaration / Pact
• Date Signed: 10 January 1966
• Mediator: Soviet Union

Leaders:

• India: Lal Bahadur Shastri
• Pakistan: Ayub Khan

Location: Tashkent, Uzbekistan

Last verified on 20-06-2026

Explanation

• Total registered voters: 128,585,760
• Approximate figure: 128 million
• Election Date: 8 February 2024
• Seats contested: 266 National Assembly seats
• Supervising body: Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP)

Last verified on 20-06-2026

Explanation

• Prime Minister: Feroz Khan Noon (7th)
• Dismissed: 1958
• President at time: Iskander Mirza
• Martial Law imposed by: Ayub Khan (later took over)
• Outcome: End of First Parliamentary System

Last verified on 15-06-2026

Explanation

• Prime Minister: Nurul Amin
• Tenure: December 1971 (very short period)
• President at war time: General Yahya Khan
• War: Indo-Pak War 1971
• Outcome: Creation of Bangladesh

Additional information:

• During the 1971 war, Indira Gandhi was the Prime Minister of India.
• During the 1971 war, V.V. Giri served as the President.

Last verified on 15-06-2026

Explanation

• Eugene R. Black (President of the World Bank) brokered the Indus Waters Treaty on behalf of the World Bank.
• It was signed on September 19, 1960, in Karachi.
• It was signed between Pakistan (President Ayub Khan) and India (Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru).

It became effective on April 1, 1960.

• Western Rivers (given to Pakistan): Indus, Jhelum, Chenab
• Eastern Rivers (given to India): Ravi, Beas, Sutlej

Last verified on 30-03-2026

Explanation

• Under the Indus Waters Treaty (1960), India is allowed to irrigate up to 1.34 million acres from the Western Rivers.
• Western Rivers: Indus, Jhelum, Chenab
• Mediator: World Bank
• Eastern Rivers (Ravi, Beas, Sutlej) are allocated to India.

Last verified on 15-06-2026

Explanation

• Prime Minister: Nurul Amin
• Year of appointment: December 1971
• Position: Deputy Prime Minister + Foreign Minister
• Political context: Post-1971 war government setup
• Era: Yahya Khan’s transition to civilian rule phase

Last verified on 14-06-2026

Explanation

• Pakistan hosted a quadrilateral diplomatic meeting in March 2026 with Saudi Arabia, Turkiye, and Egypt.
• The meeting focused on regional cooperation and Middle East stability.
• It aimed to strengthen diplomatic and economic ties among participating countries.
• Security and post-conflict coordination were key discussion points.

Last verified on 14-06-2026

Explanation

• The Boundary Commission’s decisions were finalized without visiting the affected areas.
• Year: 1947
• Chairman: Sir Cyril Radcliffe
• Purpose: Demarcation of India–Pakistan borders
• Time given: Few weeks only
• Basis: Maps, census reports, administrative records

Last verified on 14-06-2026