Explanation

• China is Pakistan’s largest trade partner.
• Trade between Pakistan and China increased significantly after CPEC (2015).
• Both countries signed a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) in 2006.
• This partnership plays a key role in Pakistan’s economy and infrastructure development.

Last verified on 17-05-2026

Explanation

• Almost 40% of the world's oil supply passes through the Strait of Hormuz.
• It is one of the world's most important oil shipping routes.
• The Strait of Hormuz connects the Persian Gulf with the Gulf of Oman.
• It is about 55–95 km wide.

Last verified on 06-07-2026

Explanation

Latest Member: Sweden (joined 7 March 2024)

• Muslim Member Country: Türkiye
• Pakistan: Not a NATO member

Additional information:

• NATO stands for North Atlantic Treaty Organization.
• Founded: 4 April 1949 (Washington, USA).
• Headquarters: Brussels, Belgium 
• Type: Military Alliance.
• Official Languages: English & French.
• Founding Members: 12

Total Members: 32

• European: 30
• North American: 2

List of NATO member countries:

1. Albania
2. Belgium
3. Bulgaria
4. Canada
5. Croatia
6. Czechia
7. Denmark
8. Estonia
9. France
10. Germany
11. Greece
12. Hungary
13. Iceland
14. Italy
15. Latvia
16. Lithuania
17. Luxembourg
18. Montenegro
19. Netherlands
20. North Macedonia
21. Norway
22. Poland
23. Portugal
24. Romania
25. Slovakia
26. Slovenia
27. Spain
28. Turkiye
29. United Kingdom
30. United States
31. Finland
32. Sweden

Last verified on 17-03-2026

Explanation

• The Arabian Desert is located in Western Asia.
• It is one of the largest deserts in the world.

It primarily covers much of the Arabian Peninsula, including countries such as:

• Saudi Arabia (largest portion)
• Yemen
• Oman
• United Arab Emirates
• Qatar
• Kuwait
• Jordan
• Iraq

Last verified on 06-07-2026

Explanation

• The Diet is the national Parliament of Japan.
• It is a bicameral legislature.
• It is consisting of the House of Representatives and the House of Councillors.
• The National Diet was established on 29 November 1890.
• It is the highest legislative body of Japan.

Last verified on 06-07-2026

Explanation

• The international dialing code of Sudan is +249.
• It is used to make international phone calls to Sudan.
• Sudan is located in Northeast Africa.
• Its capital city is Khartoum.

Additional information:

• Seychelles: +248
• Rwanda: +250
• Pakistan: +92
• Saudi Arabia: +966

Last verified on 06-07-2026

Explanation

• The common ostrich (Struthio camelus) is the biggest bird in the world.
• It is weighing up to 344 pounds (157 kilograms) and standing 9 feet tall.
• Female ostriches lay the largest eggs of any living bird.
  

• The world’s fastest bird is the peregrine falcon.
• The white bellbird is the world’s loudest bird.

Last verified on 01-07-2026

Explanation

• Peregrine Falcon is the world’s fastest bird.
• It can reach speeds of over 300 km/h (186 mph) during a hunting dive called a stoop.
• Its scientific name is Falco peregrinus.
• It is known for its exceptional speed and hunting ability.

Additional information:

• Ostrich → Largest and Fastest running bird (up to 70 km/h / 43 mph)

Last verified on 01-07-2026

Explanation

• Location: Northwest Territories, Canada
• Area: About 27,000 km²
• Maximum depth: About 614 meters
• It is the second-largest lake in Canada.
• It is the deepest lake in North America.
• The lake is named after the Slavey First Nations people.

Last verified on 30-06-2026

Explanation

• Standard Meridian of Pakistan: 75° E
• Time Zone: Pakistan Standard Time (PST)
• Difference from UTC: +5 hours
• Reference point: Greenwich Meridian (0° longitude)
• Total longitudes on Earth: 360° (180° East + 180° West)

Last verified on 28-06-2026