Explanation

• Pakistan’s Ranking: 168
• Total Countries: 193

Additional information:

• Topper: Iceland
• Bottom: South Sudan
• Indian Ranking: 130th
• Theme 2025: A matter of choice: People and possibilities in the age of AI
• Human Development Index was developed by Pakistani economist Mahbub ul Haq in 1990.

Last verified on 05-10-2026

Explanation

• A black box is a flight recorder used in aircraft.
• It records important flight data and cockpit audio.
• It helps investigators determine the causes of aircraft accidents or incidents.
• The two main types are Flight Data Recorder (FDR) and Cockpit Voice Recorder (CVR).

Last verified on 05-10-2026

Explanation

• Watt (W) is the SI unit of power, while kilowatt (kW) is also a unit of power.
• 1 kilowatt = 1,000 watts.
• Power indicates the rate at which energy is used or transferred.

Additional information:

• Kilowatt-hour (kWh) is a unit of electrical energy.

Last verified on 05-10-2026

Explanation

• Polyethylene (PE) is one of the most widely used plastics in the world.
• Because it is lightweight, durable, chemically resistant, and relatively inexpensive.
• It is commonly used to make plastic bags, bottles, containers, packaging films, and household products.
• Polyethylene is produced from ethylene (ethene) through polymerization.

Last verified on 05-10-2026

Explanation

• On 1 March 2026, Pakistan carried out airstrikes against targets in Afghanistan, including Bagram Air Base in Parwan Province.
• The strikes occurred during the Pakistan–Afghanistan conflict that began in late February 2026.
• Pakistan described the military action as part of Operation Ghazab lil-Haq.

Last verified on 04-10-2026

Explanation

• The idiom emphasizes the importance of basic necessities and resources.
• Without essential resources, a person may not be able to work or function effectively.
• It is similar to an empty bag that cannot stand upright without support.

Last verified on 04-10-2026

Explanation

• China — North‑northeast (around 559–595 km)
• Afghanistan — Northwest (~2,400 km+)
• India — East (~2,900 km+)
• Iran — West (~900 km)
• Arabian Sea — South (~1,046 km)

Last verified on 19-03-2026

Explanation

Girls : Boys = 240 : 360

Divide by 120

= 2 : 3

Last verified on 04-10-2026

Explanation

• 1 January 1949: Ceasefire came into effect.

Additional information:

• 1947: First Kashmir War began.
• 1948: United Nations became involved in the Kashmir dispute.
• 27 July 1949: Karachi Agreement established the Ceasefire Line.
• 1972: Simla Agreement → Ceasefire Line renamed Line of Control (LoC).

Last verified on 04-10-2026

Explanation

• The Mughal Emperor who promulgated a new faith entitled “Din-E-Elahi” in 1581 AD was Akbar.

Additional information:

Akbar (1556-1605):

• Emperor Akbar founded the city in by the name of "ILLAHABAS" which later became ALLAHABAD.

• He introduced the new religion as Din-i-llahi.

• He introduced the Mansabdari system.

• Akbar defeated Hemu in the second battle of Panipat.

• He built Ibadat Khana in Fatehpur Sikri.

• He followed the policy of Sulh-i-Kul.

Last verified on 04-10-2026