Explanation

• Lake: Lake Baikal
• Country: Russia (Siberia)
• Depth: 1,642 meters
• Type: Freshwater lake
• Age: Over 25 million years

Last verified on 31-03-2026

Explanation

• According to Islamic belief, the first structure of the Kaaba was built by Hazrat Adam (A.S).
• Later, it was rebuilt by Hazrat Ibrahim (A.S) and his son Hazrat Ismail (A.S).
• The Kaaba is located in Makkah.
• It is the holiest site in Islam.
• It is the direction (Qibla) for Muslim prayers.

Last verified on 25-04-2026

Explanation

• Surah: Al-Baqarah
• Surah Number: 2
• Main verses about Hajj: 196–203
• Revealed in: Madinah (Madani Surah)
• Position in the Quran: 2nd Surah

Last verified on 06-07-2026

Explanation

• First World population day was celebrated in 1987.
• World population day is observed on July 11.

Additional information:

• Theme 2024: Leave no one behind, count everyone
• Theme 2025: Empowering young people to create the families they want in a fair and hopeful world.

Last verified on 01-02-2026

Explanation

• Established: 31 December 1600
• It was an English joint-stock company formed for trade with Asia.

Additional information:

• Ceased operations: 1 June 1874; 149 years ago
• Headquarters: London, United Kingdom
• Founder figures: Thomas Smythe, John Watts
• Charter granted by: Queen Elizabeth I

Last verified on 24-06-2026

Explanation

• Liaquat Ali Khan was assassinated on 16 October 1951.
• Age: 56 years
• He was Pakistan’s first Prime Minister.
• Birth: 1 October 1895
• Place of assassination: Company Bagh (Liaquat Bagh), Rawalpindi
• Title: Shaheed-e-Millat (Martyr of the Nation)
• His assassin Syed Akbar was immediately killed on the spot by police.

Last verified on 01-05-2026

Explanation

• First Introduced: 1933 by Chaudhary Rahmat Ali.
• Pamphlet: Titled "Now or Never" meaning Are We to Live or Perish Forever?

Additional information:

• First Use of Pakistan: Word appeared for the first time in this pamphlet.
• Based On: Two-nation theory of Syed Ahmed Khan.

Regions Represented (Pakistan):

1. Punjab
2. Afghanistan
3. Kashmir
4. Sindh
5. Baluchistan

Last verified on 24-03-2026

Explanation

• The Simla Deputation met the Viceroy of India on 1 October 1906.
• It was led by Sir Aga Khan III.
• The delegation consisted of about 35 members.
• First, the group met the Principal of Aligarh College (MAO College).
• The Principal arranged the meeting through Colonel Dunlop (Secretary to Viceroy), and then the delegation met Lord Minto.
• Since the meeting took place at Simla, it was called the Simla Deputation.

Last verified on 02-05-2026

Explanation

• Mujaddid Alif Sani is the title given to Sheikh Ahmad Sirhindi.
• He was a great Islamic scholar and reformer of the 11th century Hijri.
• He worked to revive true Islamic teachings during the Mughal era.
• He strongly opposed un-Islamic beliefs like Din-i Ilahi.

• Birth: 26 May 1564
• Death: 10 December 1624 (age 60)
• Birthplace: Sirhind (India)
• Period: Mughal Emperor Akbar’s reign
• Major works: Risal-e-Nabuwat, Isbat-ul-Nabat

Last verified on 09-05-2026

Explanation

World Red Cross Day is annually celebrated on 8 May.

World Red Cross Day is celebrated as the birthday anniversary of Henri Dunant, founder of International Committee of the Red Cross.

Henri Dunant was born on May 8, 1828.

 Theme 2025: Keeping Humanity Alive

Theme 2026: United in Humanity: No Matter Where, No Matter When

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