Explanation

• Headquarters: Jakarta, Indonesia
• ASEAN was founded on 8 August 1967 in Bangkok through the Bangkok Declaration.
• Type: Economic & Political Organization
• Established at: Bangkok, Thailand
• Official Language: English
• Members: 11

Last verified on 08-07-2026

Explanation

• Germany is not a permanent member of UN Security Council.
• Security Council Permanent Members: 5 (China, France, Russia, United Kingdom, United States)
• Total Members: 15
• Non-Permanent Members: 10
• Term of Non-Permanent Members: 2 years

Additional information:

• Organization: United Nations (UN/UNO)
• Founded: 24 October 1945
• Headquarters: New York City, United States
• Total Member States: 193
• Purpose: To maintain international peace and security.

Pakistan as Non-Permanent Member:

Pakistan has served 8 times in the Security Council:

1. 1952–1953
2. 1968–1969
3. 1976–1977
4. 1983–1984
5. 1993–1994
6. 2003–2004
7. 2012–2013
8. 2025–2026

Last verified on 28-01-2026

Explanation

• Hazrat Abu Huraira (R.A.) was not among the Ashara-e-Mubashara.

Ashara-e-Mubashara are the ten Companions whom Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) gave the glad tidings of Paradise.

1. Hazrat Abu Bakr (R.A.)
2. Hazrat Umar (R.A.)
3. Hazrat Uthman (R.A.)
4. Hazrat Ali (R.A.)
5. Hazrat Talha bin Ubaidullah (R.A.)
6. Hazrat Zubair bin Al-Awwam (R.A.)
7. Hazrat Abdur Rahman bin Awf (R.A.)
8. Hazrat Sa'd bin Abi Waqqas (R.A.)
9. Hazrat Saeed bin Zaid (R.A.)
10. Hazrat Abu Ubaidah ibn Al-Jarrah (R.A.)

Last verified on 18-07-2026

Explanation

• Baglihar Dam is a hydroelectric project constructed by India.
• It is built on the Chenab River in Jammu and Kashmir.
• The project was planned in 1992 and approved in 1996.
• Construction began in 1999 and the dam was completed in phases.

Commissioning:

• Stage I: 2008–2009
• Stage II: 2015–2016

Estimated Cost: Around US$1 billion

Last verified on 16-05-2026

Explanation

• Rivers: Chenab + Jhelum
• Location: Jhang District, Punjab
• Type: Barrage (Headworks)
• Built during: British colonial period (1937-1939)
• Purpose: Flood control + irrigation

Last verified on 09-06-2026

Explanation

• Al-Khalid is Pakistan's main battle tank (MBT) being produced in Pakistan.
• Manufacturer: Heavy Industries Taxila (HIT), Pakistan
• Designer: Norinco (China) & Pakistan
• Design period: 1993–1999
• Variants: Al-Khalid, Al-Khalid I, Al-Khalid II (under development)

Last verified on 18-07-2026

Explanation

• The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) has 57 member countries.

Additional information:

• It was founded on 25 September 1969 with 25 original members.
• The OIC is the largest international organization after the United Nations.
• Headquarters: Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
• Official Languages: Arabic, English, French
• Main Purpose: Promote cooperation, unity, peace, and protect the interests of Muslim countries.
• On 28 June 2011, it changed its name from the Organization of the Islamic Conference to the Organization of Islamic Cooperation.
• The first OIC Summit was held in Rabat, Morocco.

Last verified on 07-07-2026

Explanation

• Freezing Point: 0°C
• Fahrenheit: 32°F
• Kelvin: 273.15 K

Additional information:

• Boiling Point: 100°C (212°F or 373.15 K)
• Standard Atmospheric Pressure: 1 atm (760 mmHg)

Last verified on 06-07-2026

Explanation

• Boiling point of water: 100°C
• Freezing point of water: 0°C
• Standard atmospheric pressure: 1 atm (760 mmHg)
• 0°C = 32°F
• 100°C = 212°F

Last verified on 06-07-2026

Explanation

Last verified on 15-01-2026