Explanation

• The number of spark plugs needed in a diesel engine is zero
• Diesel engines use compression ignition instead of a spark.
• Air is compressed until it is hot enough to ignite the fuel.
• Instead of spark plugs, they use glow plugs to warm the engine when cold

Explanation

• Al-Tauba does not begin with Bismillah.
• It is known by two names - At-Taubah and Al-Baraat.
• Surah Tauba is in 10 Parah.
• The number of Rukus in Surah Tauba is 16.
  
  
  

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• Bismillah is repeated in the Holy Quran 114 Times.
• Surah Naml surah of the Holy Quran has Bismillah twice.

Last verified on 01-04-2026

Explanation

• Surah Al-Baqarah is the longest chapter (surah) in the Holy Quran
• Chapter Number: 2nd chapter in the Quran.
• Meaning: "The Cow" or "The Heifer".
• Verse Count: 286 verses (ayat).
• Length: Spans about 2.5 parts (juz') of the Quran
• .Place of Revelation: Madinah. 
• It derives its name from the story of the cow (vv. 67-73).
• Verse 282, the longest verse, is known as 'āyatu d-dayn.
• It consists of 25,500 letters.
• The chapter has 40 Rukus.

Additional information:

• Surah Al-Kausar is the shortest surah of the Holy Quran.
• Surah Aal-e-Imran is the second-longest surah of the Holy Quran.

Last updated NA on 10-09-2026

Explanation

• Other name: Peace Pipeline
• Countries: Iran and Pakistan
• Purpose: Transportation of natural gas
• Proposed length: 2,775 km
• Pakistan President at inauguration ceremony: Asif Ali Zardari
• Iranian President: Mahmoud Ahmadinejad
• Inauguration: 11 March 2013

Last verified on 04-09-2026

Explanation

• Dr. Shamshad Akhtar was the first female Governor of the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP).
• She served as Governor from 2006 to 2009.

Additional information:

• Founded: 1 July 1948
• Founder: Muhammad Ali Jinnah
• Headquarters: Karachi, Sindh
• First Governor: Zahid Hussain

Last verified on 06-06-2026

Explanation

• Jihad (Qital Fi Sabilillah) becomes obligatory in 2 AH
• In Islam, jihad by the sword is superior to all Jihad.
• To Strive Hard is the literal meaning of Jihad
• 41 times the word jihad appears in the Quran
• Syed Ahmad Shaheed started the Jihad movement

Last update 0n 21-07-2026 by NA

Explanation

• Zaboor (Psalms) was revealed to Hazrat Dawood (AS).
• Zaboor was revealed in the Syriac language.
• Zaboor mainly contains praises of Allah, supplications, and guidance.

Additional information:

• Tawrat (Torah) → Hazrat Moosa (AS)
• Injeel (Gospel) → Hazrat Isa (AS)
• Holy Qur'an → Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ)

Last verified on 22-07-2026

Explanation

• First Viceroy of India: Lord Canning in 1858

Additional information:

• Last Viceroy of India: Lord Mountbatten in 1947
• First Governor of Bengal: Robert Clive
• First Governor-General of Bengal: Warren Hastings (1772-1785)
• First Governor-General of India: William Bentinck in 1833

Last verified on 08-10-2026

Explanation

• Hazrat Musa (Kaleemullah) and Hazrat Haroon (A.S) were brothers and prophets of God.

Additional information:

• Hazrat Musa (A.S) is buried in Ohud, KSA.
• Hazrat Haroon (A.S) is buried in Jordan.
• Hazrat Haroon (A.S) met the Holy Prophet ﷺ on the 5th heaven.
• Zubaida, wife of Haroon ur Rasheed.
• She was the mother of Al-Ameen and Al-Haroon.

Last verified on 04-10-2026

Explanation

• Country: Afghanistan 
• National Airline: Ariana Afghan Airlines
• Founded: 27 January 1955
• Headquarters: Kabul
• Also known as: Ariana Afghan Airlines (ARIANA)
• Status: State-owned and the oldest airline in the country.

Last updated by NA ON 16-09-2026