Explanation

• Nanga Parbat is part of the Western Himalayas in Gilgit-Baltistan.
• It is also locally known as Diamer.
• The peak, meaning "Naked Mountain".
• Stands at 8,126 m (26,660 ft).
• 9th-highest mountain globally.
• Also called the "Killer Mountain."
• It was first ascended on July 3, 1953.
• Shehroze Kashif recently became the youngest Pakistani to summit it.

Last verified by on 16-05-2026

Explanation

• Linux is based on open-source software.
• It is a Unix-like operating system.
• Created by: Linus Torvalds (1991).
• It is widely used in servers, mobile devices, and supercomputers.

Last updated 18-07-2026 by NA

Explanation

Member Countries (8):

1. Afghanistan,
2. Bangladesh,
3. Bhutan,
4. India,
5. Maldives,
6. Nepal,
7. Pakistan,
8. Sri Lanka

SAARC: South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation

• Founded: 8 December 1985
• Headquarters: Kathmandu, Nepal
• Official Language: English
• Purpose: Promote regional cooperation, economic growth, and cultural exchange among South Asian nations

Explanation

• K2 is part of the Karakoram Range.
• It is located on the border between Baltistan, in the Gilgit–Baltistan region of Pakistan.

Additional information:

• K-2 is also known as Godwin Austin.
• 'K' standing for Karakoram.
• Mount K2 is the second-highest mountain on Earth.
• Mount K2 is located on the border of Pakistan and China.
• The height of K2 is 8,611 meters.

Last verified on 12-03-2026

Explanation

• The United States is the world's largest crude oil-producing country.

Additional information:

• United States – 18.60 million barrels/day (mb/d)
• Saudi Arabia – 11.01 mb/d
• Russia – 10.50 mb/d
• Canada – 5.29 mb/d
• Iraq – 4–5 mb/d

Last updated 25-07-2026 by NA

Explanation

• The border between Pakistan and Afghanistan is called the Durand Line.
• It was drawn in 1893.
• It was established as the official border between British India and Afghanistan.
• British representative: Sir Mortimer Durand
• Afghan ruler: Amir Abdur Rahman Khan
• Length: Around 2,640 km (2,611 km)

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Last verified on 09-06-2026

Explanation

• A firewall’s main function is to prevent or block unauthorized access to a computer network.
• It acts as a security barrier between trusted and untrusted networks (like the internet).
• It filters incoming and outgoing network traffic based on security rules.
• It helps protect systems from hackers and unwanted access attempts.

Last verified on 10-06-2026

Explanation

• Pakistan became a Major Non-NATO Ally (MNNA) of the United States in March 2004
• Proposer: U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell.
• President: George W. Bush
• Reason: Support in the war on terror.
• Benefits: Priority defense material and military loans.

Last updated 26-07-2026 by NA

Explanation

• Prophet Musa (A.S) is mentioned about 136 times in the Holy Qur’an.
• Prophet Musa (A.S) was given the Torah (Tawrat) as a divine book.
• He is one of the Ulul-Azm prophets (the prophets of strong determination).

Additional information:

• Ibrahim (A.S) – about 69 times
• Nuh (A.S) – about 43 times
• Lut (A.S) – about 27 times
• Isa (A.S) – about 25 times

Last verified on 14-03-2026

Explanation

• The Treaty allocates the Western Rivers (Indus, Jhelum, Chenab) to Pakistan
• The Eastern Rivers (Ravi, Beas, Sutlej) to India
• Indus Waters Treaty signed on September 19, 1960, 
• Between India and Pakistan
• Treaty was brokered by the World Bank
• Signed at Karachi by 
• Field Marshal Mohammad Ayub Khan,
• The then President of Pakistan, Jawaharlal Nehru 
• The then Indian Prime Minister, and Mr. W.A.B. Illif 
  
• The Treaty is effective from 1st April 1960 

Last updated by NS on 26 JULY 2026