Explanation

• Islam spread in Sindh during the Umayyad Caliphate.
• Umayyad Caliphate: 661–750 AD
• Conqueror of Sindh: Muhammad bin Qasim
• Year of Conquest: 711–712 AD (92–93 AH)
• Umayyad Caliph: Al-Walid I (705–715 AD)
• Governor of Iraq: Al-Hajjaj bin Yusuf
• Ruler Defeated: Raja Dahir

Last verified on 21-07-2026

Explanation

• Rs. 10: Khyber Pass
• Rs. 5000: Faisal Mosque
• Rs. 10: Khyber Pass
• Rs. 100: Quaid-e-Azam Residency
• Rs. 500: Badshahi Mosque
• Rs. 1000: Islamia College Peshawar

Additional information:

• Pakistani currency notes feature important national landmarks on the back side.
• The State Bank of Pakistan issued first banknotes on 1 October 1948.
• Printed by: Thomas De La Rue & Company (UK)

Last verified on 01-04-2026

Explanation

• Anthropology is the study of human life, culture, and societies.
• It examines human origins, customs, beliefs, languages, traditions, and cultural development.
• Anthropology helps us understand how humans have evolved and how different cultures function.

Additional information:

• Sociology: Human society and social relationships.
• Psychology: Human mind and behavior.
• Biology: Living organisms and life processes.

Last verified on 21-07-2026

Explanation

• Ocean waves generate Hydrokinetic Energy.
• Hydrokinetic energy is produced from the movement of ocean waves, tides, and flowing water without the need for a dam.
• It is a clean, renewable, and environmentally friendly source of energy.

Last verified on 21-07-2026

Explanation

• Wheat is a good source of Vitamin B Complex.
• The bran and germ contain more vitamins than refined wheat flour.
• Scientific Name: Triticum aestivum
• Family: Poaceae (Grass family)

Last verified on 16-03-2026

Explanation

• River: Haro River
• Location: Khanpur, Haripur District, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
• Distance from Islamabad: About 50 km
• Completed: 1983

Main Purposes:

• Drinking water supply
• Irrigation
• Flood control
• Recreation and water sports
• Fisheries and tourism

Last verified on 21-07-2026

Explanation

• Pakistan produces a huge amount of its electricity from Hydropower.
• Major hydropower stations are located on the Indus River system.

Additional information:

Major Hydropower Dams:

• Tarbela Dam (Khyber Pakhtunkhwa)
• Mangla Dam (Azad Jammu & Kashmir)
• Ghazi-Barotha Hydropower Project
• Warsak Dam
• Neelum–Jhelum Hydropower Project

Major Sources of Electricity in Pakistan:

• Hydropower
• Natural Gas
• Coal
• Nuclear Energy
• Solar & Wind Energy

Last verified on 21-07-2026

Explanation

• Gautam Budha was born in Lumbini, Nepal in 623 BC (563 BC).
• Language of discourse/lectures of Budhha was: Pali 
• He was the founder of Buddhism.

Last verified on 16-03-2026

Explanation

Syed Mohsin Naqvi became interim interior minister of Pakistan in March 2024.

Mohsin Naqvi replaced Dr. Gohar Ejaz. 

Mohsin Naqvi has previously served as Chief Minister of the Punjab. 

Last verified on 23-02-2026

Explanation

• Guarantor Countries: Russia, Iran, Turkey
• Agreement Date: 4 May 2017
• Venue: Astana (now Astana), Kazakhstan
• Purpose: Reduce fighting, protect civilians, and facilitate humanitarian aid.
• Conflict: Syrian Civil War (began in 2011)

Last verified on 21-07-2026