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• 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

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• Mitochondria are called the powerhouse of the cell.
• Because they produce Adenosine Triphosphate (ATP).
• ATP is the energy currency of the cell.
• ATP provides energy for different cellular activities such as movement, growth, and transport.
• Energy is produced through aerobic cellular respiration using oxygen and الغذائی molecules.
• They are found in the cytoplasm of most eukaryotic cells.
• Richard Altmann first described mitochondria in 1890.

Main Parts of a Cell:

1. Cell membrane → Outer protective layer
2. Nucleus → Controls cell activities
3. Cytoplasm → Jelly-like material between membrane and nucleus

Last verified on 09-05-2026

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• Clandestine means secret or concealed; a spy typically conducts activities clandestinely.
• Meticulous means very careful and attentive to detail; an accountant is often associated with meticulous work.
• Both pairs connect a profession with a characteristic commonly associated with its work.

Last verified on 13-10-2026

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• Pakistan’s first coin was issued on 3 January 1948.
• It was designed by Brandley.

Additional information:

• The word Pakistan was introduced by Choudhry Rahmat Ali in his pamphlet Now or Never, published on 28 January 1933.
• State Bank of Pakistan: Established on 1 July 1948.

Last verified on 13-10-2026

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• SARS-CoV-2: Coronavirus that causes COVID-19.
• First identified: Late 2019.
• Transmission: Mainly through respiratory particles.
• COVID-19: Stands for Coronavirus Disease 2019.

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• Designer: Amir Uddin Kidwai Adoption Date: 11 August 1947 (officially adopted) Additional information: Green field – represents Muslims of Pakistan White stripe – represents minorities and religious minorities’ rights Crescent and star – symbol of progress and light Proportion of flag: 2:3 (height:width)

Last verified on 16-01-2026

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• Alexander’s Indian campaign began in 327 BC.
• He crossed the Indus River in 326 BC on his way to Taxila.
• Battle of the Hydaspes: Fought against King Porus in 326 BC.

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• Mountain range: Hindu Kush
• Highest peak: Tirich Mir
• Height: Approximately 7,708 metres
• Location: Northwestern Pakistan and Afghanistan

Last verified on 11-10-2026

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• Arabic Text: رَبِّ زِدْنِي عِلْمًا
• Transliteration: Rabbi zidni 'ilma
• Translation: "My Lord, increase me in knowledge"
• Location: Surah Taha, Ayah 114

Explanation

• The 2015 United Nations Climate Change Conference was held in Paris, France.
• It was known as COP21 (21st Conference of the Parties).
• The Paris Agreement was adopted on 12 December 2015 by 196 Parties.
• Its main objective was to strengthen the global response to climate change and limit global warming.

Last verified on 09-10-2026