Explanation

The Council of Common Interests (CCI) in Pakistan consists of seven members, including the Prime Minister as the chairperson, four provincial Chief Ministers, and three members from the federal government.

It addresses inter-provincial and federal-provincial matters.

President Dr Arif Alvi on May 13, 2022 approved the reconstitution of the Council of Common Interests (CCI) under Article 153 of the Constitution, which would be headed by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.

Explanation

The meaning of the idiom 'To put one's hand to the plough' is to start a task or to begin with something that might be difficult.

Explanation

Ahmad Khan Kharal, the famous character of the War of Independence, belongs to Jhamra.

He was a Punjabi Muslim chieftain of the Kharal tribe who led a rebellion in Punjab against the British East India Company during the Indian Rebellion of 1857.

He is considered a folk hero in Punjab.

Explanation

Robbers often act in collusion with the police.

ڈاکو اکثر پولیس کی ملی بھگت سے کارروائیاں کرتے ہیں۔

It means they secretly cooperate in illegal activities for mutual benefit.

Explanation

Gymnastics was one of the original sports featured at the modern Olympic Games, which were first held in Athens, Greece in 1896. 

Men's gymnastics was included in the inaugural Olympics, with women's gymnastics being introduced later, at the 1928 Amsterdam Olympics.

The 1896 Olympics featured five gymnastics events for men, including:

1. Horizontal bar
2. Parallel bars
3. Pommel horse
4. Rings
5. Vault

Explanation

Penalty spot (from the goal line): 12 yards (11m).

Goal area length: 6 yards (5.5m).

Penalty area length: 18 yards (16.5m).

Centre circle radius: 10 yards (9.15m).

Explanation

The Labour Party is a centre-left political party in the United Kingdom.

It was founded in 1900.

It is one of the two main political parties in the UK, along with the Conservative Party.

It has historically been associated with social democracy, socialism, and trade unionism.

Explanation

The change in seasons is caused by the inclination of Earth's axis (about 23.5°) and its orbit around the Sun.

As Earth orbits the Sun, different parts of the planet receive varying amounts of sunlight.

This leading to changes in temperature and weather patterns, resulting in seasons.

Explanation

The Sri Dalada Maligawa, or Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, is located in Kandy, Sri Lanka.

It is a significant Buddhist temple that houses a sacred tooth relic of Gautama Buddha.

This making it an important pilgrimage site for Buddhists.

Explanation

"A" sold the pen for Rs. 180.

This was Rs. 60 less than what "A" paid for it, so the cost price was:

Rs. 180 (selling price) + Rs. 60 (loss) = Rs. 240 (cost price)

To find the loss as a percentage of the cost price, divide the loss by the cost price and multiply by 100:

Loss = Rs. 60

Cost price = Rs. 240

Loss percentage = (Loss ÷ Cost price) × 100 = (60 ÷ 240) × 100 = 25%