Explanation

The Silk Route is also known as Karakoram Highway

The silk road connects Pakistan and China.

The total length is approximately 1,300 kilometers, of which 887 kilometers are in Pakistan and 413 km in China.

The silk road is considered a symbol of Pakistan-China's eternal friendship

The highway meets the Pakistani-Chinese border at Khunjerab Pass

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Explanation

The Union Territory of Ladakh has two districts: Leh and Kargil.

However, the Government of India announced plans to increase the number of districts to seven by 2028.

The new districts will be Zanskar, Drass, Sham, Nubra, and Changthang.

Leh is the largest district in India by area.

It's also one of the world's coldest and most elevated inhabited regions. 

Explanation

The Interim Government of India was formed on 2 September 1946

The Interim Government was originally headed by the Viceroy of India

On 26 October 1946, Muslim League entered the Interim Government

RELATED Question:

The interim Government of basic principles committee was presented to the constituent Assembly on:

 September 7, 1950

How many members were nominated by the Muslim League for the interim Government?

 5

The interim Government was formed in 1946. Who was the Prime Minister__________?

 Jawaharlal Nehru

Explanation

Syed Mehdi Shah is currently serving as the 8th Governor of Gilgit-Baltistan

 since 15 August 2022.

Explanation

In the 1973 war, Pakistan resigned from The SEATO.

SEATO is an abbreviation of South East Asia Treaty Organization

When the Vietnam War ended in 1975, the most prominent reason for SEATO's existence disappeared.

As a result, SEATO formally disbanded in 1977.

SEATO was founded on 8th September 1954 and dissolved on 30th June 1977.

In September 1954, the Southeast Asia Treaty Organization, or SEATO was formed by:

the United States,

France,

Great Britain,

New Zealand,

Australia,

the Philippines,

Thailand,

and Pakistan 

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Explanation

Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan built Shalimar Gardens in Lahore.

Its construction was started in the year 1647 and completed in 1959

It is included in World Heritage Site: 1981

Its also known as the Jamia Masjid of Thatta

Explanation

The CPEC is termed a "game changer" as it aims to boost Pakistan's economy through infrastructure development and trade connectivity with China, enhancing regional cooperation.

The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is a series of energy and infrastructure projects, some of which connect China’s Xinjiang to Gwadar.

Initiated in mid-2013 and formally launched in April 2015.

CPEC is generally described as a $46 billion package of Chinese aid.

Explanation

In response to the inadequacy of the Simon Report, the Labour Government under Ramsay MacDonald decided to hold Round Table Conferences in London.

The first conference was held from November 12, 1930, to January 19, 1931, to discuss constitutional reforms in India.

Explanation

Constructed: 1962

Foundation of Gudu Barrage laid by: President Iskander Mirza (February 1957)

Completed: 1962 (cost 474.8 million rupees)

Explanation

Mahmud of Ghazni attacked India 17 times

17th attack of Sultan Mehmood Ghazni on India took place in 1027 AD.

His most famous raid was in 1025 AD, where he plundered and damaged the Somnath temple in Gujarat. 

Additional information 

Mahmud of Ghazni: Turkish invader

He is known as the “Abductor of Scholars”.

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