Explanation

World Bank headquarters in Washington, USA

It was established in July 1944

Established during the Bretton Woods Conference

 Members: 189

Word Bank Partner institutions:

• IBRO,
• IDA,
• IFC,
• MIGA,
• ICSID (total of five institutions)

Pakistan joined the World Bank in 1950

Explanation

The Lambert-Fisher glacier is considered the largest glacier in the world, located in Antarctica.

It is approximately 400 miles (640 km) long and 60 miles (97 km) wide.

It covering an area of about 100,000 square miles (260,000 square km).

Explanation

Nawaz Sharif became prime minister of Pakistan for the first time on November 6, 1990.

Sharif is the longest-serving prime minister of Pakistan has served a total of more than 9 years.

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first duration of Nawaz Sharif 1990-1993

second duration 1997-1999

third duration 2013-2017

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Explanation

President Mamnoon Hussain signed the FATA merger bill on May 31, 2018.

The bill was passed by the National Assembly on May 24, 2018, and by the Senate on May 25, 2018.

FATA will have 21 seats within the KP Assembly:

• 16 general
• 4 reserved for women
• 1 reserved for non-Muslims

The incumbent senators for FATA will be allowed to complete their six-year terms.

The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly will have 145 seats

• 115 general
• 26 reserved for women
• 4 reserved for minorities

FATA was merged with KPK in May 2018 under the 25th Amendment. 

Explanation

Homer is the presumed author of the Iliad and the Odyssey, two hugely influential epic poems of ancient Greece. 

Homer is considered one of the most revered and influential authors in history.

Born: c. 8th century BC

Died: Ios

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Explanation

Pashtun are the largest ethnic group in Afghanistan. 

Tajiks are the second largest ethnic group in Afghanistan.

It comprise between 25-30% of the population.

The Tajiks in Afghanistan are mainly Sunni Muslims who follow the Hanafi sect.

Explanation

Asar-ul-Sanadeed, a detailed historical and architectural account of Delhi.

It was compiled by Sir Syed Ahmad Khan in 1847.

It showcasing his interest in history and culture.

Explanation

Lionel Messi is an Argentine football (soccer) player.

His nickname is 'La Pulga', which means 'the flea'

He won 2 times FIFA Golden Ball award in 2014 and 2022

He was born on 24 June 1987 (age 36) in Rosario, Santa Fe, Argentina

Explanation

Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan 1956, was promulgated on 23rd March 1956.

Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan 1962, was promulgated on 8^th  June 1962.

Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan 1973, was promulgated on 14th August 1973.

Explanation

Tarbela Dam Construction began in 1968.

The Opening date is 1976

It is an earth-filled dam along the Indus River in Swabi Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province.

It is the largest earth-filled dam in the world

It is 50 kilometers northwest of Islamabad.

Tarbela Dam is 485 feet (148 m) high above the riverbed.