Sindh Study
    Which was the old name of Hyderabad?
    The old name of Hyderabad was Neroon Kot. It was a small fishing village on the banks of the Indus River. It was founded by a Hindu ruler named Neroon. Later, it was conquered by the Kalhora dynasty and renamed Hyderabad.
    Books and Authors
    Who is the author of the novel The Alchemist?
    Distinctive Names of Countries and Cities etc
    Which city is known as the City of Golden Gate?
    San Francisco is known as the city of the Golden Gate. The Golden Gate is the one-mile-wide (1.6 km) strait connecting San Francisco Bay and the Pacific Ocean. The strait lies between the San Francisco Peninsula (where San Francisco is located) and Marin County, carrying both U.S. Route 101 and California State Route 1 across the strait. The Golden Gate Bridge, one of the most internationally recognized symbols of San Francisco and California, is a suspension bridge spanning the Golden Gate.
    Pakistan Provinces
    What is Uch famous for?
    Uch is a historic city in the southern part of Pakistan’s Punjab province. It is famous for its tombs of saints. Uch was a regional metropolitan centre between the 12th and 17th centuries, and became refuge for Muslim religious scholars fleeing persecution from other lands. Though Uch is now a relatively small city, it is renowned for its intact historic urban fabric, and for its collection of shrines dedicated to Muslim mystics(Sufis) from the 12-15th centuries that are embellished with extensive tile work, and were built in the distinct architectural style of southern Punjab.
    Rivers of the World
    What river does Budapest sit on?
    Budapest is situated on the banks of the Danube River. The Danube is the second-longest river in Europe, after the Volga. It flows through 10 countries, including Germany, Austria, Slovakia, Hungary, Croatia, Serbia, Romania, Bulgaria, Moldova, and Ukraine. Among the many cities on the river are four national capitals: Vienna, Budapest, Belgrade and Bratislava. Its drainage basin amounts to 817 000 km² and extends into nine more countries.
    Everyday Science
    How long does it take sunlight to reach Earth?
    It takes 8 minutes and 20 seconds for sunlight to reach Earth. The Sun is about 93 million miles away from Earth, and light travels at a speed of 186,000 miles per second. So, it takes about 8 minutes and 20 seconds for sunlight to travel from the Sun to Earth.
    International and Regional Organisations
    Where is the headquarters of the International Red Cross located?
    The headquarters of the International Red Cross is situated in Geneva, Switzerland. Geneva is a city in Switzerland that is located on the shores of Lake Geneva. Geneva is a major center for international organizations, and is home to the headquarters of the United Nations, the World Health Organization, and the International Committee of the Red Cross.
    Rivers of the World
    In which country is the Missouri River located?
    The Missouri River is located in the United States. It is the longest river in the United States, and the fourth longest river in North America. The Missouri River begins in the Rocky Mountains of Montana, and flows east and south for 2,341 miles (3,767 km) before emptying into the Mississippi River near St. Louis, Missouri. The Missouri River basin covers an area of over 529,000 square miles (1,300,000 km2), and includes parts of ten U.S. states and two Canadian provinces.
    Kalma
    Kalma-e-Rad-i-Kufr is:
    Kalma-e-Rad-i-Kufr is the 6th Kalma. It is a declaration of the rejection of disbelief and infidelity. It is recited after the Shahadah, the first and foremost Kalma of Islam. The Kalma-e-Rad-i-Kufr is a reminder that Muslims must always be on guard against disbelief and infidelity, and that they must always strive to strengthen their faith in Allah.
    Pakistan Affairs: Events After 1947
    When did General Ayub Khan abrogate the constitution of 1956?
    General Ayub Khan abrogated the constitution of 1956 in 1958. He was the Commander-in-Chief of the Pakistan Army and imposed martial law in the country. He dissolved the National and Provincial Assemblies, and declared Martial Law, on 7th October 1958. He appointed himself as the President of Pakistan and abrogated the 1956 Constitution. He ruled the country through a military dictatorship until 1969.