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Bhangra is a folk  dance of Punjab. *** Khattak dance  is also the  National dance of Pakistan. Khattak Dance  is a swift martial dance usually performed by the tribesmen from the agile  Khattak tribe of Pashtuns Dhamal  is one of the most popular folk dances in  Sindh Attan  is a famous Pakistani folk dance performed in the areas of  KPK and Baluchistan. Luddi  is also one of the most popular folk dances in  Punjab. Jhumar  is also one of the many popular traditional dances of  Punjab.

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Pervez Musharraf (former President of Pakistan) introduced the 4-Point Formula in December 5, 2006 during India-Pakistan peace talks. Key elements included: Self-governance for Kashmiris. Demilitarization on both sides of the LoC. Joint management (India-Pakistan cooperation). No change in borders (but softening the LoC).

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During FY 2023, the mining and quarrying sector negatively grew by 4.4% . This contraction was driven by reduced extraction activities and investment constraints in the sector.

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Large-scale manufacturing in Pakistan saw a growth of 8.11% during July-March FY 2023. This growth indicates a moderate recovery in the sector despite ongoing economic challenges.

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The industrial sector in Pakistan posted a negative growth of 2.94 % in FY 2023. This decline highlights significant economic challenges. Including energy constraints and inflationary pressures.

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Ibrahim Traoré is the youngest President of Burkina Faso. He assumed power in September 2022 at the age of 34 following a military coup.

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Sanna Marin became the world's youngest serving Prime Minister of Finland at the age of 34. She assumed office in December 2019. She leading the Social Democratic Party.

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Astana was renamed Nur-Sultan in March 2019 , in honor of former President Nursultan Nazarbayev . This change was made shortly after Nazarbayev's resignation from the presidency.

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The Group of G-Seven (G7) includes Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the UK, and the US . It is a forum for the leaders of these major advanced economies to discuss and coordinate on global economic and political issues.

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The Kuwaiti General Elections were held on 4th April 2024 . This election was pivotal for selecting the members of the National Assembly amid ongoing political and economic reforms.

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Bulgaria and Romania became Schengen members in March 31 2024 , gaining access to open borders via sea and air routes . This expansion aims to enhance regional integration and facilitate travel within the Schengen Area. The Schengen Area encompasses  29 European countries that have abolished border controls at their mutual borders . The 29 Schengen countries are:   Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg , Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain,  Sweden , Switzerland, Croatia, Bulgaria and Romania.

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Bernardo Arévalo was inaugurated as the 52nd president of Guatemala in January 2024. His presidency marks a significant moment in Guatemalan politics. He focusing on anti-corruption and democratic reforms.

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Necessity means importance , top priority, weight, weightiness or gravity.

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Unimportant means  insignificant or  trifling.

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Priority means importance requiring swift action.

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Priority  means importance requiring swift action.

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Urgency is a noun which means importance requiring swift action. Example: “the discovery of the ozone hole gave urgency to the issue of CFCs”

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Prevail is a verb which means  باقی رہنا، قائم رہنا، قائل کر لینا Example : “it is hard for logic to prevail over emotion”

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The Blue Mosque , also known as the Mosque of Sultan Ahmed . It is one of the most famous landmarks in Istanbul, Turkey. It was built in the early 17th century during the Ottoman Empire . It is known for its stunning blue tiles and six minarets. The mosque was commissioned by Sultan Ahmed I. It took seven years to complete ( 1609-1616 ).

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The  Grand Jamia Mosque  in  Bahria Town ,  Karachi , was started in  2015 . Construction was completed in nearly 2022 . Famous Pakistani architect Nayyar Ali Dada designed the Grand Jamia Masjid Karachi. Grand Jamia Mosque, Karachi also known as Bahria Town Jamia Masjid Complex is a cultural complex under construction in Bahria Town Karachi, Pakistan . When completed, the complex will include Pakistan’s largest and world’s third largest mosque according to capacity.

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A standard 400-meter oval track usually has 8 lanes in most professional and Olympic-level competitions. Each lane is about 1.22 meters wide , ensuring fair distance for all runners.

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The Kargil War was fought between India and Pakistan on 1999 Kargil War fought from the month of May to July 1999 The Kargil War is also known as the Kargil Conflict but in India, this conflict is known as Operation Vijay The Kargil War was fought  i n the Kargil district of Kashmir and elsewhere along the Line of Control (LoC). Kargil's Issue was stopped by the intervention of the  United States of America (USA). Strength :  India: 30,000 = Pakistan: 5,000 Captain Karnal Sher Khan Shaheed Nishan-e-Haider was known as   the hero of  the Kargil war General Pervez Musharraf  was the Chief of the Army Staff of the Pakistani army during the Kargil War in 1999. Gen VP Malik   was the Chief of the Army Staff of the Indian army during the Kargil war in 1999. ND15-10-2023

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Nehru was a principal leader of the Indian nationalist movement in the 1930s and 1940s .  Born: November 14, 1889 , Prayagraj, India Died: May 27, 1964 , New Delhi, India

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Hassan al-Banna was assassinated on February 12, 1949 , in Cairo, Egypt. He was shot by unidentified assailants (widely believed to be state-sponsored due to his opposition to the Egyptian government ).

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During the Soviet Union, Russia was ruled by the theory of Communism . It was based on Marxist-Leninist principles advocating for a classless society and state ownership of resources.

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Sidhnai Headworks has been constructed on the Ravi River . The new Sidhnai Barrage was constructed 31000 ft upstream of old Sidhnai weir with design capacity of 150,000 Cs Downstream straight reach was excavated and widened to increase the capacity from 100,000 Cs to 150,000 Cs. It is the last Headworks over Ravi River before its confluence into Chanab River about 15 KM ahead. It is situated about 2 KM from Abdul Hakeem.

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Bhangra is a folk  dance of Punjab. *** Khattak dance  is also the  National dance of Pakistan. Khattak Dance  is a swift martial dance usually performed by the tribesmen from the agile  Khattak tribe of Pashtuns Dhamal  is one of the most popular folk dances in  Sindh Attan  is a famous Pakistani folk dance performed in the areas of  KPK and Baluchistan. Luddi  is also one of the most popular folk dances in  Punjab. Jhumar  is also one of the many popular traditional dances of  Punjab.

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Pervez Musharraf (former President of Pakistan) introduced the 4-Point Formula in December 5, 2006 during India-Pakistan peace talks. Key elements included: Self-governance for Kashmiris. Demilitarization on both sides of the LoC. Joint management (India-Pakistan cooperation). No change in borders (but softening the LoC).