Explanation

Pakistani Makran, a former princely state that acceded in 1948, was constituted after 1955 a district of Kalāt division. 

Makran acceded to Pakistan on March 17, 1948.

Makran was a princely state ruled by the Gichki Nawabs, who were of Rajput origin.

The Gichki tribe settled in the Gichk valley of Panjgur and ruled the state of Makran from 1740 until 1955. 

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Explanation

On 7.10.2001, Less than a month after the September 11 attacks, US President George W Bush launches “Operation Enduring Freedom” in Afghanistan,

after the Taliban refuses to hand over al-Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden.

Explanation

The slogan "No taxation without representation" was first raised in the American colonies in the 18th century.

It was a key phrase used by American colonists to protest British taxation policies, such as the Stamp Act and Townshend Acts.

This slogan became a rallying cry for the American Revolution.

Explanation

Human Rights Watch headquartered in New York City

It is an international non-governmental organization

HRW stands for Human Rights Watch 

It was founded in 1978 (as Helsinki Watch)

Additional information:

Human Rights Day is observed every year on 10 December

Explanation

• There are 8 categories (Masarif) for the distribution of Zakat.
• These categories are outlined in Surah Al-Taubah (9:60) of the Quran.

These are:

1. The poor (Al-Fuqara).
2. The needy (Al-Masakin).
3. Zakat administrators.
4. New Muslims and friends of the Muslim community.
5. Slaves and captives.
6. The debt-ridden.
7. In the cause of God.
8. The wayfarer (travelling with few resources).

Explanation

Asian Games 2022

Edition: 19th

Venue: Hangzhou, China

Dates: 23 Sep to 8 Oct 2023

Explanation

He was the 1st Prime Minister of Singapore

In office 5 June 1959 – 27 November 1990

Preceded by Office established Lim Yew Hock (as Chief Minister)

Succeeded by: Goh Chok Tong

Political party: People's Action Party

He Died 23 March 2015 (aged 91) in Singapore

Explanation

The hands of a clock point in opposite directions (in the same straight line) 11 times in every 12 hours.

So, in a day, the hands point in the opposite directions 22 times.

Explanation

The Iraqi invasion of Kuwait was an operation conducted by Iraq on 2 August 1990

Persian Gulf War, also called the Gulf War, (1990–91), international conflict that was triggered by Iraq’s invasion of Kuwait 

Explanation

A basin is a depression, or dip, in the Earth's surface.

River Drainage Basins.

A river basin is made up of many different watersheds.