Author name: Umar Draz

Why? Munir Akram served as Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the UN from 2019 to March 2025. He was succeeded by Asim Iftikhar Ahmad in April 2025.

Why? According to the 2024 IQ Air report, Pakistan ranked 3rd most polluted country in the world, after Bangladesh and Chad, highlighting severe air quality challenges.

Why? A sea breeze occurs when cooler air from the sea moves inland to replace rising warm air over land, typically in coastal areas during the day.

Why? Bolan Pass lies in Baluchistan, connecting Quetta with Sibi. Historically, it was a key trade and military route linking South Asia with Central Asia.

Why? FORTRAN (Formula Translation) was developed in the 1950s by John Backus and his IBM team. It was one of the first high-level programming languages.

Why? Kristalina Georgieva, a Bulgarian economist, became IMF Managing Director in 2019, succeeding Christine Lagarde. She continues in this role in 2025.

Why? Computers like micro, mini, mainframe, and supercomputers are classified by size and capacity. Digital computers, however, are defined by operation type, not size.

Why? The Formula Bar in Excel displays the contents of the active cell, including formulas, making it essential for referencing and editing data.

Why? The Title Bar in MS Word is located at the top and displays the document name along with the application name.

Why? Melancholy refers to deep sadness or gloom, and its closest synonym is “sorrowful.” The words Joyful and Cheerful are antonyms.