General Knowledge

The first offshore drilling activity in Pakistan was carried out in 1962. This marked the beginning of exploration of petroleum resources in Pakistan's offshore areas.

Bata was founded by Tomáš Baťa in 1894 in Czechoslovakia. He established the company as a shoe manufacturing business, which later grew into one of the world's largest footwear brands.

Omar al-Mukhtar was a Libyan resistance leader who fought against Italian colonization in the early 20th century. He is famously known as the 'Lion of the Desert' for his bravery and leadership in guerrilla warfare against Italian forces.

The World Trade Center in New York City was destroyed during the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001. The Twin Towers were struck by hijacked airplanes, leading to their collapse and marking one of the most significant events in modern history.

The Motorcycle Diaries is a memoir based on the early travels of Ernesto 'Che' Guevara across South America. It documents his journey and the experiences that influenced his political ideology. The book is widely attributed to Che Guevara himself.

Hotmail was co-founded by Sabeer Bhatia and Jack Smith in 1996. It was one of the first web-based email services and later became very popular before being acquired by Microsoft.

The official theme for Earth Day 2019 was 'Protect Our Species', focusing on raising awareness about the rapid decline of species due to human activities. It emphasized conservation and protecting biodiversity worldwide.

Punjab is known as the 'Queen of Crops' because it is the most fertile and agriculturally productive province of Pakistan. It produces a large share of the country’s major crops such as wheat, rice, and cotton.

NATO officially inaugurated its new headquarters in Brussels on 25 May 2017. The building replaced the older HQ and was designed to accommodate modern security and diplomatic needs of the alliance.

Vatican City is the smallest country in the world and consists of only one city, which also serves as its capital. It is an independent city-state located within Rome, Italy. Other options are either larger countries or cities, not single-city states.