Border skirmishes in the Rann of Kutch (Gujarat border) broke out in April 1965. Pakistan successfully contested Indian claims over the territory in a limited conflict, which emboldened the Pakistani leadership to consider 'Operation Gibraltar' in Kashmir.
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Which Pakistani entity produces the 'Indigenous Flight Control Computer' for the JF-17?
APF at Kamra has developed the capability to manufacture and test advanced flight control computers and avionics modules. This reduces reliance on foreign vendors and allows Pakistan to customize the flight software of the JF-17.
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Which industry produces the 'Fattah-1' Guided Multi-Launch Rocket System (GMLRS)?
The Fattah-1 is an indigenous GMLRS with a range of $140$ km. It allows the Pakistan Army to conduct precision conventional strikes deep into enemy territory. A newer variant, Fattah-2, with a range of $400$ km, was tested in 2023-2024.
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The JF-17 Block III, the latest variant, is equipped with which type of radar?
The JF-17 Block III is a significant upgrade that features an Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) radar. This allows for superior target detection, tracking, and jamming resistance compared to older mechanical radars.
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Who was the first woman to reach the rank of Lieutenant General in the Pakistan Army?
Lieutenant General Nigar Johar became the first female three-star general in Pakistan's history in June 2020. She also served as the first female Surgeon General of the Pakistan Army. Her promotion was hailed as a major milestone for gender inclusion in the military's higher echelons.
Nishan-e-Haider is the highest military gallantry award in Pakistan. It is awarded to military personnel, regardless of rank, who have performed acts of greatest heroism or most conspicuous courage in the face of the enemy. Since its inception, only 11 individuals have received this prestigious award, all of whom embraced martyrdom while performing their duties.
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The 'Orange Line' Metro Train, a CPEC project inaugurated in 2020, operates in which city?
The Orange Line is Pakistan's first mass transit metro system, located in Lahore. Spanning 27 km with 26 stations, it was built under the CPEC framework to provide modern, efficient, and affordable public transport to millions of residents in the provincial capital.
13818
Mention the date when Pakistan became a declared nuclear power by conducting nuclear tests in Chagai:
Pakistan conducted five underground nuclear tests in the Chagai Hills of Balochistan on May 28, 1998. This was in direct response to India's nuclear tests earlier that month, and the day is now celebrated as 'Youm-e-Takbeer'.
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The People's Democratic Alliance (PDA), which contested the 1990 elections against the IJI, consisted of:
The PDA was a coalition led by the PPP and included other liberal and religious parties. Despite their efforts, they faced a defeat in the 1990 elections amidst allegations of systematic rigging by the establishment.
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The local bodies' elections during the Zia reign, which served as a precursor to national elections, were held in:
Zia held local government elections in 1983 on a non-party basis. These elections were intended to build a grassroots political base and test the political climate before proceeding with national and provincial assembly elections.
