Originally Posted by Durrani Abid

Current Affairs 2014


1)Suez Canal was constructed in Nov, 1869.

(The Suez Canal is an artificial waterway in Egypt, connecting the Mediterranean Sea and the Red Sea. Opened in November 1869 after 10 years of construction work. Its construction began on 25 April, 1859 and completed in Nov, 1869. The canal is 193.30 km (120.11 mi) long, 24 m (79 ft) deep and 205 meters (673 ft) wide).


2) The deepest ocean in the world is Pacific Ocean.

The Pacific Ocean is the largest and the deepest of the Earth's oceanic divisions. It extends from the Arctic in the north to the Southern Ocean (or, depending on definition, to Antarctica) in the south, bounded by Asia and Australia in the west, and the Americas in the east.

3The largest Internet Using Country in the world is China.(in term of users, not penetration). 2nd US, 3rd India, 4th Japan, 5th Brazil and Pakistan is on 27th.


4)The largest concrete dam in the word is Itaipu Dam.

What is a Concrete Dam?
A concrete dam is a structure designed and built for the purpose of holding back water, that is usually placed across the path of a river. Dams are built for a variety of reasons, including flood control, power generation, and water management. A concrete dam is the strongest type of dam built in modern times and may take several forms. Concrete itself is a building material made from water, cement, sand and gravel, or aggregate.In modern times, nearly every dam is made either partially or entirely from concrete.
The ItaipuDam is a hydroelectric dam on the Paraná River located on the border between Brazil and Paraguay. The name "Itaipu" was taken from an isle that existed near the construction site.

5)Viva Voce means:
adjective
(Especially of an examination) oral rather than written.
"a viva voce examination"
adverb
orally rather than in writing.
"we had better discuss this viva voce"
noun
an oral examination, typically for an academic qualification.
"Candidates may be called for a viva voce"



6) Ad Hoc means: (Latin phrase) created or done for a particular purpose as necessary.

7) In Camera is a legal term that means in private.

8) Status Quo is a Latin term meaning the existing state of affairs.

9) Persona Grata is a person, especially a diplomat, acceptable to certain others.

10) Ultra vires. Latin phrase means beyond one's legal power or authority.

11) The Killer Mountain is Nanga Parbat.
Nanga Parbat is the second highest mountain peak of Pakistan and is the ninth highest mountain of world. It is located in hamalay mountain range. The name Nanga Parbat which means “Naked Mountain” is derived from sanskrit language. It is 8,126 metres (26,660 ft)high .

12) The largest landlocked country is Kazkhstan. ( 2nd Mongolia,3rd Chad,3rd Niger,4th Mali,5th Ethiopia). Kazakhstan is the world's largest landlocked country by land area and the ninth largest country in the world; its territory of 2,727,300 square kilometers. Astana is its capital.

13) National Day of Afghanistan is 19 August.
Afghan Independence Day is celebrated in Afghanistan on 19 August to commemorate the Anglo-Afghan Treaty of 1919.[1] The treaty granted complete independence from Britain; although Afghanistan was never a part of the British Empire. The British fought three wars with Afghanistan.

14) PPP was established in 1967.
Pakistan People's Party (commonly referred to as PPP) is a centre-left,progressive, and social democratic political party in Pakistan. Affiliated with the Socialist International,[6] its political philosophy and position, in the country's political spectrum, is considered centre-left. Since its foundation in 1967, it had been a major and influential political force in the country and its party's leadership has been dominated by the members of the Bhutto-Zardari family.[7] Its centre of gravity lies in the southern province of Sindh.

15) Length of Khyber Pass is 53 km.(33 miles).
It connects Peshawar with Kabul.
The KhyberPass (altitude:1,070 mor 3,510 ft) is a mountain pass connecting Afghanistanand Pakistan, cutting through the northeastern part of the Spin Ghar mountains. An integral part of the ancient Silk Road, it is one of the oldest known passes in the world. Throughout history it has been an important trade route between Central Asia andSouth Asia and a strategic military location. The summit of the pass is 5 kilometres (3.1 mi) inside Pakistan at Landi Kotal.

16) The first mobile inventor belongs to Motorola.

Inventor: Martin "Marty" Cooper is an American pioneer and visionary in the wireless communications industry. With eleven patents in the field, he is recognized as an innovator in radio spectrum management.
Motorola: an American multinational[5] telecommunications company based in Schaumburg, Illinois.

17) Thar Desert is Subtropical. It is the world's 18th largest subtropical desert.

18) Sahara Desert is in North Africa.
The Sahara is the world's hottest desert, and the third largest desert after Antarctica and the Arctic. At over 9,400,000 square kilometres, it covers most of North Africa, making it almost as large as China or the United States.

19) Quetta Mashad Bus Service was started by Musharaf under vision 2050 in 2008. Between Quetta and Mashad- City of Iran.

20) Soft Drink contains CO2( Carbon di-oxide)