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• Know everything about BRICS: 
• BRICS founded: June 2009
  
• BRICS Member countries: Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates
  
• BRICS total members: 10 
• South Africa joined BRICS: 2010
• BRICS headquarters: Shanghai, China
• BRICS first conference hosted by: Russia (2009) 

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Khushal Khan Khattak (1613–1689) is widely regarded as the father of Pashto literature due to his vast contributions in poetry, prose, and philosophy.

He promoted nationalism, unity, and resistance through his powerful Pashto poetry, influencing generations of Pashtun thinkers and writers.

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The 2022 monsoon floods impacted an estimated 33 million people across Pakistan, representing nearly 15% of the country’s population.

It was one of the worst natural disasters in Pakistan’s history—submerging about one‑third of the country, displacing around 8 million people, and leaving over 20 million in need of humanitarian aid.

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The name is inspired by the name of the Yemeni city of Mocha, located on the Red Sea coast.

In May 2023, The Cyclone Mocha made landfall in Rakhine State bringing heavy rains, flooding, and strong winds across coastal and low-lying areas in Myanmar and Bangladesh.

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The most significant development in Pakistan-Iran relations in January 2024 was the border clashes

Date: 16 January – 18 January 2024 (2 days)

Location: Balochistan, Pakistan, Sistan and Baluchestan, Iran

Result:

Inconclusive

Both sides agree to a ceasefire

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ICC issued war crimes warrant against: Vladimir Putin

Vladimir Putin: Russian President

Warrant date: March 17, 2023

Case: war crime accusation of unlawfully deporting Ukrainian children

Know About ICC 

ICC: International Criminal Court 

Headquarters: The Hague, Netherlands 

Founded: 1 July 2002

Membership: 123

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In 2024, Russia became the first major country to formally recognize the Taliban government in Afghanistan.

This move marked a significant diplomatic development despite most countries withholding formal recognition.

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Giorgia Meloni became Italy’s first female Prime Minister on 22 October 2022 after her center-right coalition won the election on 25 September 2022.

Her appointment marked the first woman to lead Italy and the return of a far-right government since World War II.

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The African Union demands permanent representation on the UN Security Council to reflect Africa's global importance.

It also seeks fair and equitable representation in key UN decision-making bodies.