Explanation

Fitch Ratings upgraded Pakistan's credit rating from 'CCC+' to 'B-' in April 2025, citing several key factors:

• Improved Fiscal Discipline: The government's efforts to narrow budget deficits and implement structural reforms under the IMF program contributed to the upgrade.

• Structural Reforms: Pakistan's commitment to implementing structural reforms, including agricultural tax legislation and fiscal consolidation measures, was recognized by Fitch.

• Economic Indicators: Positive economic indicators, such as a reduction in the government debt-to-GDP ratio and improved fiscal performance, supported the rating upgrade.

Explanation

International Day of Peace (or World Peace Day), celebrated  on September 21st each year, is dedicated to strengthening the ideal of peace between all nations and people.

Theme 2022: End Racism, Build Peace

Explanation

Ambassador Amna Baloch assumed the charge as Foreign Secretary of Pakistan in Sep 2024

Number: 33rd Foreign Secretary

Predecessor: Syrus Sajjad Qazi

Amna Baloch joined the Foreign Services of Pakistan in 1991

Explanation

Yahya Sinwar is the current leader of Hamas group of Palestine since August 2024.

He succeeded Ismail Haniyeh (killed in Iran on 31 July 2024)

Explanation

The 2023 World Environment Day, held on June 5, focused on plastic pollution

The theme for the day was #BeatPlasticPollution. 

World Environment Day is the world's largest international environmental day held annually.

Explanation

World Polio Day is observed on October 24.

World Polio Day was established on October 24, 1985, by Rotary International to commemorate the birth of Jonas Salk

Explanation

On March 11, 2025, former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte was arrested.

The arrest was carried out by the Philippine National Police and Interpol.

The operation was called Operation Pursuit.

Duterte was arrested under an International Criminal Court (ICC) warrant.

He was charged with crimes against humanity.

The charges are related to the Philippine drug war conducted during his presidency.

Explanation

Chinese President Xi Jinping declined an invitation to attend a summit in Brussels marking the 50th anniversary of EU-China diplomatic relations.

Instead, China sent Premier Li Qiang to represent the country at the event.

Explanation

Denmark is set to impose the world's first carbon tax on livestock emissions: 

Purpose

The tax is intended to help Denmark achieve its goal of carbon neutrality by 2045. 

Tax rate

Farmers will pay $43 per ton of carbon dioxide equivalent in 2030.

Explanation

The current National Security Advisor to President Donald Trump is Michael Waltz.

He is a former U.S. Congressman from Florida.

He was appointed to the position on January 20, 2025.