Explanation

India launched military attack on Pakistan on 7 May 2025

Pakistani military brought down five Indian jets in retaliation.

India targeted Kotli, Bahawalpur, Muridke, Bagh and Muzaffarabad.

India termed this aggression as “Operation Sindoor”.

As per Pakistan, 31 civilians killed and 46 injured.

Additional Information:

The April 22, 2025 attack in Pahalgam killed 26 tourists.

India, without investigation or evidence, blamed Pakistan for this.

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Explanation

• International Day of Action for Rivers: 14 March

• International Day of Action for Rivers Objective: to discuss the issues on river management, river pollution, river conservation

• International Day of Action for Rivers theme 2021: Rights of Rivers

• International Day of Action for Rivers theme 2022: The Importance of Rivers for Biodiversity
• Theme 2023: Rights of rivers

Explanation

Pakistan launched precision missile strikes against India under Operation Bunyan Um Marsoos.

Bunyan Ul Marsoos is an Arabic verse from the Quran.

The operation’s name—meaning “a structure firmly joined together”—draws inspiration from Surah Al-Saff (61-4), which praises those who fight in Allah’s cause as a solid, fortified structure.

إِنَّ اللَّهَ يُحِبُّ الَّذِينَ يُقَاتِلُونَ فِي سَبِيلِهِ صَفًّا كَأَنَّهُم بُنْيَانٌ مَّرْصُوصٌ

Translation: ‘Allah indeed loves those who fight in His Way as though they are a solid wall cemented with molten lead’ (Surah Al-Saff, verse 4).

This operation was launched on 10 May 2025 (after Fajr prayer)

Seven sites in India were targeted, including the key Pathankot air base, Udhampur air base, and Gujarat air base. Rajasthan air base and Brahmos storage site.

The operation was launched in retaliation for Indian missile strikes that hit several locations inside Pakistan.

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Explanation

On 20 May 2025, the federal cabinet approved the promotion of Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Asim Munir to Field Marshal.

For ensuring the security of the country and defeating the enemy based on the high strategy and courageous leadership of the Battle of Truth, Operation Bunyan-um-Marsoos

Additional Information:

The rank of Field Marshal is the highest rank of armies built on the patron of the British Army.

It may be noted that after his promotion, Gen Asim Munir will become the country’s second field marshal only after Field Marshal Ayub Khan.

Explanation

World Red Cross Day is annually celebrated on 8 May.

World Red Cross Day is celebrated as the birthday anniversary of Henri Dunant, founder of International Committee of the Red Cross.

Henri Dunant was born on May 8, 1828.

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Explanation

The 2025 conflict was a brief armed conflict between India and Pakistan.

India launched Operation Sindoor against Pakistan on 7 May 2025.

In response, Pakistan launched its Operation Bunyan-un-Marsoos on 10 May 2025 against India.

On 10th of May 2025, a ceasefire was announced by the US president Donald Trump.

 Additional Information:

Tensions escalated between India and Pakistan after Pahalgam terrorist attack in Indian occupied Kashmir on 22 April 2025 in which 26 civilians were killed.

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Explanation

India launched a military attack on Pakistan on 7 May 2025

Pakistani military brought down five Indian jets in retaliation.

India targeted:

1. Kotli
2. Bahawalpu
3. Muridke
4. Bagh
5. Muzaffarabad

India termed this aggression as “Operation Sindoor”.

In Pakistan, 31 civilians were killed and 46 were injured.

Additional Information:

The April 22, 2025, attack in Pahalgam killed 26 tourists.

India, without investigation or evidence, blamed Pakistan for this.

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Explanation

Every year December 5 is celebrated as World Soil Day across the world since 2014

Theme 2022: Soils: Where food begins

Explanation

At least five people, including three children, were killed in a blast targeting a bus carrying students in Khuzdar  

This incident happened on 21 May 2025

No group has so far claimed responsibility of the attack

Note: Khuzdar is a district located in Balochistan

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Explanation

• World Suicide Prevention Day is observed on 10 September

• Purpose: To raise awareness about taking action worldwide to prevent cases of suicide.

• Theme 2020: Working together to prevent suicide

• Theme 2021: Creating hope through action
• Theme 2022: Creating hope through action