Explanation

International Day of Democracy is observed on 15th of September annually.

Theme 2024: The importance of AI as a tool for good governance

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Explanation

International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers celebrated on 29 May.

Theme 2022: 

People. Peace. Progress. The Power of Partnerships.

Theme 2023: Peace begins with me

Theme 2024: Fit for the future, building better together

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Explanation

International Day of Epidemic Preparedness is observed on 27 December.

This day has been approved by United Nations General Assembly (UNGA)

Started on 27 December 2020.

3rd edition observed on 27 December 2022.

 

 

Explanation

International Day for the Eradication of Poverty is observed across the globe every year on 17 October to raise awareness about the people who are struggling and living in poverty.

Theme 2020: Acting together to achieve social and environment justice for all

Theme 2021: Building the Future Together: Let's End Persistent Poverty by Respecting All People and Our Planet.

Theme 2022: Dignity for all in practice 

Theme 2023: 

Decent Work and Social Protection: Putting Dignity in Practice for All

Theme 2024: Ending Social and Institutional Maltreatment 

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

Labor Day is observed on May 1.

Theme 2024: Ensuring safety and health at work in a changing climate

Labour Day began on 1 May 1886

Explanation

 World Hearing Day is annually observed on 3rd March by World Health Organization (WHO).

Observed for raising awareness regarding hearing loss and promoting ear and hearing care.

Theme 2025: Changing mindsets: Empower yourself to make ear and hearing care a reality for all

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Explanation

World Press Freedom Index 2025

Total countries: 180

Topper: Norway

Bottom: Eritrea

Pakistan: 158th

India: 151st

 

Additional Information:

This index has been released by Paris-based international NGO named Reporters Without Borders

Explanation

Pope Leo XIV or Robert Prevost is the current & 267th head of Roman Catholic Church of Vatican City.

He was elected on May 8, 2025 by succeeding Pope Francis (who had died in April 2025)

He is also the first American to be elected Pope of Roman Catholic Church. 

Explanation

Hasan Ali Zaigham is the Current Ambassador of Pakistan to Kyrgyzstan.