Explanation

On 18 October 2023, The United States vetoed a United Nations Security Council resolution that would have condemned Hamas’ attack on Israel while calling for a pause in the fighting to allow humanitarian assistance into Gaza.

The US was the sole vote against the resolution, with 12 members voting in favour and Russia and the United Kingdom abstaining.

The brief draft resolution was moved by Brazil.

Explanation

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.

Explanation

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

Explanation

Hazrat Shah Abdul Latif Bhittai Born: 1689/1690  Hala Haweli, Sindh, Pakistan

He died 21 December 1752 (aged 63), Bhit, Sindh, Pakistan

His resting place Shrine of Shah Abdul Latif Bhittai, Bhit (Bhit Shah), Sindh, Pakistan

He flourished Kalhora period

His Notable work(s) Shah Jo Risalo

Explanation

Russia has taken over the presidency of the UN Security Council (for month of April 2023).

Before this, Russia held the chair was in February 2022.

The United Nation (UN) security council’s presidency rotates every month between 15 members.

Russia is also the permanent member of UN security council. 

Explanation

Africa has been declared free from wild polio 

ARCC declared Africa " Free of Wild Polio" on 25 August 2020.

ARCC stands Africa Regional Commission for the Certification

Nigeria is the last African country to be declared free from wild polio

while 

According to UNICEF, Pakistan will be polio-free by the end of: 2023

Explanation

Peshawar Mosque was blast by Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) 

A blast inside a mosque in Peshawar’s Police Lines area on 30 January 2023 at 13:30 (PKT)

 Casualties: 84 people killed (220+ injured)

Jamaat-ul-Ahrar faction of Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) claimed responsibility for the blast.

At the time of the bombing, between 300 and 400 police officers were offering their Zuhr prayers.

ND30-4-2023

Explanation

Fast bowler Naseem Shah was conferred honorary Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) rank on 4 February 2023 in Balochistan. 

Naseem Abbas Shah is a Pakistani international cricketer.

He is a fast bowler and is in playing eleven in T20 Format.

In October 2019, at the age of 16, he was called up to the Pakistan cricket team for their Test series against Australia

ND08-3-2023

Explanation

In March 2023, Noted lawyer Nadia Kahf etched her name in history books after becoming the first Hijab wearing judge in the United States (US).

 Nadia Kahf took oath in New Jersey as the first judge to do so while wearing a hijab

Explanation

Nigeria is the first country in the world to introduce vaccine for meningitis

Nigeria has become the first country in the world to roll out the "revolutionary" new Men5CV vaccine against meningitis.

Nigeria is one of the hotspots of the deadly disease in Africa.

In 2023, a 50% rise in annual cases was reported across 26 African countries regarded as meningitis hyperendemic countries

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