Explanation

On 22 April 2024, Pakistan and Iran decided to strengthen economic and security cooperation by setting a $10 billion bilateral trade target and jointly fighting the menace of terrorism.

The decision was made during visit of Iranian president to Pakistan.

Explanation

The Office of Strategic Services (OSS) was old name of Central Intelligence Agency (CIA).

Explanation

On 3 October 2024, President Asif Ali Zardari conferred the Nishan-e-Pakistan, the country’s highest civilian award, on Malaysian Prime Minister Dato’ Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

 The award was given in recognition of his unwavering support for Islamic causes and his strong friendship with Pakistan.

Additional Info:

Malaysian Prime Minister Dato’ Seri Anwar Ibrahim is on three days official visit to Pakistan from 2 to 4 October 2024

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Explanation

China launched Change'e-6 mission to collect samples from the far side of the Moon and bring them to Earth.

China's Chang'e-6 moon mission returns to Earth with historic far side samples

China launched Change'e-6 mission on 3 May 2024.

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Explanation

China has unveiled the world's first high-speed carbon fiber train.

China presented a ground-breaking advancement in high-speed rail technology, cementing its position as a global leader in the sector.

China has unveiled the first carbon fiber-only passenger train in history in July 2024

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Explanation

About ICC men's T20 world cup 2024

Edition: 9th 

Venue: West Indies/USA

Winner: India (second title) 

Runners-up: South Africa 

Total teams: 20 

Total matches: 55 

Additional Information: 

USA, Canada and Uganda participated in ICC men's T20 world cup for the first time (in 2024)

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Explanation

President of Pakistan conferred Pakistan's highest civilian award "Nishan-e-Pakistan" on Saudi Arabia's Defence Minister on Pakistan Day 2024

President of Pakistan: Asif Ali Zardari

Saudi Defence Minister: Prince Khalid bin Salman Al Saud

Awarded on 23 March 2024

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Explanation

About Summer Paralympic Games 2024

Venue: Paris, France

Starting date: 28 Aug 2024

Closing date: 8 Sep 2024

Edition: 17h

Inaugurated by Emmanuel Macron (French President)

Winner: China (won most medals)

Additional Information:

Summer Paralympics is an international multi-sport event where athletes with physical disabilities compete.

The Paralympic Games are held every four years.

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Explanation

In August 2020, it was the first to reach a market cap of $2 trillion.

And in June 2023, Apple stock was the first hit a valuation of $3 trillion.

Apple stock and Microsoft stock are both on the IBD Tech Leaders list.

Explanation

Jaffar Khan Mandokhail became the 24th Governor of Balochistan on 6 May 2024.

Mandokhail party: PML-N

Preceded by: Abdul Wali Kakar

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