Explanation

Pakistan was elected as a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council (UNSC) for the 8th time on 6 June 2024, 

Pakistan garnered 182 votes out of 193-member General Assembly

Required votes: 124 votes

Pakistan will replace Japan.

Pakistans earlier terms on the council were in

1. 2025-26
2. 2012-13,
3. 2003-04,
4. 1993-94,
5. 1983-84,
6. 1976-77,
7. 1968-69 
8. 1952-53.

Additional Information

Pakistan, Denmark, Greece, Panama and Somalia will replace Japan, Ecuador, Malta, Mozambique and Switzerland whose terms end on December 31, 2024.

Explanation

About Thomas Cup Badminton Title 2024

Edition: 33rd

Venue: Chengdu (China)

Starting date: 27 April

Closing date: 5 May

Champion: China

Runner-up: Indonesia 

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Explanation

In April 2024, Ireland’s parliament elected Simon Harris as the country’s new and youngest-ever prime minister, to succeed Leo Varadkar following his surprising resignation in March 2024.

Explanation

About Davis Cup 2024 title

Edition: 5th

Winner: Italy

Runners-up: Netherlands

Additional Information:

The Davis Cup is the premier international team event in men's tennis.

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Explanation

About Sultan Johar Cup Hockey Tournament 2024

Edition: 12th 

Venue: Malaysia 

Winner: Britain

Runner-up: Australia 

Additional Information: 

The Sultan of Johor Cup is an annual, international under–21 men's field hockey tournament held in Malaysia since 2011.

Explanation

Israel banned Secretary-General of the United Nations Antonio Guterres from entering the country for not condemning the missile attack by Iran on Israel.

In October 2024, Israel’s foreign minister declared UNations Secretary-General “persona non grata” and barred him from entering the country.

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Explanation

Portugal has announced the issuance of a special €7 coin embossing its national football star Cristiano Ronaldo featuring his famous nickname CR7.

This coin is Portugal’s tribute to Ronaldo’s outstanding contribution to the world of football and his achievements throughout his career.

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Explanation

Japan won its maiden Sultan Azlan Shah Hockey Cup 2024  

Edition: 30th

Venue: Malaysia

Runner-up: Pakistan

Starting date: 4 May 2024

Closing date: 11 May 2024

Participating teams: 06

Total matches played: 12

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Explanation

In April 2024, Zimbabwe introduced a new gold-backed currency called ZiG to tackle inflation.

ZiG stands for "Zimbabwe Gold"

The ZiG replaces a Zimbabwean dollar, the RTGS, that had lost three-quarters of its value so far

Explanation

• Australian Open 2024 Women's Doubles title

• Winners: Taipei Hsieh Su-wei & Belgium Elise Mertens

• Hsieh Su-wei belongs to Taiwan.

• Elise Mertens belongs to Belgium
• Note: Australian Open 2024 Women's Doubles title (gram slam) held in January 2024