Explanation

 Dominica will not host T20 Cricket World Cup 2024 due to country's inability to complete the practice and match venue before the tournament starts. 

Know about 2024 ICC Men's T20 World Cup

Edition: 9th

Host nations: USA & West Indies

Matches: 55

Participating teams: 20

Explanation

The Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant will be a 2.4 GWe nuclear power plant in Bangladesh.

The nuclear power plant is being constructed at Rooppur of Ishwardi upazila in Pabna District, on the bank of the river Padma, 87 miles (140 km) west of Dhaka.

It will be the country's first nuclear power plant, and the first of the two units is expected to go into operation in 2024.

Explanation

Global Livability Index 2024

Published by: The Economist Intelligence Unit 

Total cities: 173

Least Ranking: Damascus, Syria

Karachi: 169th 

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Explanation

The legendary Pakistani cricketer, Shahid Afridi, Indian cricketer Yuvraj Singh, West Indies crickter Chris Gayle and Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt all have been appointed the brand ambassador for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024

ICC Men's T20 World Cup to be held in the West Indies and USA from 1-29 June 2024.

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Explanation

Iran launched ballistic missiles at targets in Israel in at least two waves, marking the largest attack during the ongoing Iran-Israel conflict.

The missile attack was codenamed Operation True Promise 2

Iran launched this operation in October 2024.

Explanation

In September 2024, Hurricane Helene caused destruction across the southeastern United States.

More than 100 people killed.

South Carolina, Georgia, Florida & Virginia are hit by this hurricane. 

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Explanation

Global Peace Index 2024

Released by: Economics and Peace (IEP) 

Total countries: 163 (independent states & territories)

Topper: Iceland 

Pakistan: 140

Bottom: Yemen

Additional information

Global Peace Index 2023 was also topped by Iceland.

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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

Summit for Democracy 2024 was hosted by South Korean president Yoon Suk Yeol

Edition: Third (first held in 2021)

Hosting country: South Korea 

Theme 2024: Democracy for Future Generations

Explanation

Australian Open 2024 Women's Doubles title

Winners: Taipei Hsieh Su-wei & Belgium Elise Mertens

Hsieh Su-wei belongs to Taiwan.

Belgium Elise Mertens belongs to Belgium

Note: Australian Open 2024 Women's Doubles title (gram slam) held in January 2024