Explanation

Mexico became the world’s first country to allow voters to elect judges at all levels, after protesters invaded the upper house and suspended debate on the issue.

The reform was approved in September 2024.

Explanation

Russian and Belarusian athletes will not take part at the 2024 Olympics in Paris.

Athletes from both countries were banned following Russia's invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.

Paris Olympics Opening: 26 July 2024

Paris Olympics Closing: 11 August 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: 

Out of the world is the official anthem of  ICC men's T20 cricket world cup 2024.

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Explanation

The following four Pakistan's cricketing icons have been inducted into PCB Hall of Fame 2024

1.     Inzamam-ul-Haq

2.     Misbah-ul-Haq

3.     Mushtaq Mohammad

4.     Saeed Anwar

Additional Information

PCB stands for Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB).

As of Jan 2025, PCB Hall of Fame has recognised 14 legendary cricketers, with these four now joining the prestigious list.

Explanation

A total of 329 events held at 2024 Summer Olympics

Host: France, Paris

Opening: 26 July 2024

Closing: 11 August 2024

Mascot: Phrygian Cap

Official Song: Games Wide Open 

Explanation

Novak Djokovic won his first  Gold Medal in men's singles tennis at Paris Olympic Games 2024.

Djokovic beats Alcaraz. 

Djokovic is a professional tennis player from Serbia.  

Additional Info:

33rd edition of Summer Olympic Games being held in Paris, France from 26 July to 11 Aug 2024.

Explanation

On 4 July 2024, Belarus became the 10th member of SCO. 

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On 9 June 2017, India and Pakistan became full members of the SCO.

SCO Headquarters: Beijing, China

SCO Founded: June 15, 2001

SCO currently comprises nine Members States:

(China, India, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Iran, Uzbekistan & Belarus),

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

International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers celebrated on 29 May.

Theme 2022: 

Theme 2023: Peace begins with me

Theme 2024: Fit for the future, building better together

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Explanation

Know about Federal Budget 2024-25

Total outlay: Rs18.877 trillion

FBR Tax revenue target: Rs13 trillion

GDP growth target: 3.6 percent

Defence: Rs. 2.122 trillion

Salaries of BPS-1 to BPS-16 employees increased: 25 percent

Salaries of BPS-17 & above: 22 percent

Trade deficit: $25.3 billion

Exports estimation: $32.7 billion

Civil administration expenditures: Rs839 billion

Pensions: Rs1.014 trillion

Electricity/gas subsidy: Rs1.363 trillion

Energy sector: Rs253 billion

Water resources: Rs206 billion

IT sector: Rs79 billion

Minimum wages in the private sector: Rs36,000 per month

Funds for Benazir Income Support Programme: Rs593 billion

Inflation expectation: 12%

Presented by: Muhammad Aurangzeb (Finance Minister)

Date: 12 June 2024

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