Explanation

Gabon in November 2024 amended its constitution to end hereditary rule.

The purpose of this constitution is to end the hereditary rule that has been going on for more than 50 years and ensure the restoration of democratic civilian government.

Additional Information About Gabon

Gabon Capital is Libreville.

Gabon Currency is Central African CFA Franc.

Gabon official language is French.

Gabon located is in Continent Africa.

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

About (SCO) Business and Investment Conference 2024

Edition: 23rd

Venue: Islamabad, Pakistan

Date: 15-16 October 2024

Inaugurated by: Ministry of Commerce

Additional Info 

SCO, Shanghai Cooperation Organization, is a regional organization.

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Explanation

Know about 2024 Summer Olympics

Host: France, Paris

Opening: 26 July 2024

Closing: 11 August 2024

Mascot: Phrygian Cap

Official Song: Games Wide Open 

Explanation

Usama Mir took most wickets of Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2024

Usama Mir played for Multan Sultans 

Edition: 9th

Started: 17 Feb 2024

Ended: 18 Mar 2024

Champions: Islamabad United (3rd title)

Runners-up: Multan Sultans

Participants: 6

Matches: 34

Final venue: National Stadium, Karachi 

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Explanation

Victoria Theilvig won the title of Miss Universe 2024.

She belongs to Denmark. 

She is the first Danish woman to hold this title. 

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

About BRICS summit 2024

Edition: 16th 

Starting date: 22 Oct 2024

Closing date: 24 Oct 2024

Venue: Kazan, Russia 

Additional Information 

BRICS founded: June 2009

BRICS Member countries: Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates

BRICS total members: 10 

South Africa joined BRICS: 2010

BRICS headquarters: Shanghai, China

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Explanation

Pakistani team earned a total of six medals, including two golds and four silvers in Mixed Martial Arts Asian Championship 2024

Additional Info:

MMA Asian Championship 2024 held in Pakistan.

Starting date: Aug 18, 2024

Closing date: Aug 22, 2024

Participants: 12 countries

Explanation

Know about Punjab Provincial Budget 2024-25

Total outlay: Rs5,446 billion.

Development Expenditure: Rs842 billion

Pensions: Rs451 billion

Local Government: Rs857 billion

Development programme: Rs842 billion

Education: Rs669 billions

Health sector: Rs539 billion

Agriculture: Rs64 billion

Livestock: Rs4 billion

Salaries increased from grade 1 to 16: 25 per cent

Salaries increased from grade 17 to 22: 20 per cent

Pensions increased: 15 per cent

Presented by: Provincial Finance Minister Mian Mujtaba Shujaur Rehman

Presented on 13 June 2024

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