Explanation

Know about Global Fire Power Index 2025

Total countries included: 145

Topper: USA

Second position: Russia

Third position: China

Fourth Position: India

Pakistan ranking: 12th

Bottom: Bhutan (145th)

Note: Pakistan Army was ranked 9th strongest military in 2024

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Explanation

Know About Human Development Index 2025

Topper: Iceland

Bottom: South Sudan

Pakistan’s Ranking: 168

Total Countries: 193

Indian Ranking: 130th

Theme 2025: A matter of choice: People and possibilities in the age of AI

Additional Information:

Human Development Index was developed by Pakistani economist Mahbub ul Haq in 1990.

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Explanation

Israel launched widescale strikes against Iran targeting nuclear facilities, ballistic missile factories and military commanders

Iran’s elite Revolutionary Guards top commander Hossein Salami martyred

Six nuclear scientists among killed

This happened on 13 June 2025.

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Explanation

Know about Federal Budget 2025-26

Total outlay: Rs 17.573 trillion

FBR Tax revenue target: Rs14,131 billion

GDP growth target: 4.2%

Defence: Rs2,550 billion

Salaries of BPS-1 to BPS-22 employees increased: 10 percent

Pensions increased: 7 percent

Presented by: Muhammad Aurangzeb (Finance Minister)

Date: 10 June 2025

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Explanation

Lahore Qalandars won the 10th edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) in 2025.

Quetta Gladiators were the runner-up team

The final was played on 25-05-2025 at Lahore

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About Prince Karim Aga Khan (spiritual leader of the Ismaili community)

Born: Dec 13, 1936 in Geneva

In 1957, he became the imam of the Ismailis at the age of 20 after the death of his grandfather

He is known for his work development work around the world

He died on 04 February 2025

Dying place: Lisbon, Portugal

Aged: 88

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Explanation

About Henley Passport Index released in January 2025

Topper: Singapore

Bottom: Afghanistan

Pakistan rank: 103rd

Additional Information:

As per the above ranking, Pakistani passport has visa-free access to 33 states

This means Pakistani passport holders can travel to 33 countries without the requirement of a visa

The Henley Passport Index is released by the firm Henley & Partners based in the UK

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Explanation

As per Informa Connect Academy report titled "2024 Trillion Dollar Club", Tesla Motors and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk is most likely to become the world's first trillionaire by 2027.

As per Bloomberg Billionaires Index released on 12 September 2024, Elon Musk is currently the richest person in the world with a net worth of UDS 248 billion. 

Elon Musk belongs to the USA

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Explanation

Carlos Alcaraz won the French Open men's singles title for the first time in 2024

Alcaraz is a tennis star from Spain.

French open is a tennis tournament held in Paris, France. 

French Open was started in 1891.

Note: French Open women's singles title 2024 won by Iga Swiatek.

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Explanation

Five new sports including cricket, squash, baseball-softball, lacrosse and flag football – have been added to the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.

Cricket was last included in the 1900 Paris Olympics.

Olympics Games 2028 will be held in  Los Angeles (USA)