Explanation

World Leprosy Day is observed on last Sunday of January.

In 2022, last Sunday of January falls on 30 January.

Leprosy: کوڑھ

Leprosy Day 2022 Theme: United For Dignity

Explanation

On 11 March 2024, Judge Tomoko Akane from Japan was elected as the President of the International Criminal Court for a three-year term (2024–2027) by her fellow judges. ​

She is the first Japanese judge to hold this position. 

Explanation

World Hepatitis Day is observed on July 28.

One person in every 30 seconds die due to Hepatitis in the world.

World Health Organization (WHO) set a target to eliminate Hepatitis by 2030.

World Hepatitis Day is observed honour the Nobel Prize winning scientist Baruch Blumberg on his birthday.

Baruch Blumberg discovered hepatitis B virus (HBV).

Hepatitis is a disease of liver.

Explanation

South Asian region:

1. Bangladesh
2. Bhutan
3. India
4. Nepal
5. and Pakistan

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Bhutan has the highest percentage of the population 

approximately 43 percent of the population in Bhutan lived in urban areas

Around 36 percent of the population in Pakistan lives in urban areas.

while

Nepal is one of the least urbanized countries

ND8-1-2023

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

Azma Zahid Bokhari is the current Minister for Information of Punjab.

Party affiliation: Pakistan Muslim League (Nawaz)

Appointed on 6th March 2024

Explanation

UNESCO dedicates International Day of Education 2023 to Afghanistan girls and women.

Fifth edition of International Day of Education observed on 24 January 2023.

Explanation

International Mother Language Day is celebrated on 21 February. 

International Mother Language Day first celebrated : 2000

International Mother Language Day was created by: UNESCO

Theme 2024: Multilingual education is a pillar of intergenerational learning

Explanation

Jay Shah is the current & 16th president of International Cricket Council since December 2024.

He became the youngest president of ICC at the age of 36.

He belongs to India. 

He replaced Greg Barkley.

Explanation

Fitch Ratings upgraded Pakistan's credit rating from 'CCC+' to 'B-' in April 2025, citing several key factors:

• Improved Fiscal Discipline: The government's efforts to narrow budget deficits and implement structural reforms under the IMF program contributed to the upgrade.

• Structural Reforms: Pakistan's commitment to implementing structural reforms, including agricultural tax legislation and fiscal consolidation measures, was recognized by Fitch.

• Economic Indicators: Positive economic indicators, such as a reduction in the government debt-to-GDP ratio and improved fiscal performance, supported the rating upgrade.