Explanation

World Polio Day is observed on October 24.

World Polio Day was established on October 24, 1985, by Rotary International to commemorate the birth of Jonas Salk

Explanation

On March 11, 2025, former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte was arrested.

The arrest was carried out by the Philippine National Police and Interpol.

The operation was called Operation Pursuit.

Duterte was arrested under an International Criminal Court (ICC) warrant.

He was charged with crimes against humanity.

The charges are related to the Philippine drug war conducted during his presidency.

Explanation

• The 2025 ICC Champions Trophy was the ninth edition of the ICC Champions Trophy.
• It was hosted by Pakistan Cricket Board.
• held across three venues in Pakistan and one in the United Arab Emirates.
• The tournament was contested by the top eight Team
• Afghanistan made their debut appearance in the tournament.
• Pakistan were the defending champions.
• India became the champions by defeating New Zealand in the final
• India became the first team to win three Champions Trophy titles.

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Explanation

International Women’s Day is observed on 8 March. 

Theme 2021: Choose to Challenge

Theme 2022: Gender equality today for a sustainable tomorrow

Theme 2023: DigitALL: Innovation and technology for gender equality

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Explanation

Pakistan’s first-ever National Security Policy (NSP) for 2022–2026 places economic security at its core, marking a shift from the traditional focus solely on military strength.

It emphasizes building a strong economy to bolster overall national resilience.

Explanation

Chinese President Xi Jinping declined an invitation to attend a summit in Brussels marking the 50th anniversary of EU-China diplomatic relations.

Instead, China sent Premier Li Qiang to represent the country at the event.

Explanation

Global Terrorism Index is published by the Institute for Economics and Peace

Pakistan ranks second in this index.

This is the first time Pakistan has faced 1,000 terrorist attacks in a single year.

Terror attacks in Pakistan have increased by 45 per cent.

Afghan affiliate Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) has become the fastest-growing terrorist group in Pakistan.

Global Terrorism Index (GTI) 2025:

1 Burkina Faso

2 Pakistan

3 Syria

4 Mali

Explanation

The current Federal Minister of Information & Broadcasting in Pakistan is Attaullah Tarar

 Sworn in on 12 March 2024

 He replaced Murtaza Solangi

Explanation

The current National Security Advisor to President Donald Trump is Michael Waltz.

He is a former U.S. Congressman from Florida.

He was appointed to the position on January 20, 2025.

Explanation

Denmark is set to impose the world's first carbon tax on livestock emissions: 

Purpose

The tax is intended to help Denmark achieve its goal of carbon neutrality by 2045. 

Tax rate

Farmers will pay $43 per ton of carbon dioxide equivalent in 2030.