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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

International Day of Sign Languages is celebrated on 23 September to raise awareness about importance of sign languages. 

This day was proclaimed by United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) 

Theme 2024: Sign Up for Sign Language Rights

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Explanation

The International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition is an international day observed on August 23 of each year, the day designated by UNESCO to memorialize the transatlantic slave trade. 

Explanation

International Tea Day is celebrated on 21 May annually 

Theme 2022:  Tea and Fair Trade

Theme 2023: bee engaged in pollinator-friendly agricultural production

Explanation

World Ozone Day also known as International Day for preservation of Ozone Layer is observed on 16 September 

Proclaimed by United Nations General Assembly (in 1994)

Theme 2023: 

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Asian Games 2026

Edition: 20th   

Venue: Japan

About Asian Games

Held: every four years

Abbreviation: Asiad

Motto: Ever Onward

First event: 1951 (India)

 Hockey introduced: 1958

Explanation

 International Day of Happiness is celebrated on 20 March. 

Theme 2021: Happiness For All, Forever

Theme 2022: Be calm, Be wise and Be Kind

Theme 2023: Be Mindful, Be Grateful, Be Kind 

Theme 2024: Reconnecting for Happiness: Building Resilient Communities

Theme 2025: Caring and Sharing

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DECEMBER 12 is Universal Health Coverage Day. It commemorates the resolution on ‘Global Health and Foreign Policy’, adopted by the UN General Assembly in 2012.

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World Day for Audiovisual Heritage is celebrated on 27 October. 

Theme 2020: Your window to the world

Theme 2021: A window to the world

Theme 2022: Enlisting documentary heritage to promote inclusive, just and peaceful societies

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World Osteoporosis Day is observed annually on October 20th for raising global awareness and treatment of osteoporosis and metabolic bone disease.

Theme 2020: That`s Osteoporosis

Theme 2021: Take action for bone health

Theme 2022: Step up for bone Health