Explanation

Every Year, World Oceans Day is celebrated on June 8.

Theme 2021: ‘The Ocean: Life and Livelihoods

Theme 2022: Revitalisation: Collective Action for the Ocean

Theme 2023: Planet Ocean: The Tides are Changing 

Theme 2024: Awaken New Depth

Explanation

Little Boy type of bomb, which was dropped on the Japanese city of Hiroshima age on 2023: 78 years

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The Little Boy type of bomb, was dropped on the Japanese city of Hiroshima on 6 August 1945

Specifications

Mass 9,700 pounds (4,400 kg)

Length 10 feet (3.0 m)

Diameter 28 inches (71 cm)

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.The Fat Man was dropped on Nagasaki, Japan, on August 9, 1945, at 11:01 AM.

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Explanation

Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant situated: Ukraine

Chernobyl disaster happened: 26 April 1986 (nuclear energy accident)

In 2016, United Nations declared 26 April as International Chernobyl Disaster Remembrance Day.

Explanation

World Mountains Day is celebrated on 11 December every year.

Theme 2020: Protecting Mountain Biodiversity

Theme 2021: Sustainable Mountain Tourism

Theme 2022: Women Move Mountains

Explanation

World Food Day is observed on 16 October annually.

Theme 2020: Grow, Nourish, Sustain Together: Our Actions Are Our Future

Theme 2021: Our actions are our future

Theme 2022: Leave NO ONE behind

Note: Food & Agricultural Organization (FAO) was established on 16 October 1945.

Explanation

• International Day of Clean Air for blue skies, was designated 7 September by the United Nations General Assembly in 2019.

• The United Nations General Assembly designated 7 September as the International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies with the aim of raising awareness and promoting actions to improve air quality.
• Theme 2022: The Air We Share

Explanation

The 2025 conflict was a brief armed conflict between India and Pakistan.

India launched Operation Sindoor against Pakistan on 7 May 2025.

In response, Pakistan launched its Operation Bunyan-un-Marsoos on 10 May 2025 against India.

On 10th of May 2025, a ceasefire was announced by the US president Donald Trump.

 Additional Information:

Tensions escalated between India and Pakistan after Pahalgam terrorist attack in Indian occupied Kashmir on 22 April 2025 in which 26 civilians were killed.

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Explanation

India launched a military attack on Pakistan on 7 May 2025

Pakistani military brought down five Indian jets in retaliation.

India targeted:

1. Kotli
2. Bahawalpu
3. Muridke
4. Bagh
5. Muzaffarabad

India termed this aggression as “Operation Sindoor”.

In Pakistan, 31 civilians were killed and 46 were injured.

Additional Information:

The April 22, 2025, attack in Pahalgam killed 26 tourists.

India, without investigation or evidence, blamed Pakistan for this.

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Explanation

• World River Day is observed on fourth Sunday of September to raise awareness regarding water bodies and to promote their conservation.
• Theme 2022: The importance of Rivers to Biodiversity 
  
• Theme 2023: Recognising the importance of transboundary river cooperation
• Theme 2024: Waterways of Life

Explanation

Let's celebrate of Games is the motto of South Asian Games 2025

Main host: Lahore, Pakistan

Participating teams: 07

Starting date: 22 April

Closing date: 8 May

Pakistan hosting: Third time

First time Pakistan hosted: 1989

Second time Pakistan hosted: 2004

Note: The cities of Faisalabad, Gujranwala, Islamabad and Sialkot will give support to Lahore hosting some sports.

Note: 2019 South Asian Games held in Pokhara, Nepal.

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