Explanation

In 2024, Ukraine launched counter-offensive actions primarily in Russia's Kursk region,

Following a surprise incursion in August and new offensive operations in early January 2025

Explanation

Ever since the outbreak of the Russia–Ukraine war on February 24, 2022,

It has persisted for more than one year.

This war and its consequent chain of events have adversely impacted the global economy through several channels,

Such as the commodity market, stock market, and trade

Explanation

As winners, Manchester City is the winner of the 2022–23 UEFA Europa League, in the 2023 UEFA Super Cup,

As well as qualifying for the 2023 FIFA Club World Cup;

They also qualified for the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup through UEFA's champions pathway (winners of the 2021–2024 Champions Leagues).

Explanation

Word Government Summit 2023

Venue: Dubai, UAE

Date: 13 February 2023

Theme 2023: Shaping Future Governments 

Explanation

Geert Wilders' Party for Freedom (PVV) secured 37 seats in the 150-seat House of Representatives, making it the largest party in the Dutch parliament for the first time.

This significant victory marked a shift in Dutch politics, with the PVV's anti-immigration stance resonating with a substantial portion of the electorate.

Explanation

About G20 summit 2023

Venue: New Delhi, India 

IMEC was formed during this summit.

IMEC stands for India- Middle East Europe Corridor

IMEC is envisioned as a network of transport corridors 

Indian PM Narendra Modi used nameplate: Bharat

Indian PM Narendra Modi handed over presidency to: Brazil

New member: African Union 

G20 new name: G21

Explanation

In 2023, the Southeast Asian country that recorded the highest temperature was Thailand, with a peak temperature of 49°C (120°F).

Explanation

Khalil Haqqani served as the Acting Minister of Refugees and Repatriation in the Taliban's interim government from September 7, 2021.

He was a senior leader of the Haqqani Network, a powerful faction within the Taliban.

Khalil Haqqani was assassinated on December 11, 2024.

Explanation

• BRICS founded: June 2009
  
• Latest BRICS member: South Africa (2010)
  
• BRICS headquarters: Shanghai, China
• BRICS first conference hosted by: Russia (2009) 
• Six new countries Saudi Arabia, Iran, Ethiopia, Egypt, Argentina and the United Arab Emirates will formally become members on of BRICS on Jan 1, 2024.
  
• Note: Argentina declined to join BRICS later on. 

Explanation

The proposal was first drafted by mediators from the United States, Egypt, and Qatar,

Accepted by Hamas on 5 May 2024, and presented by U.S. President Joe Biden on 31 May.

On 10 June, the United Nations Security Council supported it as Resolution 2735