Explanation

The largest and deadliest flood in Pakistan's recorded history occurred in 2022

The 2022 Pakistan floods, which began in June and lasted until October, killed 1,739 people

The 2010 Pakistan floods, however,

Resulted in a higher number of fatalities with 1,985 deaths and estimated damages of USD 43 billion. 

Explanation

The most significant development in Pakistan-Iran relations in January 2024 was the border clashes

Date: 16 January – 18 January 2024 (2 days)

Location: Balochistan, Pakistan, Sistan and Baluchestan, Iran

Result:

Inconclusive

Both sides agree to a ceasefire

Explanation

In 2024, the joint military exercise between Pakistan and Oman was called "Mountain Lynx 1" or "Washq Al Jabal 1".

This exercise involved the Royal Army of Oman, units from the Pakistani Army, and the Royal Air Force of Oman.

Explanation

ICC issued war crimes warrant against: Vladimir Putin

Vladimir Putin: Russian President

Warrant date: March 17, 2023

Case: war crime accusation of unlawfully deporting Ukrainian children

Know About ICC 

ICC: International Criminal Court 

Headquarters: The Hague, Netherlands 

Founded: 1 July 2002

Membership: 123

Explanation

In 2024, the IQAir World Air Quality Report ranked Pakistan as the third most polluted country,

With an average annual PM2.5 concentration of 73.7 μg/m³,

Nearly 15 times higher than the WHO guideline of 5 μg/m³.