Explanation

CCTV stands for closed-circuit television

It's a technology that uses video cameras to transmit signals to a limited number of monitors, rather than broadcasting to the public.

CCTV is also known as video surveillance.

Explanation

On June 2018 FATF added Pakistan to its gray list

Pakistan needs 12 votes out of 39 to exit the “grey" list and move up to join countries that do not require monitoring. 

Pakistan has been removed from the list after four years n 21 October 2022

 on Thursday FATF decided to retain Pakistan on its ‘Grey List’ till June 2021

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while 

On 24 February 2023, FATF added South Africa and Nigeria to its gray list

On 24 February 2023, FATF removed Cambodia and Morocco from its gray list

ND30-4-2023

Explanation

The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are a collection of 17 global goals set by the United Nations in 2015, with a target date of 2030.

These goals are aimed at addressing various global challenges, including 

No Poverty (Goal 1):

End poverty in all its forms everywhere.

Zero Hunger (Goal 2):

End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition, and promote sustainable agriculture.

Good Health and Well-being (Goal 3):

Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages.

Explanation

Elon Reeve Musk is a businessman known for his leadership of Tesla, SpaceX, and X (formerly Twitter).

Since 2025, he has been a senior advisor to United States President Donald Trump

The de facto head of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).

He is the Senior Advisor to the President since January 20, 2025

Explanation

The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is a U.S. government initiative established by President Donald Trump on January 20, 2025, through an executive order.

DOGE aims to modernize federal technology systems and reduce government spending.

It operates under the Executive Office of the President.

It is led by Elon Musk.

Explanation

The 2025 Australian federal election was held on Saturday, 3 May 2025.

All 150 seats in the House of Representatives and 40 of 76 seats in the Senate were up for election.

The Albanese Labor government won a second term with a landslide victory.

The opposition Liberal–National Coalition, led by Peter Dutton, was defeated.

Explanation

The Android operating system was initially developed by Android Inc. in 2003.

Later, in 2005, Google acquired Android Inc. and has continued to develop and maintain the Android OS

Explanation

Motorola was the first company to produce a handheld mobile phone.

On April 3, 1973, Martin Cooper, a Motorola researcher and executive, made the first mobile telephone call from handheld subscriber equipment, placing a call to Dr. Joel S. Engel of Bell Labs, his rival.

Explanation

According the the United Nations World Metrological Organization (WMO), 2024 was the hottest year on record, with global temperatures reaching 1.55 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels.

This was the first time the global average temperature exceeded 1.5°C above the 1850-1900 average.

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Explanation

Mark Carney is the current & 24th prime minister of Canada.

He was appointed in March 2025.

He belongs to Liberal Party.

He replaced Justin Trudeau, who resigned in Jan 2025.