Explanation

International Day to Combat Islamophobia: 15 March 

UNGA adopted resolution to observe day: 15.03. 2022

UNGA: United Nations General Assembly 

Introducer: Pakistan on behalf of the (Organisation of Islamic Cooperation)

March 15 was chosen because on 15 March 2019, 51 Muslims were killed and 40 injured in mass shootings in mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand

Explanation

International Day for the Eradication of Poverty is observed across the globe every year on 17 October to raise awareness about the people who are struggling and living in poverty.

Theme 2020: Acting together to achieve social and environment justice for all

Theme 2021: Building the Future Together: Let's End Persistent Poverty by Respecting All People and Our Planet.

Theme 2022: Dignity for all in practice 

Theme 2023: 

Decent Work and Social Protection: Putting Dignity in Practice for All

Theme 2024: Ending Social and Institutional Maltreatment 

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

Know about Pope Francis

Real Name: Jorge Mario Bergoglio

Born: 17 December 1936 (Argentina)

Died: 21 April 2025

He was the first Latin American and Jesuit Pope in history

He was the head of the Roman Catholic Church and sovereign of the Vatican City Since 2013

Aged: 88

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Explanation

AIDS is a pandemic disease caused by the infection of (HIV), which damages the human immune system.

World AIDS Day is observed on 1 December since 1988.

Theme 2021: End Inequalities, End AIDS

Theme 2022: Equalize

Theme 2023: Let communities lead

Theme 2024: Take the rights path: My health, my right!

Explanation

Since 2006, the World Hypertension League has been dedicating May 17 of every year as World Hypertension Day.

Explanation

Know about ICC Champions Trophy 2025

Edition: 9th

Venues: Pakistan/United Arab Emirates

Participating teams: 8

Total Matches: 15

Starting date: 19 Feb 2025

Closing date: 09 March 2025

Administrator: International Cricket Council (ICC)

Note: India is the winner of final of this tournament.

Explanation

World Animal Day is an international day of action for animal rights and welfare celebrated annually on October 4.

Theme 2023: Great or Small, Love Them All

Explanation

World Baseball Classic 2023

Venue: Japan, Taiwan, USA

Participating teams: 20

Final: 21 March 2023

Winner: Japan (Third title)

Runner-up: USA

Explanation

International Day of Epidemic Preparedness is observed on 27 December.

This day has been approved by United Nations General Assembly (UNGA)

Started on 27 December 2020.

3rd edition observed on 27 December 2022.