Explanation

World Heritage Day is observed on 18 April. 

Theme 2022: Heritage and Climate

Theme 2023: Heritage Changes 

Explanation

Pakistan was elected as a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council (UNSC) for the 8th time on 6 June 2024, 

Pakistan will remain non-permanent member of UNSC from 1 January 2025 to 31 Dec 2026

Pakistan will replace Japan.

Pakistans earlier terms on the council were in

1. 2025-26
2. 2012-13,
3. 2003-04,
4. 1993-94,
5. 1983-84,
6. 1976-77,
7. 1968-69 
8. 1952-53.

Additional Information

Pakistan, Denmark, Greece, Panama and Somalia will replace Japan, Ecuador, Malta, Mozambique and Switzerland whose terms end on December 31, 2024.

Explanation

Tshering Tobgay is the current & seventh Prime Minister of Bhutan.

Appointment date: 28 January 2024.

Party affiliation: People's Democratic Party

Explanation

Arshad Ayub Khan is the current Local Government minister of Khyberpahthtun Khwa (KPK)

Appointed in March 2024.

Last Verified and Updated on 20.04.2024

Explanation

Muhammad Khorasani is one of the founding members of Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan.

Explanation

On 6 June 2023, The Republic of Korea, Algeria, Sierra Leone, Slovenia and Guyana, were elected as non-permanent members of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) for the 2024-25 term during the elections held at the UN headquarters in New York.

These countries will take responsibilities on 1 January 2024 and serve till 31 December 2025.

Explanation

Know about Global Fire Power Index 2025

Total countries included: 145

Topper: USA

Second position: Russia

Third position: China

Fourth Position: India

Pakistan ranking: 12th

Bottom: Bhutan (145th)

Explanation

On 5 January 2025, PPP’s Candidate Ali Madad Jattak retained his Balochistan Assmebly seat in the by-election of PB-45 Quetta.

Elections held on the Election Tribunal’s order.

Nasarullah Zerey of the Pashtunkhwa National Awami Party (PkNAP) secured second position.

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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)

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Explanation

Tariq Fatemi appointed Special Assistant on foreign affairs to PM on: April 20 2022