Explanation

In March 2025, Syria’s membership in OIC was re-activated during a meeting of the 57-member group in Jeddah.

Membership of Syria was frozen by OIC in 2012.

Note: OIC stands for Organization of Islamic Cooperation.

OIC was founded in 1969. It has 57 members.

OIC headquarters located in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

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Explanation

breastfeeding is important for the baby because Breastfed babies are healthier

the World Health Organization also recommends exclusive breastfeeding for about the first 6 months for up to 2 years of age or longer.

World Breastfeeding Week first observed in 1991.

World breastfeeding week: 1st to the 7th of August annually 

Theme 2022: 

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Explanation

Bastille Day is the common name given in English-speaking countries to the national day of France

Bastille Day is celebrated on 14 July each year.

In French, it is formally called the Fête nationale française; legally it is known as le 14 juillet

Celebrations: Military parades, fireworks, concerts, balls

Explanation

World Bicycle Day is marked on 3rd June every year to recognize bicycling as a way to get a sustainable form of travel.

In April 2018, the United Nations General Assembly declared June 3 as World Bicycle Day

Theme 2023: Riding Together for a Sustainable Future

Theme 2024: Promoting Health, Equity, and Sustainability through Cycling

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Explanation

Tedros Adhanom replaced Margaret Chan as 8th DG WHO in 2017.

Tedros Adhanom belongs: Ethiopia.

Explanation

Asif Ali Zardari is the current president of Pakistan

Elected in March 2024

Predecessor: Dr. Arif Alvi 

Party affiliation: PPP 

Explanation

The current president of Cuba is Miguel Díaz-Canel.

He succeeded Raul Castro, who was the president from 2008 to 2018.

He has been in office since October 10, 2019.

He is also the First Secretary of the Communist Party of Cuba.

Díaz-Canel is the first president of Cuba who is not a member of the Castro family since the 1959 revolution.

Explanation

The 2026 Commonwealth Games, officially known as the XXIII Commonwealth Games

The state of Victoria (Australia) pulled out of hosting the Commonwealth Games 2026 due to cost overruns.

End date: March 29, 2026

In Commonwealth Games there are 72 Nations participated, and there are 5000 athletes who took part.

Year	City	Country
2002	Manchester	England
2006	Melbourne	Australia
2010	Delhi	India
2014	Glasgow	Scotland
2018	Gold Coast	Australia
2022	Birmingham	England
2026	TBD

Explanation

International Nurses Day is observed on 12 May.

Theme 2022: Nurses: A Voice to Lead – Invest in nursing and respect rights to secure global health

Theme 2023: Our Nurses, Our Future

Theme 2024:Our Nurses. Our Future. The economic power of care

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Explanation

William Lai is the current and 8th president of Taiwan.

Appointed on 20 May 2024.

Preceded by: Tsai Ing-wen

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