Explanation

• Thirteen (13) Security Council members voted in favour of the  resolution.
• The United States vetoed a United Nations Security Council demand for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in the war between Israel and Palestinian group Hamas in Gaza.

• Resolution moved by UAE
  
• Resolution abstained by UK
• Resolution date: 8th December 2023
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Explanation

World Food Day is observed on 16 October annually.

Theme 2020: Grow, Nourish, Sustain Together: Our Actions Are Our Future

Theme 2021: Our actions are our future

Theme 2022: Leave NO ONE behind

Theme 2023: Water is Life, Water is Food. Leave No One Behind

Theme 2024: Right to foods for a better life and a better future

Note: Food & Agricultural Organization (FAO) was established on 16 October 1945.

Explanation

On 18 October 2023, The United States vetoed a United Nations Security Council resolution that would have condemned Hamas’ attack on Israel while calling for a pause in the fighting to allow humanitarian assistance into Gaza.

The US was the sole vote against the resolution, with 12 members voting in favour and Russia and the United Kingdom abstaining.

The brief draft resolution was moved by Brazil.

Explanation

About US Open Men’s single title 2023 (tennis)

Winner: Novak Djokovic (Serbia)

Runner-up: Daniil Medvedev (Russia)

Note: the tennis tournament 'US Open' is generally held in the month of September every year. 

Explanation

By-elections on the vacant seats in the local government bodies

Province: Sindh

Districts: 24

Seats: 63

Date: 7 May 2023

Explanation

Supreme Court Review of Judgments and Orders Bill 2023

Passed on 14 April 2023

Moved by Shazia Fatima

Under this bill, appeals against the decisions of the Supreme Court can be filed within 60 days

Explanation

Pakistani gamer Arslan `Ash` Siddique won the Tekken 7 competition at EVO Japan 2023 on April 2, 2023 after beating South Korea`s Meo-Il.

Explanation

As many as 32 sports disciplines are expected to be contested in the 34th National Games to be held from May 15 to 23, 2023 in Quetta.

Explanation

On 24 March 2023, China approved the rollover of $2 billion State Administration of Foreign Exchange (SAFE) deposits for a year for Pakistan.

Explanation

Know about arrest of PTI Chairman Imran Khan

Verdict declared by Session Court judge Himayun Dilawar (on 5 August 2023)

Case: Toshakhana case

Prison: 3 years

Fine: Rs100,000