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In February 2023, Seattle became the first city in the United States to ban discrimination based on caste.

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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will co-host, along with United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres, the International Conference on Climate Resilient Pakistan.

Venue: Geneva, Switzerland

Date: 9 January 2023

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On 16 March 2023, Peshawar Zalmi became first team to complete 50 wins in the history of Pakistan Super League (PSL).

Peshawar Zalmi 

The record for the most losses in the PSL history is held by the Karachi Kings as they have suffered defeat in 50 matches in 85 matches.

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In October 2023, Israel has tested new laser-based missile defense system named 'Iron Beam'.

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In April 2023, The World Bank announced USD 200 million in grant financing for a project that will repair Ukraine’s energy infrastructure.

This will be funded through the Ukraine Relief, Recovery, Reconstruction and Reform Trust Fund.

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As of July 2023, Kuwaiti dinar is the strongest currency in the world with 1 Kuwaiti dinar buying 3.26 US dollars.

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As per Forbes, Cristiano Ronaldo secured top spot and became highest-paid athlete of the world with 136 million of US dollars.

Cristiano Ronaldo is a professional footballer from Portugal.

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Pakistan Minerals Summit 2023

Edition: First

Date: August 01, 2023

Venue: Islamabad

Host: Govt. of Pakistan

Chief Guest: Shehbaz Sharif (PM)

Theme: DUST TO DEVELOPMENT: INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES IN PAKISTAN

Purpose: To bring together international investors, mining industry giants, corporate leaders, and government stakeholders to create a roadmap for tapping into the tremendous mineral riches   

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About men's cricket Asia Cup 2023

Edition: 16th

Starting date: 30 Aug 2023

Final held: 17 Sep 2023

Winner: India (8th title)

Runner-up: Sri Lanka 

Venue: Pakistan & Sri Lanka 

Matches in Pakistan: 04

Matches in Sri Lanka: 09

Total matches: 13

Participating teams: 06

Player of the series/Player of the Tournament : Kuldeep Yadav (India)

Most runs made by: Shubman Gill (made 302 runs) (belong to India)

Most wickets taken by: Matheesha Pathirana (took 11 wickets) (belongs to Sri Lanka)

Player of the series in the final: Mohammed Siraj (India)

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• Around 127 people have been killed in north-west China in the country's deadliest earthquake for years.
• Occurred in December 2023
  
• Magnitude: 6.2
• Affected province: Gansu