Explanation

In April 2023, Dubai-based airline Emirates introduces the world's first robot check-in assistant.

It was named ‘Sara’.

‘Sara’ will guide passengers through the check-in process.

Sara, assistant can match faces with passports. 

Sara has a wide LCD screen measuring 98 inches 

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Explanation

World Refugees Day is observed on 20 June annually. 

Theme 2021: 'Together we heal, learn and shine'

Theme 2022: Whoever, Whatever, Whenever. Everyone has a right to seek safety

Theme 2023: Hope Away From Home

Explanation

The New START Treaty was signed between United States and Russia in 2010

Suspended by Russia on 21 February 2023.

Explanation

2023 national census (released on 5 August 2023)

Growth rate: 2.55 per cent

Total Pakistan population: 241.49 million

Punjab: 127.68 million

Punjab growth rate: 2.53 percent

Sindh population: 55.69 million

Sindh growth rate: 2.57 percent

Balochistan population: 14.89 million

Balochistan growth rate: 3.2 percent (highest of all)

KPK population: 40.85 million

KPK growth rate: 2.38 percent

Pakistan rural population: 61.18 percent

Pakistan Urban population: 38.82 percent

33 million population increased between 2017 and 2023 

110 million population increased between 1998 and 2023 

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Explanation

Pakistan’s first-ever National Security Policy (NSP) for 2022–2026 places economic security at its core, marking a shift from the traditional focus solely on military strength.

It emphasizes building a strong economy to bolster overall national resilience.

Explanation

Michael Phelps has won the most Olympic medals in history.

He has won a total of 28 medals, 23 of which are gold, making him the most decorated Olympian of all time.

Phelps is an American former competitive swimmer.

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Explanation

On July 16, 2023, China recorded a temperature of 52.2°C in Sanbao, Xinjiang Province, marking the highest temperature ever recorded in the country.

While Japan and Italy also experienced extreme heat, with temperatures nearing 40°C and 43°C respectively, China's record surpassed both.

Explanation

Global Convention on the Recognition of Qualifications concerning Higher Education came into force on 5 March 2023.

Explanation

Humza Haroon Yousaf is a Scottish politician serving as First Minister of Scotland

Humza Haroon Yousaf is  the youngest, first Scottish Asian and Muslim to hold the office since it was created in 1999

history:

Leader of the Scottish National Party (SNP) since March 2023

Nicola Sturgeon as justice Secretary from 2018 to 2021

and then as health secretary from 2021 to 2023

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Humza Haroon Yousaf was born in the city of Glasgow on 7 April 1985

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Explanation

The Israeli–Palestinian conflict is an ongoing military and political conflict about land and self-determination within the territory of the former Mandatory Palestine.