Explanation

Israel became a state on May 14, 1948.

78 percent of Palestine was captured by Israel in 1948

The word ‘Nakba’ means سانحہ، واقعہ، حادثہ یا تباہی

Nakba day is observed on 15 May

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Explanation

International Day to Combat Islamophobia: 15 March 

UNGA adopted resolution to observe day: 15.03. 2022

UNGA: United Nations General Assembly 

Introducer: Pakistan on behalf of the (Organisation of Islamic Cooperation)

March 15 was chosen because on 15 March 2019, 51 Muslims were killed and 40 injured in mass shootings in mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand

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The United Nations (UN) will celebrate its 80th anniversary in 2025,

Marking eight decades since its founding on June 26, 1945.

The UN Charter was signed in San Francisco on that date, officially establishing the organization. 

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China announced 84 percent of Tariffs on US Goods in Response to Trade War Escalation.

In response to the Trump administration's 104% tariffs on Chinese imports, China raised its tariffs on US goods to as high as 84%.

On April 9, 2025 US President Donald Trump announced a 90-day pause on tariffs for all countries except China. 

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Explanation

World Red Cross Day is annually celebrated on 8 May.

World Red Cross Day is celebrated as the birthday anniversary of Henri Dunant, founder of International Committee of the Red Cross.

Henri Dunant was born on May 8, 1828.

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Explanation

International Day of Peace (or World Peace Day), celebrated  on September 21st each year, is dedicated to strengthening the ideal of peace between all nations and people.

Theme 2022: End Racism, Build Peace

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Ambassador Amna Baloch assumed the charge as Foreign Secretary of Pakistan in Sep 2024

Number: 33rd Foreign Secretary

Predecessor: Syrus Sajjad Qazi

Amna Baloch joined the Foreign Services of Pakistan in 1991

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Mujtaba Shuja Ur Rehman is the current Minister for Finance of Punjab

Belonging: Lahore

Party affiliation: Pakistan Muslim League (Nawaz)

Appointed on: 6th March 2024

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State Bank of Pakistan. Mr. Saleem Ullah was appointed as the Deputy Governor of SBP by the Federal Government on August 11, 2023 for a period of 5 years. 

Predecessor: Dr. Inayat Hussain

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Muhammad Junaid Anwar is the current Federal Minister of Maritime Affairs

Appointment date: 07 March 2025

Preceded by: Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh

Note: Maritime Affairs is also known as: Ministry of Ports and Shipping