Explanation

As per WHO, Jordan become the first country in the world to be officially verified as having eliminated leprosy.

This significant milestone marks a new era in global public health efforts.

Jordan was declared leprosy free in Sep 2024.

WHO stands for World Health Organization.

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Explanation

Jannik Sinner won the men's singles title in Miami Open Tennis 2024.

He is a tennis player from Italy. 

He defeated Grigor Dimitrov in the final to win the men's singles tennis title at the 2024 Miami Open.

Additional Information

Miami Open, tennis tournament  is usually held between March and April in the USA

Explanation

In May 2024, The UN general assembly voted overwhelmingly to back the Palestinian bid for full UN membership. 

UN currently has 193 member states.

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Explanation

Katrin Jakobsdottir became Prime Minister of Iceland on 30 November 2017.

She resigned on 9 April 2024

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Explanation

A total of 206 nations participated in 2024 Summer Olympics

Host: France, Paris

Opening: 26 July 2024

Closing: 11 August 2024

Mascot: Phrygian Cap

Official Song: Games Wide Open 

Explanation

About ICC men's T20 world cup 2024

Edition: 9th 

Venue: West Indies/USA

Winner: India (second title) 

Runners-up: South Africa 

Total teams: 20 

Total matches: 55 

Additional Information: 

India  received $2.45 million after T20 World Cup 2024 triumph.

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Explanation

 In May 2024, Lt. General Nigar Johar the 3rd Bint-e-Hawa Achievement Award 2024.

The Bint-e-Hawa Forum (BHF) hosted the 3rd Bint-e-Hawa Achievement Awards 2024 at the Monal Marquee Cantt.

Note: Nigar Johar is also the first female lieutenant general of Pakistan Army.  

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Explanation

Balochistan budget for the fiscal year 2023-24

Presented by:  Minister for Finance Engineer Zmarak Khan Achakzai

Total outlay: Rs750 billion

Public Sector Development Programme: Rs229.301 billion

Volume of non-development expenditure: Rs437 billion

Tax: Zero

Budget Deficit: Rs49 billion

Health: Rs65 billion

Salaries for grade 1 to 16: increase by 35%

Salaries for grade 17 to 22: increase by 30%

Pensioners: 17.5% increase

Education: Rs87 billion

Law, Order & security: Rs53 billion

Budget for development of primary and secondary education: Rs12 billion

Budget for development of livestock: Rs1.5 billion

Explanation

Pakistan’s cricket star Babar Azam has been nominated for the prestigious ICC Men’s T20I Cricketer of the Year award 2024.

He has been recognised for his solid performances in 2024.

In 24 T20I matches, the Pakistani batter scored 738 runs at an average of 33.54, including six half-centuries and nearly 100 boundaries.

Additional information: 

Virat Kohli has been awarded the title of ICC men's ODI Cricketer of the year 2023.

Explanation

About Billie Jean King Cup 2024

Venue: Spain

Winner: Italy

Runner-up: Slovakia

Additional Information:

Billie Jean King Cup is related Women’s tennis.

Davis cup is related to Men’s tennis

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