Explanation

Johnny Briceno is the current & fifth prime minister of Belize since 2020.

Party affiliation:  People's United Party (PUP)

He succeeded Dean Barrow to become PM of Belize.

Explanation

World Autism Awareness Day is observed on 2 April.

Autism is a neurological condition. 

Explanation

World Tuberculosis (TB) Day is observed on 24 March. 

Theme 2022: Invest to end TB. Save lives

Theme 2023: Yes! We can end TB!

Theme 2024: Yes! We can end TB!

Theme 2025: Yes! We can end TB!

Additional Information: 

On March 24, 1882, Dr. Robert Koch announced the discovery of Mycobacterium tuberculosis (TB) 

Explanation

Israel and Hamas have agreed to peace deal to end the bloody 15-montgh war between the two sides in Gaza. 

The peace agreement was announced by the Qatari prime minister Shiekh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim al-Thani on 15 Jan 2025 after the meeting between the Israelis and Hamas in Doha, Qatar.

Note: Hamas is a group based in Palestine. 

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Explanation

Lionel Messi became the first footballer to receive the ‘American Presidential Medal of Freedom’.

He is a professional footballer of Argentina.

He received this award on 5 January 2025 from US president Joe Biden.  

Additional Information:

Presidential Medal of freedom is the highest civilian award of the United States of America.

Explanation

Mike Hesson is the current white-ball (ODIs and T20 Internationals) head coach of the Pakistan men’s cricket team.

He belongs to New Zealand.

He has replaced Gary Kirsten.

Explanation

International Women’s Day is observed on 8 March. 

Theme 2021: Choose to Challenge

Theme 2022: Gender equality today for a sustainable tomorrow

Theme 2023: DigitALL: Innovation and technology for gender equality

Explanation

World Leprosy Day is observed on last Sunday of January.

In 2023, last Sunday of January falls on 29 January.

Leprosy: کوڑھ

Leprosy Day 2023 Theme: Act Now; end leprosy 

Explanation

World Book and Copyrights Day is celebrated on 23 April.

World Book and Copyrights Day initiated: 1995

World Book and Copyrights Day celebrated by: UNESCO

UNESCO is: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation.

Theme 2025: Read Your Way

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Explanation

Disarmament Week is observed annually from 24 October to 30 October by the United Nations to promote world peace. 

Disarmament Week was first observed in 1978.

UNO was also established on 24 October.