Explanation

• International Day of Clean Air for blue skies, was designated 7 September by the United Nations General Assembly in 2019.

• The United Nations General Assembly designated 7 September as the International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies with the aim of raising awareness and promoting actions to improve air quality.
• Theme 2022: The Air We Share

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Olympic champion Arshad Nadeem threw a massive 86.40m to win gold in the men’s javelin final at the Asian Athletics Championship

Winning date: 31 May 2025

Venue: Gumi, South Korea

Nadeem’s gold is Pakistan’s first and only medal at the championship.

Additional Information:

The 2025 Asian Athletics Championships was the 26th edition of the Asian Athletics Championships.

Being held from 27 to 31 May 2025 in Gumi, South Korea.

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Explanation

The 2025 conflict was a brief armed conflict between India and Pakistan.

India launched Operation Sindoor against Pakistan on 7 May 2025.

In response, Pakistan launched its Operation Bunyan-un-Marsoos on 10 May 2025 against India.

On 10th of May 2025, a ceasefire was announced by the US president Donald Trump.

 Additional Information:

Tensions escalated between India and Pakistan after Pahalgam terrorist attack in Indian occupied Kashmir on 22 April 2025 in which 26 civilians were killed.

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Explanation

On 8 May 2025, Pakistan’s armed forces took down 25 Israeli-made Harop drones sent into the country by India.

Additional Information: 

On 7 May 2025, Pakistan mourned the loss of 31 lives in overnight attacks by Indian forces on civilians. 

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Zero Discrimination Day is an annual day celebrated on first of March each year by the United Nations.

First celebrated on 1 March 2014.

Theme 2023: Save lives: Decriminalise

Theme 2024: To protect everyone's health, protect everyone's rights

Theme 2025: We Stand Together 

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Explanation

About Henley Passport Index released in January 2025

Topper: Singapore

Bottom: Afghanistan

Pakistan rank: 103rd

Additional Information:

As per the above ranking, Pakistani passport has visa-free access to 33 states

This means Pakistani passport holders can travel to 33 countries without the requirement of a visa

The Henley Passport Index is released by the firm Henley & Partners based in the UK

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Explanation

International Day of Sign Languages is celebrated on 23 September to raise awareness about importance of sign languages. 

This day was proclaimed by United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) 

Theme 2024: Sign Up for Sign Language Rights

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Explanation

The International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition is an international day observed on August 23 of each year, the day designated by UNESCO to memorialize the transatlantic slave trade. 

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International Tea Day is celebrated on 21 May annually 

Theme 2022:  Tea and Fair Trade

Theme 2023: bee engaged in pollinator-friendly agricultural production

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World Ozone Day also known as International Day for preservation of Ozone Layer is observed on 16 September 

Proclaimed by United Nations General Assembly (in 1994)

Theme 2023: