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The 2023 World Environment Day, held on June 5, focused on plastic pollution

The theme for the day was #BeatPlasticPollution. 

World Environment Day is the world's largest international environmental day held annually.

Explanation

USA has the briefest constitution in the world.

US constitution has seven articles

US constitution is the oldest and shortest constitution in world

US constitution signed in 1787

AGM 09-2-2023

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According to the 1973 Constitution of Pakistan, the Council of Common Interests (CCI) comprises:

• The Prime Minister of Pakistan (as chairperson)
• The Chief Ministers of the provinces (Punjab, Sindh, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and Balochistan)
• The Governors of the provinces (as members)

However, the Prime Minister is not a member of the CCI.

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The First Amendment to the Constitution of Pakistan, enacted on May 4, 1974, redefined Pakistan's boundaries and eliminated references to East Pakistan.

The amendment also redefined Pakistan's federal and naval treaties.

The First Amendment was introduced during the tenure of Zulfikar Ali Bhutto to protect against internal and external destabilization.

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About Senate of Pakistan

Senate: Upper House of Pakistan

Senate in Urdu: ایوان بالا

Formation: 1973

Original members: 45

Raised to 63: 1977

Raised 87: 2 March, 1985

Raised to 100: 2002

First Hindu Woman Senator: Kirshna Kumari

Half of the Senate members retire after: 3 years

Members term: 6 years

Head of Senate is called: Chairman

National Assembly & Senate: Makes up the Parliament of Pakistan

Seats for each province: 23

Baluchistan Women Seats: 4

Sindh Women Seats: 4

KPK Women Seats: 4

Punjab Women Seats: 4

ICT Women Seat: 1

Total Women Seats: 17

Senate elections: after 3 years

First woman deputy chairperson: Dr Noor Jahan Panezai

Youngest chairman senate: Sadiq Sanjrani

First chairman Senate: Habib Ullah Khan

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Ahmadis are considered non-Muslims by many mainstream Muslims.

Mirza Ghulam Ahmad founded this movement.

In 1974, the Pakistani government enacted the 2nd Amendment to officially declare Ahmadis as non-Muslims.

Pakistan is the only country in the world to do so.

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The Indian Councils Act 1909, commonly known as the Morley–Minto or Minto–Morley Reforms

The Indian Councils Act 1909,  was an act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom

The Indian Councils Act (1909) followed discussions between John Morley, Secretary of State for India (1905–14), and Lord Minto, viceroy (1905–10).

ND28-4-2023

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Objective Resolution presented it in the assembly on March 7, 1949.

Objective Resolution Passed on: March 12, 1949.

The objective resolution was presented by Liquate Ali Khan.

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