Explanation

The largest Coal coal-producing country in the World is China

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China: Remains the dominant global producer, with its output in 2024 being around 4.78 billion tonnes.  

India: Ranks as the second-largest producer, with its output in 2024 around 1.085 billion tonnes.  

Indonesia: Is the third-largest producer, with about 836.1 million tonnes in 2024.  

United States: Ranks fourth, producing 464.6 million tonnes in 2024.  

Russia: Is another major producer, with 508.19 million tonnes in 2025.

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On 6 June 2023, The Republic of Korea, Algeria, Sierra Leone, Slovenia and Guyana, were elected as non-permanent members of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) for the 2024-25 term during the elections held at the UN headquarters in New York.

These countries will take responsibilities on 1 January 2024 and serve till 31 December 2025.

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About UN Ocean Conference 2025

Jointly co-hosted by France & Costa Rica

Additional Information:

The international meet will bring together global leaders, scientists, and policymakers to discuss sustainable ocean governance

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Explanation

The United States military invaded Venezuela in 2026

The main objective of this operation was to capture Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores

Maduro has been charged with nacro-terrorism and weapons charges 

This operation has been named ‘Operation Absolute Resolve’.

The operation was launched on 3 January 2026.

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Explanation

World Day of War Orphans is observed annually on 6th January to raise awareness about children who have lost parents due to war or armed conflicts.

The day highlights the physical, social, and psychological challenges faced by orphans growing up without parental support.

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Explanation

On 26 December 2025, Sonam Yeshey achieved a milestone by taking the first-ever eight-wicket haul in a Men's T20I match.

He is a young cricketer of Bhutan.

He took 8 wickets by giving 7 runs in 4 overs

He achieved this milestone by playing against Myanmar.

Additional Information:

Sonam Yeshey made history by becoming the first bowler to take 8 wickets in a single T20 International match.

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Explanation

Global Family Day is celebrated on 1 January every year. 

Main objective is to avoid war and violence by establishing peace among all the countries and religions of the world.

Theme 2026: unity, peace, and service

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Global Family Day is celebrated on 1 January every year. 

Main objective is to avoid war and violence by establishing peace among all the countries and religions of the world.

Theme 2026: unity, peace, and service

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Explanation

Begum Khaleda Zia was a Bangladeshi politician who served as the prime minister of Bangladesh from 1991 to 1996 and again from 2001 to 2006. She was the first female prime minister of Bangladesh and the second female prime minister in the Muslim world after Benazir Bhutto.

Born: 15 August 1945

Died: 30 December 2025

Aged: 80

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Explanation

About ASEAN Summit 2025

Edition: 46th

Venue: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Theme 2025: Inclusivity and Sustainability

Additional Information:

ASEAN stands for Association of Southeast Asian Nations.

It is a regional group that promotes political, economic, and security cooperation.

It was established in 1967.

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