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Lionel Messi has become the first individual footballer to receive the Princess of Asturias Award for Sports.

He was awarded the prestigious 2026 honor in recognition of his outstanding sportsmanship and significant humanitarian impact.

He is a professional footballer player of Argentina.

Additional Information:

The Princess of Asturias Award is highly prestigious international honor presented annually in Spain to recognize notable achievements in the arts, sciences, humanities, and public affairs.

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On June 8, 2026 a Mw 7.8 earthquake struck the southern coast of Mindanao in the Philippines.

Its epicenter was off the coast of Sarangani province in the region of Soccsksargen.

Several people were killed and injured.

The quake was the strongest to hit the country since 1990.

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Explanation

• First World population day was celebrated in 1987.
• World population day is observed on July 11.

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• Theme 2024: Leave no one behind, count everyone
• Theme 2025: Empowering young people to create the families they want in a fair and hopeful world.

Last verified on 01-02-2026

Explanation

Starting in June 2026, new U.S. dollar bills will feature the signatures of President Donald J. Trump and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.

Note: This is the first time in history that a sitting U.S. president's signature will appear on the nation's banknotes.

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Explanation

Youm-e-Takbeer is celebrated on May 28

It is celebrated  in commemoration of the Chagai-I and Chagai-II series of nuclear tests

This day made Pakistan the seventh nuclear state of the world

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Explanation

Youm-e-Takbeer is celebrated on May 28

It is celebrated  in commemoration of the Chagai-I and Chagai-II series of nuclear tests

This day made Pakistan the seventh nuclear state of the world

Explanation

Five new sports including cricket, squash, baseball-softball, lacrosse and flag football – have been added to the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.

Cricket was last included in the 1900 Paris Olympics.

Olympics Games 2028 will be held in  Los Angeles (USA)

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Explanation

International Day of Families is celebrated on 15th of May every year.

This day is being celebrated by the United Nations since 1995.

Theme 2025: Family-Oriented Policies for Sustainable Development

Theme 2026: Families, Inequalities and Child Wellbeing
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Explanation

Romanian gymnast Nadia Comăneci received the Laureus Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2026 Laureus World Sports Awards.

Additional Information:

The Laureus World Sports Awards is an annual award ceremony honouring individuals and teams from the world of sports

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