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World Red Cross Day is annually celebrated on 8 May.

World Red Cross Day is celebrated as the birthday anniversary of Henri Dunant, founder of International Committee of the Red Cross.

Henri Dunant was born on May 8, 1828.

 Theme 2022: Be Human Kind

Theme 2023: Everything we do comes from the heart

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World Thalassemia Day is observed on 8 May.

With the  aim to raise awareness about Thalassemia.

Note: Thalassemia is a disease of the blood, a person gets it from their parents at birth.

Theme 2025: Together for Thalassaemia: Uniting Communities, Prioritising Patients

Theme 2026: Hidden No More: Finding the Undiagnosed. Supporting the Unseen
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• Denmark has officially endorsed a government proposal to increase taxes on air passengers, aiming to impose a 100 Danish kroner tax on air travel.
• The plan is set to be implemented in phases through 2025 and beyond

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• World Mountains Day is celebrated on 11 December every year.
• Theme 2020: Protecting Mountain Biodiversity
• Theme 2021: Sustainable Mountain Tourism
• Theme 2022: Women Move Mountains
• Theme 2023: Restoring Mountain Ecosystems
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Captain (Retd) Muhammad Mahmood is the Current Chairman of Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL).

He appointed on 01-04-2024

he replaced with Hassan Nasir Jamy

Last updated on 01-04-2024

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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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• World Arthritis Day is observed on 12 October 
• Theme 2022: It is in your hands, take action.
• Theme 2023: Living with an RMD at all stages of life.
  

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Syed Nasir Hussain shah has been made the minister for energy department and planning & development department of Sindh. 

Appointed in March 2024.

Party affiliation: PPP

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Azra Fazal Pechuho is the current Health Minister of Sindh.

Appointed in March 2024

Party affiliation: PPP

Explanation

Azra Fazal Pechuho is the current Health Minister of Sindh.

Appointed in March 2024

Party affiliation: PPP