Explanation

• Total members: 32 (30 European & 2 North American countries)
• NATO stands for the North Atlantic Treaty Organization
• Founded: 4 April 1949 (Washington, USA)
• Headquarters: Brussels, Belgium
• Latest Member: Finland
• Type: Military Alliance
• Official Languages: English & French
• Founding members: 12
• Pakistan: Not a NATO member
  
• Member Muslim country: Turkiye 
• Last Member: On 7 March 2024, Sweden became the 32nd member.

List of NATO member countries

1.       Albania

2.       Belgium

3.       Bulgaria

4.       Canada

5.       Croatia

6.       Czechia

7.       Denmark

8.       Estonia

9.       France

10.   Germany

11.   Greece

12.   Hungary

13.   Iceland

14.   Italy

15.   Latvia

16.   Lithuania

17.   Luxembourg

18.   Montenegro

19.   Netherlands

20.   North Macedonia

21.   Norway

22.   Poland

23.   Portugal

24.   Romania

25.   Slovakia

26.   Slovenia

27.   Spain

28.   Turkiye

29.   United Kingdom

30.   United States

31.   Finland 2023

32.  Sweden 2024

Last updated by NA on 22-April-2026

Explanation

International Women’s Day is observed on 8 March every year to celebrate women’s achievements.

It began in the early 20th century, with the first official observance in 1911.

Theme for 2026 is Rights. Justice. Action. For ALL Women and Girls

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Explanation

• Winner: Spain
• Runners-up: Argentina
• Total Matches: 104
• Edition: 23rd FIFA World Cup
• Hosts: United States, Canada & Mexico
• Total Teams: 48

Additional information:

• 2022 – Argentina 🇦🇷 — defeated France on penalties after a 3–3 draw.
• 2018 – France 🇫🇷 — defeated Croatia 4–2 in the final.
• 2014 – Germany 🇩🇪 — defeated Argentina 1–0 after extra time.

Last verified on 19-07-2026

Explanation

• The current Secretary-General of the United Nations is António Guterres from Portugal.
• He began his first term on January 1, 2017.
• He is currently serving his second term.

Last verified on 10-05-2026

Explanation

• Date: 1 May every year
• Origin: Labour Day began on 1 May 1886.
• Historical Event: It commemorates the Haymarket Affair in Chicago.
• Significance: Recognizes the rights and contributions of workers.
• 2026 Theme: “Ensuring a Healthy Psychosocial Working Environment.”

Last updated: NA on 26-09-2026

Explanation

• Primary Host: Pakistan (PCB)
• Neutral Venue: Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE)
• Edition: 9th
• Participating teams: 8
• Total matches: 15
• Tournament dates: 19 Feb 2025 – 09 March 2025.
• Winner: India

 Last updated NA 12-04-2026

Explanation

• Muhammad Aurangzeb is the the current Minister for Finance and Revenue.
• He is a Pakistani banker.
• Appointed since 11 March 2024.

Last verified on 05-08-2026

Explanation

• The current Minister for Defence of Pakistan is Khawaja Muhammad Asif.
• Sworn in in March 2024
• He replaced Anwar Ali Haider
• Previously served in the post from 2013 to 2017.
• He has been a Member of the National Assembly from Sialkot since 1993
• Elected for the seventh time in 2024

Question updated 03-March-2026

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Explanation

About The 2026 US Open

Edition: 146th

Venue: New York City

Mens’s Singles title winner: Alexander Zverev

Women’s singles title winner: Elena Rybakina

Dates: Aug 30 to Sep 13, 2026

Men's doubles title:  Christian Harrison and Neal Skupski

Women's doubles title: Taylor Townsend and Katerina Siniakova

Note: Jannik Sinner and Aryna Sabalenka were the men's and women's singles champions in 2025.

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Explanation

About The 2026 US Open

Edition: 146th

Venue: New York City

Mens’s Singles title winner: Alexander Zverev

Women’s singles title winner: Elena Rybakina

Dates: Aug 30 to Sep 13, 2026

Men's doubles title:  Christian Harrison and Neal Skupski

Women's doubles title: Taylor Townsend and Katerina Siniakova

Note: Jannik Sinner and Aryna Sabalenka were the men's and women's singles champions in 2025.

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