Explanation

Ronald George Draper was the oldest surviving Test Cricket who died in 2025.

He died at the age of 98.

He was born in 1926

He died on 25 February 2025

He was a South African cricketer who played in two Tests in 1950.

He played first-class cricket from 1945 to 1959.

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Explanation

Virat Kohli became the quickest batter to score 14,000 runs in One-Day International (ODI) cricket, surpassing Sachin Tendulkar's previous record.

Kohli is a professional cricket of India.

He achieved this milestone during Champions Trophy match against Pakistan in Feb 2025.

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Explanation

Know about ICC Champions Trophy 2025

Edition: 9th

Venues: Pakistan/United Arab Emirates

Participating teams: 8

Total Matches: 15

Starting date: 19 Feb 2025

Closing date: 09 March 2025

Administrator: International Cricket Council (ICC)

Note: The final of winner will get an amount of $2.24 million.

Explanation

 It was hosted by Pakistan Cricket Board Featured 15 matches held across three venues in Pakistan

Know about ICC Champions Trophy 2025

Edition: 9th

Venues: Pakistan/United Arab Emirates

Participating teams: 8

Total Matches: 15

Starting date: 19 Feb 2025

Closing date: 09 March 2025

Administrator: International Cricket Council (ICC)

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Last updated question  18-02-2026

Explanation

Israel and Hamas have agreed to peace deal to end the bloody 15-montgh war between the two sides in Gaza. 

The peace agreement was announced by the Qatari prime minister Shiekh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim al-Thani on 15 Jan 2025 after the meeting between the Israelis and Hamas in Doha, Qatar.

Note: Hamas is a group based in Palestine. 

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Explanation

US president-elect Donald Trump has become the first president to be convicted in American history. 

He was sentenced on 10 January 2025 by a New York Court on 34 charges related to the case of paying money silence a porn star. 

However, he will take oath as the US president as a person who has been proven guilty. 

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Explanation

About Henley Passport Index released in January 2025

Topper: Singapore

Bottom: Afghanistan

Pakistan rank: 103rd

Additional Information:

As per the above ranking, Pakistani passport has visa-free access to 33 states

This means Pakistani passport holders can travel to 33 countries without the requirement of a visa

The Henley Passport Index is released by the firm Henley & Partners based in the UK

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Explanation

Lionel Messi became the first footballer to receive the ‘American Presidential Medal of Freedom’.

He is a professional footballer of Argentina.

He received this award on 5 January 2025 from US president Joe Biden.  

Additional Information:

Presidential Medal of freedom is the highest civilian award of the United States of America.

Explanation

Top 3 richest people in the world in (as of January 2025)

1.      Elon Musk

Net Worth: $421.2 billion

Source: SpaceX, Tesla, X (formerly Twitter), xAI, Boring Co.

2. Jeff Bezos

Net Worth: $233.5 billion

Source: Amazon

3.      Larry Ellison

Net Worth: $209.7 billion

Source: Oracle

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Explanation

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has been awarded hosting rights of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup in 2028, where neutral venue arrangements will also apply.

ICC: International Cricket Council 

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