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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Explanation

Andrew Jassy is an American business executive who is the president and chief executive officer (CEO) of Amazon.

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Explanation

Jeffrey Bezos is the founder, executive chairman, and former president and CEO of Amazon.

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