Explanation

Following the outbreak of conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran in 2026, an estimated 20,000 seafarers became stranded aboard approximately 2,000 vessels trapped in the Persian Gulf.

Explanation

77th foundation day of NATO was celebrated on 4 April 2026.

Know about NATO

Know about NATO

NATO full form: North Atlantic Treaty Organization

Founded: 4 April, 1949 (Washington, USA)

Headquarters: Brussels, Belgium

Total members: 32 (30 European & 2 North American countries)

Latest Member: Sweden

Type: Military Alliance

Official Languages: English & French

Founding members: 12

Pakistan: Not a NATO member

Member Muslim country: Turkiye  

In April 2024, Sweden became 32nd member of NATO.

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

32. Sweden 

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Explanation

Explanation

Explanation

World Health Day is observed on 7th April every year.

Theme 2025: Healthier beginnings, hopeful futures

Theme 2026: Together for health. Stand with science

Additional Information: 

World Health Organization (WHO) was founded on 7 April 1948.

WHO has its headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland. 

Explanation

As of 2026, the current President of Hungary is Katalin Novak.

She replaced Janos Ader in 2022

She is the first woman as well as the youngest president in the history of Hungary, elected at the age of 44

Last updated on 08-04-2026

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Explanation

Syed Mehdi Shah Shah became the 8th Governor of Gilgit-Baltistan in 2022.

Previously, Raja Jalal Hussain Maqpoon was governor Gilgit-Baltistan.

Last Verified on 09-04-2026

Explanation

In April 2026, former MNA Mir Ahmed Nawaz— popularly known as Mir Babul Khan Jakhrani — passed away at his residence in Karachi at the age of 83 after a prolonged illness.

Born on March 21, 1943, Mir Babul entered active politics from the PPP platform in 1988 and became the MPA. Later in 1993, he was elected an MNA from Jacobabad.

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Explanation

Dr. Sumaira Khowaja-Punjwani has become Pakistan’s youngest dual PhD holder.

She has become the first registered nurse in the country to earn dual PhD status.

As of April 2026, she is the principal of the College of Nursing & Midwifery at Ziauddin University.

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Explanation

As of 2026, the current president of Cuba is Miguel Díaz-Canel.

He succeeded Raul Castro, who was the president from 2008 to 2018.

He has been in office since October 10, 2019.

He is also the First Secretary of the Communist Party of Cuba.

Last updated on 08-04-2026

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