Explanation

Costa Rica launched its first official mobile application designed to identify venomous snakes.

The app helps users identify venomous snakes, provides safety guidance, and offers first-aid instructions.

Additional information

Costa Rica is a small country located in Central America.

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Explanation

Thailand will host the 2026 Annual Meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank Group (WBG).

The meetings are scheduled to take place in Bangkok from October 12 to 18, 2026.

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Explanation

Pope Leo XIV or Robert Prevost is the current & 267th head of Roman Catholic Church of Vatican City.

He was elected on May 8, 2025 by succeeding Pope Francis (who had died in April 2025)

He is also the first American to be elected Pope of Roman Catholic Church. 

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Explanation

The 47th death anniversary of Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto was observed on 4 April 2026.

Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto was hanged to death on 4 April 1979 District JailRawalpindi

Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto History 

Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto was the president of Pakistan from 20 December 1971 - 14 August 1973

the first term: fourth prime minister of Pakistan from 1971 to 1973

the second term: ninth prime minister of Pakistan from 1973 to 1977

Nickname: Quaid-e-Awam ("the People's Leader")

Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto was Born on January 5, 1928, in Larkana

Resting place: Bhutto family mausoleum

Children:

Benazir Bhutto

Sanam Bhutto

Murtaza Bhutto

Shahnawaz Bhutto

7th Speaker of the National Assembly from 14 April 1972 – 15 August 1972

8th and 12th Minister of Foreign Affairs from 15 June 1963  – 28 March 1977

Minister of Commerce from 28 October 1958 – 16 January 1960

Explanation

As of April 2026, the critical waterway (Strait of Hormuz) remains disrupted, severely impacting global oil supplies.

The UK is leading a coalition of over 30 nations to strategize its reopening, while the US has notably declined to join, stating it is the responsibility of oil-dependent nations.

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Explanation

Karachi declared a "weather emergency" (or "rain emergency") on April 2, 2026, after heavy rains and severe urban flooding hit the city, causing fatal incidents and significant disruption.

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Explanation

On April 1, 2026, Pakistani security forces killed eight terrorists belonging to the Fitna al-Khwarij group (often identified with the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan - TTP) in North Waziristan.

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Explanation

In April 2026, Pakistan emerged as a primary mediator in the conflict between the United States and Iran. 

As the US-Israel war against Iran is going on, alongside Turkey and Egypt, acted as a key intermediary to de-escalate tensions and prevent a wider regional conflict.

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Explanation

As of April 2026, the Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Pakistan is Tahir Hussain Andrabi.

He replaced Shafqat Ali Khan.

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