Explanation

Pakistan Air Force celebrates Operation Swift Retort as Surprise on 27 February since 2020.

After 14 February 2019, when suicide bomber attacked CRPF convoy in Pulwama, killing 40 CRPF soldiers, tensions between India and Pakistan escalated.

Later on February 26, 2019 Indian Air Force (IAF) carried out counter-terror operation (Balakot Air Strike), hitting in Balakot.

It was on February 27, 2019, when PAF exhibited supreme professionalism by shooting down two Indian Air Force jets, a MiG-21 Bison and a SU-30. The downed MiG-21 pilot, wing commander Abhinandan, whose aircraft had crashed inside Pakistan’s territory was captured.

Abhinandan was later released and handed over to India on March 1, 2019.

Explanation

World Wetlands Day is celebrated on February 2 every year.

This day is an environmentally related celebration.

First celebrated on February 2, 1971.

Theme 2022: Wetlands Action for People and Nature

Theme 2023: It's Time for Wetlands Restoration

Theme 2024: Wetlands and Human Wellbeing

Theme 2025: Protecting Wetlands for Our Common Future

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Explanation

The current Chairmen of the Senate is Yousaf Raza Gillani.

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Yousaf Raza Gillani is the 9th and current Chairman of the Senate of Pakistan.  

He was elected as Chairman Senate on 09 April 2024

Preceded by: Sadiq Sanjrani

Last verified & updated 28-05-2024

اس سوال کو وضاحت کے ساتھ ضرور پڑھیں

The current seats of senate are:

Explanation

As of February 2025, China contributed 40% of Pakistan’s total FDI in infrastructure during FY 2024–25.

China invested $790 million in sectors like power, energy, and transport, making it the top foreign investor.

Explanation

In February 2025, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) conducted a Governance and Corruption Diagnostic Assessment in Pakistan.

The IMF dispatched a mission to Islamabad from February 6-14, 2025, to assess governance and corruption risks in Pakistan at the request of the Pakistani government.

The assessment was part of the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) 2024 program. 

Explanation

Pakistan conducted a successful training launch of the Abdali weapon system

The missile has range of 450 kilometres (280 miles)

The test of the Abdali Weapon System was conducted on May 3, 2025 as part of a military drill titled Exercise INDUS.

This missile is also known as Hatf-II

This missile was developed by SUPARCO

Additional Information:

SUPARCO stands for Pakistan's Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission.

SUPARCO is the space agency of Pakistan.

Abdali missile is named after Ahmad Shah Abdali.

He was the 18th-century founder of modern Afghanistan.

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Explanation

Asim Malik is the Current National Security Advisor (NSA) of Pakistan since 30 April 2025.

He also working as the ISI Chief.

Explanation

 After the March 2025 agreement, the IMF granted access to around $1.3 billion (SDR 1 billion) under the Resilience and Sustainability Facility (RSF).

This access is spread over 28 months. 

Explanation

Renowned Islamic scholar Mufti Abdul Baqi was killed in Quetta in a gun attack.

He was killed on 16 March 2025.

He was a senior leader of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI).

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Explanation

On March 4, 2025, the United States withdrew from the board of the United Nations' Loss and Damage Fund.

The fund was created at the United Nations Climate Conference (COP27) in 2022 in Egypt. 

LDF provides financial aid to regions facing losses due to climate change, including rising sea levels, extreme weather and drop failures. 

The fund is managed by a Governing Board, with the World Bank as an interim trustee for four years. 

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