Explanation

Jameel Ahmed is the current Governor of the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP)

Jameel Ahmed  became governor SBP: 19 August 2022

Previously, Murtaza Syed was SBP governor from 4 May 2022 to 19 August 2022.

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History of State Bank

• Governor is appointed by the President of Pakistan.
• Term of five years.
• Zahid Husain was the founder and the first governor of the State Bank of Pakistan from June 1948 to July 1953.
• Dr. Shamshad Akhtar became the first female Governor of State Bank of Pakistan in 2006.

Explanation

The “New START Treaty” was a nuclear arms reduction treaty between the United States and the Russia for the Further Reduction and Limitation of Strategic Offensive Arms.

This treaty entered into force on 5 February 2011.

Additional Information:

“New START” stands for New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty

On 5 February 2026, the New START treaty officially expired.

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Explanation

In February 2026, Security forces have successfully concluded “Operation Radd-ul-Fitna-1” in Balochistan, killing a total of 216 terrorists in the days-long clearance actions against “Indian-sponsored terrorist elements”,.

Additional Information:

On 31 January 2026, terrorists carried out a spate of coordinated attacks across Balochistan.

This operation of Balochistan Liberation Army BLA, was named Operation Herof.

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Explanation

Kashmir Solidarity Day or Kashmir Day is a national holiday observed in Pakistan 

Date: February 5

Kashmir Day Event Length: 1 Day

Kashmir Day Related to the Kashmir Conflict

Kashmir Day was Started by: Jamaat-e-Islami Pakistan in 1990

Kashmir Day was first proposed by Qazi Hussain Ahmad 

In 1991, the then-Prime Minister of Pakistan Nawaz Sharif called for a "Kashmir Solidarity Day Strike"

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 2025: Protecting Wetlands for Our Common Future

The 2026 theme is “Wetlands and Traditional Knowledge”

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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 2025: Protecting Wetlands for Our Common Future

The 2026 theme is “Wetlands and Traditional Knowledge”

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Explanation

Know about Henley Passport Index released in 2026

Topper: Singapore

Bottom: Afghanistan

Pakistan ranking: 98

In 2026, Pakistan’s passport allows visa-free access to 31 countries

Asian passports dominate the upper ranks.

Additional Information:

Pakistan was ranked 103 in Henley Passport Index 2025.

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Explanation

About meeting of World Economic Forum 2026

Edition: 56th

Venue: Davos, Switzerland

Official theme: A Spirit of Dialogue

Additional Information:

The previous meeting of World Economic Forum (WEF) was held in Davos, Switzerland from 20 Jan to 24 Jan 2025.

WEF founded in 1971 with its headquarters in Davos, Switzerland.

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Explanation

In 2026, Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina presented her physical Nobel Peace Prize medal to US President Donald Trump during a meeting in the Oval Office.

She was officially awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2025.

Additional Information:

A Nobel Prize cannot be revoked, shared, or transferred to others.

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Explanation

About Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2026

Edition: 11th

Participating teams: 08

Total Matches: 60

Starting date: 23 March 2026

Final date: 3 May 2026

Newly added franchises: Sialkot and Hyderabad

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