Explanation

China has strengthened its naval power by commissioning a new advanced warship named "Loudi".

This is type of Guided-missile Destroyer.

With the aim to boos China's blue-water navy and regional maritime influence 

Inducted in 2026.

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Explanation

Russia announced plans to launch the Venera-D mission to revisit Venus before 2036.

With the purpose to study Venus's atmospheric composition and surface conditions with a long-lived lander and balloon.

Here “D” stands for Dolgozhivushchaya (long-lived).

Additional Information:

Russia will launch this mission between 2034 and 2036.

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Explanation

Syed Mohsin Naqvi became interim interior minister of Pakistan in March 2024.

Mohsin Naqvi replaced Dr. Gohar Ejaz. 

Mohsin Naqvi has previously served as Chief Minister of the Punjab. 

Last updated on 23-02-2026

Explanation

The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be the 23rd FIFA World Cup.

The tournament will be jointly hosted by 16 cities in three North American countries: Canada, Mexico, and the United States.

Explanation

• Aftab Alam Khan Afridi is the current law minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK)

  Belonging: Kohat

  Appointed in 2024.

  
  

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About 2026 Winter Olympics (XXV Winter Olympic Games)

Dates: 6 to 22 February

Venue: Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy

Official mascots: Tina and Milo (two stoat siblings)

Participating Nations: 92

Competing athletes: 2,871

Topper: Norway

Additional Information:

Norway won record 18 gold and 41 total medals

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