Explanation

On 21 February 2026, a lieutenant colonel and a sepoy were martyred in a suicide attack during an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Bannu district.

43-year-old Lt Colonel Shahzada Gul Faraz, hailing from Mansehra and 28-year-old Sepoy Karamat Shah from Peshawar, embraced martyrdom.

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Explanation

In early February 2026, the Russian communications regulator Roskomnadzor officially blocked WhatsApp across the country after years of tension.

This followed a series of legal battles and the app's refusal to comply with domestic data laws.

Additional Information:

WhatsApp is owned by Meta Platforms.

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Explanation

Pakistani airstrikes on Afghanistan killed more than 80 terrorists on 22 February 2026.

The strikes were carried out by the Pakistan Air Force

Pakistan targeted Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and Islamic State-Khorasan Province (ISKP)

Nangarhar and Paktika were hit.

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Explanation

Renowned poet, naat-reciter, and speaker, Syed Salman Gilani, died on 21 February 2026 after a long illness.

He was 74.

Gilani was known in literary and religious circles for his naat recitation and poetry.

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Explanation

In early February 2026, the Russian communications regulator Roskomnadzor officially blocked WhatsApp across the country after years of tension.

This followed a series of legal battles and the app's refusal to comply with domestic data laws.

Additional Information:

WhatsApp is owned by Meta Platforms.

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Explanation

The general election for Japan’s House of Representatives was held on February 8, 2026.

The election was dominated by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, leader of the Liberal Democratic Party of Japan (LDP).

Additional Information:

LDP won a historic landslide victory, securing 316 seats in the 465-seat chamber — the largest number of seats ever won by a single party in post-war Japanese history.

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Explanation

Khorramshahr-4, a medium-range ballistic missile developed by Iran.

Also known as the Kheibar missile

Range: 2,000 km

officially unveiled in May 2023

Entered active service in February 2026

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Explanation

World Day of Social Justice is observed on 20 February.

Proclaimed by the United Nations General Assembly in 2007.

First observed in 2009.

Theme 2026: Empowering Inclusion: Bridging Gaps for Social Justice

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Explanation

International Mother Language Day is celebrated on 21 February. 

International Mother Language Day first celebrated : 2000

International Mother Language Day was created by: UNESCO

Theme 2026: Youth voices on multilingual education

Explanation

International Mother Language Day is celebrated on 21 February. 

International Mother Language Day first celebrated : 2000

International Mother Language Day was created by: UNESCO

Theme 2026: Youth voices on multilingual education