Explanation

World Leprosy Day is observed on last Sunday of January.

In 2026, last Sunday of January falls on 25 January.

Leprosy: کوڑھ

Leprosy Day 2026 Theme: Leprosy is curable, the real challenge is stigma

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On January 22, 2026, the Unites States officially complete its withdrawal from the World Health Organization (WHO).

An executive order was issued by US president Donald Trump in this regard.

Reason of withdrawal: WHO’s alleged mishandling of the COVID-19 pandemic

The US had remained member of WHO for 78 years before withdrawal.

Additional Information:

The U.S. became the first country to withdraw from WHO since it was founded in 1948.

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Explanation

The current President of France is Emmanuel Macron.

He has been serving as president since 14 May 2017 and was re‑elected in 2022.

Macron is the eighth President of the Fifth Republic of France.

He leads the centrist political movement Renaissance.

Last updated on 25 Jan 2026

Explanation

On January 22, 2026, the Unites States officially complete its withdrawal from the World Health Organization (WHO).

An executive order was issued by US president Donald Trump in this regard.

Reason of withdrawal: WHO’s alleged mishandling of the COVID-19 pandemic

The US had remained member of WHO for 78 years before withdrawal.

Additional Information:

The U.S. became the first country to withdraw from WHO since it was founded in 1948.

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Explanation

Data Privacy Day is an international event held annually on January 28 to promote data protection, privacy best practices, and awareness of the importance of safeguarding personal information.

Theme 2026: Take control of your data

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Explanation

Data Privacy Day is an international event held annually on January 28 to promote data protection, privacy best practices, and awareness of the importance of safeguarding personal information.

Theme 2026: Take control of your data

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Explanation

In 2018, the United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution proclaiming January 24 as International Day of Education.

Fifth edition of International Day of Education observed on 24 January 2023.

Theme 2026: The power of youth in co-creating education

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Explanation

About meeting of World Economic Forum 2026

Edition: 56th

Venue: Davos, Switzerland

Official theme: A Spirit of Dialogue

Dates: January 12 to 16, 2026

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

On 31 January 2026, terrorists carried out a spate of coordinated attacks across Balochistan in which 145 militants were killed, claimed by Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA).

As per official sources, 145 terrorists killed.

This operation was named Operation Herof , which means ‘Black Storm’.

Districts Targeted: Quetta, Gwadar, Mastung, Noshki, Pasni, etc.

Additional Information:

The BLA is a banned separatist militant group active in Pakistan’s Balochistan province.

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Explanation

On January 22, 2026, the Unites States officially complete its withdrawal from the World Health Organization (WHO).

An executive order was issued by US president Donald Trump in this regard.

Reason of withdrawal: WHO’s alleged mishandling of the COVID-19 pandemic

The US had remained member of WHO for 78 years before withdrawal.

Additional Information:

The U.S. became the first country to withdraw from WHO since it was founded in 1948.

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