Explanation

Raja Nasir Abbas is the current leader of the opposition in the Senate of Pakistan since 2026.

He is the chief of Majlis Wahdat-i-Muslimeen (MWM).

He replaced Shibli Faraz who was disqualified in August 2025.

Last Updated on 20-01-2026.

Explanation

From 1 January 2026, Euro will be legal currency of Bulgaria.

Bulgaria became the 21st country to use Euro currency.

Earlier, the currency of Bulgaria was “Lev”.

Additional Information:

Bulgaria initially joined the EU in 2007.

It adopted Euro Currency after 19 years of joining.

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Explanation

From 1 January 2026, Euro will be legal currency of Bulgaria.

Bulgaria became the 21st country to use Euro currency.

Earlier, the currency of Bulgaria was “Lev”.

Additional Information:

Bulgaria initially joined the EU in 2007.

It adopted Euro Currency after 19 years of joining.

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Explanation

From 1 January 2026, Euro will be legal currency of Bulgaria.

Bulgaria became the 21st country to use Euro currency.

Earlier, the currency of Bulgaria was “Lev”.

Additional Information:

Bulgaria initially joined the EU in 2007.

It adopted Euro Currency after 19 years of joining.

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Explanation

Yoweri Museveni won the 2026 Ugandan presidential election.

He was declared the winner on 15 January 2026.

He secured 71% of the vote.

Museveni is the president of Uganda since 1986.

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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 15 January 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

 Mahmood Khan Achakzai is the Leader of the Opposition in National Assembly.

Appointed in Jan 2026

He was nominated by the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party

Predecessor: Omar Ayub Khan

Last updated on 19-01-2026

Explanation

On January 7, 2026, U.S. President Donald Trump signed a Presidential Memorandum directing the withdrawal of the United States from 66 international organizations.

The withdrawal affected 31 United Nations entities and 35 non-UN organizations.

Additional Information:

The U.S. is also exiting the International Solar Alliance (ISA) as part of its retreat from multilateral climate bodies.

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Explanation

On January 7, 2026, U.S. President Donald Trump signed a Presidential Memorandum directing the withdrawal of the United States from 66 international organizations.

The withdrawal affected 31 United Nations entities and 35 non-UN organizations.

Additional Information:

The U.S. is also exiting the International Solar Alliance (ISA) as part of its retreat from multilateral climate bodies.

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