Explanation

On 1 July 2025, Pakistan assumed the presidency of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) for the month of July.

This marks Pakistan’s eighth term on the 15-member Council and its first presidency since 2013.

Pakistan began its current two-year term as a non-permanent member in January 2025, which will continue through the end of 2026.

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The UNSC has 15 members, five of which — Britain, China, France, Russia, and the United States — are permanent ones.

The 10 non-permanent seats of the Council are allocated by geographic region, with five replaced each year.

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Explanation

Know About Human Development Index 2025

Topper: Iceland

Bottom: South Sudan

Pakistan’s Ranking: 168

Total Countries: 193

Indian Ranking: 130th

Theme 2025: A matter of choice: People and possibilities in the age of AI

Additional Information:

Human Development Index was developed by Pakistani economist Mahbub ul Haq in 1990.

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Explanation

Global Terrorism Index is published by the Institute for Economics and Peace

Global Terrorism Index (GTI) 2025:

1 Burkina Faso

2 Pakistan

3 Syria

4 Mali

Explanation

Know About Human Development Index 2025

Topper: Iceland

Bottom: South Sudan

Pakistan’s Ranking: 168

Total Countries: 193

Indian Ranking: 130th

Theme 2025: A matter of choice: People and possibilities in the age of AI

Additional Information:

Human Development Index was developed by Pakistani economist Mahbub ul Haq in 1990.

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Explanation

Know about BRICS Summit 2025

Edition: 17th

Dates: 6 to 7 July 2025

Venue: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

 Theme 2025: Strengthening Global South Cooperation for More Inclusive and Sustainable Governance

Note: 16th edition of the BRICS summit held in 2024 in Kazan, Russia

Know everything about BRICS:

BRICS founded: June 2009

BRICS headquarters: Shanghai, China

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Explanation

Know about Men’s Hockey Under-18 Asia Cup 2025

Venue: Dazhou, China

Winner: Japan

Runners-up: Pakistan

Final held on 13 July 2025.

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Explanation

Know About Human Development Index 2025

Topper: Iceland

Bottom: South Sudan

Pakistan’s Ranking: 168

Total Countries: 193

Indian Ranking: 130th

Theme 2025: A matter of choice: People and possibilities in the age of AI

Additional Information:

Human Development Index was developed by Pakistani economist Mahbub ul Haq in 1990.

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Explanation

On 16 July 2025. Security forces in Balochistan killed three terrorists during an operation, while Major Syed Rab Nawaz Tariq of the Pakistan Army was martyred in a fierce exchange of fire.

The operation was conducted in the Awaran district of Balochistan based on intelligence inputs.

Major Syed Rabnawaz Tariq martyred at the age of 34.

He belonged to Muzaffarabad

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Explanation

Know about Men’s Hockey Under-18 Asia Cup 2025

Venue: Dazhou, China

Winner: Japan

Runners-up: Pakistan

Final held on 13 July 2025.

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Explanation

International Moon Day is celebrated on 20 July.

First Moon Day was celebrated on 20 July 2022.

Theme 2025: One Moon, One Vision, One Future

Additional Info

Neil Armstrong stepped on the moon for the first time on 20 July 1969.

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