Explanation

International Tea Day is celebrated on 21 May annually 

First time celebrated in 2020 by the United Nations.  

Theme 2025: Tea for Better Lives

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Explanation

Duration: The armed conflict between Pakistan and India lasted four days, from May 7 to May 10, 2025.

Conclusion: Hostilities ended after a ceasefire agreement was reached.

Means of Agreement: Ceasefire was negotiated via hotline communication between the Directors General of Military Operations (DGMOs) of both countries.

Diplomatic Involvement: The United States contributed to diplomatic efforts to de-escalate the situation.

Explanation

Green Sukuk – Key Points (Economic Survey 2024-25):

Issued: May 2025, worth Rs 30 billion.

Purpose: To fund eco-friendly projects.

Projects: Garuk Dam (Balochistan), Nai Gaj Dam (Sindh), Shagarthang Project (Gilgit-Baltistan).

Investor Response: Oversubscribed due to strong demand.

Significance: Marked Pakistan’s move toward global green financing standards.

Explanation

India launched a military attack on Pakistan on 7 May 2025

Pakistani military brought down five Indian jets in retaliation.

India targeted:

1. Kotli
2. Bahawalpu
3. Muridke
4. Bagh
5. Muzaffarabad

India termed this aggression as “Operation Sindoor”.

In Pakistan, 31 civilians were killed and 46 were injured.

Additional Information:

The April 22, 2025, attack in Pahalgam killed 26 tourists.

India, without investigation or evidence, blamed Pakistan for this.

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Explanation

On 20 May 2025, the federal cabinet approved the promotion of Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Asim Munir to Field Marshal.

For ensuring the security of the country and defeating the enemy based on the high strategy and courageous leadership of the Battle of Truth, Operation Bunyan-um-Marsoos

Additional Information:

The rank of Field Marshal is the highest rank of armies built on the patron of the British Army.

It may be noted that after his promotion, Gen Asim Munir will become the country’s second field marshal only after Field Marshal Ayub Khan.

Explanation

India launched military attack on Pakistan on 7 May 2025

Pakistani military brought down five Indian jets in retaliation.

India targeted Kotli, Bahawalpur, Muridke, Bagh and Muzaffarabad.

India termed this aggression as “Operation Sindoor”.

As per Pakistan, 31 civilians killed and 46 injured.

Additional Information:

The April 22, 2025 attack in Pahalgam killed 26 tourists.

India, without investigation or evidence, blamed Pakistan for this.

Explanation

The 2025 conflict was a brief armed conflict between India and Pakistan.

India launched Operation Sindoor against Pakistan on 7 May 2025.

In response, Pakistan launched its Operation Bunyan-un-Marsoos on 10 May 2025 against India.

On 10th of May 2025, a ceasefire was announced by the US president Donald Trump.

China, Turkey and Azerbaijan supported Pakistan. 

Additional Information:

Tensions escalated between India and Pakistan after Pahalgam terrorist attack in Indian occupied Kashmir on 22 April 2025 in which 26 civilians were killed.

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Explanation

The 2025 conflict was a brief armed conflict between India and Pakistan.

India launched Operation Sindoor against Pakistan on 7 May 2025.

In response, Pakistan launched its Operation Bunyan-un-Marsoos on 10 May 2025 against India.

On 10th of May 2025, a ceasefire was announced by the US president Donald Trump.

Pakistan used Fatah series during this war 

Additional Information:

Tensions escalated between India and Pakistan after Pahalgam terrorist attack in Indian occupied Kashmir on 22 April 2025 in which 26 civilians were killed.

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Explanation

India launched military attack on Pakistan on 7 May 2025

Pakistani military brought down five Indian jets in retaliation by using Chinese technology

India targeted Kotli, Bahawalpur, Muridke, Bagh and Muzaffarabad.

India termed this aggression as “Operation Sindoor”.

As per Pakistan, 31 civilians killed and 46 injured.

Additional Information:

The April 22, 2025 attack in Pahalgam killed 26 tourists.

India, without investigation or evidence, blamed Pakistan for this.

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Explanation

On 20 May 2025, the federal cabinet approved the promotion of Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Asim Munir to Field Marshal.

For ensuring the security of the country and defeating the enemy based on the high strategy and courageous leadership of the Battle of Truth, Operation Bunyan-um-Marsoos.

Additional Information:

The rank of Field Marshal is the highest rank of armies built on the patron of the British Army.

It may be noted that after his promotion, General Asim Munir will become the country’s second field marshal only after Field Marshal Ayub Khan.