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Asian Games 2026

Edition: 20th   

Venue: Japan

19 Sep to 4 Oct 2026

Pakistan won 2 silver and 8 bronze medals. 

About Asian Games

Held: every four years

Abbreviation: Asiad

Motto: Ever Onward

First event: 1951 (India)

 Hockey introduced: 1958

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Explanation

The World Celebrated 81st anniversary of United Nations on 24 October 2026.

UNO was formed on 24 October 1945.

UNO members: 193

HQ: New York, USA

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Explanation

The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) is set to commemorate on 18 October 2026 the 19th anniversary of the tragic Karsaz tragedy.

 The incident took place on October 18, 2007  in Karachi when twin blasts ripped through the homecoming procession of former prime minister Benazir Bhutto, killing over 180 people.

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The 2026 Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel was jointly awarded to American economists Robert E. Hall and Michael Woodford. 

They were recognized for their research on the microeconomic foundations of macroeconomic stabilisation.

Additional Information:

Joel Mokyr, Philippe Aghion and Peter Howitt won Nobel Prize in economics in 2025.

Awarded for their groundbreaking contributions to understanding innovation-driven economic growth.

Joel Mokyr & Peter Howitt belongs to the USA. 

Philippe Aghion belongs to the UK. 

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Explanation

The 75th death anniversary of Shaheed-e-Millat Khan Liaquat Ali Khan is observed on 16 October 2026.

Liaquat Ali Khan was assassinated on 16 October 1951 during a public meeting in Rawalpindi.

He was the first prime minister of Pakistan. 

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Explanation

• Observed on: 16 October every year
• Purpose: To raise awareness about food security, hunger, and nutrition
• 2024 Theme: Right to foods for a better life and a better future
• 2025 Theme: Hand in Hand for Better Foods and a Better Future
• Theme 2026: Innovate Today. Nourish Tomorrow

Additional information:

FAO (Food and Agriculture Organization)

• Established on: 16 October 1945
• Founder: United Nations
• Headquarters: Rome, Italy

Last verified on 16-10-2026

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Explanation

The 2026 Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel was jointly awarded to American economists Robert E. Hall and Michael Woodford. 

They were recognized for their research on the microeconomic foundations of macroeconomic stabilisation.

Additional Information:

Joel Mokyr, Philippe Aghion and Peter Howitt won Nobel Prize in economics in 2025.

Awarded for their groundbreaking contributions to understanding innovation-driven economic growth.

Joel Mokyr & Peter Howitt belongs to the USA. 

Philippe Aghion belongs to the UK. 

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Explanation

The European Union (EU) summit held in Brussels, Belgium, on 15–16 October 2026 included Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

The main discussions included continued support for Ukraine, security threats linked to Russia, migration, and the situation in the Middle East.

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Explanation

The European Union (EU) summit held in Brussels, Belgium, on 15–16 October 2026 included Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

The main discussions included continued support for Ukraine, security threats linked to Russia, migration, and the situation in the Middle East.

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