Explanation

The 2017 ICC Champions Trophy was the eighth ICC Champions Trophy,

 It was held in England and Wales from 1 to 18 June 2017.

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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

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

From 2024 and early 2025, Lahore, Pakistan, has consistently been identified as one of the most polluted cities in the world

Lahore is becoming the world's most polluted city with an AQI of 394 in October 2024

Pakistan ranked the third most polluted globally in 2024 by IQAir, with an average PM2.5 concentration of 73.7 μg/m3. 

Explanation

In 2024, the IQAir World Air Quality Report ranked Pakistan as the third most polluted country,

With an average annual PM2.5 concentration of 73.7 μg/m³,

Nearly 15 times higher than the WHO guideline of 5 μg/m³.

Explanation

Global Hunger Index 2024

Edition: 19th

Total countries: 127

Pakistan: 109

Worst ranking: Somalia (127)

Topper: Belarus

Additional Information:

Global Hunger Index 2024 is published by Concern Worldwide, an Irish humanitarian organisation, and Welthungerhilfe, a German aid agency

Explanation

Pakistan is expected to experience “moderate growth, stabilising after a period of economic contraction”, with its Gross Domestic Product (GDP) projected to expand by 2.3 per cent in 2025.

As per the report, titled ‘The UN World Economic Situation and Prospects 2025’.

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Explanation

Almost forty-five per cent of Pakistan’s population lives below the poverty line.

This report was released by World Bank on 5 June 2025.

The proportion of people living in extreme poverty has risen from 4.9pc to 16.5pc.

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Explanation

World Press Freedom Index 2025

Total countries: 180

Topper: Norway

Bottom: Eritrea

Pakistan: 158th

India: 151st

Additional Information:

This index has been released by Paris-based international NGO named Reporters Without Borders

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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