Explanation

Travel and Tourism Development Index 2024 is released by World Economic Forum.

Travel and Tourism Development Index 2024 is topped by the USA.

Pakistan rank: 101

***

Explanation

In 2023, Pakistan is ranked 142rd out of 146 countries on the World Economic Forum's Global Gender Gap Index.

The index's top position is held by Iceland.

The index's bottom is occupied by Afghanistan.

Explanation

Pakistan Ranked 130th Across 142 Countries, in 2023.

Pakistan Overall Score, 2023

Overall Score 0.38

Global Rank 130/142 

Regional Rank 5/6

Income Rank 29 /37 

Rank Change +1 

Explanation

Henley Passport Index (July 2024 edition)

Total countries/states: 199

Topper: Singapore 

Bottom: Afghanistan

Pakistan: 100th 

Explanation

 Henley Passport Index (July 2024 edition)

Total countries/states: 199

Topper: Singapore 

Bottom: Afghanistan

Pakistan: 100th 

Explanation

According to the Pakistan Economic Survey 2023-24, the total cropped area reported provisionally for the year 2022-23 is 24.00 million hectares.

This figure reflects the area used for various crops in the specified year.

Explanation

As per PBS, Pakistan’s population will double by 2050.

Pakistan’s population growth rate, declared the highest in the world and region, is projected to double by 2050, according to the report from the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS).

Pakistan’s population could reach a staggering figure by mid-century.

The report also notes a substantial portion of the population living with disabilities.

***

Explanation

As many as 4.5 million individuals are unemployed in Pakistan, with the youth aged 15-24 having the highest unemployment rate of 11.1 per cent, according to the Pakistan Economic Survey 2023-24 released on 11 June 2024.

**

Explanation

The United States (US) House of Representatives approved a resolution supporting democracy and human rights in Pakistan, urging an impartial investigation into claims of irregularities in the country's February 8 general elections.

A total of 368 members voted in favour of the resolution.

The resolution was passed in June 2024.

****

Explanation

The United States (US) House of Representatives approved a resolution supporting democracy and human rights in Pakistan, urging an impartial investigation into claims of irregularities in the country's February 8 general elections.

A total of 368 members voted in favour of the resolution.

The resolution was passed in June 2024.

****