Explanation

Russia is currently in a major armed conflict with Ukraine

Since February 24, 2022, which is the largest conflict in Europe since World War II.

Territorial Occupation: Russia currently occupies approximately 20% of Ukrainian territory,

Explanation

In 2020, Japan had two Prime Ministers

Shinzo Abe:

• Japan's longest-serving leader, resigned after leading from 2012 to 2020.
• Served until September 16, 2020, before resigning due to health concerns.

Yoshihide Suga:

• Formerly Abe's Chief Cabinet Secretary, elected in September 16, 2020

Last updated 18-02-2026

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• Headquarters: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
• Launch Date: 9 July 2002, Durban, South Africa
• Members: 55 member states, 9 observer states
• Purpose: Replaced the Organisation of African Unity (OAU) to promote unity, development, and peace in Africa

Additional information:

• OAU Background: Established on 25 May 1963 in Addis Ababa by 32 signatory governments
• OAU Disbanded: 9 July 2002

Last verified on 08-02-2026

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• Brexit is the withdrawal of the UK from the EU and EAEC.
• UK voted to leave in a national referendum in June 2016.
• Officially left on 31 January 2020 (midnight, Dutch time).
• Theresa May was the UK Prime Minister at the time.
• UK is the first and only country to formally leave the EU after 47 years of membership.

Last verified on 07-02-2026

Explanation

 The 2022 UN Ocean Conference, held from June 27 to July 1, 2022

In Lisbon, Portugal

Co-hosted by the governments of Kenya and Portugal. 

Explanation

Sirajuddin Aziz is the current Banking Mohtasib (Ombudsman) of Pakistan,

Assumed office on July 18, 2023,

For a four-year term.

Appointment: Appointed by the President of Pakistan in consultation with the Governor of the State Bank of Pakistan.

Explanation

Presidential elections were held in the United States on November 3, 2020

President: Joseph R. Biden Jr. (winner votes  306)

Main Opponent: Donald J. Trump 

Electoral Vote: Winner:   306 Main Opponent:   232 Total/Majority:   538/270

Vice President: Kamala D. Harris 

V.P. Opponent: Michael R. Pence

Explanation

• On 1st February 2021, Myanmar’s military staged a coup.

Additional information:

• Reason Claimed: Alleged voter fraud in the November 2020 elections
• Aung San Suu Kyi – detained by the military
• Military Leader: Min Aung Hlaing assumed control

Last verified on 04-02-2026

Explanation

• Passed in: May 2018 by the National Assembly of Pakistan

Purpose:

• Allows transgender persons to self-identify their gender on official documents
• Prohibits discrimination in jobs, education, healthcare
• Grants rights to inheritance and social welfare

Last verified on 04-02-2026

Explanation

Pakistan Super League 2022

Edition: Seventh (7th)

Dates: 27 Jan – 27 Feb 2022

Administrator: PCB

Format: T20

Venue: Pakistan

Champions: Lahore Qalandars (1st title)

Lahore Qalandars won by: 42 runs

Runner-up: Multan Sultans

Participant: 6

Matches: 34

Player of the series: Mohammad Rizwan (546) (Multan Sultans)

Most runs: Fakhar Zaman (588) (Lahore Qalandars)

Most wickets: Shaheen Afridi (20 Wickets) (Lahore Qalandars)

Last verified on 02-02-2026