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Syed Asim Munir is the current Chief of Defence Forces after the 27th amendment since Dec 2025. 

His term is for five years.

He will remain CDA until Dec 2030.

He was appointed 11th Army Chief after the retirement of Qamar Javed Bajwa in Nov 2022.

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Updated & verified on 07-02-2026

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• Operation Bunyan Um Marsoos was launched by Pakistan on 10 May 2025, after Fajr prayer.
• It targeted seven key Indian military sites, including Pathankot, Udhampur, Gujarat air bases, Rajasthan air base, and BrahMos storage site.
• The operation was retaliation for Indian missile strikes inside Pakistan.
• The name Bunyan Um Marsoos comes from Surah Al-Saff (61:4), meaning “a structure firmly joined together.”
• Verse reference: “Allah indeed loves those who fight in His Way as though they are a solid wall cemented with molten lead.”

Last verified on 07-02-2026

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Elisa de Anda Madrazo  is the current president of FATF

She belongs to Mexico.

She replaced: T Raja Kumar of Singapore

Tenure: 1 July 2024 to 30 June 2026

important question related to  FATF 

• FATF stands for Financial Action Task Force
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• The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) is the global money laundering and terrorist financing watchdog.
  
• The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) was founded in 1989
• One year is the tenure of the FATF President Ship which rotates among member Countries
• FATF Headquarters is located in Paris
• FATF Members countries are 39
• FATF's Official languages are English and French

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Men's Asia Cricket Cup 2025

• Venue: United Arab Emirates (UAE)
• Edition: 17th
• Start Date: 9 September 2025
• End Date: 28 September 2025
• Participating Teams: 8

Previous Tournament (2023):

• Host: Pakistan & Sri Lanka (jointly)
• Winner: India
• Final Venue: Sri Lanka side hosting matches

Additional information:

• Neutral Venue Rule: India–Pakistan matches at neutral venues till 2027 (ICC agreement).
• Asia Cup is organized by the Asian Cricket Council (ACC).

Last verified on 03-02-2026

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• The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) — Africa’s major national team football tournament.
• It was hosted by Morocco.
• It was 35th edition of the tournament.
• It was from December 21, 2025 to January 18, 2026.

Last verified on 02-02-2026

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• 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

Additional information:

FAO (Food and Agriculture Organization)

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

Last verified on 27-01-2026

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Kashmir Black Day is observed annually on 27 October.

It commemorates 27 October 1947, when Indian forces entered Kashmir.

The day has increased significance following the 5 August 2019, revocation of Article 370 by India. 

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Sharif Osman Bin Hadi was a Bangladeshi political and cultural activist, writer, and teacher

He was the co-founder and spokesperson of Inqilab Moncho.

On 12 December 2025, Hadi was shot in the Paltan area of Dhaka

Born: 30 June 1993, Nalchity, Jhalakathi District, Bangladesh

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Mohammed Ali Ahmed al-Haddad was a Libyan field marshal

He served as the Chief of the General Staff of the Libyan Army from 2020 until 2025

He died in a plane crash on 23 December 2025 (aged 57–58).

The highest-ranking Libyan officer in the Government of National Unity (GNU),

Al-Haddad was born in Misrata in 1967

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Pakistan qualified for the finals of the FIH Hockey Nations Cup

After defeating France in the first semi-final match in Kuala Lumpur.

Most caps: Waseem Ahmad (410)

Top scorer: Sohail Abbas (348)

Current 14 Steady (19 December 2025)

Highest 4 (2000)

Lowest 20 (Jul 2022)