Explanation

World Cancer Day is observed on 4 February. 

Theme 2026: United by Unique

Additional Information:

Cancer is a disease where some cells in the body grow out of control instead of growing and dying normally.

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Explanation

• Name: Jameel Ahmad
• Term: 5 years, 19 August 2022
• Previously, Murtaza Syed 

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History of State Bank

• The President of Pakistan appoints the Governor.
• Term of five years.
• Zahid Husain was the founder and the first governor of the State Bank of Pakistan from June 1948 to July 1953.
• Dr. Shamshad Akhtar became the first female Governor of State Bank of Pakistan in 2006.

Last updated by NS on 06 May 2026

Explanation

The “New START Treaty” was a nuclear arms reduction treaty between the United States and the Russia for the Further Reduction and Limitation of Strategic Offensive Arms.

This treaty entered into force on 5 February 2011.

Additional Information:

“New START” stands for New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty

On 5 February 2026, the New START treaty officially expired.

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Explanation

In February 2026, Security forces have successfully concluded “Operation Radd-ul-Fitna-1” in Balochistan, killing a total of 216 terrorists in the days-long clearance actions against “Indian-sponsored terrorist elements”,.

Additional Information:

On 31 January 2026, terrorists carried out a spate of coordinated attacks across Balochistan.

This operation of Balochistan Liberation Army BLA, was named Operation Herof.

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Explanation

Kashmir Solidarity Day or Kashmir Day is a national holiday observed in Pakistan 

Date: February 5

Kashmir Day Event Length: 1 Day

Kashmir Day Related to the Kashmir Conflict

Kashmir Day was Started by: Jamaat-e-Islami Pakistan in 1990

Kashmir Day was first proposed by Qazi Hussain Ahmad 

In 1991, the then-Prime Minister of Pakistan Nawaz Sharif called for a "Kashmir Solidarity Day Strike"

Explanation

World Wetlands Day is celebrated on February 2 every year.

This day is an environmentally related celebration.

First celebrated on February 2, 1971.

Theme 2025: Protecting Wetlands for Our Common Future

The 2026 theme is “Wetlands and Traditional Knowledge”

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Explanation

World Wetlands Day is celebrated on February 2 every year.

This day is an environmentally related celebration.

First celebrated on February 2, 1971.

Theme 2025: Protecting Wetlands for Our Common Future

The 2026 theme is “Wetlands and Traditional Knowledge”

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Explanation

Explanation

• 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

Explanation

Know about Henley Passport Index released in 2026

Topper: Singapore

Bottom: Afghanistan

Pakistan ranking: 98

In 2026, Pakistan’s passport allows visa-free access to 31 countries

Asian passports dominate the upper ranks.

Additional Information:

Pakistan was ranked 103 in Henley Passport Index 2025.

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