Explanation

On 19 January 2026, Former Pakistan captain Shoaib Malik announced his retirement from Pakistan Super League (PSL).

Additional Information:

During his PSL career, he represented Karachi Kings, Multan Sultans, Peshawar Zalmi and Quetta Gladiators.

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Explanation

The Board of Peace is an international organisation proposed by U.S. President Donald Trump, first announced in September 2025 and officially established in January 2026.

Its stated purpose is to promote stability, restore lawful governance, and secure lasting peace in conflict-affected areas, originally focused on Gaza after the Israel–Hamas war.

Additional Information:

Pakistan accepted the invitation of US president Donald Trump to join this body on 21 Jan 2026.

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Explanation

The Board of Peace is an international organisation proposed by U.S. President Donald Trump, first announced in September 2025 and officially established in January 2026.

Its stated purpose is to promote stability, restore lawful governance, and secure lasting peace in conflict-affected areas, originally focused on Gaza after the Israel–Hamas war.

Additional Information:

France has formally declined the invitation to join the Board of Peace, citing concerns over it usurping the role of the United Nations.

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Explanation

The Board of Peace is an international organisation proposed by U.S. President Donald Trump, first announced in September 2025 and officially established in January 2026.

Its stated purpose is to promote stability, restore lawful governance, and secure lasting peace in conflict-affected areas, originally focused on Gaza after the Israel–Hamas war.

Additional Information:

If countries pay $1 billion during the first year of the project, they will be guaranteed permanent membership.

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Explanation

Raja Nasir Abbas is the current leader of the opposition in the Senate of Pakistan since 2026.

He is the chief of Majlis Wahdat-i-Muslimeen (MWM).

He replaced Shibli Faraz who was disqualified in August 2025.

Last Updated on 20-01-2026.

Explanation

From 1 January 2026, Euro will be legal currency of Bulgaria.

Bulgaria became the 21st country to use Euro currency.

Earlier, the currency of Bulgaria was “Lev”.

Additional Information:

Bulgaria initially joined the EU in 2007.

It adopted Euro Currency after 19 years of joining.

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Explanation

From 1 January 2026, Euro will be legal currency of Bulgaria.

Bulgaria became the 21st country to use Euro currency.

Earlier, the currency of Bulgaria was “Lev”.

Additional Information:

Bulgaria initially joined the EU in 2007.

It adopted Euro Currency after 19 years of joining.

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Explanation

From 1 January 2026, Euro will be legal currency of Bulgaria.

Bulgaria became the 21st country to use Euro currency.

Earlier, the currency of Bulgaria was “Lev”.

Additional Information:

Bulgaria initially joined the EU in 2007.

It adopted Euro Currency after 19 years of joining.

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Explanation

Yoweri Museveni won the 2026 Ugandan presidential election.

He was declared the winner on 15 January 2026.

He secured 71% of the vote.

Museveni is the president of Uganda since 1986.

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Explanation

About meeting of World Economic Forum 2026

Edition: 56th

Venue: Davos, Switzerland

Official theme: A Spirit of Dialogue

Dates: January 12 to 16, 2026

Additional Information:

The previous meeting of World Economic Forum (WEF) was held in Davos, Switzerland from 20 Jan to 24 Jan 2025.

WEF founded in 1971 with its headquarters in Davos, Switzerland.

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