Explanation

In 2026, France's National Assembly made global headlines by approving a landmark bill to ban social media for children under 15.

The move is part of a broader "health emergency" strategy to protect youth from digital addiction and cyberbullying.

The ban to take effect by September 1, 2026.

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Explanation

Mirra Andreeva (Russia) won the women's singles title at the 2026 French Open, defeating Maja Chwalinska (Poland) in the final. 

Note: The 2026 Men's Singles title at the French Open Alexander Zverev of Germany.

Additional Information:

Coco Gauff defeated Aryna Sabalenka in the final to win the women's singles title at the 2025 French Open

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Explanation

District and Sessions Judge Abdul Hakeem Kakar and his guard were gunned while another judge was among two injured when they came under attack while heading to Mastung, Balochistan.

This incident took place on 23 July 2026

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Explanation

About the 2026 Global Peace Index

Released by Institute for Economics and Peace

Edition:  20th

Total: 163 states

Topper: Iceland

Bottom: Russia

Pakistan ranks 152nd

 Additional Information:

Iceland topped, Russia was given bottom ranking while Pakistan ranked 144th in Global Peace Index 2025.

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Explanation

About Exercise Sea Dragon 2026

Conducted by the U.S. Navy

Venue: Guam 

Participants: USA, Japan, Australia & South Korea.

Additional Information:   

Exercise Sea Dragon is an annual US-led anti-submarine warfare drill held in Guam.

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Explanation

District and Sessions Judge Abdul Hakeem Kakar and his guard were gunned while another judge was among two injured when they came under attack while heading to Mastung, Balochistan.

This incident took place on 23 July 2026

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Explanation

About Henley Passport Index released in July 2026

Edition: 20th

Topper: Singapore

India: 81st

Total passports: 199 passports

Bottom: Afghanistan

Pakistan: 101

Pakistani passport has visa free access of 30 destinations

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Explanation

Mansoor Usman Awan appointed is the current Attorney General for Pakistan.

Appointment Date: 27 March 2023

Predecessor: Barrister Shehzad Ata Elahi (resigned on 24 March 2023) 

Last updated on 29-07-2026

Explanation

• The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) affectionately called Hazrat Anas ibn Malik (R.A.) "Dhu al-Udhunayn" (the one with two ears).

Additional information:

• Served the Prophet (ﷺ): 10 years
• Hadiths narrated: Approximately 2,286
• Migration (Hijrah): 622 AD
• Battle of Badr: 2 AH (624 AD)

Last verified on 29-07-2026

Explanation

• The United Kingdom officially left the European Union (EU) on 31 January 2020 at 11:00 p.m. GMT.
• It is known as Brexit (British Exit).
• It ended the UK's 47-year membership of the European Union.
• The transition period lasted until 31 December 2020.
• Referendum Date: 23 June 2016
• Article 50 Triggered: 29 March 2017
• Referendum Result: Leave – 51.9%, Remain – 48.1%

Last verified on 08-04-2026