Explanation

International Day of Democracy is observed on 15th of September annually.

With the purpose of promoting and upholding the principles of democracy

Theme 2026: Raising Hands and Voices

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Explanation

The current State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) policy interest rate is 11.5%, effective since September 2026.

1 percent was increased on 26 April 2026. 

The 11% rate mentioned was the previous benchmark, which was held steady from June to October 2025. 

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Verified & updated on 20-09-2026

Explanation

8 September was declared international literacy day by UNESCO on 26 October 1966 at 14th session of UNESCO's General conference.

It was celebrated for the first time in 1967.

Its aim is to highlight the importance of literacy to individuals, communities and societies.

Theme 2026: Literacy for people, the planet and prosperity

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Explanation

• Name: International Literacy Day
• Date: 8 September (every year)
• Declared by: UNESCO
• Year declared: 26 October 1966
• First celebration: 1967

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Explanation

Explanation

Know about BRICS Summit 2026

Edition: 18th

Venue: New Delhi, India

Theme: Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability

Note: 17th BRICS Summit in 2025 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Know about BRICS:

Full Form: Brazil, Russia, India, China & South Africa

Founded: June 2009

BRICS headquarters: Shanghai, China

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Explanation

- English was added as the official and working language of the SCO.

- The decision was taken at the 26th SCO Summit in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, in 2026.

- Previously, Russian and Chinese were the two official/working languages.

- The move expands the SCO's multilingual institutional framework and facilitates wider participation.

- The SCO was established on 15 June 2001 in Shanghai, China.

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Explanation

In September 2026, Pakistan assumed the chairmanship of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO)) for 2027-28 term.

Additional Information: 

The SCO Headquarters: Beijing, China

1. China
2. India
3. Kazakhstan
4. Kyrgyzstan
5. Russia
6. Pakistan
7. Tajikistan
8. Iran
9. Uzbekistan
10. Belarus

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Explanation

• On 9 June, 2017 India and Pakistan became full members of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO).
• The SCO Headquarters: Beijing, China
• The SCO Founded: June 15, 2001
• The SCO currently comprises of ten Members States (China, India, Iran, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan, Russia, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan)
• Official languages: Russian, Chinese and English.
• English was added in 2026.

Explanation

- English was added as the official and working language of the SCO.

- The decision was taken at the 26th SCO Summit in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, in 2026.

- Previously, Russian and Chinese were the two official/working languages.

- The move expands the SCO's multilingual institutional framework and facilitates wider participation.

- The SCO was established on 15 June 2001 in Shanghai, China.

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