Explanation

On 1 December 2021, Barbados ditched Britain’s Queen Elizabeth as head of state, forging a new republic with its first-ever president

and severing its last remaining colonial bonds nearly 400 years after the first English ships arrived at the Caribbean island

Explanation

Ariana is the Airline of Afghanistan

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Ariana Afghan Airlines (ARIANA) is the largest airline in Afghanistan

and serves as the country's National Carrier.

ARIANA is the oldest airline in Afghanistan and has historical credibility in the aviation market.

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Ariana Afghan Airlines was founded on 27th January 1955.

Its headquarter is located in Kabul, Afghanistan.

Explanation

Martello Towers, sometimes known simply as Martellos

Martellos are small defensive forts

Martellos were built across the British Empire during the 19th century, from the time of the French Revolutionary Wars onwards

 the tower was completed in 1565. 

Explanation

On 3 July 2019, International Monetary Fund (IMF) approved a three-year, $6 billion loan "to support Pakistan’s economic plan.

On July 3, 2019, IMF approved a 39-month extended arrangement under the EFF for Pakistan 

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Explanation

The CEBR releases its economic league table every year on 26 December 2020.

China will overtake the US to become the world's largest economy by 2028, according to the UK-based Centre for Economics and Business Research (CEBR).

 A world economic league table with forecasts for 193 countries to 2034.

Explanation

With technical support from UNDP, Pakistan has achieved SDG13 well before the 2030 deadline.

Sustainable Development Goal 13 is about climate action and is one of 17 Sustainable Development Goals established by the United Nations General Assembly in 2015.

Explanation

On 23 December 2021, Belgium declared to shut down its nuclear power plants by 2025.

The Doel 4 and Tihange 3 reactors - the newest of Belgium's seven reactors - were due to close for good in 2025

'but will now restart in November 2026 after necessary work and will continue operating for 10 years.

Explanation

Sri Lanka citizen was murdered in Sialkot over alleged blasphemy

Priyantha Kumara Diyawadana was a 49-year-old Sri Lankan man, 

who was lynched by a mob on 3 December 2021 in Sialkot, Punjab, Pakistan over allegations of blasphemy

Six men have been sentenced to death over the mob killing of a Sri Lankan man 

Explanation

Nobel Peace Prize winner Malala Yousafzai has "tied the knot" with her partner Asser Malik during an Islamic ceremony in Birmingham. 

Nobel laureate Malala Yousafzai got married on 9 November 2021 

About Malala Yousafzai

Born: 1997

Belongs: Mingora, Swat

Received Noble Prize in 2014

She is the youngest Nobel Prize laureate 

International Malala Day is observed every year on July 12 

celebrate the life and legacy of Pakistani education activist and Nobel laureate Malala Yousafzai.

Malala Day theme 2023:  I am Malala

Explanation

Fleet Street is a street in London, England.

The street became known for printing and publishing, with most British national newspapers

History

It is named after the River Fleet

It is one of the oldest roads 

The street has been an important through route since Roman times.

In the 13th century, it was known as Fleet Bridge Street,

In the early 14th century, it became known as Fleet Street