Explanation

Know all about India’s lunar mission Chandrayaan-3

Launched on 14 July 2023

Launched from Sriharikota in Andhra Pradesh

On 23 August 2023, India became the first nation to land a craft near the Moon’s south pole

Chandrayaan means Mooncraft

Chandrayaan is a Sanskrit word

Chandrayaan-3 is the third Indian lunar exploration mission under the Indian Space Research Organisation's (ISRO) Chandrayaan programme.

Chandrayaan-3 consists of a lander named Vikram and a rover named Pragyan

The propulsion module carried the lander and rover configuration to lunar orbit in preparation for a powered descent by the lander.

Explanation

Australia will remove the British monarch from its currency notes on its $5 note with a design honouring Indigenous culture.

British monarch: Queen Elizabeth II

Announcement made on 2 February 2023.

Explanation

FATF meeting held on 24 February 2023

Suspended membership of Russia over war in Ukraine

South Africa and Nigeria: Kept in gray list

Morocco and Cambodia: Removed from gray list 

FATF stands for Financial Action Task Force

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The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) is the global money laundering and terrorist financing watchdog.

The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) was founded in 1989

One year is the tenure of FATF President Ship which rotates among member Countries

FATF Headquarters is located in Paris

FATF Members countries are 39

FATF's Official languages are English and French

Explanation

Date: 4 – 7 September 2023

Venue: Jakarta, Indonesia

Secretary General: Dr Kao Kim Hourn

ASEAN Summit Meetings

43rd: 5–7 September 2023 in Indonesia (hosted leader President Joko Widodo)

44th and 45th: 6–11 October 2024 in Laos (hosted by the leader, Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone)

46th: 26–27 May 2025 in Malaysia (hosted leader Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim) 

48th and 49th: 2026 in the Philippines (hosted leader, President Bongbong Marcos)

Explanation

• Bill Gates was conferred upon Hilal-e-Pakistan on February 17, 2022
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• President of Pakistan Dr. Arif Alvi conferred the Hilal-e-Pakistan award to Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates for his efforts
• Bill Gates has been conferred with Hilal-e-Pakistan, which is the 2nd highest civilian award in Pakistan.
• Bill Gates visited Pakistan for the first time on February 17, 2022
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• William Henry Gates III is an American business magnate, software developer, investor, author, and philanthropist.
• He is a co-founder of Microsoft, along with his late childhood friend Paul Allen. 
• Born: October 28, 1955
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Explanation

• Know everything about Queen Elizabeth II
• Queen Elizabeth died on 8 September 2022 in Scotland.
  
• Queen Elizabeth II was born in Mayfair, London on 21 April 1926.
  
• Elizabeth became Queen on 6 February 1952 after the death of her father King George.
• Elizabeth became Queen at the age of 25.
• Elizabeth administrated oath to the 15th Prime minister of UK Liz Truss on 6 September 2022 (2 days before death).
• Elizabeth II is the first female monarch to have the longest reign in British history.
• Elizabeth reigned over 70 years and 214, longest of any British monarch.
• Elizabeth II was also the queen of 14 other commonwealth realms in addition to the UK.
• Elizabeth visited Pakistan in 1961 & 1997.
• Elizabeth II also remained monarch of Pakistan from 6 February 1952 to 23 March 1956.
• Her eldest son Charles automatically became king of the United Kingdom 

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Explanation

Know everything about Musharraf

Born: Delhi (August 11, 1943)

Graduated: Pakistan Military Academy at Kakul (1964)

Appointed chief of army staff: October 1998

Appointer: Nawaz Sharif

Musharraf became 10th president of Pakistan in 2001 until 2008.

Coup: October 12, 1999 (declared a state of emergency)

In June 2001, Musharraf became the president of Pakistan.

In 2006, Musharraf’s autobiography titled In the Line of Fire was published.

In March 2007, Musharraf suspended then chief justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry.

Musharraf imposed a state of emergency on November 3, 2007.

Resigned from his position of army chief November 2007

Replacer: General Ashfaq Pervaiz Kayani

Musharraf lifted the emergency on December 15, 2007.

In 2010, Musharraf launched his political party — All Pakistan Muslim League (APML).

He flew to Dubai on March 17, 2016

On December 17, 2019, a special court handed Musharraf death sentence in the high treason case (only military ruler to be sentenced to death)

Died: 5 February 2023

Dying place: Dubai, UAE

Disease: amyloidosis

Aged: 79

Buried: Karachi

Explanation

• The United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP27) announced on 10 October 2022 that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will be the vice-chairperson for the event.
• President of Egypt, Prime Minister of Norway & Prime Minister of Pakistan will jointly chair COP27 from November 6 to November 18, 2022 in Sharm-el-Sheikh, Egypt.

Explanation

In a first, Sam Curran became the first specialist bowler in the history of T20 World Cups to be awarded the Player of the Tournament in 2022.

Sam Curran belongs to England.

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Explanation

The 2022 United States House of Representatives elections were held on November 8, 2022.

The Republican Party won a majority of seats and will be the majority party in the House in the 118th U.S. Congress.

The elections were held to elect representatives from all 435 U.S. congressional districts across each of the 50 states.