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The nationwide "Go Cashless" campaign in Pakistan is being led by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), in close alignment with the Prime Minister's Office.

It was launched in 2026.

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Explanation

To Lam is the current & 13th president of Vietnam since 2026.

He replaced Luing Cuong.

Updated & Verified on 24 May 2026

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Laura Virginia is the current President of Costa Rica since 2026.

She won the 2026 presidential election.

She took oath as the second woman president of Costa Rica.

She replaced Rodrigo Robles.

Note: Costa Rica is a country located in Central America.

 Last updated on 25-05-2026

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About 2026 Winter Olympics (XXV Winter Olympic Games)

Venue: Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy

Official mascots: Tina and Milo (two stoat siblings)

Participating Nations: 92

Competing athletes: 2,871

Topper: Norway

Additional Information:

Norway won record 18 gold and 41 total medals

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Explanation

Operation Project Freedom is a United States military operation launched in response to Iranian attacks on shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.

It was launched on 4 May 2026 and was Planned by US Central Command

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Sikandar Sultan Raja appointed CEC: 27 January 2020

Sikandar Sultan Raja: first retired bureaucrat to have ever been appointed as the head of the top electoral body

Previously, Sardar Muhammad Raza was CEC (retired on December 5, 2019)

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On 3 May 1993, United Nations General Assembly declared 3 May as World Press Freedom Day.

Theme 2026: Shaping a Future at Peace

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World Telecommunication and Information Society Day (WTISD) is celebrated annually on May 17.

The date was chosen to commemorate the founding of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) on May 17, 1865, marking the day the first International Telegraph Convention was signed in Paris.

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Explanation

International Tea Day is celebrated on 21 May annually 

First time celebrated in 2020 by the United Nations.  

Theme 2025: Tea for Better Lives

Theme 2026: Sustaining Tea, Supporting Communities

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Explanation

International Tea Day is celebrated on 21 May annually 

First time celebrated in 2020 by the United Nations.  

Theme 2025: Tea for Better Lives

Theme 2026: Sustaining Tea, Supporting Communities

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