Explanation

Arshad Nadeem set a new Olympic record by clinching the coveted gold medal in the men’s javelin final

This ended Pakistan’s 32-year wait for success at the Games 

Throw: 92.97-m throw

Winning date: 8 Aug 2024

Explanation

The most significant development in Pakistan-Iran relations in January 2024 was the border clashes

Date: 16 January – 18 January 2024 (2 days)

Location: Balochistan, Pakistan, Sistan and Baluchestan, Iran

Result:

Inconclusive

Both sides agree to a ceasefire

Explanation

From 2024 and early 2025, Lahore, Pakistan, has consistently been identified as one of the most polluted cities in the world

Lahore is becoming the world's most polluted city with an AQI of 394 in October 2024

Pakistan ranked the third most polluted globally in 2024 by IQAir, with an average PM2.5 concentration of 73.7 μg/m3. 

Explanation

Ever since the outbreak of the Russia–Ukraine war on February 24, 2022,

It has persisted for more than one year.

This war and its consequent chain of events have adversely impacted the global economy through several channels,

Such as the commodity market, stock market, and trade

Explanation

The proposal was first drafted by mediators from the United States, Egypt, and Qatar,

Accepted by Hamas on 5 May 2024, and presented by U.S. President Joe Biden on 31 May.

On 10 June, the United Nations Security Council supported it as Resolution 2735

Explanation

On January 25, 2024, Microsoft reached a $3 trillion market capitalization for the first time.

It became the second company ever to achieve this milestone after Apple in 2022.

Microsoft briefly surpassed the mark during intraday trading, joining the $3 trillion club.

Explanation

Jannik Sinner (Italy) won the 2024 Australian Open Men’s Singles.

He defeated Daniil Medvedev in a five-set final: 3–6, 3–6, 6–4, 6–4, 6–3.

It was Sinner’s first Grand Slam title.

He became the first new Australian Open champion since 2014.

Explanation

Global Hunger Index 2024

Edition: 19th

Total countries: 127

Pakistan: 109

Worst ranking: Somalia (127)

Topper: Belarus

Additional Information:

Global Hunger Index 2024 is published by Concern Worldwide, an Irish humanitarian organisation, and Welthungerhilfe, a German aid agency

Explanation

About Nobel Prize in Medicine or Physiology 2024

Co-Winners: Victor Ambros & Gary Ruvkun (American Scientists)

They are awarded for discovery of microRNA, which helps determine how cells develop and function

miscroRNA plays a key role in regulating gene activity.

Additional Information About Nobel Prize in Medicine 2023

Co-winners: Katalin Kariko (Hungary) & Drew Weissman (USA) 

For their work which helped develop Covid vaccines in early 2020

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Explanation

Balochistan reported the highest number of polio cases in Pakistan in 2024:

Balochistan: Reported the most cases with 27 infections

Sindh: Reported 23 cases

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: Reported 22 cases

Islamabad: Reported one case

Punjab: Reported one case