Explanation

World Wetlands Day is celebrated on February 2 every year.

This day is an environmentally related celebration.

First celebrated on February 2, 1971.

Theme 2025: Protecting Wetlands for Our Common Future

The 2026 theme is “Wetlands and Traditional Knowledge”

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Explanation

World Wetlands Day is celebrated on February 2 every year.

This day is an environmentally related celebration.

First celebrated on February 2, 1971.

Theme 2025: Protecting Wetlands for Our Common Future

The 2026 theme is “Wetlands and Traditional Knowledge”

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Explanation

Explanation

• The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) — Africa’s major national team football tournament.
• It was hosted by Morocco.
• It was 35th edition of the tournament.
• It was from December 21, 2025 to January 18, 2026.

Last verified on 02-02-2026

Explanation

Know about Henley Passport Index released in 2026

Topper: Singapore

Bottom: Afghanistan

Pakistan ranking: 98

In 2026, Pakistan’s passport allows visa-free access to 31 countries

Asian passports dominate the upper ranks.

Additional Information:

Pakistan was ranked 103 in Henley Passport Index 2025.

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Explanation

Barrister Sultan Mahmood served as the 10th president of AJK from August 17, 2021 till his death on January 31, 2026.

He was 71.

Additional Information:

He had also served as PM of AJK from 1996 to 2001.

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Explanation

The United States military invaded Venezuela in 2026

The main objective of this operation was to capture Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores

This operation has been named ‘Operation Absolute Resolve’.

The operation was launched on 3 January 2026.

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Explanation

On January 14, 2026, the Trump administration announced a sweeping suspension of immigrant visa processing for citizens of 75 nations including Pakistan.

The policy, set to take effect on January 21, 2026, targets countries whose nationals are deemed likely to become a "public charge" or rely on U.S. welfare benefits.

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Explanation

Know about Henley Passport Index released in January 2026

Topper: Singapore

Bottom: Afghanistan

Pakistan ranking: 98

In 2026, Pakistan’s passport allows visa-free access to 31 countries

Asian passports dominate the upper ranks.

Additional Information:

Pakistan was ranked 103 in Henley Passport Index 2025.

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Explanation

About meeting of World Economic Forum 2026

Edition: 56th

Venue: Davos, Switzerland

Official theme: A Spirit of Dialogue

Additional Information:

The previous meeting of World Economic Forum (WEF) was held in Davos, Switzerland from 20 Jan to 24 Jan 2025.

WEF founded in 1971 with its headquarters in Davos, Switzerland.

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