Current Affairs Review - 2025

These flashcards cover key concepts, current affairs, and significant achievements discussed in the lecture notes related to January 2025 events, awards, and rankings.

What is the major award given to sportspeople in India for their achievements in sports?

Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award.

Who were the four players awarded the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna in 2025?

D Gukesh, Harmanpreet Singh, Parveen Kumar, Manu Bhaker.

What significant event did the US hold in the previous year related to current affairs?

Presidential elections.

What is the second highest civilian award in India?

Padma Vibhushan.

Who are the two notable recipients of the Padma Vibhushan award in 2025?

L Subramaniam and Sharda Sinha.

Which city won the ICC Women's ODI Cricketer of the Year award in 2024?

Smriti Mandhana.

What was the notable international award received by Jainic Sinner in 2025?

Australian Open winner.

How many people were awarded the Padma Vibhushan in 2025?

Seven.

Which two Indian cities were recently added to the UNESCO Wetland Cities list?

Udaipur and Indore.

Which event marked India's notable achievement in Kho Kho in 2025?

India's men's and women's teams winning the World Cup.

What significant international year did the UN declare for 2025?

International Year of Glaciers Preservation.

What is the MSP policy focused on?

Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME).

Who received the award for best women's ODI cricket player by ICC in 2024?

Smriti Mandhana.

Which state won the first prize for the best tableau in the Republic Day Parade 2025?

Uttar Pradesh.

What is the highest ranked country in the Global Fire Power Index?

USA.

Who is recognized as the highest ranked chess player by the International Chess Federation?

D Gukesh.

What is the Global Fire Power Index?

A ranking that assesses the military strength of countries.

What does the acronym MSME stand for?

Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises.

Which famous heart surgeon passed away in January 2025?

KM Cherian.

What notable achievement did India accomplish in the 2025 Kho Kho World Cup?

India's men's and women's teams won the championships.

What organization declared 2025 as the year of glaciers preservation?

United Nations (UN).

What is the initiative launched by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology?

NDT Locker digital platform.

Which country's player is Jainic Sinner associated with?

Italy.

In which city was the sixth International Millet Festival held?

Bengaluru.

What significant report did the United Nations publish regarding global warming?

International Year of Glaciers Preservation.

What is the highest civilian award in India?

Bharat Ratna.

Which institute was renamed to the National Institute for Research on Commercial Agriculture?

Central Tobacco Research Institute.

What country ranks second in the Global Fire Power Index?

Russia.

Which organization is responsible for the Deep Seek AI software development?

Founded by Leang Wenfang.

What is the significance of the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna award?

It is the highest sporting honor in India.

Name one sport played by the Olympic medalist Parveen Kumar.

High Jump(paralympics).

How many individuals were honored with the Padma Vibhushan award in 2025?

Seven.

Which Indian state hosted the latest International Millet Festival?

Karnataka.

What did the Ramser Convention focus on?

Preservation of wetlands.

What sporting event did India dominate in 2025?

Kho Kho World Cup.

Which country's index places India fourth in military strength?

Global Fire Power Index.

Who has recently taken over as the top chess player globally?

D Gukesh.

Which player received the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna in 2025 for chess?

D Gukesh.

What significant award did Smriti Mandhana achieve in 2024?

ICC Women’s ODI Cricketer of the Year.

What is the equivalent civilian award to sports awards in India?

Padma Awards.

Which famous singer known for folk music received the Padma Vibhushan?

Sharda Sinha.

What was the total number of Padma Shri awardees in 2025?

Seven.

What notable award was received by the best women cricketer in 2024?

ICC Women's ODI Cricketer of the Year.

What was awarded to the state of Uttar Pradesh in 2025 during the Republic Day celebrations?

Best Tableau.

Which company developed software similar to ChatGPT?

Deep Seek.

Which two players represented India in chess, winning notable awards in 2025?

D Gukesh and Parveen Kumar.

What was the outcome of the Gukesh and Anand chess rivalry?

Gukesh achieved a higher ranking.

Who was the first player to receive the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award?

Viswanathan Anand.

Which notable event is celebrated annually in January regarding military recognition?

Republic Day Parade.

What event is associated with the name 'Major Dhyan Chand'?

A prominent sports award in India.

What type of awards are dedicated to military personnel?

Gallantry Awards.

Which technological initiative was launched for MSMEs to enhance digital access?

MSME Team initiative.

What notable achievement did the Indian military receive in the latest rankings?

Fourth in Global Fire Power Index.

Who spearheaded the establishment of the NDT locker digital platform?

Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology.