Brief Summary
This video is a rapid-fire quiz covering various current events and general knowledge topics from 2025 and 2026. It spans appointments, awards, sports, international relations, economics, and cultural events. Key highlights include India's rankings in global indexes, winners of prestigious awards, and new initiatives and projects within India and internationally.
- Push Pendraini became the 48th Vice Chief of Army Staff of India.
- India's rank in the global peace index 2025 is 115th.
- The theme of the G20 summit 2025 was solidarity, equality, and sustainability.
Appointments and Designations
Push Pendraini was appointed as the 48th Vice Chief of Army Staff of India. In January 2026, Pravin Kumar became the new Director General of BSAP. Justice Surya Kant assumed the role of the 53rd Chief Justice of India. Mitan Manhus was appointed as the new President of BCCI, while Satish Kumar was reappointed as Chairman of the Railway Board. Raj Kumar Goyel was appointed as Chief Information Commissioner of India in December 2025. PM Prasad was appointed Chairman and Managing Director of Coal India Limited, followed by B. Sairam later. Akash Triati became the Managing Director of the Solar Energy Corporation of India. Sonali Misha became the first woman Director General of the Railway Protection Force. Sanju Gupta became CEO of the International Cricket Council in July 2025. Vice Admiral Sanjay Batayan was appointed as the 47th Vice Chief of Naval Staff in 2025.
Awards and Recognition
Lazlo won the Nobel Prize in Literature 2025. San Takai became Japan's first woman prime minister. Bled Slovenia was named the world's best tourism village in 2025. The Dada Sahib Falke Award 2023, announced in 2025, was given to Moan Lal. Yetna Bonmati won the Women's Balon d'Or Féminin three consecutive times, while Housemain Dem won the Men's Balon d'Or award in 2025. Mondo Duplantes won the World Athletics Male Athlete of the Year 2025 award. Fatima Boss Mexico won the 74th Miss Universe title in 2025. Leila Abal received the Pinter Prize 2025. Alexander Smith was awarded the Sastra Ramanujan Prize 2025. Narendra Modi was awarded Ethiopia's highest civilian honor, Nishani Ethiopia. Shirley Botche became the first African woman Secretary General of the Commonwealth. Shantaa Rangas Swami became the first woman president of the Indian Cricketers Association in 2025.
Rankings and Indexes
India's rank in the Economic Freedom Index 2025 was 128th. In the Global Peace Index 2025, India secured the 115th position. India secured the 23rd rank in the IMD Sustainable Trade Index 2025. India's rank in the IMD world competitiveness ranking 2025 is 41st. India's rank in climate change performance index 2026 is 23rd. India's rank in brand finance global soft power index 2026 is 32nd.
Sports and Games
Rajasthan hosted the Kao India University Games 2025, fifth edition. India won the ICC Women's ODI World Cup 20125. The Five Chess World Cup trophy was renamed after Indian chess legend Biswanatan Anand. Italy won the Davis Cup 2025 title. Services won the Santos Trophy 2025-26 football championship. India defeated England in the Under19 World Cup 2026 final. Elena Rebina won the women's singles title at the Australian Open 2026. Javier Cindaro won the Fight World Cup 2025 held in Goa. Belgium won the 31st Sultan Alan Shakup title. Vidder won the Vijay Hazar Trophy 2026. India won the Squash World Cup 2025 for the first time. India won a silver medal at the Sultan of Johor Cup 2025. Magnus Carson won the first Chess Esports World Cup 2025. China topped the medal tally in the Asian Para Archery Championship 2025. India won nine gold medals at the World Boxing Cup finals 2025. Dyadeshmuk won the Five Women's Chess World Cup 2025.
Summits and International Relations
The G20 Summit 2025 was held in Johannesburg, South Africa. The theme of G20 summit 2025 was solidarity, equality and sustainability. Iceland topped the Global Peace Index 2025. Singapore ranked first in the Economic Freedom Index 2025. The WH global traditional medicine summit 2025 was held in New Delhi. The United Nations COP 30 summit was held in BIM, Brazil in November 2025. The 16th ASA and Defense Minister's meeting was held in New Delhi, India. The World Government Summit 2026 was held in Dubai, UAE. The World Economic Forum annual meeting 2026 was held in Davos, Switzerland. Exercise AJ warrior 25 was conducted between India and the United Kingdom. Bangladesh assumed the BIMstead chairmanship for 2025-27. The World Summit on Disaster Management 2025 was held at Dehadun.
New Initiatives and Projects in India
Gokul reservoir and Udipur lake added to Ramsar sites belong to Bihar. India established the world's highest war memorial at Galwan Valley. India's 94th Ramsar site declared in November 2025 is Gogabil Lake, Bihar. India's first cheetah safari was started in Kuno National Park. India's first dedicated glass museum is being developed at Sirrozabad, Uttar Pradesh. India's first green data center will be established in Gazyabad, Uttar Pradesh. National Coral Reef Research Institute will be established at Chiriatpur, South And. India's largest green ammonia project is being established at Gopalpur Odisha. India's first quantum computing village has been established in Amradi, Andhra Pradesh. National Macana board was launched in Bihar. India's first e-waste eco park is being established in Delhi. Asia's largest jungle safari will be set up in Hana. India's first water technology park aquatic park was inaugurated in Assam. India's first wester jungle safari train launched by Uttar Pradesh. Kumbalgar Wildlife Sanctuary Eosensitive Zone is located in Rajasthan. First Indian city to implement QR based digital house address system is Indor.
Other Key Points
Maldives became the first country to impose a generational ban on smoking and vaping. Madhya Pradesh became the first state in India to adopt a rolling budget system. Cambodia adopted the Hergila Army conservation model of Assam. Sebastian Leornu became the new prime minister of France in 2025. The estimated fiscal deficit for financial year 2026 to 27 is 4.3% of GDP. Copra jalai declared India's 95th Ramsar site is located in Chhattisgarh. Salman Rashtai received the date and peace prize lifetime achievement award 2025. Turkmanistan legalized cryptocurrency mining and exchanges in 2026. Diwali was added to the UNESCO intangible cultural heritage list in 2025. Assam launched Mukimantri Nijut Moina scheme. Gazamitra initiative to reduce human elephant conflict was launched in Assam. Aabad will host the 2030 Commonwealth Games. Belgium and Netherlands will jointly host Hockey World Cup 2026. Russia launched nuclear submarine Kabarovska. China surpassed to become the world's largest rice producer. Amradi is said to become the world's first fully renewable energy powered city.
