Current Affairs

Current affairs refer to events and issues that are happening in the world right now. These can include political events, economic changes, scientific discoveries, sports achievements, and cultural developments. Staying updated with current affairs helps you understand what's going on around you, both locally and globally, and how these events might affect your life and future.

Politics and Governance

Global Diplomatic Relations:

• US Presidential Election 2024: Donald Trump won the US Presidential election in November 2024 and will become the 47th President of the United States in January 2025.
• India's G20 Presidency Success: India completed its successful G20 Presidency in 2023 and continues to play a big role in world meetings. In 2025, India is part of the BRICS group that welcomed new member countries.
• Russia-Ukraine War: The war that started in 2022 is still going on in 2025. Many countries are helping Ukraine, while peace talks continue.

Elections:

• India: Delhi and Bihar held assembly elections in 2025. Many new laws and schemes for children, farmers and women were announced.
• United Kingdom: In 2024, the Labour Party won the general election after 14 years, and Sir Keir Starmer became the new Prime Minister.

Economy

Global Economy 2025:

• India became the fastest-growing big economy in the world in 2024-25. New roads, airports and railways are being built under "Viksit Bharat" plan.
• Many countries are now using more digital money and online payments.

Technology and Innovation:

• Artificial Intelligence (AI) is used in schools, hospitals, and phones. India launched the India AI Mission in 2024 to teach and use AI safely.
• Chandrayaan-3 success (2023) and Gaganyaan (India's first human space mission) preparations are big achievements for India.

Science and Technology

Space Exploration:

• Chandrayaan-3: In August 2023, India became the first country to land on the South Pole of the Moon.
• NASA's Artemis Program: NASA made significant progress in its Artemis program, aimed at returning humans to the Moon by the mid-2020s. The program is also seen as a stepping stone for future missions to Mars.
• Private Space Missions: Companies like SpaceX and Blue Origin continued to advance private space exploration, with successful launches and plans for commercial space travel.

Climate Change:

• 2024 was one of the hottest years ever recorded. Many countries faced floods, heatwaves, and storms.
• India planted millions of trees and increased the use of solar and wind energy.

• Preparations for the COP28 climate conference were underway, with discussions focused on reducing carbon emissions, financing climate adaptation, and achieving the goals set by the Paris Agreement.

Sports

FIFA World Cup 2022:

• The FIFA World Cup, held in Qatar in December 2022, continued to be a major talking point in 2023. The tournament saw Argentina, led by Lionel Messi, win the championship, adding to Messi's illustrious career.

Paris Olympics 2024: 

• The Summer Olympics were held in Paris. India won 6 medals (1 silver and 5 bronze). 
• ​Neeraj Chopra won silver in javelin throw.

Cricket

• India won the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024 by beating South Africa in the final. 
• Australia won the Women's T20 World Cup 2024.

Tennis:

• The tennis world saw ongoing rivalries and emerging talents in 2023, with players like Novak Djokovic and Iga Świątek continuing to dominate the Grand Slam tournaments.

Environment

Biodiversity and Conservation:

• Scientists launched the first global plan to protect tiny microbes, which are super important for keeping Earth healthy, like helping plants grow and cleaning water. This helps save the "invisible" part of nature.
• In 2025, countries promised more money to protect animals and plants from going extinct. They are making big protected forests and oceans, and fighting bad people who hunt animals illegally.
• India started new projects to save tigers, elephants, and birds by planting trees and cleaning rivers.

Renewable Energy:

• In 2025, the world added a record amount of solar and wind power, with over 386 billion dollars invested in clean energy like sun and wind farms to make electricity without pollution.
• India built many new solar parks and wind turbines, aiming to use more green energy to light homes and schools without harming the air.
• New batteries are being made to store extra energy from the sun and wind, so we can use it even at night or when it's not windy.

Plastic Pollution:

• On World Environment Day 2025, countries around the world promised to stop plastic waste from going into oceans and rivers. They are making new rules to use less plastic bags and bottles.
• India joined a big global team called GPAP with 25 countries to clean up plastic from beaches and teach kids to recycle.
• Cool new machines using AI are helping sort plastic for better recycling, and people are making bags from plants instead of plastic.

To stay updated with current affairs, follow these simple steps:

1. Watch News: Channels like DD News, Aaj Tak, and cartoon news channels (News for Kids).
2. Read Children's Newspapers: Pratiyogita Darpan Junior, GK Today, Children's World magazine.
3. Ask Parents & Teachers about what is happening in the world.