Current Affairs for F-CAT Examination

Overview

• This video discusses the most important current affairs relevant to the F-CAT examination.
• Topics covered include awards, sports, defense, and notable personalities in the news.

Key Points

Defense

• New Chief of Army Staff: General Upendra Dwivedi (30th Chief).
• Static and Current Affairs: Separate video available for detailed study.

Important Personalities

• President of South Africa: Cyril Ramaphosa (re-elected).
• G7 Summit 2024: Hosted by Italy in Fasano.

Sports

• Khelo India Winter Games: Hosted in Gulmarg (2nd edition), 1st edition in Leh.
  • Rankings: Indian Army (1st) with 10 gold medals, Karnataka (2nd) with 9 gold medals.
  • Mascot: Sheenashi (snow leopard).
• International Events:
  • International Science Festival 2023: Held in Faridabad.
  • Beach Games 2024: First multi-sport beach games held in Diu.
• Cricket Achievements:
  • Rohit Sharma: First cricketer to play 150 T20 Internationals.
  • Ravichandran Ashwin: Second Indian to take 500 Test wickets.
  • Virat Kohli: First Indian to score 12,000 runs in ODIs.
  • James Anderson: Third bowler in history to take 700 Test wickets.

Recent Events

• Cyclone Remlal: Recently observed in Bay of Bengal, named by Oman.
• International Purple Fest: Held in Panaji, Goa.

Awards and Honors

• FIFA Best Player 2023: Lionel Messi (Men's), Aitana Bonmatí (Women's).
• Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award: Given to Chirag Chandrashekar (Badminton).
• ICC Awards: Include various recognitions for cricket players.

Books and Literature

• Pulitzer Prize for Fiction: Awarded to Lily Gladstone for "Openheimer".
• Book by Dubari Subbarow: Recently recognized.

Government Initiatives

• Operation Indravanthi: Government launched to evacuate citizens from Haiti due to security issues.
• Bharat Ratna Awardees 2024: LK Advani, PV Narasimha Rao, Charan Singh, MS Swaminathan.

International Relations

• BRICS Summit: New members include Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, UAE.
• India-Brazil Dialogue: Focus on foreign and defense ministers.

Important Dates and Events

• World Wetlands Day: Feb 2, 82 Ramsar sites added.
• Yoga Day Theme: "Yoga for Self and Society".

Upcoming Events

• 33rd Summer Olympics: Scheduled for 2024 in Paris, highlighting breakdancing as a new sport.

Conclusion

• Review the content thoroughly for important updates and prepare for the upcoming examination.
• Utilize provided resources to enhance understanding and retention of current affairs.