** Who was recently sworn in as the new Prime Minister of Belgium on 3rd February 2025?

Bart De Wever

• De Wever was officially sworn in as Prime Minister on 3 February 2025.
• Belgium saw a significant political shift as Bart De Wever, leader of the New Flemish Alliance (N-VA), was sworn in as the country’s new Prime Minister.
• This newly formed coalition, called “Arizona,” now holds a majority in Belgium’s 150-seat federal parliament.

** How many wetland sites have been included in the list of Ramsar wetland sites by the Government of India in February 2025?

4

• The Government of India added four new wetland sites to the list of Ramsar sites, bringing the total number of Ramsar sites in India to 89.
• Udhwa Lake in Jharkhand, Theerthangal and Sakkarakottai in Tamil Nadu and Khecheopalri in Sikkim are included in the list of Ramsar sites.
• These are the first Ramsar Sites for Sikkim and Jharkhand. 

** Who was honored with the prestigious C.K. Nayudu Lifetime Achievement Award?

Sachin Tendulkar

• The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) presented the award during their annual Naman Awards ceremony.
• The ceremony was held in Mumbai on 1st February 2025.
• Sachin Tendulkar was honored with the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna in 1997, the Padma Vibhushan in 2008, and the Bharat Ratna in 2014.

Which city hosted the 9th edition of the Asia Economic Dialogue in 2025?

Pune

• The 9th Asia Economic Dialogue (AED) 2025 is set to take place in Pune, Maharashtra, from February 20 to February 22, 2025.
• The event was hosted by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), Government of India, and co-organized by the Pune International Centre (PIC).

** Which country is the host of the 9th Asian Winter Games?

China

• The 9th Asian Winter Games will be held in Harbin, China, from 7-14 February 2025.
• For the first time, India is fully funding its contingent for the Asian Winter Games under the Assistance to National Sports Federations (ANSF) Scheme.
• An 88-member Indian contingent, including 59 athletes and 29 officials, will compete.

** Who is the player who recently achieved the feat of hitting the second most sixes in ODI history?

Rohit Sharma

•  Indian cricket captain Rohit Sharma has surpassed Chris Gayle to become the second-highest six-hitter in ODI history, now totalling 338 sixes.
• He now trails only Shahid Afridi, who holds the top spot with 351 sixes.

The joint military 

Exercise ‘Cyclone 2025’ was held between which two countries?

India and Egypt

• The Joint Special Forces Exercise ” Cyclone-III” between India and Egypt began from 10 February 2025 at Mahajan Field Firing Range in Rajasthan.
• It was the third edition of the “Exercise Cyclone”.

** Who has become the first black woman to win the title of ‘Mrs. World’ 2025 ?

Tshego Gaelae

• Tshego Gaelae (34), a native of Soweto, made history by becoming the first Black woman to be crowned Mrs. World 2025 at the grand finale in Las Vegas.
• She follows in the footsteps of Candice Abrahams, the only other South African to have held the title, in 2016.
• Tshego Gaelae became the first black winner in the 40-year history of Mrs. World.