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** Where has Anahat Singh recently won the Under 17 Junior Squash Open 2025?
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Britain
- Anahat Singh wins her 3rd British Junior Open title, defeating Egypt’s Malika Elkaraksy in Birmingham’s 2025 Under-17 squash final.
- This marked Anahat’s third British Junior Open title, adding to her Under-11 victory in 2019 and her Under-15 triumph in 2023.
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When ‘National Bird Day’ 2025 is celebrated ?
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05 January
- National Bird Day was started in 2002 by the Avian Welfare Coalition.
- It raises awareness about threats to birds like habitat loss and illegal trade.
- The theme of National Bird Day is “Celebrating Avian Diversity: Protecting Our Feathered Friends”.
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Who is the author of the book “How India Scaled Mount G20: The Inside Story of the G20 Presidency”?
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Amitabh Kant
- India’s G20 Sherpa Amitabh Kant reveals the behind-the-scenes journey of India’s G20 Presidency in his book “How India Scaled Mount G20: The Inside Story of the G20 Presidency” (Rupa Publications).
- The book highlights the challenges, negotiations and triumphs that shaped one of the most important global summits to be held in New Delhi in September 2023.
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** Who has been appointed as the Secretary of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) ?
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Devjit Saikia
- Mr. Devajit Saikia & Mr. Prabhtej Singh Bhatia elected as Honorary Secretary and Honorary Treasurer of BCCI.
- They step into the distinguished shoes of Mr. Jay Shah and Mr. Ashish Shelar, who were stellar in their respective roles.
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** In which country the second edition of the ICC Under-19 Women’s T20 World Cup 2025 will organized ?
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Malaysia
- After a thrilling inaugural tournament in South Africa in 2023, the stage is now set in Malaysia, with 16 teams battling for glory.
- The ICC Under 19 Women’s T20 World Cup is all set to kick off in Malaysia on 18 January 2025.
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** Where has Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently inaugurated the ‘Z-Morh Tunnel’?
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Jammu and Kashmir
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 13 january 2025 inaugurated the 6.5 km long Z-Morh tunnel in Ganderbal district of Jammu and Kashmir.
- Built at ₹2,700 crore, the tunnel will promote winter tourism in Sonamarg and support local economic growth.
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India’s first Organic Fisheries Cluster was launched in which state?
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Sikkim
- India’s first organic fisheries cluster was launched in Sikkim’s Soreng District, promoting sustainable fish farming without harmful chemicals.
- The cluster focuses on sustainable fish farming, avoiding harmful chemicals and pesticides.
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