1. Novak Djokovic breaks Roger Federer’s record for most Grand Slam matches played
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Why in the news?
Novak Djokovic added yet another record to his lengthy list, breaking a tie with Roger Federer for the most Grand Slam matches played in tennis history by reaching 430 on January 15, 2025 at the Australian Open in what was a tougher-than-expected second-round victory.
Important points:
Novak Djokovic, 37, defeated 21-year-old Portuguese qualifier Jaime Faria in four sets to advance to the third round.
Novak Djokovic of Serbia reacts after defeating Jaime Faria of Portugal in their second round match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, on January 15, 2025.
2. 14-year-old Ira Jadhav smashes 346
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Why in the news?
- Fourteen-year-old Mumbai opener Ira Jadhav became the first Indian to score a triple hundred in Under-19 cricket.
Key points:
- 14-year-old Ira Jadhav smashes 346, setsrecord for highest U-19 score by an Indian.
- She made a 346 against Meghalaya in the U19 Women’s One Day Trophy in Alur on 12th,January, 2025.
- This is also the highest score in Youth List A matches by an Indian but the world record in the segment stands in the name of Lizelle Lee of South Africa, who made 427 in 2010 in a domestic match.
- Ira, a student of the Sharadashram Vidyamandir, the alma mater of Sachin Tendulkar, Vinod Kambli and Ajit Agarkar made her runs in 157 balls with 42 fours and 16 sixes.
3. Devajit Saikia elected as BCCI secretary
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Why in the news?
Devajit Saikia and Prabhtej Singh Bhatia elected as the secretary and treasurer, respectively, of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) was formalised during the BCCI’s Special General Meeting (SGM).
Important points
Devajit Saikia will replace Jay Shahand Prabhtej Singh Bhatia will replace Ashish Shelar as the treasurer.
With Saikia, the incumbent joint-secretary, and Bhatia, who had earlier served as a councilor, being lone candidates in their respective categories, there was no need for a ballot vote.
Election officer A.K. Joti formally appointed the duo as office-bearers in the SGM that lasted 10 minutes.
4. Santosh Trophy 2024-25
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खबरों में क्यों?
पश्चिम बंगाल ने केरल को 1-0 से हराकर रिकॉर्ड 33वां खिताब जीता I
महत्वपूर्ण बिंदु:
पश्चिम बंगाल ने संतोष ट्रॉफी राष्ट्रीय फुटबॉल चैंपियनशिप में अपना वर्चस्व फिर से स्थापित किया, जीएमसी बालयोगी स्टेडियम में 78वें संस्करण के फाइनल में केरल के खिलाफ 1-0 की जीत के साथ रिकॉर्ड 33वीं बार खिताब जीता।
मैच विजेता गोल रॉबी हंसदा ने दूसरे हाफ के अतिरिक्त समय में किया, जब उन्होंने मनोटोस माजी के हेडर को बॉक्स में उठाया और करीब से गेंद को गोल में डाला।
संतोष ट्रॉफी के बारे में:
संतोष ट्रॉफी राज्यों और केंद्र शासित प्रदेशों के लिए भारत की प्रमुख पुरुष राष्ट्रीय फुटबॉल चैंपियनशिप है:
संतोष ट्रॉफी की शुरुआत 1941 में भारतीय फुटबॉल संघ (IFA) द्वारा की गई थी, जो उस समय खेल की शासी संस्था थी।
यह ट्रॉफी संतोष के महाराजा सर मन्मथ नाथ रॉय चौधरी की स्मृति में दान की गई, जो आईएफए के अध्यक्ष थे।
5. Kush Maini becomes first Indian racer to win Formula 2 Constructors Championship
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Kush Maini becomes first Indian racer to win Formula 2 Constructors Championship
Why in the news?
- Formula 2 driver Kush Maini finished 13th in the drivers’ standings in his second Formula 2 season and made history by clinching the Constructors’ Championship with Invicta Racing at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
About Kush Maini :
- He is thefirst from India to win a FIA Constructors’ World Championship, despite having an inconsistent season.
- The 24-year-old played a pivotal role in Invicta Racing’s success, securing five podiums, including a race win in Hungary.
- His pole position in Jeddah set the tone for the team’s campaign, culminating in its victory by 34.5 points over Campos Racing, his former team.
- For the final race, Maini qualified in P6 and had better starts in both races.
What is Formula 2?
- Formula Two (F2 or Formula 2) is a type of open-wheel formula racing category first codified in 1948.
- It was replaced in 1985 by Formula 3000, but revived by the FIA from 2009–2012 in the form of the FIA Formula Two Championship.
- The name returned again in 2017 when the former GP2 Series became known as the FIA Formula 2 Championship.
6. Indian Men’s Junior Hockey Team won the Junior Asia Cup 2024.
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Indian Men’s Junior Hockey Team won the Junior Asia Cup 2024.
Why in the news?
- The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has congratulated the Indian Men’s Junior Hockey Team on winning the Junior Asia Cup 2024.
Men’s Junior Asia Cup 2024:
- The 2024 Men's Hockey Junior Asia Cup was the tenth edition of the Men's Hockey Junior Asia Cup, the men's international under-21 field hockey championship of Asia, organized by the Asian Hockey Federation.
- It was held from 26 November to 4 December 2024 at the Hockey Oman Stadium in Muscat, Oman.
- Indian hockey team defeated arch-rivals Pakistan 5-3 in the final of Men's Junior Asia Cup 2024 hockey in Muscat, Oman on 4th December 2024,with it, India claimed a record-extending fifth title.
- Araijeet Singh Hundal was the hero for the winning side with four goals while Dilraj Singh hit the remaining one goal.
- For Pakistan, Sufyan Khan hit two and Hannan Shahid scored one goal. It was Pakistan who took an early lead in the game, but India bounced back within a minute to level the scores, thanks to Araijeet.
7. National Anti-Doping Agency has banned wrestler Bajrang Punia
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National Anti-Doping Agency has banned wrestler Bajrang Punia
Why in the news?
- The National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) has suspendedTokyo Olympics bronze medallist wrestler Bajrang Punia for four years.
Reason of suspension:
- Bajrang Puniarefused to provide a dope test sample during the national team selection trials on March 10, 2024.
- This suspension effectively ends Bajrang’s career in competitive wrestling and limits his opportunities to pursue a coaching role internationally.
About National Anti Doping Agency:
- National Anti Doping Agency, is an autonomous body under the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, Government of India.
- NADA India implements the Anti-Doping Program in India and works towards promoting clean sport practices across the country.
- The key areas of functioning include Sample Collection (SC), Results Management (RM), Anti-Doping Education & Awareness, Research and Intelligence & Investigations (I&I).
- NADA India upholds the values of ethics & integrity in sports and is committed to creating a dope-free sporting environment.
8. Vaibhav Suryavanshi became the youngest player in the history of IPL to be auctioned.
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Vaibhav Suryavanshi
Why in the news?
- Vaibhav Suryavanshi became the youngest player in the history of IPL to be auctioned.
About Vaibhav Suryavanshi :
- Vaibhav Suryavanshi (born 27 March 2011) is an Indian cricketer whoplays for Bihar. A left-handed batsman,Vaibhav Suryavanshi made his debut in the Ranji Trophy 2023-24 season at just 12 years and 284 days old.
- He broke records set by cricket legends like Yuvraj Singh (15 years and 57 days) and Sachin Tendulkar (15 years and 230 days), becoming the youngest ever player in the prestigious tournament.
- The 13-year-oldVaibhav Suryavanshi bagged a Rs.1.10 crore contract with Rajasthan Royals on the second day of the mega auction in Jeddah on Monday (November 25, 2024).
About IPL:
- The Indian Premier League, also known as the TATA IPL for sponsorship reasons, is a men's Twenty20 cricket league held annually in India.
- Founded by the BCCI in 2007, the league features ten state or city-based franchise teams.
9. India won Women's Asian Champions Trophy-2024
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India won Women's Asian Champions Trophy-2024
Why in the news?
- The Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today congratulated the Indian Hockey team on winning the Women's Asian Champions Trophy.
Women's Asian Champions Trophy 2024:
- The Women's Asian Champions Trophy was the eighth edition of the Women's Asian Champions Trophy, a biennial field hockey tournament where the six best Asian women's national teams compete.
- It was organized by the Asian Hockey Federation,in Rajgir, India, from 11 to 20 November 2024.
- The Indian hockey team beat the People's Republic of China 1-0 in the final to win the Women's Asian Champions Trophy 2024 at the Rajgir Hockey Stadium in Bihar on Wednesday.
- Deepika scored the winning goal for the Indian women's hockey team and finished as the tournament's top goal scorer with a tally of 11.
- India has won the Asian Champions Trophy thrice, in 2016, 2023 and 2024.
10. Pankaj Advani won the IBSF World Billiards Championship 2024 that took place in Doha .
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Pankaj Advani
Why in news?
- Pankaj Advani won the IBSF World Billiards Championship 2024 that took place in Doha on Saturday, November 9.
IBSF World Billiards Championship 2024:
- Advani defeated Robert Hall of England 4-2 on November 9.
- Advani won his 28th world title at the IBSF World Billiards Championship.
- It also happened to be his seventh world title in a row, a streak that began in 2016.
