Current Affairs - Persons

D Gukesh, at just 18 years old, became India's highest-ranked chess player, securing the 4th position globally in the FIDE rankings. He achieved this milestone by defeating Vincent Keymer in the Tata Steel Tournament. Gukesh has a rating of 2784 points, surpassing Arjun Erigaisi, who ranks 5th with 2779.5 points. This marks a significant achievement for Gukesh in the global chess arena.

Viktor Axelsen from Denmark secured the Men’s Singles title at the India Open Badminton 2025. His victory was part of a tournament featuring champions from various countries: South Korea’s An Se Young won the Women’s Singles, while the Men’s Doubles went to Malaysia’s Goh Sze Fei and Nur Izzuddin. Japan's Arisa Igarashi and Ayako Sakuramoto clinched the Women’s Doubles, and the Mixed Doubles title was won by China’s Jiang Zhen Bang and Wei Ya Xin.

Novak Djokovic set a new record for the most Grand Slam matches played, surpassing Roger Federer by playing his 430th match. This milestone was achieved after Djokovic's victory over Portuguese qualifier Jaime Faria in the second round of the Australian Open. Djokovic won the match with a score of 6-1, 6-7(4), 6-3, 6-2. With this win, Djokovic’s career Grand Slam record stands at 379 wins and 51 losses, giving him a remarkable winning percentage of .881, solidifying his place in tennis history.

Dr. K.S. Chauhan is the author of the book "Parliament: Powers, Functions & Privileges; A Comparative Constitutional Perspective." The book was launched by Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, who praised Dr. Chauhan’s dedication to exploring the crucial role of Parliament in a democracy. The book offers insights into Parliament's functions, privileges, and its essential role in maintaining government accountability. It also highlights the significance of parliamentary privileges and the need for responsible use by Members of Parliament (MPs), making it a valuable resource for policymakers, law students, and parliamentarians.

Anahat Singh, a 16-year-old rising squash star from India, secured the U-17 Girl's Singles title at the British Junior Open 2024 by defeating Egypt's Malika El Karaksy in a closely contested 3-2 final. This victory adds to her impressive record, with previous British Junior Open titles in the U-11 (2019) and U-15 (2023) categories. Additionally, Anahat has achieved remarkable success, including nine PSA Challenger titles in 2023, solidifying her position as a promising talent in the world of squash.