Current Affairs - Persons

Kamal Haasan has been appointed as the Chairperson of the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry’s (FICCI) Media and Entertainment Committee South. This appointment was announced during the FICCI’s Media and Entertainment Business Conclave South Connect 2025 in Chennai. Known for his influential career as an actor, filmmaker, and entrepreneur, Haasan’s leadership is expected to bring valuable insights and drive growth in India’s media and entertainment sector. His vision includes transforming the industry into a $100 billion sector, promoting regional collaborations, and enhancing India’s global presence in animation and VFX.

Shirley Botchwey was appointed as the 7th Secretary General of the Commonwealth of Nations on April 1, 2025, becoming the first African woman to hold this prestigious position. A Ghanaian politician and diplomat, she has had a distinguished career in foreign affairs, national security, and business. Her election at the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) 2024 in Apia, Samoa, marks a historic milestone for the Commonwealth. As Secretary-General, she will lead efforts to promote democracy, human rights, and sustainable development across member nations.

Narender Berwal, an Asian Games bronze medallist, will lead the 10-member Indian men's boxing team at the inaugural World Boxing Cup in Foz do Iguacu, Brazil. This tournament is significant as it is the first event hosted by World Boxing since it received provisional recognition from the International Olympic Committee in February and the inclusion of boxing in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. Berwal’s leadership highlights his prominence in the boxing arena and his confidence in his abilities to represent India on this global platform.

Sunil Kumar won the bronze medal in the 87kg Greco-Roman category at the 2025 Asian Wrestling Championships held in Amman, Jordan, defeating Jiaxin Huang from China. This achievement marks his fifth senior medal at the Asian Championships, adding to his previous silver in 2019 and a Greco-Roman gold in 2020. Sunil’s continued success further strengthens India’s presence in Greco-Roman wrestling at the international level.

Sanjay Singh, the president of the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI), was elected as a Bureau Member of United World Wrestling (UWW)-Asia during the UWW-Asia General Assembly held in Amman, Jordan, on March 24, 2025. Singh secured 22 out of 38 votes, reflecting strong support from the Asian wrestling community. His election is a significant achievement for Indian wrestling, enhancing India’s international presence and contributing to the development of the sport in Asia. This milestone highlights the global recognition and growth of Indian wrestling.