Current Affairs - Persons

Saleema Imtiaz has made history by becoming the first Pakistani woman to be nominated to the ICC International Panel of Development Umpires, allowing her to officiate in international women's cricket matches. Her first assignment will be officiating in the T20 series between Pakistan and South Africa. Imtiaz, who has been part of the Pakistan Cricket Board’s women’s umpires panel since 2008, has also officiated in multiple Asian Cricket Council tournaments in recent years. Her nomination is a significant milestone in the advancement of women in cricket umpiring.

Jared Isaacman, a billionaire entrepreneur and space enthusiast, completed the first private spacewalk as part of the "Polaris Dawn" mission. His crew orbited at nearly 460 miles above Earth, setting a record for the highest private spacewalk. This mission marked a significant achievement for SpaceX, emphasizing the growing role of private ventures in space exploration. Isaacman’s success represents a new era in commercial space travel and underscores the future potential for non-governmental missions.

Hashika Ramachandra set a new national record in the 400m women's freestyle at the 77th Senior National Aquatic Championships. She broke her own previous record of 4:25.76, finishing with a time of 4:24.70. This achievement highlights her exceptional performance and sets a new benchmark in the event. The record-setting swim underlines Karnataka's strong presence in national swimming competitions.

Deepali Thapa made history by becoming India's first female boxing champion at the Asian Championships held in Al Ain, UAE. Her victory in the 33kg class was a landmark achievement for Indian women's boxing and significantly contributed to India's impressive haul of seven titles at the event. The success of other Indian boxers, such as Bhoomi in the 35kg category and Nischal Sharma in the 37kg category, further highlighted the country's growing prominence in the sport. Thapa's win underscores the progress and rising influence of Indian women in boxing.

Cristiano Ronaldo became the first player to reach 900 career goals during Portugal's 2-1 win over Croatia on September 5, 2024. His impressive goal tally spans his time at top clubs like Real Madrid, where he scored 450 goals, Manchester United with 145 goals, and 131 for the Portugal national team. Ronaldo now leads the list of all-time goal scorers, ahead of other legendary players such as Lionel Messi, Josef Bican, and Romario.