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All Important Current Affairs for AFCAT 1 2026 Exam | Afcat GK by Vaishalli Ma’am
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This video provides a comprehensive list of 100 important current affairs topics crucial for the AFCAT 1 2026 exam. It covers a wide range of subjects including awards, international news, geographical tags, space missions, notable appointments, operations, scientific discoveries, major events, and significant personalities. The presenter emphasizes the direct relevance of these topics to the exam and advises on strategic preparation, including question practice and utilizing test series. A separate video on defense-related current affairs is also announced.
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- The video series is designed to cover 100% of essential current affairs for the AFCAT exam.
- Past students have reported direct questions from this series in their exams.
- A separate video will cover defense-related current affairs, which constitute a significant portion of the exam.
- Consistent practice with mock tests, especially in the last 10 days, is crucial for exam success.
- The Insight SSB test series is recommended for its relevant and direct questions, including vocabulary.
Understanding the exam's current affairs focus and adopting effective study strategies like consistent practice and utilizing reliable test series can significantly improve a candidate's performance.
The presenter mentions that students have cleared the exam multiple times by watching this current affairs series and that questions directly appear from it.
- The 2024 Indira Gandhi Peace Prize was awarded to Michelle Bachelet, former President of Chile.
- David Szalay won the 2025 Booker Prize for his book 'Flash'.
- Jakarta has surpassed Tokyo to become the world's most popular city, according to the World Urbanization Prospects 2025.
- The United States plans to withdraw from UNESCO by the end of 2026.
- The first female Prime Minister of Japan is Sanae Takaichi, and Mexico's Fatima Bosquez was crowned Miss Universe 2025.
Knowing about major international awards, city rankings, and significant geopolitical decisions helps in understanding global affairs and potential exam questions.
Michelle Bachelet, former President of Chile and former UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, received the 2024 Indira Gandhi Peace Prize.
- Ambaji marble from Gujarat and Lepcha musical instruments from Sikkim have received Geographical Indication (GI) tags.
- Kerala has achieved 100% digital literacy, becoming the first state in the country to do so.
- Lucknow has been recognized as a UNESCO City of Gastronomy, making it the second Indian city after Hyderabad to receive this distinction.
- Suhani Shah, an Indian magician, won the World Championship of Magic in Turin, Italy.
- India's longest freight train, 'Rudrastra', measuring 4.5 km, was launched.
Understanding GI tags, digital literacy achievements, and unique city recognitions highlights India's cultural heritage and progress in various sectors.
Ambaji, a town in Gujarat, received a GI tag for its high-quality marble.
- ISRO launched the heaviest satellite, CMS03, weighing 4400 kg, using the LVM3-5 rocket.
- The 'Rest Blood Group' in the world, known as 'Rh-null', was identified in a woman from Bengaluru.
- Mount Haliyagubi, a dormant volcano in Ethiopia, erupted after 12,000 years, impacting air quality in India.
- Cambridge Dictionary named 'Parasocial' as its Word of the Year 2025, describing one-sided connections.
- The Ministry of Tribal Affairs launched 'Adivani', India's first AI-based translation platform for tribal languages.
Keeping up with advancements in space exploration, scientific discoveries, and technological innovations like AI is crucial for understanding future trends and potential exam topics.
The CMS03 satellite, India's heaviest communication satellite, was launched by ISRO using the LVM3-5 rocket.
- The 17th BRICS summit was held in Rio de Janeiro.
- Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, and UAE joined BRICS in 2024, expanding its membership to 10 countries.
- The SCO summit was hosted by Taixing city in China, with the theme 'Upholding the Shanghai Spirit'.
- Belarus joined the SCO in 2024, bringing the total member states to 10.
- The World Conservation Congress was held in Abu Dhabi, adding six countries to the IUCN, with Tuvalu becoming the 90th state member.
Understanding the dynamics of international organizations like BRICS and SCO, and their expanding memberships, is key to grasping global geopolitical shifts.
In 2024, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, and UAE joined BRICS, increasing its total membership to 10 countries.
- India's Maratha Military Landscape was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List, bringing India's total heritage properties to 44.
- Seven new sites were added to India's UNESCO tentative list of World Heritage Sites, bringing the total to 69.
- Diwali was officially inscribed on the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity list.
- The Ashoka Pillar of Dharma, located in Vaishali, had its replica unveiled in Sri Lanka.
- The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam, Africa's largest hydroelectric project, was inaugurated in Ethiopia.
Recognizing India's cultural heritage sites and their inclusion in UNESCO lists is important for understanding national identity and global cultural preservation efforts.
The Maratha Military Landscape, comprising 12 forts, was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
- Justice Surya Kant Sharma was designated the 53rd Chief Justice of the Supreme Court.
- Fatima Bosquez from Mexico was crowned Miss Universe 2025 in Thailand.
- Shripad Yesso Naik was appointed as the 15th Vice President of India.
- Manika Vishwakarma from Rajasthan was crowned Miss Universe India 2025.
- Giorgio Armani, the Italian fashion designer, founded the luxury house Armani Fashion.
Knowing about prominent figures in judiciary, beauty pageants, and fashion is essential for staying updated on current affairs and recognizing influential individuals.
Fatima Bosquez from Mexico was crowned Miss Universe 2025 in a pageant held in Thailand.
- Operation Sagar Bandhu was launched by India to provide urgent search and rescue, and humanitarian assistance to Sri Lanka during Cyclone Mandous.
- Operation Rahat was launched by the Indian Army's Western Command during floods in Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, and Jammu and Kashmir.
- Three terrorists were killed in Operation Mahadev during the Pahalgam attack.
- India deployed indigenous counter-drone grids named 'Saksham' for real-time surveillance of low-altitude airspace.
- Igla-S, a man-portable air defense system developed by Russia, is being procured by India for its air defense capabilities.
Understanding key military operations and defense systems is vital for grasping national security strategies and technological advancements in defense.
Operation Sagar Bandhu was an Indian initiative to provide humanitarian assistance to Sri Lanka following Cyclone Mandous.
- Team India defeated the Chinese Taipei team to win the Women's Kabaddi World Cup 2025 in Dhaka, Bangladesh.
- Mithun Manhas was chosen as the 37th President of BCCI.
- Osman, a French footballer, was awarded the 2025 Ballon d'Or.
- Italy won the 113th edition of the Davis Cup, a tennis tournament.
- India won the ICC Women's World Cup, with Deepti Sharma named Player of the Series and Shafali Verma Player of the Final Match.
Staying updated on major sports events, tournament winners, and significant player achievements is a common aspect of current affairs.
Team India won the Women's Kabaddi World Cup 2025 by defeating Chinese Taipei in Dhaka, Bangladesh.
- The theme for World Ozone Day 2025 was 'From Science to Global Action'.
- World Tourism Day's theme was 'People-Centered Smart Cities'.
- International Literacy Day's theme was 'Promoting Literacy in the Digital Era'.
- World Population Day's theme focused on empowering young people to create desired families and a fair world.
- The National Nutrition Week in India was observed from September 1st to 7th with the theme 'Eat Right for Better Life'.
Understanding the themes of important global days related to the environment and social issues highlights current global priorities and awareness campaigns.
The theme for World Ozone Day 2025 was 'From Science to Global Action'.
- The 'Samudraparyadakshina' is the world's first all-women tri-service circumnavigation sailing expedition, led by Lt. Col. Anuja Varudkar.
- The Cold World Desert Biosphere Reserve in Himachal Pradesh was included in the UNESCO World Network of Biosphere Reserves.
- Anant Ambani received the Global Humanitarian Award for his work with the Vantara initiative.
- The 11th Asian Aquatic Championship 2025 in Ahmedabad had 'Jalveer' as its mascot.
- The Viksit Bharat @ 2047 'Ram Rajya' initiative aims to enhance employment and rural infrastructure.
Learning about India's unique initiatives, conservation efforts, and technological advancements demonstrates national progress and commitment to global goals.
The 'Samudraparyadakshina' is the world's first all-women tri-service circumnavigation sailing expedition.
- NASA and ISRO are jointly launching the 'Blue Bird' communication satellite on an LVM3 rocket.
- India's Gaganyaan program aims to establish an Indian space station by 2035 and has a lunar mission planned by 2040.
- ISRO's Chandrayaan-2 observed solar storms impacting the Moon's exosphere.
- ISRO will launch the 'OceanSat Next Generation' mission in 2025, India's first fully private PSLVC mission.
- Russia launched Soyuz MS-28 from Kazakhstan, carrying two cosmonauts and one astronaut to the ISS for an 8-month expedition.
Understanding ongoing and planned space missions, including international collaborations and technological milestones, is crucial for grasping the future of space exploration.
India's Gaganyaan program aims to establish an Indian space station by 2035.
- Begum Khaleda Zia, the first female Prime Minister of Bangladesh, recently passed away.
- Shri Ram V. Sutar, the sculptor of the Statue of Unity, also passed away.
- Times Magazine named 'Architects of AI' as its Person of the Year.
- Ethiopia and Oman presented their highest national awards to the Indian Prime Minister.
- Actress Raveena Tandon received the PETA Person of the Year Award 2025.
Being aware of significant deaths and recognitions of prominent personalities is important for understanding current events and their impact.
Shri Ram V. Sutar, the renowned sculptor behind the Statue of Unity, passed away.
Key takeaways
- Current affairs are directly tested in the AFCAT exam, making dedicated study essential.
- Strategic preparation involves consistent practice, mock tests, and utilizing reliable resources like test series.
- India is making significant strides in space exploration, defense technology, and international collaborations.
- Global recognition of Indian cultural heritage and achievements in various fields is increasing.
- Understanding international relations, summits, and the roles of global organizations is crucial.
- Environmental awareness and sustainable development initiatives are gaining global prominence.
- Technological advancements, particularly in AI and space, are rapidly shaping the future.
Key terms
Current AffairsAFCAT ExamGeographical Indication (GI) TagUNESCO City of GastronomyBRICSSCOWorld Heritage ListIntangible Cultural HeritageSpace MissionsCounter-Drone GridsBallon d'OrWorld Conservation CongressAI-based Translation PlatformReusable Launch VehicleGaganyaan Program
Test your understanding
- What was the significance of the Maratha Military Landscape being inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List?
- How did the expansion of BRICS in 2024 impact its geopolitical influence?
- Explain the importance of Operation Sagar Bandhu for Sri Lanka.
- What are the key objectives of India's Gaganyaan program?
- Why is it important to stay updated on the themes of global days like World Ozone Day and International Literacy Day?