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Current Affairs 26 November 2025
Rohit Sharma Named Ambassador for ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026
In a major recognition of his cricketing legacy, Rohit Sharma has been appointed the official tournament ambassador for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. The upcoming championship will be jointly hosted by India and Sri Lanka from 7 February to 8 March 2026, bringing the tournament back to the subcontinent.
Rohit Sharma’s association with the event reflects his illustrious T20 journey. A two-time T20 World Cup winner — having been part of India’s victorious campaigns in 2007 and 2024 — he also carved his legacy as captain by leading India to the 2024 title. His impressive T20I record of 4,231 runs at an average of 32.01 and a strike rate of 140.89 underscores his value to the shortest format.
As ambassador, Rohit will be the face of promotional activities, fan-engagement initiatives, and global outreach campaigns. His involvement is expected to elevate excitement in both host nations, inspire young cricketers, and reinforce India’s prominent role in shaping world cricket.
ISSF World Championship Rifle/Pistol 2025: India Shines with 13 Medals
The ISSF World Championship Rifle/Pistol 2025, held from 6 to 18 November in Cairo, Egypt, brought together 720 elite shooters representing 70 National Olympic Committees. The competition featured both individual and team events across rifle and pistol disciplines.
India recorded one of its best performances at the championship, securing 13 medals — 3 gold, 6 silver, and 4 bronze — finishing third in the overall standings.
Indian Medal Winners
- Gold Medals:
- Samrat Rana – Men’s 10m Air Pistol
- Ravinder Singh – Men’s 50m Standard Pistol
- Men’s 10m Air Pistol Team
- Silver Medals:
- Anish Bhanwala – Men’s 25m Rapid Fire Pistol, scoring 28 hits in the final. His achievement made him the first Indian individual pistol shooter to win a medal in an Olympic event at the ISSF World Championships.
- Bronze Medals:
- Esha Singh – Women’s 10m Air Pistol
- Elavenil Valarivan – Women’s 10m Air Rifle
- Varun Tomar – Men’s 10m Air Pistol
- Women’s 10m Air Rifle Team
China dominated the medal tally with 21 medals (12 gold), followed by South Korea with 14 medals (7 gold). India’s strong third-place finish marks a growing presence in the global shooting arena.
Breakthrough Malaria Vaccine Pricing Deal by Gavi and UNICEF
On 24 November 2025, Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, and UNICEF announced a landmark pricing agreement for the R21/Matrix-M™ malaria vaccine, aimed at significantly widening access to life-saving immunization.
With malaria still responsible for nearly half a million child deaths every year, the deal represents a critical step toward saving millions of lives. Enabled by Gavi’s advance financing model supported by the International Finance Facility for Immunisation (IFFIm), the agreement ensures long-term donor commitments can be rapidly translated into immediate financing.
Key Outcomes of the Agreement
- Reduction of the future vaccine price to US$ 2.99 per dose
- Estimated US$ 90 million in cost savings
- Procurement of 30 million additional doses
- Full vaccination of 7 million extra children
- Support for Gavi’s goal of vaccinating 50 million children by 2030
UNICEF, the world’s largest vaccine purchaser, remains central to global vaccine delivery, managing nearly three billion doses annually. Gavi’s role continues to be pivotal across 24 African countries that account for 70% of global malaria cases, having already facilitated the delivery of over 40 million malaria vaccine doses.
5th Khelo India University Games Celebrate Youth Sports in Rajasthan
The 5th Khelo India University Games (KIUG) were launched on 24 November 2025 at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur with a grand cultural and sporting ceremony. Rajasthan is hosting the event from 24 November to 5 December, spreading competitions across major cities such as Jaipur, Ajmer, Udaipur, Jodhpur, Bikaner, Kota, and Bharatpur.
Event Highlights
- Participants: Nearly 7,000 in total
- Athletes: Around 5,000 from over 230 universities
- Sports Disciplines: 23 competitive events
- Special Feature: Kho-Kho featured as a demonstration sport
The games highlight India’s commitment to strengthening grassroots athletics and building future champions.
Controversy at the 2025 World’s Strongest Woman Competition
The 2025 World’s Strongest Woman competition, held in Arlington, Texas, generated intense debate after American athlete Jammie Booker was declared the winner. The decision led to widespread controversy within the global strongwoman community.
Laurence Shahlaei, coach of renowned strongwoman Andrea Thompson, stressed that she demonstrated exceptional dominance in key events such as the deadlift and log lift. He emphasized that competition categories exist for fairness and must not be altered without athlete approval or transparent guidelines. The episode has sparked discussions about regulations and competitive boundaries in strength sports.
India Wins the Women’s Kabaddi World Cup 2025
India reaffirmed its supremacy in kabaddi by clinching the Women’s Kabaddi World Cup 2025 after defeating Chinese Taipei 35–28 in an intense final hosted in Dhaka, Bangladesh. This consecutive title strengthens India’s status as the world leader in women’s kabaddi.
Captain Ritu Negi and Vice-Captain Pushpa Rana provided composed leadership throughout the tournament. Pushpa’s balanced combination of swift raids and resolute defence played a crucial role. Key contributions also came from Champa Thakur, Bhawna Thakur, and Sakshi Sharma, who delivered strong all-round performances.
The standout of the final was Sanju Devi, a 23-year-old raider from Chhattisgarh, whose explosive performance made her the tournament’s breakthrough star.
Review Questions
- The 2025 World’s Strongest Woman competition, which became the centre of
global controversy, was held in:
A. Chicago, USA
B. Arlington, Texas
C. Houston, Texas
D. Miami, Florida
Answer: B. Arlington, Texas - Who was declared the winner of the 2025 World’s Strongest Woman competition?
A. Sarah Hall
B. Emily Watson
C. Jammie Booker
D. Lucia Brown
Answer: C. Jammie Booker - The 5th Khelo India University Games (KIUG) 2025 were inaugurated at which
venue?
A. Babu Banarasi Das Stadium, Lucknow
B. Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Delhi
C. Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur
D. Birsa Munda Stadium, Rourkela
Answer: C. Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur - The inauguration date of the 5th Khelo India University Games (KIUG) 2025 was:
A. 20 November 2025
B. 22 November 2025
C. 23 November 2025
D. 24 November 2025
Answer: D. 24 November 2025 - The breakthrough pricing agreement for the R21/Matrix-M™ malaria vaccine was
announced by Gavi and UNICEF on:
A. 20 November 2025
B. 24 November 2025
C. 25 November 2025
D. 26 November 2025
Answer: B. 24 November 2025 - The new malaria vaccine agreement aims to protect how many additional children
by the end of the decade?
A. 2 million
B. 5 million
C. 7 million
D. 10 million
Answer: C. 7 million - Rohit Sharma has been appointed tournament ambassador for which major
cricket event?
A. ICC Champions Trophy 2025
B. ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026
C. ICC ODI World Cup 2027
D. ICC Test Championship 2026
Answer: B. ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 - The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 will be jointly hosted by:
A. India and Pakistan
B. India and Bangladesh
C. India and Sri Lanka
D. Sri Lanka and UAE
Answer: C. India and Sri Lanka - Where was the ISSF World Championship Rifle/Pistol 2025 held?
A. Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
B. Cairo, Egypt
C. Ankara, Turkey
D. Dubai, UAE
Answer: B. Cairo, Egypt - India’s women’s kabaddi team won the Women’s Kabaddi World Cup 2025 by
defeating which nation in the final?
A. Iran
B. South Korea
C. Chinese Taipei
D. Japan
Answer: C. Chinese Taipei
