📘 1) Dictionary.com Chooses “67” as the Word of the Year 2025
- About: Dictionary.com announced “67” as the Word of the Year 2025.
- Meaning: The number became a symbolic term widely used online to represent unexpected change or cultural disruption, originating from viral social media trends and political discourse.
- Significance: Marks a shift in linguistic culture, where numbers and emojis increasingly influence global digital communication.
- Context: Dictionary.com’s annual “Word of the Year” reflects words or symbols that have had a major impact on language and society during the year.
♟️ 2) Magnus Carlsen Wins 2025 Clutch Chess Title with Two Games to Spare
- Achievement: Norwegian chess legend Magnus Carlsen captured the 2025 Clutch Chess Championship title.
- Details: He clinched the victory two games ahead of the final round, showcasing dominant form throughout the event.
- About the Tournament: Clutch Chess is a format where select high-value games (“clutch games”) carry extra points, testing strategic composure under pressure.
- Significance: This win adds to Carlsen’s legacy as one of the most successful and consistent chess champions in history.
💵 3) USA Becomes Top Contributor to India’s FDI in FY 2024–25: RBI Report
- Report: According to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), the United States emerged as the top source of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) inflows into India during FY 2024–25.
- Sectoral Focus: Major inflows came into technology, renewable energy, and financial services.
- Significance: Reflects India’s growing attractiveness for American investors amid global supply-chain diversification and “Make in India” initiatives.
- Context: The USA overtook Singapore and Mauritius, which traditionally held the top FDI contributor positions.
🌾 4) SBI Foundation and ICRISAT Launch ‘Smart Crop Initiative’ in Telangana and Karnataka
- Launched By: SBI Foundation in collaboration with ICRISAT (International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics).
- Objective: To promote smart, data-driven, and climate-resilient farming using AI, IoT, and satellite monitoring.
- Coverage: Focused on Telangana and Karnataka, helping farmers optimize productivity and resource use.
- Significance: Aims to strengthen agritech innovation and sustainable rural livelihoods under the broader goal of climate-smart agriculture in India.
📖 5) Sahitya Akademi Releases Hindi Translation of “The Last Day” in New Delhi
- Event: The Sahitya Akademi unveiled the Hindi translation of the acclaimed English novel “The Last Day” at an event in New Delhi.
- Objective: To make contemporary world literature more accessible to Hindi readers and encourage literary exchange.
- About the Akademi: India’s National Academy of Letters, which promotes multilingual literary growth through awards, translations, and cultural events.
- Significance: This initiative aligns with the Akademi’s mission to preserve and enrich India’s linguistic and literary diversity.