General Knowledge Facts - 2025

1. Shefali Verma Appointed Brand Ambassador

Indian women's cricket team star and World Cup hero Shefali Verma has been appointed as the brand ambassador of the Haryana State Women's Commission. Shefali scored 87 runs and took 2 wickets in the ICC Women's World Cup 2025 final against South Africa.

2. Hockey World Cup 2026

The Hockey World Cup 2026 will be hosted for the first time by two countries — Belgium and the Netherlands. The tournament will take place from 15 to 30 August 2026, featuring 16 men's teams and 16 women's teams. The first-ever Para Hockey World Cup will also be held alongside the event.

3. Garuda Air Exercise

The Indian Air Force (IAF) contingent reached the Mont-de-Marsan Air Base in France for the Garuda Air Exercise, scheduled from 16 to 27 November. This bilateral exercise has been conducted since 2003. The IAF's Su-30 MKI fighter jets and France's Rafale jets will participate.

4. Blue Flag Certification for Beaches

Odisha's Puri and Sunapur beaches have received the Blue Flag Certification for 2025–26. The Blue Flag is a prestigious global eco-label awarded by the Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE), Denmark.

5. India to Build the World's Deepest Underwater Research Lab

India will establish the world’s deepest underwater research laboratory, designed to function at a depth of 6,000 meters, as part of a project planned for completion by 2047. In the first phase, a demo module will be placed at a depth of 500 meters, enabling three scientists to stay underwater for more than 24 hours for experiments and research.