Famous Women Personalities 2025/ Famous personalities 2025
Q. Who has won the women’s singles title of ‘Australian Open’?
Ans. Aryna Sabalenka
Important Points:
Aryna Sabalenka from Belarus won the 2025 Australian Open Women’s Singles title, securing her second Grand Slam singles victory after her 2023 Australian Open win. She defeated Elena Rybakina in the final to claim the 2025 title.
Q. Who won the Best Actress award at the 97th Academy Awards in 2025?
Ans: Mikey Madison
Q. Which mission brought NASA scientists Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore back to Earth from the ‘International Space Station (ISS)’?
Ans: Crew-IO Mission
Important Points:
NASA’s ‘Crew-IO mission’ has been used to bring NASA scientists Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore back to Earth from the International Space Station (ISS). The Dragon spacecraft of Crew-IO has finally reached the ISS.
Q. Who has been awarded the “Goalkeeper of the Year Award” at the Hockey India Awards 2024?
Ans: Savita Punia
Important Points:
Savita received the Hockey India Baljit Singh Award for Goalkeeper of the Year at the 2024 Hockey India Annual Awards. She was also named Goalkeeper of the Year at the 2023 awards, establishing her as one of the top goalkeepers globally. Additionally, she was honored with the Padma Shri, one of India’s highest civilian awards, for her significant contributions to hockey.
Q. Which Indian-origin astronaut has set a new record for the longest time spent in space?
Ans: Sunita Williams
Important Points:
Sunita Williams has set a new record for the longest spacewalk in space by a female astronaut, spending a total of 62 hours and 6 minutes on spacewalking, breaking Peggy Whitson’s previous record of 60 hours and 21 minutes.
Q. Who has won the women’s title of ‘World Blitz Title’ 2024?
Ans: Ju Wenjun (China)
In December 2024, Ju Wenjun claimed the Women’s World Blitz Chess Championship title. The tournament took place in New York City on December 30-31. Ju, who is also the reigning Women’s World Chess Champion in classical chess, defeated Lei Tingjie in the final to win her first World Blitz title.
Q. Who has been appointed as the first woman ‘Law Secretary’ in March 2025?
Ans: Dr. Anju Rathi Rana
In March 2025, Dr. Anju Rathi Rana was appointed as the Union Law Secretary, becoming the first woman to hold this esteemed role in India. Before her appointment, Dr. Rana worked as Additional Secretary in the Department of Legal Affairs and brought with her vast experience, including 18 years as a public prosecutor with the Delhi government.
Q. Who has become the first Indian to win the prestigious annual Ramsar Award in the ‘Wetland Wise Use’ category?
Ans: Jayshree Vencatesan
Jayshree Vencatesan, the co-founder of Care Earth Trust in Chennai, has made history as the first Indian to win the esteemed Ramsar Award for ‘Wetland Wise Use’. The award was announced by the Ramsar Secretariat in Geneva on March 8, 2024, aligning with International Women’s Day.
Q. Who has become ‘Asia’s richest business woman’ and ‘India’s richest woman’ in March 2025 ?
Ans: Roshni Nadar Malhotra
Important Points:
In March 2025, Roshni Nadar Malhotra, the chairperson of HCL Technologies, became the richest woman in both India and Asia, with a net worth of approximately $40 billion (₹3.5 lakh crore). This significant increase in her wealth came after her father, Shiv Nadar, transferred a 47% stake in HCL Technologies to her. As a result, she now ranks as the fifth richest woman globally.
Before Roshni’s rise, Savitri Jindal, the chairperson emeritus of the OP Jindal Group, was India’s richest woman, with a fortune of $35.5 billion, making her the third wealthiest person in India. On the global stage, Alice Walton, daughter of Walmart founder Sam Walton, topped the list with an estimated wealth of $101 billion.
Q. Which players were awarded the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna in January 2025?
Ans: In January 2025, the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award was awarded to four athletes for their outstanding achievements:
- D. Gukesh – World Chess Champion
- Manu Bhaker – Double Olympic medalist in shooting
- Harmanpreet Singh – Captain of the Indian men’s hockey team
- Praveen Kumar – Gold medalist in high jump (T64) at the Paris Paralympics
President Droupadi Murmu presented the awards at Rashtrapati Bhavan on January 17, 2025.
Q. Who won the Best Actress award at the IIFA Awards 2025?
Ans: Nitanshi Goel
Important Points:
At the 25th IIFA Awards in Jaipur on March 8–9, 2025, Nitanshi Goel won the Best Actress award for her performance as Phool Kumari in Laapataa Ladies. The film also won the Best Picture award. At just 17, Goel became the youngest-ever winner of the IIFA Best Actress award. Janki Bodiwala won the Best Supporting Actress award for her role in Shaitaan.
Q. Who will be honoured with the ‘Padmapani Lifetime Achievement Award’ at the Ajanta-Ellora International Film Festival 2025 ?
Ans: Sai Paranjpye
Important Points:
Veteran director and writer Sai Paranjpye was honored with the Padmapani Lifetime Achievement Award at the 10th Ajanta-Ellora International Film Festival (AIFF), held from January 15 to 19, 2025. The award was presented during the festival’s opening ceremony at MGM University’s Rukmini Auditorium in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar. At 86, Paranjpye is celebrated for her iconic films like Sparsh, Chashme Buddoor, Katha, and Saaz. She has also served as the Chairperson of the Children’s Film Society of India and received the Padma Bhushan in 2006.
Q. The world’s oldest Olympic gold medalist ‘Agnes Keleti’ has died at the age of 103, she was from which country?
Ans: Hungary
Important Points:
Agnes Keleti, the world’s oldest Olympic gold medalist, was from Hungary. She passed away at the age of 103. Keleti was a renowned gymnast, winning a total of 10 Olympic medals, including 5 golds, during her career.
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Q. Who has become the first female cricketer to be banned on corruption charges?
Ans: Shohely Akhter
Important Points:
Shohely Akhter, a Bangladeshi off-spinner, became the first female cricketer to be banned by the ICC for corruption. The 36-year-old was found guilty of trying to fix matches during the 2023 Women’s T20 World Cup in South Africa, offering a bribe to a teammate, and not reporting the corrupt behavior. She admitted to breaking five rules of the ICC Anti-Corruption Code and has received a five-year ban from cricket, starting on February 10, 2025.
Q. Who has been selected as the ‘ICC Women’s T201 Cricketer of the Year’ 2024 ?
Ans: Amelia Kerr
Important Points:
Amelia Kerr, the New Zealand all-rounder, has been awarded the ICC Women’s T20I Cricketer of the Year for 2024. She was recognized for her outstanding performances, which included taking 29 wickets and scoring 387 runs in T20Is throughout the year. Kerr was a key player in New Zealand’s first Women’s T20 World Cup win, where she took a record 15 wickets and made important contributions with the bat.
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Q. Princess Astrid of which country visited India in March 2025 to promote trade and investment relations between India and Belgium?
Ans: Belgium
Q. Who has become the first Indian-American Second Lady in January 2025 ?
Ans: Usha Vance
Q. Which Indian American singer and entrepreneur won the 67th Grammy Award for the album ‘Triveni’ ?
Ans: Chandrika Tandon
Important Point:
The Indian-American singer and entrepreneur who received the 67th Grammy Award for her album Triveni is Chandrika Tandon. She was honored with the Grammy for Best Global Music Album for Triveni.
Q. Who has become the first black woman to win the title of ‘Mrs. World’ 2025?
Ans: Tshego Gaelae
Important Point:
- Tshego Gaelae, a South African model and attorney, made history by becoming the first Black woman to win the title of Mrs. World.
- She was crowned at the 40th Mrs. World Pageant, which took place in Las Vegas, USA, on January 29-30, 2025.
- This victory is significant because no Black woman had previously held the Mrs. World title since the competition began in 1984.
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Q. Who has been awarded the ‘Gangadhar National Poetry Award’ for 2023 by Sambalpur University?
Ans: Prativa Satpathy
Important Points:
- Prativa Satpathy, a well-known Odia poet, was presented with the Gangadhar National Award for Poetry 2023 by Sambalpur University.
- Satpathy rose to fame in the 1960s with her highly regarded work Sesha Janha. Her poems have been translated into various languages, earning her recognition on the international stage.
- The Gangadhar National Award, founded in 1989, includes a citation, a shawl, and a cash prize of ₹1,00,000.
- Notable past recipients of this award include poets like Gulzar, K Sachidanandan, and Jayanta Mohapatra.
Q. Who has been appointed as the chairperson of the newly formed Athletes Commission of the Athletics Federation of India (AFI)?
Ans: Anju Bobby George
Important Points:
Anju Bobby George, the celebrated long-jump champion, has been named chairperson of the newly established nine-member Athletes Commission of the Athletics Federation of India (AFI). Announced on Wednesday, the commission represents a significant move towards gender equality, with six women among its members.
Anju, who secured a historic bronze medal at the 2003 World Athletics Championships and currently holds the position of senior vice president at AFI, will lead the commission. The panel also includes Neeraj Chopra, India’s two-time Olympic medalist in javelin, as the most prominent male figure.
The female members are:
- Jyotirmoyee Sikdar (runner)
- Krishna Poonia (discus thrower)
- MD Valsamma (hurdler)
- Sudha Singh (steeplechaser)
- Sunita Rani (runner)
The male members of the commission include steeplechaser Avinash Sable and Bahadur Singh Sagoo, the newly elected AFI president and a 2002 Asian Games shot put gold medalist, who previously chaired the commission.
Q. Who has become India’s first Hindi singer and model created by Al in January 2025 ?
Ans: Maaia
Important points:
In January 2025, India unveiled Maaia, the first AI-created Hindi singer and model. Her debut song, “Kaun Hai Ye,” highlights the perfect fusion of AI innovation and creative expression. Maaia was developed by STAS Canvas, an AI content studio, using tools like Kling AI and Flux to craft her persona and vocals.
In March 2025, the India Today Group introduced two more AI-generated pop stars, Aishan and Ruh, at the India Today Conclave. These virtual artists symbolize the intersection of technology and artistry in the entertainment world.
Q. In February 2025, for how many consecutive times has ‘Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’ presented the budget in Parliament?
Ans: 8th time
Important points:
As of February 2025, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has presented the Union Budget for the eighth consecutive year. Since taking office in 2019, she has delivered the budget annually, including the interim budget in 2024, setting a new record for consecutive budget presentations. This achievement surpasses the previous record held by former Prime Minister Morarji Desai.
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Q. Who has been named as the 2024 Indian Sportswoman of the Year by the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) of the United Kingdom?
Ans: Manu Bhaker
Important Points:
The BBC Indian Sportswoman of the Year for 2024 has been awarded to shooter Manu Bhaker, following a public vote. She made history at the Paris Olympics, becoming the first Indian woman to secure two medals in one Games. Bhaker earned bronze in both the women’s 10m air pistol event and the mixed 10m air pistol event, partnering with Sarabjot Singh. At just 22 years old, her remarkable achievements have earned her this prestigious recognition.
Q. Which Indian biologist and wildlife conservationist has been nominated for the ‘Woman of the Year’ award by Time magazine?
Ans: Purnima Devi Barman
Important Points:
Purnima Devi Barman, a renowned conservationist and wildlife biologist from Assam, has been included in Time magazine’s 2025 ‘Women of the Year’ list. She is the only Indian to be featured among 13 influential women recognized for their efforts in promoting a fairer and more inclusive world.
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Q. Who has topped the list of the world’s richest women according to the Forbes Billionaires List 2025?
Ans: Alice Walton
Important Points:
As per Forbes’ 2025 Billionaires List, Alice Walton, daughter of Walmart founder Sam Walton, holds the title of the richest woman in the world with a fortune of $112.5 billion. The majority of her wealth comes from her shares in Walmart.
Q. Who has been awarded the ‘Woman Entrepreneur Award in Sustainability’ in February 2025 ?
Ans: Nidhi Kar
Important Points:
Nidhi Kar, Director of Earthnest, received the Women Entrepreneur Award in Sustainability at the 2025 World Leaders Conclave at the UK’s House of Lords. Presented by Lord David Evans, the award acknowledges her work in creating biodegradable biobags to fight plastic pollution. She is also recognized for supporting social causes, including UNICEF’s polio vaccination drive through the 2021 Running World Cup.
Q. Who has become the first woman pilot of the Jaguar fighter jet squadron of the Indian Air Force in March 2025?
Ans: Tanushka Singh
Important Points:
In March 2025, Flying Officer Tanushka Singh became the first woman to be permanently assigned to the Indian Air Force’s Jaguar fighter jet squadron, marking a significant advancement in gender inclusivity within the IAF’s combat roles. Initially interested in the Indian Army, Tanushka changed her focus to the Air Force upon discovering the opportunities available for women. She completed her training at the Air Force Academy in Dundigal, Telangana, and underwent further specialized training on the Hawk MK 132 aircraft.
