World – Current Affairs & Important Facts
(2024-25 Edition)
Page 1 – Introduction & Global Overview
• The world in 2024-25 continues to face
economic, political, environmental, and
technological challenges.
• Key focus areas for competitive exams:
International Relations, Global Economy,
Climate, Science & Technology.
• Major organizations: UN, WHO, IMF, World
Bank, WTO, NATO, G20.
• Global population: ~8.1 billion (2025 est.).
Page 2 – Political Developments
• US Presidential Election 2024: Key
winners, policies, and implications on
global trade.
• European Union Updates: Brexit after-
effects, EU policy decisions, energy
transition.
• Middle East Developments: Peace talks,
conflicts, energy exports.
• Africa & Asia: Elections, economic
growth, regional conflicts.
• UN Resolutions & Global Summits:
Climate, peacekeeping, SDGs progress.
Page 3 – Economic Developments
• Global GDP Growth 2024-25: Estimated
~3.1%.
• Major Economies: USA, China, Japan,
Germany, India – key economic trends.
• Inflation & Trade: Global inflationary
trends, supply chain issues post-COVID.
• Technology & Industry: Growth in AI,
electric vehicles, renewable energy.
• Global Poverty & Employment: UN &
World Bank measures to reduce extreme
poverty.
Page 4 – Environmental & Scientific
Developments
• Climate Change Updates: COP29
outcomes, carbon emission
commitments, renewable energy
adoption.
• Natural Disasters 2024-25: Cyclones,
floods, wildfires, earthquakes, global
relief operations.
• Space & Technology: Mars missions,
satellite launches, AI research, global
cybersecurity.
• Global Health: WHO initiatives, disease
control (COVID, Polio, Monkeypox).
• Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs):
Progress reports and challenges.
Page 5 – International Relations & Practice
MCQs
• Bilateral & Multilateral Relations:
o USA-China trade relations, India-
ASEAN partnership, EU-UK
agreements.
o Global peacekeeping and
humanitarian aid operations.
• Global Culture & Sports: Olympics 2024
highlights, international festivals, cultural
exchanges.
Practice MCQs – World Affairs:
1. Global population estimate (2025)?
2. COP29 focuses on what?
3. Key US election of 2024 – winner or
policy highlight?
4. GDP growth of world in 2024-25?
5. Major AI & tech developments
globally?
6. Countries in G20 2024-25?
7. Global health initiatives in 2024-25?
8. International trade agreement
between US-China focused on?
9. Notable natural disaster in 2024-25?
10. Olympic highlights in 2024?