Current Affairs 22/08/2025
1. Where was the 2025 U20 World Wrestling Championships held?
Answer : Bulgaria
• Event Name: U20 World Wrestling Championships 2025
• Dates: August 17 to August 24, 2025
• Location: Samokov, Bulgaria
• Organized by: United World Wrestling (UWW)
• Participants: Young wrestlers under the age of 20 from all over the world
• Categories:
- Men’s Freestyle
- Men’s Greco-Roman
- Women’s Wrestling
This championship is a major international competition where rising wrestling talents represent their countries. Many future Olympians and world champions often begin their international careers at U20 championships.
2. Which country won silver in women’s 68 kg final (losing to Tapasya)?
Answer : Norway
• Gold Medalist: Tapasya (India)
• Silver Medalist: Wrestler from Norway
• Event: Women’s 68 kg Final
• Tournament: U20 World Wrestling Championships 2025
• Location: Samokov, Bulgaria
Tapasya, representing India, won the gold medal in the women’s 68 kg category by defeating her opponent from Norway in the final match. This was a significant victory and showcased India’s rising talent in women’s wrestling on the global stage.
3. India signed Terms of Reference (ToR) to start FTA negotiations with which group?
Answer : EAEU
In August 2025, India signed the Terms of Reference (ToR) to officially begin Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations with the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU).
The EAEU includes five countries:
• Russia
• Belarus
• Armenia
• Kazakhstan
• Kyrgyzstan
The signing took place in Moscow, and it marks the start of discussions on reducing trade barriers, increasing market access, and boosting economic cooperation between India and the EAEU.
4. What was India–EAEU trade turnover in 2024?
Answer : US$ 69 billion
In 2024, the total trade turnover between India and the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) reached around US$ 69 billion.
This marked a 7% increase compared to the previous year, showing strong economic ties between India and the EAEU region.
Why is this trade important?
• India and EAEU countries trade in oil, gas, fertilizers, machinery, pharmaceuticals, and food products.
• Discussions are ongoing for a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) to further boost trade.
• Strengthening trade with EAEU helps India diversify its markets beyond traditional partners like the US and EU.
5. Who signed ToR from the EAEU side?
Answer : Mikhail Cherekaev
On August 20, 2025, India and the EAEU signed the Terms of Reference (ToR) to start negotiations for a Free Trade Agreement (FTA).
Who Signed the ToR?
• From India: Ajay Bhadoo, Additional Secretary, Department of Commerce.
• From EAEU: Mikhail Cherekaev, Deputy Director of the Trade Policy Department, Eurasian Economic Commission.