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This YouTube video by Star IQ Education provides a comprehensive review of Haryana Current Affairs from January to December 2025. It covers various topics including government schemes, sports achievements, awards, appointments, and important events in Haryana. The video aims to equip viewers with essential knowledge for upcoming exams, offering bilingual content (Hindi and English) and detailed explanations.
- Covers Haryana Current Affairs from January to December 2025.
- Includes government schemes, sports, awards, and important events.
- Bilingual content (Hindi and English).
- PDF available on Star IQ Education App.
Credit Plan for Haryana by NABARD [2:56]
NABARD has announced a credit plan of ₹3.14 lakh crore for Haryana for the year 2025-26. This plan aims to boost sectors like agriculture, MSMEs, education, and renewable energy. The credit potential under priority sector lending is assessed to be ₹3.14 lakh crore, which is approximately 37.64% more than the previous year. NABARD's full form is National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development.
Anish Bhanwala's Gold Medal in National Games [5:06]
Anish Bhanwala won a gold medal in shooting at the 38th National Games, which were held in Dehradun, Uttarakhand. He secured the medal in the 25-meter rapid fire pistol event. Anish is from the Karnal district of Haryana. In the 37th National Games held in Goa, he won a silver medal. Rhythmic Jindal from Kurukshetra also won a bronze medal at the 38th National Games. The 39th National Games will be held in Meghalaya.
New Mayor of Chandigarh Municipal Corporation [6:56]
Harpreet Kaur of BJP has become the new mayor of the Chandigarh Municipal Corporation, defeating Prem Lata from the Aam Aadmi Party and Congress alliance. Chandigarh is the joint capital of Haryana and Punjab. Sector 18 in Chandigarh houses India's first Heritage Museum, which is related to the Air Force.
Sachin's Medal in Winter Games India [8:01]
Sachin from Haryana's Ambala district won a bronze medal at the fifth Winter Games India, held in Leh, Ladakh. He won the medal in the ice skating long track 1000-meter race. Additionally, the Haryana relay race male team also won a bronze medal. Ladakh became a Union Territory on October 31, 2019, and Leh is its capital. New districts in Ladakh include Dras, Changthang, Sham, Numra, and Zanskar, in addition to the existing Leh and Kargil districts, bringing the total to seven.
International Saraswati Festival in Haryana [10:13]
The 8th International Saraswati Festival was inaugurated at Adi Badri in Yamunanagar district and concluded in Pehowa, Kurukshetra. The 9th International Saraswati Festival has already taken place, starting from Adi Badri and ending in Pehowa during Basant Panchami. The festival aims to revive the Saraswati River and promote cultural events and tourism. Adi Badri is considered the origin of the Saraswati River. The Saraswati Heritage Development Board organizes this festival, with the Chief Minister of Haryana as its chairman and Dhuman Singh Kiramachha as its Deputy Chairman.
Shivangi Pathak Hoisting Tiranga on Mount Kosciusko [13:16]
Shivangi Pathak from Hisar hoisted the Tiranga on Mount Kosciusko, Australia's highest peak, on January 26, 2025. She had previously conquered Mount Everest at the age of 16 and has also summited Mount Kilimanjaro in South Africa and a peak in Russia. Shivangi has been honored with the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar and her name is in the Limca Book of World Records as the youngest mountaineer.
Chief Minister and Governor Hoisting National Flag in Haryana [15:18]
On Republic Day 2025, Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini hoisted the national flag in Rewari, while the Governor of Haryana hoisted the flag in Faridabad. In 2026, the Governor will hoist the flag in Panchkula. The current Governor of Haryana is Professor Asim Kumar Ghosh, who is the 19th Governor, succeeding Bandaru Dattatreya, the 18th Governor.
Haryana's Tableau at the 76th Republic Day Parade [16:55]
Haryana's tableau at the 76th Republic Day parade showcased "Smridh Haryana, Virasat aur Vikas" (Prosperous Haryana, Heritage and Development). Previous themes included "Beti Bachao Beti Padhao" (2017), "Khelon Mein Number One Haryana" (Number One in Sports Haryana, 2022), "International Gita Mahotsav" (2023), and "Mera Parivar Meri Pehchan" (My Family My Identity, 2024).
Electric Buses Launched in Haryana [18:39]
Electric buses were launched in five cities in Haryana: Ambala, Sonipat, Hisar, Rohtak, and Rewari. Five electric buses were launched in each city. The Chief Minister flagged off these buses in Rewari. Previously, 20 electric buses were launched in Yamunanagar, Karnal, Panchkula, and Panipat. India aims to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2070.
Pension for Additional Categories of Disabled Persons in Haryana [20:21]
Haryana has announced pensions for 10 additional categories of disabled persons, bringing the total to 21. These categories include cerebral palsy, muscular dystrophy, speech and language disability, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, sickle cell disease, multiple disabilities, specific learning disabilities, autism spectrum disorder, chronic neurological conditions, hemophilia, and thalassemia.
Army Medal for Haryana's Major at Republic Day Parade [22:04]
Major Dushyant Sihag from Jakod Khera village in Hisar was awarded the Sena Medal at the 76th Republic Day parade. His team eliminated a foreign terrorist in Jammu and Kashmir.
Police Officers Honored on Republic Day in Haryana [23:22]
Nine police officers from Haryana were honored with the President's Police Medal and Police Medal on Republic Day. Additional Police Director General of the Intelligence Department, Saurabh Singh, received the President's Police Medal for distinguished services.
Padma Shri Awards for Haryana Personalities in 2025 [24:23]
Two individuals from Haryana were awarded the Padma Shri in 2025: Harvinder Singh from Kaithal, for sports (archery), and Dr. Santram Deswal, originally from Jhajjar but residing in Sonipat, for literature and education. Harvinder Singh is the first Indian to win a gold medal in archery at the Paralympics. Dr. Santram Deswal has written over 30 books and has received the Mahakavi Surdas Lifetime Achievement Award and the Sahitya Sadhana Award.
Book Release: Bring It On - The Incredible Story of My Life [29:42]
Paralympic athlete Deepa Malik from Bhainswal, Sonipat, released her book "Bring It On: The Incredible Story of My Life." The book is published by HarperCollins India and details her struggles and achievements. She is a recipient of the Padma Shri, Khel Ratna, and Arjuna Award.
Inclusion of Mahakumbh Tirth in Mukhyamantri Tirth Darshan Yojana [31:03]
The Haryana government's Mukhyamantri Tirth Darshan Yojana, which facilitates pilgrimage for senior citizens (60+), now includes Mahakumbh Tirth. The scheme also covers pilgrimages to Ayodhya (Ram Mandir), Mata Vaishno Devi, and Shirdi Sai Tirth, with the government covering the expenses.
Additional Charge for CDLU VC and Other University Updates [31:58]
Professor Narsi Ram Bishnoi, Vice-Chancellor of Guru Jambheshwar University of Science and Technology (GJU) in Hisar, was given additional charge as the VC of Chaudhary Devi Lal University (CDLU), Sirsa. GJU was established on October 20, 1995. Professor B.R. Kamboj, VC of Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University (CCSHAU) in Hisar, received a four-year extension. CCSHAU was established on February 2, 1970.
Launch of Samman Sanjeevani Application [33:48]
Haryana's Minister for Women and Child Development, Shruti Choudhary, launched the Samman Sanjeevani Application on National Girl Child Day (January 24). The app is related to the "Mahila aur Kishoriyon ka Sashaktikaran Yojana" (Women and Adolescent Empowerment Scheme), which provides free sanitary pads to women and girls aged 10-45.
Integrated Command and Control Center Project in Haryana [35:24]
Haryana is implementing an Integrated Command and Control Center (ICCC) project, similar to Chandigarh, to monitor seven districts (Ambala, Panchkula, Yamunanagar, Panipat, Sonipat, Rohtak, and Hisar) via CCTV cameras.
Partner State for 38th Surajkund Mela [36:53]
Odisha and Madhya Pradesh were the partner states for the 38th Surajkund Mela, while BIMSTEC countries were the country partners. The mela took place from February 7 to 23, 2025, in Faridabad. The 39th Surajkund Mela will start on January 31 and continue until February 15, 2025, with Egypt as the partner country and Uttar Pradesh and Meghalaya as the partner states.
Gymnastics Champions at National Gymnastics Championship 2025 [40:07]
At the National Gymnastics Championship 2025, Yogeshwar Singh was the best player in the senior category, and Siya Prakash from Gurugram was the best player in the junior category. Haryana secured the second position in the sub-junior category.
Haryana Declares 2025 as Cooperative Year [40:45]
The Haryana government declared 2025 as the "Cooperative Year." Previous years were designated as "Sankalp Se Siddhi Varsh" (2024), "Antyodaya Arogya Varsh" (2023), "Antyodaya Utthan Varsh" (2022), "Sushasan Parinam Varsh" (2021), "Sushasan Sankalp Varsh" (2020), "Yuva Rozgar Varsh" (2019), "Ujjwala Varsh" (2018), "Garib Kalyan Varsh" (2017), "Kisan Mazdoor Varsh" (2016), "Udyog Varsh" and "Vyapar Varsh" (2013), "Kisan Mazdoor Varsh" and "Urja Varsh" (2009), and "Balika Varsh" (2006).
Research Chair in the Name of Pandit Shri Ram Sharma [42:05]
A research chair will be set up in the name of Pandit Shri Ram Sharma at Maharshi Dayanand University (MDU), Rohtak. His birth anniversary will be celebrated every year on October 1. He hoisted the Tiranga flag in Jhajjar during the Non-Cooperation Movement in January 1922 and was arrested for it. He also wrote an Urdu newspaper called "Haryana Tilak" in 1923. The Bahadurgarh railway station is also named after Pandit Shri Ram Sharma. MDU is also building India's first international-level cricket stadium.
Release of Shri Hari Kathamrit Poster by NBF [44:59]
Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini released the Shri Hari Kathamrit poster by Nav Bharat Foundation (NBF). The event will be held from March 21-23, 2025, in Balawala, Dehradun, and will be dedicated to the Kargil Vijay Diwas.
State Level Program on National Voters Day [46:02]
A state-level program was organized in Panchkula on the 15th National Voters Day, celebrated annually on January 25. The then Chief Secretary of Haryana, Dr. Vivek Joshi, was present. The current Chief Secretary is Anurag Rastogi. Vivek Joshi is now an Election Commissioner of India (ECI). The Chief Election Commissioner is Gyanesh Kumar, and the other Election Commissioner is S.S. Sandhu.
Incentive for Good Work in Solar Sector [47:36]
Haryana received an incentive of ₹89.43 crore for its good work in the solar sector. The Central Ministry of New and Renewable Energy organized a regional workshop where Haryana's electricity companies were recognized for their outstanding work in the rooftop solar sector. Uttar Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam (UHBVN) and Dakshin Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam (DHBVN) were among the recipients.
Civil Hospital Receives First Rank for Cleanliness [49:30]
The civil hospital in Kurukshetra received the first rank for cleanliness and an infection-free environment. The Haryana State Health Resource Centre (HSHRC) gives the Kayakalp Award for providing better services to patients. The Bad Khalsa CSC in Sonipat received the first position in Category A. The central government has given the Kayakalp Award to 769 health institutions in Haryana. The National Kayakalp Award was started on May 15, 2015, to improve the quality of public health facilities. The current Health Minister of Haryana is Aarti Singh Rao.
Permanent Lok Adalats to be Established in Haryana [51:42]
Seven more permanent Lok Adalats will be established in Haryana, bringing the total to one in every district (except Hasi). The new Lok Adalats will be in Charkhi Dadri, Fatehabad, Jind, Jhajjar, Mewat, Narnaul (Mahendragarh), and Palwal. Lok Adalats aim to reduce the burden on courts by resolving disputes through counseling and mediation.
Approval for National Health Mission for Five More Years [54:24]
The National Health Mission (NHM) has been approved for another five years. The NHM aims to increase health facilities and improve health services in rural and urban areas. It was launched in 2013 by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, incorporating the National Rural Health Mission (2005).
Completion of 10 Years of Beti Bachao Beti Padhao Abhiyan [56:43]
The Beti Bachao Beti Padhao (Save the Daughter, Educate the Daughter) campaign, launched on January 22, 2015, from Panipat, completed 10 years in 2025. The campaign aims to address the declining child sex ratio and prevent gender-selective abortions. The sex ratio in Haryana has improved to 923 by 2025.
New Administrator of Haryana Olympic Association [1:00:21]
Former Justice H.S. Bhalla has taken over as the Administrator of the Haryana Olympic Association. He is also the chairman of Haryana's Second Law Commission.
State Level Awards for Haryana Agricultural University [1:02:01]
Haryana Agricultural University (HAU) received three state-level awards under the National Service Scheme (NSS). The awards were presented by Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini.
Uttam Jeevan Raksha Padak for Saving Lives [1:02:56]
Union Home Minister Amit Shah awarded the Uttam Jeevan Raksha Padak to Mukesh Fauji from Mahendragarh for saving 11 youths from drowning in a canal.
Marriage of Olympic Medalist Neeraj Chopra [1:04:00]
Olympic medalist Neeraj Chopra married tennis player Himani Mor, who is from Ladsouli in Sonipat.
Amrit Sarovar Yojana in Haryana [1:04:48]
The Haryana government aims to develop 100 Amrit Sarovar (ponds) in 2025, with a total of 2200 to be developed under the Amrit Sarovar Yojana. The scheme was launched on May 1, 2022, from Nahara village in Sonipat.
Haryana's Kho Kho Player in World Cup Winning Team [1:06:21]
Meenu Dhattarwal from Hisar district was part of the Indian team that won the Kho Kho World Cup 2025. India won both the men's and women's titles, defeating Nepal in the final match held in New Delhi.
James Morgan Early Career Award for Haryana Scientist [1:07:40]
Professor Naresh Kumar Rawat, an alumnus of Guru Jambheshwar University (GJU), Hisar, received the prestigious James Morgan Early Career Award 2025. The award is given by the American Chemical Society's Environmental Chemistry Division to scientists who conduct research for the environment.
Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award for Manu Bhaker [1:09:26]
Shooter Manu Bhaker from Jhajjar district was honored with the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award. She won two bronze medals at the Paris Olympics 2024. A shooting academy has been established in her name in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh. She was also made the brand ambassador of the Beti Bachao Beti Padhao campaign in 2024-25.
Dronacharya Award for Sandeep Sangwan [1:11:26]
Sandeep Sangwan, former coach of the Indian hockey team from Sonipat district, was honored with the Dronacharya Award.
Arjuna Award for Haryana Athletes [1:12:02]
Eleven athletes from Haryana were honored with the Arjuna Award: Abhishek Nain, Sanjay Malik, Sarabjot Singh, Aman Sehrawat, Neetu Ghanghas, Swati Boora, Dharmveer Nain, Navdeep, Nitesh Kumar, Pranav Surma, and Mona Aggarwal.
Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award Recipients [1:14:42]
The Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award was given to four people, including Manu Bhaker from Haryana, D. Gukesh, Harmanpreet Singh, and Praveen Kumar.
Chairman of Newly Formed Transgender Welfare Board [1:15:18]
The Chairman of the newly formed Transgender Welfare Board in Haryana is the Chief Secretary. Haryana's first transgender school has been opened in Karnal district.
Haryana's Rank in Software Export [1:17:02]
Haryana ranks third in software exports in India. Gurugram serves as a major hub for IT services and is known as the "Silicon City" and "Cyber City" of Haryana.
Haryana's Mountaineer in London Book of World Records [1:18:51]
Rakesh Kadyan, working in Nuh jail, has his name in the London Book of World Records for climbing Mount Everest and Mount Lhotse in two days.
Target to Develop Saksham Anganwadi Centers
The Haryana government aims to develop 10,000 Saksham Anganwadi centers in the next five years. There are currently 25,962 Anganwadi centers in Haryana. All female Sarpanches in Haryana will be brand ambassadors for their respective villages.
Research Paper Included in World Wide Book of Records [1:22:27]
Dr. Kalpana Sharma's research paper from Guru Jambheshwar University's Hindi department has been included in the World Wide Book of Records.
Maratha Shaurya Diwas Celebrated in Haryana [1:23:06]
The 264th Maratha Shaurya Diwas was celebrated in Kala Amb, Panipat, commemorating the third battle of Panipat in 1761 between the Afghan invader Ahmed Shah Abdali and the Marathas.
Haryana's Rank in Logistics Ease Across Different States (LEADS) 2024 [1:25:08]
Haryana has been recognized as an "Achiever" in the Logistics Ease Across Different States (LEADS) 2024 survey. Haryana is a landlocked state, along with Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, and Telangana.
Medals Won by Haryana Players in National Senior Boxing Championship 2025 [1:26:49]
Haryana's players won 18 medals in the National Senior Boxing Championship 2025, including six gold, five silver, and seven bronze.
Pashupatinath Panchmukhi Shiv Temple in Haryana [1:27:53]
The Pashupatinath Panchmukhi Shiv Temple is located in Kurukshetra. It is considered the second Pashupatinath temple after the one in Kathmandu, Nepal.
Inauguration of Gymnasiums on Youth Day
On the occasion of Youth Day 2025, the Chief Minister of Haryana inaugurated 250 gymnasiums in villages.
Haryana Wins National Junior Kabaddi Championship [1:30:57]
Haryana won the National Junior Kabaddi Championship 2025 in the men's category, defeating Uttarakhand. In the women's category, Haryana won the silver medal, losing to the Sports Authority of India (SAI) team.
State Award for NSS Volunteer Vijay Kumar [1:32:02]
Vijay Kumar, an NSS volunteer from Ambala district, was honored with the State Award by the Chief Minister on Youth Day 2025.
Incentive for Good Work in Solar Sector [1:33:05]
Haryana received an incentive of ₹89.43 crore for its good work in the solar sector. The Central Ministry of New and Renewable Energy organized a regional workshop where Haryana's electricity companies were recognized for their outstanding work in the rooftop solar sector. Uttar Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam (UHBVN) and Dakshin Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam (DHBVN) were among the recipients.
Civil Hospital Receives First Rank for Cleanliness [1:34:51]
The civil hospital in Kurukshetra received the first rank for cleanliness and an infection-free environment. The Haryana State Health Resource Centre (HSHRC) gives the Kayakalp Award for providing better services to patients. The central government has given the Kayakalp Award to 769 health institutions in Haryana.
Permanent Lok Adalats to be Established in Haryana [1:36:38]
Seven more permanent Lok Adalats will be established in Haryana, bringing the total to one in every district (except Hasi). The new Lok Adalats will be in Charkhi Dadri, Fatehabad, Jind, Jhajjar, Mewat, Narnaul (Mahendragarh), and Palwal. Lok Adalats aim to reduce the burden on courts by resolving disputes through counseling and mediation.
Approval for National Health Mission for Five More Years [1:39:24]
The National Health Mission (NHM) has been approved for another five years. The NHM aims to increase health facilities and improve health services in rural and urban areas. It was launched in 2013 by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, incorporating the National Rural Health Mission (2005).
Completion of 10 Years of Beti Bachao Beti Padhao Abhiyan [56:43]
The Beti Bachao Beti Padhao (Save the Daughter, Educate the Daughter) campaign, launched on January 22, 2015, from Panipat, completed 10 years in 2025. The campaign aims to address the declining child sex ratio and prevent gender-selective abortions. The sex ratio in Haryana has improved to 910 by 2024.
New Administrator of Haryana Olympic Association [1:00:21]
Former Justice H.S. Bhalla has taken over as the Administrator of the Haryana Olympic Association. He is also the chairman of Haryana's Second Law Commission.
State Level Awards for Haryana Agricultural University [1:02:01]
Haryana Agricultural University (HAU) received three state-level awards under the National Service Scheme (NSS). The awards were presented by Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini.
Uttam Jeevan Raksha Padak for Saving Lives [1:02:56]
Union Home Minister Amit Shah awarded the Uttam Jeevan Raksha Padak to Mukesh Fauji from Mahendragarh for saving 11 youths from drowning in a canal.
Marriage of Olympic Medalist Neeraj Chopra [1:04:00]
Olympic medalist Neeraj Chopra married tennis player Himani Mor, who is from Ladsouli in Sonipat.
Amrit Sarovar Yojana in Haryana [1:04:48]
The Haryana government aims to develop 100 Amrit Sarovar (ponds) in 2025, with a total of 2200 to be developed under the Amrit Sarovar Yojana. The scheme was launched on May 1, 2022, from Nahara village in Sonipat.
Haryana's Kho Kho Player in World Cup Winning Team [1:06:21]
Meenu Dhattarwal from Hisar district was part of the Indian team that won the Kho Kho World Cup 2025. India won both the men's and women's titles, defeating Nepal in the final match held in New Delhi.
James Morgan Early Career Award for Haryana Scientist [1:07:40]
Professor Naresh Kumar Rawat, an alumnus of Guru Jambheshwar University (GJU), Hisar, received the prestigious James Morgan Early Career Award 2025. The award is given by the American Chemical Society's Environmental Chemistry Division to scientists who conduct research for the environment.
Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award for Manu Bhaker [1:09:26]
Shooter Manu Bhaker from Jhajjar district was honored with the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award. She won two bronze medals at the Paris Olympics 2024. A shooting academy has been established in her name in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh. She was also made the brand ambassador of the Beti Bachao Beti Padhao campaign in 2024-25.
Dronacharya Award for Sandeep Sangwan [1:11:26]
Sandeep Sangwan, former coach of the Indian hockey team from Sonipat district, was honored with the Dronacharya Award.
Arjuna Award for Haryana Athletes [1:12:02]
Eleven athletes from Haryana were honored with the Arjuna Award: Abhishek Nain, Sanjay Malik, Sarabjot Singh, Aman Sehrawat, Neetu Ghanghas, Swati Boora, Dharmveer Nain, Navdeep, Nitesh Kumar, Pranav Surma, and Mona Aggarwal.
Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award Recipients [1:14:42]
The Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award was given to four people, including Manu Bhaker from Haryana, D. Gukesh, Harmanpreet Singh, and Praveen Kumar.
Chairman of Newly Formed Transgender Welfare Board [1:15:18]
The Chairman of the newly formed Transgender Welfare Board in Haryana is the Chief Secretary. Haryana's first transgender school has been opened in Karnal district.
Haryana's Rank in Software Export [1:17:02]
Haryana ranks third in software exports in India. Gurugram serves as a major hub for IT services and is known as the "Silicon City" and "Cyber City" of Haryana.
Haryana's Mountaineer in London Book of World Records [1:18:51]
Rakesh Kadyan, working in Nuh jail, has his name in the London Book of World Records for climbing Mount Everest and Mount Lhotse in two days.
Target to Develop Saksham Anganwadi Centers
The Haryana government aims to develop 10,000 Saksham Anganwadi centers in the next five years. There are currently 25,962 Anganwadi centers in Haryana. All female Sarpanches in Haryana will be brand ambassadors for their respective villages.
Research Paper Included in World Wide Book of Records [1:22:27]
Dr. Kalpana Sharma's research paper from Guru Jambheshwar University's Hindi department has been included in the World Wide Book of Records.
