Explanation

In early February 2026, Elon Musk became the first person in history to have a personal fortune (net worth) worth more than $800 billion USD.

This was reported by Forbes.

Additional Information:

Elon Musk is a famous businessman and inventor known for leading companies like Tesla (electric cars) and SpaceX (rockets and space travel).

 ***

Explanation

In early February 2026, Elon Musk became the first person in history to have a personal fortune (net worth) worth more than $800 billion USD.

This was reported by Forbes.

Additional Information:

Elon Musk is a famous businessman and inventor known for leading companies like Tesla (electric cars) and SpaceX (rockets and space travel).

 ***

Explanation

António Guterres, who took office as the 9th Secretary-General of the United Nations

Term: 2017–present (re-elected for a second term beginning Jan 1, 2022)

Country: Portugal

Background: Politician and engineer, born in Lisbon 

He served as Portugal's Prime Minister from 1995 to 2002.

Explanation

Elon Musk becomes first person worth $700bn following pay package ruling

Musk has been the wealthiest person in the world since 2021.

As of December 2025, Forbes estimates his net worth to be around US$717 billion

Additional Information:

Elon Musk is a businessman and entrepreneur known for his leadership of Tesla, SpaceX, Twitter, and xAI.

He belongs to the US.

***

Explanation

Shabana Mahmood has become the first woman Muslim Lord Chancellor of the United Kingdom (UK)

Shabana Mahmood was sworn in as the first female Muslim Lord Chancellor of the United Kingdom in July 2024.

The event marked a milestone in British history, with Ms Mahmood swearing her oath on the Holy Quran.

Explanation

The current Chief Adviser of the Interim Government of Bangladesh is Muhammad Yunus. 

He was sworn in on August 8, 2024, after PM Sheikh Hasina resigned and fled the country amid widespread protests.

Explanation

In 2023, Sultan Al-Neyadi became the first Arab to undertake a spacewalk by venturing out of the ISS.

Sultan Al-Neyadi is an astronaut from United Arab Emirates (UAE).

Explanation

Explanation

​The most admired man of 2018, according to Gallup's annual poll, was Barack Obama.

He secured this title for the 11th consecutive year, receiving 19% of the votes.

President Donald Trump ranked second with 13% .​

Explanation

Top 3 richest people in the world in (as of January 2025)

1.      Elon Musk

Net Worth: $421.2 billion

Source: SpaceX, Tesla, X (formerly Twitter), xAI, Boring Co.

2. Jeff Bezos

Net Worth: $233.5 billion

Source: Amazon

3.      Larry Ellison

Net Worth: $209.7 billion

Source: Oracle

****