Yes I am aware of course, he was on BBC the other day as well. Right now he is No1 rated in the world (after breaking Kasparov's record) and leading the Candidates tournament in London as we speak. Live now at: www.worldchess.com!
If he wins first place he gets a chance of the world title against Vishy Anand. Unfortunately he did not take part in previous world chess championship cycle so he cannot break that record of Kasparov who became world champ at the age of 22...