Current Affairs: November 19, 2018

Main current events of November 19, 2018 are as follows: National Current Events 14th edition of international children’s theatre festival, ‘Jashne Bachpan’ The nine-day theatre festival, The 14th edition of JashneBachpan organised by National School of Drama’s (NSD) Theatre in ..

Ayhika Mukherjee wins silver at Under-21 Belgium Open

Indian table tennis player Ayhika Mukherjee has won a silver medal in the under-21 women’s singles category of the ITTF Challenge Belgium Open. She lost 1-3 to Korea’s Youjin Kim in the final. In the semifinals, Ayhika had defeated Hong ..

Nagoya to host 5th edition of Asian Para Games in 2026

The Asian Para Games is a multi-sport event regulated by the Asian Paralympic Committee that held every four years after every Asian Games for athletes with physical disabilities. Japan will host the 5th edition of Asian Para Games in 2026 ..

Rani Rampal was India’s flag-bearer at closing ceremony in 18th Asian Games

Rani Rampal, the Indian women hockey captain, was India’s flag-bearer at the closing ceremony of the 18th Asian Games 2018. India ended their Asian Games 2018 campaign with the highest medal tally at the tournament ever, with a total of ..

Indian hockey team defeats Pakistan to win bronze at 2018 Jakarta Asian Games

In Men’s hockey, Indian men’s national field hockey team defeated arch rival Pakistan 2-1 to clinch a Bronze at the 2018 Jakarta Asian Games. Akashdeep hit the first goal and 2nd was scored by Harmanpreet. Pakistan’s lone goal came from ..

Rikako Ikee becomes first female athlete to be named Most Valuable Player (MVP) at Asian Games

Japanese swimmer Rikako Ikee (18) became the first female athlete to be named the Most Valuable Player (MVP) at Asian Games after she scooped an unprecedented six gold medals in the Jakarta pool. She also won two silvers. With this, ..