National Sports Day Current Affairs, GK & News

August 29: National Sports Day

August 29, 2022

The National Sports Day (NSD) is celebrated every year in India on 29th of August to mark the birth anniversary of legendary hockey player Major Dhyan Chand, who was known as ‘The Wizard’ or ‘The Magician’ of hockey for his superb ball control. About Major Dhyan Chand The legendary hockey player was born on 29 ..

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Fitness Ka Dose Aadha Ghanta Roz Campaign

December 11, 2020

The Fitness Ka Dose Aadha Ghanta Roz Campaign was recently applauded by the World Health Organization. The campaign has been uploaded for its initiatives to promote physical activity. The campaign was launched as a part of the Fit India Movement. It was launched by the Union Minister of Youth affairs and Sports Kiren rijiju. The ..

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First Anniversary of Fit India Movement: PM Modi releases Age appropriate Fitness Protocols

September 24, 2020

On September 24, 2020, Fit India Dialogue was held virtually. PM Modi addressed the dialogue and released the “Age appropriate Fitness Protocols” marking the first anniversary of Fit India Movement. Highlights During the dialogue, the prime minister interacted with actor Milind Soman, cricketer Virat Kohli. They shared their fitness experiences with the Prime Minister. According ..

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Sports Minister to launch Fit India Freedom Run event

August 14, 2020

The Ministry of Sports has launched the Fit India Freedom Run Event, a country-wide event that promises to become a fitness phenomenon in the coming days in the country. It has been launched virtually by the Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju. About the Fit India Freedom Run In the event, the participants are allowed to run ..

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Fit India Active Day Programme launched under Fit India Movement

April 15, 2020

On April 14, 2020, Government of India launched Fit India Active Day Programme. The programme was launched under the flagship initiative of GoI called “Fit India”. Highlights The Ministry of AYUSH has issued guidelines to implement the Fit India Active Day Programme. The programme is launched to make sure children practice fitness even when they ..

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Fit India School Rating System Launched

December 5, 2019

The Union Minister of State for Youth Affairs & Sports, Kiren Rijiju and the Union Human Resource Development Minister, Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’ jointly launched the Fit India School Rating System at Kendriya Vidyalaya no.1, in Delhi Cantonment on Wednesday, 4th December 2019. Fit India School Rating System is launched as a part of the nation-wide ..

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