Sports
Who was Salim Durani?
On April 2 this year, former Indian cricketer Salim Durani passed away at the age of 88 in Gujarat’s Jamnagar. He underwent a surgery for thigh bone fracture in January 2023. Durani’s Cricket Career Salim Durani, born in Kabul, Afghanistan, ..
Tags: Cricket • Persons in News • Sports
Month: Current Affairs – April, 2023
Category: Sports Current Affairs
International Day of Sport for Development and Peace
On 6th April, the International Day of Sport for Development and Peace (IDSDP) is observed annually. This day is celebrated to highlight the importance of sports in society. Overview: This day recognizes the positive impact due to sports on the ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2022
Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs
Khelo India State Centres of Excellence (KISCE)
The Sports Ministry is all set to establish Khelo India State Centres of Excellence (KISCE) under the ministry’s flagship, Khelo India Scheme. One KISCE will be identified in each state and union territory, with an effort to create a robust ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2020
“Goal Programme” launched for Tribal Youth
The Union Minister for Tribal Affairs, Arjun Munda launched “GOAL Programme”. GOAL Programme is Going Online As Leaders. The programme has been launched in partnership with Facebook. Highlights The programme is being launched to provide mentorship to the tribal youth ..
Tags: Indian Youth • Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) • Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana • Sports • Tribal Circuit Project
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2020
Tour de France
The French government announced that the 2020 edition of the world’s most famous cycling race, Tour de France has been postponed in view of the COVID-19 crisis. About Tour de France Tour de France is an annual men’s cycling event ..
Tags: Cycling • France • Sports
Chess Legend Viswanathan Anand named ambassador of WWF India
On April 17, 2020, the Chess legend Viswanathan Anand was named the ambassador of World Wide Fund India. He has joined the organization for its environment education programme. Highlights The environment education programme was started in 1976. It undertakes initiatives ..
Tags: Chess • FIDE • grand master • India chess • India Grand Master