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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 harmony and peace of various communities across the globe. Sports help in promoting social ties, ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2022
Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs
Topics: International Day of Sport for Development and Peace • Olympics • Sports • Sustainable Development Goals of the United Nations • United Nations General Assembly
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 sporting ecosystem in the entire country. the Ministry has identified state-owned sports facilities in eight ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2020
Topics: Khelo India • KISCE • Sports
“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 in digital mode. This will act as catalyst to bring out more hidden talents of ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2020
Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs
Topics: GOAL Programme • Indian Youth • MUDRA Bank • Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) • Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana • Sports • Tribal Circuit Project • Women Empowerment
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 held as 21 day long stages over a period of 23 days. Of its 21 ..
Topics: 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 to reach out to youth, school children and citizens in the country. The main aim ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2020
Category: Awards, Persons & Places in News
Topics: Chess • FIDE • grand master • India chess • India Grand Master • Sports • Viswanathan Anand • World Wide Fund