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India gets Olympic berth in swimming
FINA, the world swimming body has granted India an Olympic berth in swimming. FINA awarded the berth to Karnataka swimmer Gagan AP Ulalmath in the men’s 1,500 metres freestyle event of the London Olympics under the ‘Universality’ quota. FINA Fédération ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2012
FIFA concocting to vote on introduction of Goal Line Technology
FIFA, the Football’s governing body is concocting to vote on the initiation of GOAL LINE TECHNOLOGY. Pressure is developing on the football authorities following a series of high profile errors by referees, including one in the latest European Championships. A ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2012
Person in News: Oscar Pistorius
Oscar Pistorius named for Olympics in 4×400 race, is the first ‘disabled athlete’ to qualify for an able bodied event in the 2012 London Olympics in 400 metres race. Full name: Oscar Leonard Carl Pistorius Pistorius named South Africa’s 4×400 ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2012
Spain clinches Euro Cup 2012
Spain defeated Italy 4-0 in the finale. Becomes the first nation to retain crown. Spain confirmed their status as one of the greatest national teams in football history by overwhelming Italy 4-0 in the Euro Cup 2012 final in Kiev, ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2012
BCCI allows Pak team to play in Champion league T20 in India
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) gave its nod to permit a team from Pakistan to play in Champions League-T20 Championship to be held in India in October. Thus it would be the first time that a ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2012
Sports GK Objective Questions for 2012 Examinations
1. In which among the following games / sports, Tintu Luka has carved out a niche for herself? [A]Badminton [B]Table Tennis [C]Athletics [D]Archery Athletics Tintu Luka is an athlete from Kannur, Kerala, India. She is the national record holder in ..
Indian women win Kabaddi World Cup
Indian Women Kabbadi Team won the first women’s kabaddi World Cup title. They defeated Iran 25-19 in the finals at the Patlipura Sports Complex in Kankerbagh. The Deputy Chief Minister of Bihar awarded the trophy to Indian Women’s Team Captain ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2012
Cricket: First cricketers ever to be convicted by Court
Recently, Former Pakistan captain Salman Butt and pace bowler Mohammad Asif became the first cricketers ever to be convicted for fixing a part of a match. The 12-member jury at London’s Southwark Crown Court found the duo guilty of conspiracy ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2011
Government launches “Come and Play” Scheme
Government launched the Countrywide “Come and Play” scheme. The objective of the scheme is to promote bulk involvement in sports and optimum utilization of sports infrastructure. The target of the scheme is 8-17 age group. This is so that their ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2011
Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs
Dhyan Chand Awards – 2011
Dhyan Chand Awards – 2011 Football – Shabbir Ali Swimming – Sushil Kohli Wrestling – Rajkumar