Current Affair Category: Sports & Award

Why in news ? Shri Shivshankar Menon, former National Security Advisor of India, diplomat, and former UN official has been recently conffered with the INDIRA GANDHI PRIZE FOR PEACE ,DISARMAMENT AND DEVELOPMENT. Awarding Body: Indira Gandhi Memorial Trust, which promotes peace, development, and disarmament in honor of Indira Gandhi’s legacy. Reason for the Award: Recognized […]

India will participate in the 2025 Deaflympics, which are slated to take place in Tokyo from November 15, 2025, with a record number of members representing the nation at 111 total members. Participants will compete in 11 events: athletics, badminton, golf, judo, karate, shooting, swimming, table tennis, taekwondo, wrestling, and tennis. Flagbearer: • Three-time Deaflympics […]

71st National Film Awards The 71st National Film Awards ceremony was held recently, where President Droupadi Murmu presented the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award (2023) to veteran actor Mohanlal for his outstanding contribution to Indian cinema. The ceremony celebrated films and performances that not only entertained but also highlighted social and national values. Key Highlights: 71st […]

COP30 in Belém, Brazil. India is preparing to submit its updated Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), called NDC 3.0, around November 10, 2025, at the start of COP30 in Belém, Brazil. These updates are expected to include stronger commitments, especially for improving energy efficiency and further reducing emissions intensity. This step comes when global efforts are […]

Sarvesh Kushare became the first Indian high-jumper Sarvesh Kushare created history by becoming the first Indian high-jumper to qualify for the men’s high jump final at the World Athletics Championships 2025 held in Tokyo, Japan on September 14, 2025. Key Points: Sarvesh Kushare Historic Achievement: Sarvesh qualified for the 13-man final by clearing 2.25m on […]

India won Hockey Asia Cup: 2025 The 12th edition of the Men’s Hockey Asia Cup was hosted at the Hockey Stadium of Bihar Sports University in Rajgir, Bihar, between August 29 and September 7, 2025.  Organized by the Asian Hockey Federation (AHF), it served as a qualifier for the 2026 FIH Men’s Hockey World Cup […]

Why in the News ?  National Sports Day 2025, observed on August 29, holds great importance as it honors the legacy of Indian sports. hockey legend, Major Dhyan Chand, who has to his name three Olympic gold medals and he has scored more than 400 goals.  He is known as the ‘Wizard of Hockey’ and […]