Current Affair Category: Sports & Award

Why in News? The Booker Prize 2026 Longlist (Booker Dozen) has been announced. Renowned authors such as Elizabeth Strout, Douglas Stuart, Marlon James, and Rebecca Perry are among the longlisted writers. The shortlist will be announced on 22 September 2026, and the winner on 9 November 2026. About the Booker Prize: One of the world’s most prestigious literary awards. Awarded annually for long-form fiction (novels). Open to writers […]

Why in News? The Fields Medal 2026—widely regarded as the world’s most prestigious honor in mathematics—was recently awarded to four exceptional researchers at the International Congress of Mathematicians (ICM) in Philadelphia. A major historical highlight of this year’s awards is that Hong Wang and Yu Deng became the first citizens of the People’s Republic of […]

Why in News? Recently, Indian teacher Rouble Nagi received the Global Teacher Prize 2026 during the World Government Summit. About Global Teacher Prize: It is an annual awardpresented to an exceptional teacher who has made a significant impact on their students and community. It was established in 2014. The prize aims to highlight the importance of educatorsand recognize […]

 Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament and Development is one of India’s most prestigious awards, and the 2025 announcement has highlighted the lifelong commitment of Graça Machel to human welfare. Why Graça Machel? Graça Machel, a Mozambican stateswoman and humanitarian, was chosen by an international jury chaired by former National Security Adviser Shivshankar Menon. Pioneering […]

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 […]