News: India finished second at the 2026 Asian U20 Athletics Championships in Hong Kong China with a historic tally of 19 medals. About 22nd Asian U20 Athletics Championships The 2026 Asian U20 Athletics Championships was the 22nd edition of the international athletics competition for Asian under-20 athletes. Host Venue: The championships were held at the… Continue reading 22nd Asian U20 Athletics Championships
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Taipei Capital Cup 2026
News: Team India won two Silver Medals and three Merit Awards across multiple skill categories at Taipei Capital Cup 2026. About Taipei Capital Cup 2026 Taipei Capital Cup 2026 was held in Taipei, Taiwan, from 26–28 May 2026. Team India competed against some of the world’s finest young skilled professionals from 15 countries across Europe,… Continue reading Taipei Capital Cup 2026
Asian Weightlifting Championships 2026
News: Asian Weightlifting Championships 2026 was held from May 10 to 17 at Gandhinagar, Gujarat. About Asian Weightlifting Championships 2026 The Asian Weightlifting Championships 2026 is six days of high-level competition featuring Asia’s top weightlifters. Hosted by: It was hosted by India from May 10 to 17 at Gandhinagar, Gujarat. Organised by: It was organised by the… Continue reading Asian Weightlifting Championships 2026
National Sports Governance Board Rules and National Sports Tribunal Rules, 2026
News: The Union Government notified the National Sports Governance Board Rules, 2026 and National Sports Tribunal Rules, 2026 under the National Sports Governance Act, 2025. About National Sports Governance Board Rules and National Sports Tribunal Rules, 2026 These Rules provide the framework for sports governance, recognition, dispute resolution, and administrative functioning in the country. Notified… Continue reading National Sports Governance Board Rules and National Sports Tribunal Rules, 2026
2026 Taipei Capital Cup WorldSkills Invitational Tournament and 48th WorldSkills Shanghai 2026
News: Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, and Minister of State for Education, Government of India, Shri Jayant Chaudhary sent off the Indian contingent participating in 2026 Taipei Capital Cup WorldSkills Invitational Tournament. About 2026 Taipei Capital Cup WorldSkills Invitational Tournament It is regarded as an important international platform for vocational… Continue reading 2026 Taipei Capital Cup WorldSkills Invitational Tournament and 48th WorldSkills Shanghai 2026
FAO Agricola Medal
News: Prime Minister Narendra Modi was conferred with the prestigious FAO Agricola Medal by the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nation in recognition of his contribution to food security, sustainable agriculture and rural development. About FAO Agricola Medal Conferred by: It is one of the highest honours awarded by the Food and Agriculture… Continue reading FAO Agricola Medal
Booker Prize 2026
News: Taiwanese author Yáng Shuāng-zǐ and translator Lin King won the 2026 International Booker Prize for ‘Taiwan Travelogue’, becoming the first book translated from Mandarin Chinese to receive the prestigious literary award. About Booker Prize 2026 The Booker Prize 2025, one of the most prestigious awards in English-language fiction. Awarded by: The Booker Prize Foundation First award: The Booker… Continue reading Booker Prize 2026
L’Oréal–UNESCO For Women in Science International Awards
News: Five women scientists were named laureates of the 2026 L’Oréal–UNESCO For Women in Science International Awards in Paris on May 19, 2026. About L’Oréal–UNESCO For Women in Science International Awards Establishment: The Awards were created in 1998 through a joint partnership between the French cosmetics company L’Oréal and the United Nations Educational, Scientific and… Continue reading L’Oréal–UNESCO For Women in Science International Awards
Grand Slam
News: Italy’s recent dominance in tennis has revived demands to recognise the Italian Open as a fifth Grand Slam tournament. About Grand Slam Introduction Grand Slam in tennis refers to winning all four major championships — Australia, France, Britain (Wimbledon) and the United States — in the same calendar season. Modern Meaning of Grand Slam:… Continue reading Grand Slam
National Florence Nightingale Awards 2026
News: The President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu presented the National Florence Nightingale Awards for the year 2026 to the nursing personnel, on the occasion of International Nurses Day, at a function held at Rashtrapati Bhavan. About National Florence Nightingale Awards 2026 About The Florence Nightingale Awards are India’s most prestigious recognition for exceptional nurses… Continue reading National Florence Nightingale Awards 2026
