News: The Indian Air Force launched Mehar Baba Competition-3, with registrations starting from 27 April 2026 for drone-based radar innovation. About Mehar Baba Competition-3 Launched by: Mehar Baba Competition-3 (MBC-3) is the third edition of a defence innovation competition launched by the Indian Air Force. Launched In: Mehar Baba Competition was originally launched in 2018.… Continue reading Mehar Baba Competition-3
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World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) Prizes 2026
News: Samriddh Gram: Integrated Phygital Service Delivery Model Enabled by BharatNet has been selected as a nominee for the prestigious WSIS Prizes 2026. About World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) Prizes 2026 The World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) Forum is a globally recognized multi-stakeholder platform focused on advancing digital development and fostering… Continue reading World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) Prizes 2026
Sports Genomics Programme
News: Gujarat has introduced an ambitious ‘Sports Genomics Programme’ to strengthen India’s preparation for the Commonwealth Games 2030. About Sports Genomics Programme The Sports Genomics Programme has been launched to integrate genetic, physiological, and performance data with a long-term objective of enhancing India’s preparedness for the Commonwealth Games 2030. Launched by: It is being undertaken… Continue reading Sports Genomics Programme
T20 Men’s Cricket World Cup 2026
News: The Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, congratulated the Indian cricket team after it won the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 title. About T20 Men’s Cricket World Cup 2026 The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup is an international cricket tournament played in the Twenty20 International format. Organized by: The tournament is organised by the International… Continue reading T20 Men’s Cricket World Cup 2026
Khelo India Tribal Games (KITG)
News: The Union Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports announced that the inaugural Khelo India Tribal Games will be held in Chhattisgarh. About Khelo India Tribal Games Khelo India Tribal Games is a national sporting event dedicated exclusively to tribal athletes to promote mass participation and sporting excellence. Inaugural edition: The inaugural edition of the… Continue reading Khelo India Tribal Games (KITG)
Football for Schools (F4S) Programme
News: Union Minister Dr. Sukanta Majumdar distributed footballs at PM SHRI Kendriya Vidyalaya, Dakshin Dinajpur, under the Football for Schools initiative. About Football for Schools (F4S) Programme The Football for Schools Programme is run by FIFA in collaboration with UNESCO to promote education through football. Launched in: It was launched in mid-2019 with pilot projects… Continue reading Football for Schools (F4S) Programme
Esports Nations Cup (ENC) 2026
News: Chess has been added to the Esports Nations Cup (ENC) 2026, a global nation-based esports tournament to be held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. About Esports Nations Cup (ENC) 2026 It is an international, country-based esports competition in which players compete by representing their respective nations rather than private clubs or franchises. Organiser- Esports World… Continue reading Esports Nations Cup (ENC) 2026
Global Teacher Prize 2026
News– Indian teacher Rouble Nagi won Global Teacher Prize 2026 at the World Governments Summit in Dubai, UAE, for setting up hundreds of learning centres. About Global Teacher Prize It is an annual international honour conferred on an outstanding teacher who has made a meaningful difference in the lives of students and the wider community.… Continue reading Global Teacher Prize 2026
Sukhatme National Award in Statistics
News: The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation has called for nominations for the Sukhatme National Award in Statistics 2026. About Sukhatme National Award in Statistics Instituted by: Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) It is a prestigious national honour instituted to recognise exceptional and outstanding contributions to the field of official statistics in India.… Continue reading Sukhatme National Award in Statistics
‘Make in India in Sports’ and ‘International Relations’ Committees
News: The Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports has advised all recognised National Sports Federations (NSFs) to constitute dedicated Committees on International Relations and Make in India in Sports within their respective organisations. About ‘Make in India in Sports’ and ‘International Relations’ Committees About ‘Make in India in Sports’ Committee The Make in India in… Continue reading ‘Make in India in Sports’ and ‘International Relations’ Committees
