News: The 7th edition of the Air Force Arjan Singh Memorial Hockey Tournament 2026 is being held in Bengaluru from 23 June to 3 July 2026. About Air Force Arjan Singh Memorial Hockey Tournament 2026 It is a hockey tournament organized to honour the legacy of Marshal of the Air Force Arjan Singh and his passion… Continue reading Air Force Arjan Singh Memorial Hockey Tournament 2026
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Sangeet Natak Akademi Fellowship (Akademi Ratna) and Sangeet Natak Akademi Awards (Akademi Puraskar)
News: The General Council of Sangeet Natak Akademi selected seven Akademi Fellows and 108 Akademi Award recipients for 2024 and 2025. About Sangeet Natak Akademi Fellowship (Akademi Ratna) Sangeet Natak Akademi Fellowship (Akademi Ratna) is the highest, most prestigious and rare honour conferred by the Sangeet Natak Akademi for sustained contribution in performing arts. Origin:… Continue reading Sangeet Natak Akademi Fellowship (Akademi Ratna) and Sangeet Natak Akademi Awards (Akademi Puraskar)
Kirthai-II Hydroelectric Project
News: The government revived the long-stalled Kirthai-II Hydroelectric Project after placing the Indus Water Treaty in abeyance. About Kirthai-II Hydroelectric Project Location: The project is located on the Chenab River in the Kishtwar district of Jammu and Kashmir. River Basin: It is being developed in the Chenab River Basin, which is a major tributary of the… Continue reading Kirthai-II Hydroelectric Project
UN Military Gender Advocate of the Year Award
News: Major Abhilasha Barak became the first Indian woman peacekeeper to receive the 2025 UN Military Gender Advocate of the Year Award. About UN Military Gender Advocate of the Year Award It is an annual United Nations award that recognizes military peacekeepers who advance gender inclusion in peacekeeping operations. Instituted: The award has been presented annually… Continue reading UN Military Gender Advocate of the Year Award
22nd Asian U20 Athletics Championships
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
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
