News: Team India secured 10th position at the 48th WorldSkills Competition in Shanghai 2026, winning 6 Silver Medals and 20 Medal for Excellence. About WorldSkills Shanghai 2026 and India’s Position The WorldSkills Competition is the world’s biggest international skills competition, bringing together young people, industry, education and government leaders from around the world to advance… Continue reading WorldSkills Shanghai 2026 and India’s Position
Category: Miscellaneous
Teqball
News: Teqball made its debut at the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, with India coming close to winning medals in women’s singles and mixed doubles.. About Teqball Teqball is a hybrid of football and table tennis. It is played with a football on a curved table. Origin: It was invented in Budapest, Hungary, in… Continue reading Teqball
UNESCO International Literacy Prizes 2026
News: Recently, UNESCO presented the 2026 International Literacy Prizes during the International Literacy Day global function ceremony held in the state of Chiapas, Mexico. About UNESCO International Literacy Prizes 2026 International Literacy Prizes is a premier global awards recognizing outstanding literacy programmes from around the world. Administered by: They are administered by the United Nations… Continue reading UNESCO International Literacy Prizes 2026
6th World Nomad Games
News: Ahead of his participation in the SCO Summit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended the official opening ceremony of the 6th World Nomad Games. About 6th World Nomad Games Date and Location: The 6th World Nomad Games are being held from August 31 to September 6 in Kyrgyzstan. Origin: The Games were conceived following the… Continue reading 6th World Nomad Games
13th World Strengthlifting and Incline Bench Press (IBP) Championships 2026
News: Four strengthlifters from Sikkim have been selected to represent India at the 13th World Strengthlifting and Incline Bench Press (IBP) Championships 2026. About 13th World Strengthlifting and Incline Bench Press (IBP) Championships 2026 The 13th World Strengthlifting and Incline Bench Press (IBP) Championships 2026 is to be held in Kyrgyzstan from 8th to 12th… Continue reading 13th World Strengthlifting and Incline Bench Press (IBP) Championships 2026
Sardar Patel National Unity Award
News: Seven years after being instituted by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), the inaugural Sardar Patel National Unity Award is set to be announced on October 31 this year. About Sardar Patel National Unity Award Sardar Patel National Unity Award is an award to recognize citizens, institutions and organisations that have made exceptional contributions… Continue reading Sardar Patel National Unity Award
Ramon Magsaysay Award
News: Singaporean diplomat and legal scholar Tommy Koh, Bangladeshi social entrepreneur Runa Khan and Myanmar human rights activist Bo Kyi have been named the winners of the 2026 Ramon Magsaysay Award. About Ramon Magsaysay Award It is award to honour individuals and organisations for selfless service and contributions. Establish year: It was established in 1957 to… Continue reading Ramon Magsaysay Award
Grand Chess Tour (GCT)
News: Indian Grandmaster R. Praggnanandhaa became the first Indian to win the prestigious Grand Chess Tour title in 2026. About Grand Chess Tour (GCT) Grand Chess Tour (GCT) is an international chess circuit featuring Classical, Rapid and Blitz events. Founded: The inaugural GCT was held in 2015 with three Classical events. Format: Rapid and Blitz… Continue reading Grand Chess Tour (GCT)
Rajbhasha Utkrishtta Sammaan
News: The Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG) has been selected for the Rajbhasha Utkrishtta Sammaan 2025–26. About Rajbhasha Utkrishtta Sammaan It is a special honour that recognises continuous excellence in the implementation of the Official Language. Presented by: The award is presented by the Department of Official Language under the Ministry of… Continue reading Rajbhasha Utkrishtta Sammaan
Subroto Cup International Football Tournament 2026
News: Subroto Cup International Football Tournament 2026 commenced at Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Stadium in New Delhi. About Subroto Cup International Football Tournament It is a prestigious inter-school football tournament. Conducted by: It is conducted by the Air Force Sports Control Board. Frequency of conduct: It is held annually in New Delhi. Named after: It is… Continue reading Subroto Cup International Football Tournament 2026
