News: The ICC announced seven new additions to the ICC Hall of Fame with a large group of former greats added as the latest inductees. About ICC Hall of Fame Origin: The ICC Cricket Hall of Fame was launched on 2 January 2009 in association with the Federation of International Cricketers Associations (FICA), as part… Continue reading ICC Hall of Fame
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7 Summits Challenge
News: Hyderabad teenager Vishwanath Karthikey Padakanti has become the youngest Indian and the second youngest person in the world to complete the legendary 7 Summits challenge. 7 Summits Challenge. About 7 Summits Challenge The Seven Summits Challenge is a renowned mountaineering achievement that involves climbing the highest mountain on each of the seven continents. This… Continue reading 7 Summits Challenge
International Booker Prize 2025
News: Recently, the International Booker Prize 2025 was awarded to “Heart Lamp” written by Banu Mushtaq and translated by Deepa Bhasthi. International Booker Prize 2025. About International Booker Prize The International Booker Prize is a prestigious literary award that recognizes the best translated work of fiction from around the world. It was established in 2005.… Continue reading International Booker Prize 2025
Padma Awards 2025
News- Recently, the Padma Awards 2025 were conferred at a ceremonial function at Rashtrapati Bhavan. The awards are given in three categories: Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan, and Padma Shri. Padma Awards 2025. About Padma awards Aspects Detail History 1) The Government of India instituted two civilian awards-Bharat Ratna & Padma Vibhushan in 1954. 2) Padma… Continue reading Padma Awards 2025
Khelo India Youth Games (KIYG) 2025
News: The seventh edition of the Khelo India Youth Games (KIYG) 2025 will be hosted by the state of Bihar from 4th to 15 May 2025. About Khelo India Youth Games (KIYG) 2025 Aspect Details About 1. These are annual national-level multidisciplinary sports events held in India. 2. KIYG is a part of the Khelo… Continue reading Khelo India Youth Games (KIYG) 2025
International Olympic Committee (IOC)
News– Kirsty Coventry Becomes First Woman and African President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC). About International Olympic Committee (IOC) It was established in 1894 by Pierre de Coubertin to revive the ancient Greek Olympics. Headquarters: Lausanne, Switzerland. Mission: “Building a Better World through Sport.” Roles & Responsibilities: Governs the Summer, Winter, and Youth Olympics.… Continue reading International Olympic Committee (IOC)
ICC Champions Trophy 2025
News: India secured their third ICC Champions Trophy title after defeating New Zealand. About ICC Champions Trophy 2025 It is a One Day International (ODI) cricket tournament that brings together the world’s top eight teams. It was initially known as the ICC Knockout (1998, Dhaka), and the event was renamed the ICC Champions Trophy in… Continue reading ICC Champions Trophy 2025
Libia Lobo Sardesai- Goa Freedom Fighter
News- Recently, Goa’s freedom fighter Libia Lobo Sardesai, was honoured with the Padma Shri for her pivotal role in the state’s liberation struggle. About Libia Lobo Sardesai She was born on May 25, 1924 in Portuguese-ruled Goa. Role in Goa’s Liberation: Actively participated in the Goan nationalist movement during her college years. Played a key… Continue reading Libia Lobo Sardesai- Goa Freedom Fighter
Mannan Community
News: Raman Rajamannan, the king of the Mannan community and the only tribal king in Kerala, has been invited to the Republic Day celebrations. About Mannan Community It mainly resides in the buffer zone area of the Idukki Wildlife Sanctuary at Kozhimala. The word Mannan is derived from two terms: Manna (meaning earth) and Manusian (meaning man), which collectively… Continue reading Mannan Community
Entity Locker
News: The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has launched Entity Locker, a digital public infrastructure for streamlined business document management. About Entity Locker Entity Locker is a secure, cloud-based solution that simplifies the storage, sharing, and verification of documents for a wide range of entities like large business organisations, MSMEs, start-ups, societies etc. The National eGovernance… Continue reading Entity Locker
