Current Affairs Section
- India’s Anahat Singh defeated Egypt’s Malika Elkaraksy for the women’s Under-17 title
- She is currently world No. 82 in the senior rankings.
Category: Sports
- Kho Kho World Cup 2025: Trophy, mascots Tara and Tejas unveiled in Delhi ahead of inaugural edition.
- The World Cup will feature two trophies – a blue trophy for the men’s championship and a green trophy for the women’s event.
- The Federation also introduced ‘Tejas’ and ‘Tara,’ a dynamic duo of gazelles serving as the official mascots for the tournament.
- KKFI have roped in Tiger Shroff as co-brand ambassador for Kho-Kho World Cup 2025 along with Salman Khan.
The World Cup’s official tagline, #TheWorldGoesKho
Date: 06-01-2025Category: Sports
ਓਲੰਪਿਕ ਚੈਂਪੀਅਨ ਬੀਟਰਿਸ ਚੇਬੇਟ 13:54 ਮਿੰਟਾਂ ਵਿੱਚ 5 ਕਿਲੋਮੀਟਰ ਦੌੜਨ ਵਾਲੀ ਪਹਿਲੀ ਮਹਿਲਾ ਬਣੀ
Date: 04-01-2025Category: Sports
- Manu Bhaker (Shooting): Manu Bhaker made history at the Paris 2024 Olympics by becoming the first Indian athlete post-Independence to win two medals in a single edition of the Games. Despite initial controversies regarding her nomination, Bhaker’s outstanding performance has been rightfully recognized.
- Harmanpreet Singh (Hockey): As the captain of the Indian men’s hockey team, Harmanpreet Singh led the team to a second consecutive Olympic bronze medal in Paris. His leadership and skills have been instrumental in India’s consistent performance on the international stage.
- Praveen Kumar (Para Athletics): Praveen Kumar clinched gold at the Paris Paralympics in the men’s high jump T64 category, setting a new Asian record. His achievement has significantly contributed to India’s prominence in para-athletics.
- D Gukesh (Chess): D Gukesh has emerged as a formidable force in the world of chess, achieving remarkable milestones and elevating India’s status in the global chess community
Category: Sports
The National Sports Awards
- Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award is the highest honor, given for exceptional performance in the field of sports.
- Arjuna Award recognizes outstanding performance in sports, leadership, sportsmanship, and discipline.
- Arjuna Award (Lifetime) is for sportspersons who continue to contribute to sports after retirement.
- Dronacharya Award honors coaches who have consistently helped athletes excel at international levels.
- Maulana Abul Kalam Azad (MAKA) Trophy is awarded to the university with the best performance in the Khelo India University Games.
- The Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports has announced the prestigious National Sports Awards for 2024, recognizing outstanding sportspersons, coaches, universities, and entities for their exemplary contributions to sports.
- Maulana Abul Kalam Azad (MAKA) Trophy 2024
Category: Sports
MAGNUS CARLSEN, NEPOMNIACHTCHI SHARE BLITZ TITLE
Date: 03-01-2025Category: Sports
- R. Vaishali of India won the bronze medal in the women's section of the 2024 FIDE World Blitz Championships, adding to the gold won by Koneru Humpy in the 2024 World Rapid Championship.
- The 2024 FIDE World Blitz Championship was held in New York City, the United States of America
- Bronze for Vaishali and Gold for Ju Wenjun (The women's section was won by Chinese chess player Ju Wenjun.)
Category: Sports