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India’s Diplomatic Boycott of Beijing Winter Olympics
The Ministry of External Affairs officially announced the diplomatic boycott of Beijing winter Olympics of India. Doordarshan will not telecast the opening and closing ceremonies of Beijing Winter Olympics. About the boycott India will not send its envoy to the ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2022
Category: Awards, Honours & Persons in News • Defence Current Affairs • International / World Current Affairs • Sports Current Affairs
Sreejesh: World Games Athlete of the Year
Veteran Indian hockey goalkeeper PR Sreejesh, recently won ‘World Games Athlete of the Year, 2021. Key Facts PR Sreejesh was part of men’s team, which claimed a bronze medal in the Tokyo Olympics. He became only the second Indian to ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2022
Category: Sports Current Affairs
Rafael Nadal Record of 21 Grandslam titles
Rafael Nadal won his 21st Grand Slam title. He beat Daniil Medvedev at the Australian Open Final to grab his Grand Slam. With this Nadal has become the first player to win 21 grand slam titles. Roger Federer of Switzerland ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2022
Category: Awards, Honours & Persons in News • Sports Current Affairs
Artificial Snow in Beijing Winter Olympics
China is the first country to host both summer and winter Olympic games. China is creating artificial snow flakes for the winter Olympics to be held in 2022. Why artificial snow? China is to create artificial snow flakes at snow ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2022
Category: Environment Current Affairs • International / World Current Affairs • Sports Current Affairs
Param Vishisht Seva Medal
The Olympic Gold medal winner Neeraj Chopra was honoured with the Prama Vishisht Seva Medal. Neeraj Chopra brought fame to India by winning the country’s first athletic gold medal. In Tokyo Olympics, Chopra won the medal throwing javelin to 87.58 ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2022
Category: Awards, Honours & Persons in News • Sports Current Affairs
Smriti Mandhana: ICC Women’s Cricketer of the Year 2021
Smriti Manadhana of India has won the ICC Women Cricketer of the year 2021. She is the second woman player to win the award in the world. Ellyse Perry of Australia was the first woman player to win the award. ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2022
Category: Awards, Honours & Persons in News • Sports Current Affairs
Syed Modi International Tournament-Highlights
P V Sindhu won the 2022 Syed Modi India International Badminton. The men’s final match was cancelled as the players tested COVID positive. Arnaud Merkle and Lucas Claerbout were to play the finals. Results of the tournament In the men ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2022
Category: Sports Current Affairs
MY2022: Security Concerns in Chinese Olympics App
Amid the cybersecurity concerns in Chinese Olympics App, National Olympic Committees (NOC) are advising athletes from some western countries to leave personal devices at home or use temporary phones, at the Winter Games in Beijing. Highlights NOCs will provide their ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2022
Category: International / World Current Affairs • Sports Current Affairs