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Wrestler Bajrang regains world no. 1 spot; FIH imposes hefty fine on Pakistan – Current Affairs
The 25-year-old Bajrang Punia had first reached the world number one spot in November 2018.
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Current Affairs 16 April Digest 2: Indian world cup squad announced; EC bars Maneka Gandhi, Azam Khan
The surprise inclusions in the team include all-rounder Vijay Shankar and veteran wicketkeeper-batsman Dinesh Karthik.
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Current Affairs 9 April 2019 Digest 6: Graham Reid appointed new men’s hockey coach; Dream11 becomes first Indian gaming unicorn
India had been without a head coach ever since Harendra Singh was sacked after the men's team exited the Hockey World Cup at home in the quarter-final following a 2-1 loss to the Netherlands.
Apr 9, 2019 -
Current Affairs 6 April 2019 Digest 2: Praful Patel becomes first Indian in FIFA Council; Indian Navy signs MoU with CSIR
All India Football Federation President Praful Patel has become the first Indian to be elected as a member of the FIFA Executive Council.
Apr 6, 2019 -
Current Affairs 05 April 2019 Digest 5: FIFA world football rankings; Mission Hayabusa-2
In current FIFA rankings India gained two spots, but couldn’t found a space in top 100. As per latest FIFA rankings, India is on 101st position while 18th in the Asia.
Apr 5, 2019 -
Current Affairs 02 April 2019 Digest 4: India retains ICC Test Championship mace; US cuts aid of Northern Triangle
New Zealand finish second after series win over Bangladesh; South Africa and Australia finish third and fourth, respectively.
Apr 2, 2019 -
Current Affairs 1 April 2019 Digest 3: Manu Sawhney takes charge as ICC CEO; Anti-dumping duty imposed on import of solar cell component
Former Managing Director of ESPN Star Sports, Sawhney was meant to work alongside Richardson till July, but ICC decided that he was ready to start the job early with the transition having gone smoothly.
Apr 1, 2019 -
Current Affairs 29 March 2019 Digest 2: BCCI's Ombudsman to double up as Ethics Officer, Breakdancing recommended for 2024 Olympics
BCCI Ombudsman, Retired Justice D K Jain will now also serve as the body’s ethics officer till someone permanent is appointed to the post. In its 10th status report, the COA had requested SC to appoint an ethics officer in addition to an ombudsman to look into matters of conflict of interest.
Mar 29, 2019 -
Current Affairs 28 March 2019 Digest 1: MoU between India and Indonesia; Manu Bhaker, Saurabh Chaudhary breaks world record
This MoU subjects combating illicit trafficking in narcotic drugs, psychotropic substances and its precursors. India has signed similar Conventions/MoUs/Agreements with the 37 countries.
Mar 28, 2019 -
Current Affairs 19 March 2019 Digest 2: India bags 188 medals at Special Olympics; PCB pays compensation to BCCI
Indian paddlers have made history at the Special Olympics World Games by clinching four gold medals and one silver medal in table tennis singles event. India’s medal tally so far comprises 50 gold, 63 silver and 75 bronze medals.
Mar 19, 2019 -
Current Affairs 18 March 2019 Digest 2: India to host FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup 2020; Second Scorpene Class Submarine INS Khanderi to be inducted soon
India will host the U-17 Women’s World Cup in 2020. The 2020 World Cup will be the seventh edition of the U-17 Women's tournament.
Mar 18, 2019 -
BCCI Disputes: SC appoints PS Narasimha as mediator to resolve disputes of cricket administration within BCCI
The apex court bench also asked Narasimha to look into the dispute relating to release of funds by the court appointed Committee of Administrators (CoA) to various states cricket associations. Narasimha will also address grievances of state cricket associations regarding the non-release of funds and make recommendations to CoA.
Mar 14, 2019 -
Madras HC reserves verdict on plea against BCCI representing India
The Madras High Court has reserved its verdict on a public interest litigation petition filed by a Delhi-based woman seeking a direction to the Centre to de-recognise BCCI and its affiliated bodies and associations as the official representative of India.
Mar 13, 2019 -
Sanath Jayasuriya banned from cricket for two years
Former Sri Lankan Cricket captain Sanath Jayasuriya has been banned from cricket for a period of two years. The veteran cricketer was banned after he admitted to breaching two provisions of the ICC Anti-Corruption Code.
Feb 27, 2019 -
Chris Gayle announces retirement from One-day Internationals
Veteran West Indies batsman Chris Gayle has announced that he will retire from One-day Internationals after this year’s World Cup in England and Wales. The announcement was made by West Indies Cricket on February 17, 2019.
Feb 18, 2019