1. Indian Grandmaster D Gukesh Wins Title In World Chess Armageddon Asia And Oceania Event
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Indian Grandmaster D Gukesh emerged winner of the World Chess Armageddon Asia and Oceania tournament after defeating former World Rapid Champion Nodirbek Abdusatarov of Uzbekistan in the final.
An Overviews of the News
- In the event, Gukesh won over a field that also included former world classical champions Vladimir Kramnik, Daniil Dubov, Yangyi Yu (China), Vidit Gujrathi and Karthikeyan Murali (both India), Param Maghsudlu (Iran) and Nodirbek Abdusatrov.
- The Armageddon game is a variant of blitz chess, used to determine a winner after a series of drawn games. A drawn game in Armageddon is counted as a win for Black.
- Both Gukesh and Abdusatrov have qualified for the Grand Finale of Armageddon, which is scheduled for September.
About Uzbekistan
- It is a country in Central Asia, bordered by Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, Afghanistan and Turkmenistan.
- Uzbekistan was a constituent republic of the Soviet Union until its independence in 1991.
- Samarkand and Bukhara are two of the most prominent cities of Uzbekistan, famous for their stunning architectural creations, vibrant bazaars and rich cultural heritage.
- The people of Uzbekistan are mainly of Uzbek ethnicity, and they speak Uzbek as their colloquial language.
- Uzbekistan is home to several important historical sites, including Registan, a majestic public square in Samarkand, and the Ark Fortress, an ancient citadel in Bukhara.
Capital - Tashkent
2. Orleans Masters 2023: Priyanshu Rajawat wins men's singles title
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Indian men's singles badminton player Priyanshu Rajawat won the Orleans Masters 2023 men's singles title on 9th April, 2023.
An Overview of the News
- Rajawat won his first Tour title by defeating Magnus Johansson of Denmark in the final match of the tournament.
- Orleans Masters 2023 was held in France and is considered a Badminton World Federation (BWF) Super 300 event.
- It is a significant achievement for Rajawat as it is his first BWF Super 300 title.
- Priyanshu Rajawat was also a part of the Indian badminton team that won the historic 2022 Thomas Cup in Bangkok.
About Badminton World Federation (BWF)
- It is the international governing body for badminton recognized by the International Olympic Committee.
- It was founded in 1934 as the International Badminton Federation with nine member countries.
- The BWF sets the rules and standards for badminton, including equipment regulations, player eligibility criteria and tournament formats.
- BWF hosts major international badminton tournaments such as the World Championships and the Olympic Badminton Tournament.
- The BWF promotes ethics and fair play in badminton and punishes players and officials who violate its code of conduct.
Establishment - 5 July 1934
President - Paul-Erik Hoyer Larsen
Headquarters - Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Membership - 194 member associations
3. Sports Authority of India integrates Khelo India games certificates with DigiLocker
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Sports Authority of India has integrated Khelo India Games certificates with DigiLocker for the first time.
An overview of the news
Athletes, support staff, technical officers, mission heads, competition managers, etc. can access their Khelo India certificates through the digital platform.
Athletes and other stakeholders participating in the Khelo India Games will now be able to collect their certificates of qualification and participation from the Khelo India Youth Games 2022 in Madhya Pradesh.
It aims to 'digitally empower' citizens.
What is Khelo India Games Certificate?
It is a document that is provided to the athletes participating in the Khelo India Games.
The certificate recognizes the athlete's participation in the Games and serves as proof of their achievement.
What is DigiLocker?
It is a flagship initiative of the Ministry of Electronics and IT (MeitY).
It is a secure cloud-based platform for storage, which enables easy sharing and verification of documents and certificates.
It aims to 'Digitally Empower' citizens by enabling them to access digital document wallets for authentic digital documents.
Sports Authority of India (SAI)
It was established in 1982 as a registered society under the Societies Act, 1860.
It aims to promote sports and achieve sporting excellence at national and international levels.
It has played a significant role in shaping India's sports development by operating several schemes for the identification and development of young talent, as well as providing training to elite athletes.
4. Sports Authority of India integrates Khelo India games certificates with DigiLocker
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Sports Authority of India has integrated Khelo India Games certificates with DigiLocker for the first time.
An overview of the news
Athletes, support staff, technical officers, mission heads, competition managers, etc. can access their Khelo India certificates through the digital platform.
Athletes and other stakeholders participating in the Khelo India Games will now be able to collect their certificates of qualification and participation from the Khelo India Youth Games 2022 in Madhya Pradesh.
It aims to 'digitally empower' citizens.
What is Khelo India Games Certificate?
It is a document that is provided to the athletes participating in the Khelo India Games.
The certificate recognizes the athlete's participation in the Games and serves as proof of their achievement.
What is DigiLocker?
It is a flagship initiative of the Ministry of Electronics and IT (MeitY).
It is a secure cloud-based platform for storage, which enables easy sharing and verification of documents and certificates.
It aims to 'Digitally Empower' citizens by enabling them to access digital document wallets for authentic digital documents.
Sports Authority of India (SAI)
It was established in 1982 as a registered society under the Societies Act, 1860.
It aims to promote sports and achieve sporting excellence at national and international levels.
It has played a significant role in shaping India's sports development by operating several schemes for the identification and development of young talent, as well as providing training to elite athletes.
5. Kalikesh Singh Deo takes charge as NRAI president
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Senior Vice President Kalikesh Narayan Singh Deo assumed charge as the President of the National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) on 6 April. He replaced Raninder Singh.
An overview of the news
Raninder, who was elected NRAI president in September 2021, went on leave after the Sports Ministry issued a directive that the heads of National Sports Federations (NSFs) cannot hold office for more than 12 years as per the National Sports Code.
Raninder had completed 12 years as the president from December 29, 2010 till December 29, 2022 and as per the code, he cannot continue as NRAI chief any further.
In an impromptu virtual meeting, the governing body "unanimously" approved Dev as the president.
About National Rifle Association of India (NRAI)
It was established in 1951 with the objective of promoting and popularizing shooting sports in India.
The first speaker of Lok Sabha, GV Mavalankar was the founder president of NRAI.
It is affiliated to the International Shooting Sport Federation, Asian Shooting Confederation, Commonwealth Shooting Federation, South Asian Shooting Confederation and Indian Olympic Association.
In India it has shown steady progress and has grown significantly since 1994.
Indian shooters have won many medals in international competitions like Olympic Games, World Championships, Commonwealth and Asian Games/Championships.
6. Aleksander Ceferin re-elected UEFA president until 2027
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Aleksandar Ceferin was re-elected as the President of the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) on 6 April 2023.
An Overview of the News
It was re-elected during UEFA's Ordinary Congress held in Lisbon, Portugal, and Ceferin was elected unopposed, meaning that there were no other candidates for the position.
He was first time elected as the seventh president of UEFA in 2016, succeeding Michel Platini.
Ceferin's new term will last for another four years (2027).
The Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) is responsible for governing association football, futsal and beach soccer in Europe.
UEFA is one of the six continental governing bodies in the world of football.
Apart from European countries, UEFA also regulates football in transcontinental countries such as Turkey, Azerbaijan, Georgia and Kazakhstan.
Some Asian countries such as Israel, Cyprus and Armenia also come under the rule of UEFA.
Establishment - 15 June 1954
Headquarters - Nyon, Switzerland
Speaker - Aleksander Ceferin
Parent organisation - FIFA
Subsidiary - UEFA Media Technologies SA
7. Aleksander Ceferin re-elected UEFA president until 2027
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Aleksandar Ceferin was re-elected as the President of the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) on 6 April 2023.
An Overview of the News
It was re-elected during UEFA's Ordinary Congress held in Lisbon, Portugal, and Ceferin was elected unopposed, meaning that there were no other candidates for the position.
He was first time elected as the seventh president of UEFA in 2016, succeeding Michel Platini.
Ceferin's new term will last for another four years (2027).
The Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) is responsible for governing association football, futsal and beach soccer in Europe.
UEFA is one of the six continental governing bodies in the world of football.
Apart from European countries, UEFA also regulates football in transcontinental countries such as Turkey, Azerbaijan, Georgia and Kazakhstan.
Some Asian countries such as Israel, Cyprus and Armenia also come under the rule of UEFA.
Establishment - 15 June 1954
Headquarters - Nyon, Switzerland
Speaker - Aleksander Ceferin
Parent organisation - FIFA
Subsidiary - UEFA Media Technologies SA
8. Argentina becomes number one football team in the world in FIFA rankings 2023
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On 6th April 2023 The (FIFA) released the latest rankings of international football teams and Argentina topped the FIFA rankings for the first time in six years.
An Overview of the News
The top five teams in the FIFA rankings 2023 are Argentina, France, Brazil, Belgium and England.
The next FIFA World Rankings will be published on 20 July 2023.
FIFA is the governing body for association football, beach soccer and futsal at the international level.
It was established in 1904 to oversee international competition between the national federations of several European countries, including Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Spain, Sweden and Switzerland.
FIFA is headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, and is responsible for organising major international tournaments such as the World Cup, the Women's World Cup and the Club World Cup.
The organisation also maintains the Laws of the Game, which are the rules governing how football is played around the world.
FIFA has 211 member associations, making it one of the largest international organisations in the world.
The current President of FIFA is Gianni Infantino, who was elected to the position in 2016.
About Argentina
It is a South American country bordered by Chile, Bolivia, Paraguay, Brazil, Uruguay and the South Atlantic Ocean.
It is the second largest country in South America, the fourth largest in the Americas and the eighth largest in the world.
The country has a diverse geography, including the Andes Mountains, the Pampas grasslands, and the Patagonian desert.
Argentina gained independence from Spain in 1816.
Argentina claims sovereignty over the Falkland Islands, Georgia and the Sandwich Islands.
President - Alberto Fernandez
Capital - Buenos Aires
Currency - Argentine peso
Official language - Spanish
9. Argentina becomes number one football team in the world in FIFA rankings 2023
Tags: Sports Sports News
On 6th April 2023 The (FIFA) released the latest rankings of international football teams and Argentina topped the FIFA rankings for the first time in six years.
An Overview of the News
The top five teams in the FIFA rankings 2023 are Argentina, France, Brazil, Belgium and England.
The next FIFA World Rankings will be published on 20 July 2023.
FIFA is the governing body for association football, beach soccer and futsal at the international level.
It was established in 1904 to oversee international competition between the national federations of several European countries, including Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Spain, Sweden and Switzerland.
FIFA is headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, and is responsible for organising major international tournaments such as the World Cup, the Women's World Cup and the Club World Cup.
The organisation also maintains the Laws of the Game, which are the rules governing how football is played around the world.
FIFA has 211 member associations, making it one of the largest international organisations in the world.
The current President of FIFA is Gianni Infantino, who was elected to the position in 2016.
About Argentina
It is a South American country bordered by Chile, Bolivia, Paraguay, Brazil, Uruguay and the South Atlantic Ocean.
It is the second largest country in South America, the fourth largest in the Americas and the eighth largest in the world.
The country has a diverse geography, including the Andes Mountains, the Pampas grasslands, and the Patagonian desert.
Argentina gained independence from Spain in 1816.
Argentina claims sovereignty over the Falkland Islands, Georgia and the Sandwich Islands.
President - Alberto Fernandez
Capital - Buenos Aires
Currency - Argentine peso
Official language - Spanish
10. MS Dhoni among five indian cricketers to get MCC Life Membership
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The prestigious Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC), based at cricket's mecca Lord's, on April 5 conferred its Honorary Life Membership to five Indian cricketers, including former India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni.
An overview of the news
Apart from Dhoni, Yuvraj Singh, Suresh Raina, Mithali Raj and Jhulan Goswami have been given this honour.
MCC CEO Guy Levander gave this membership to a total of 19 cricketers keeping in mind their contribution to international cricket.
South Africa's Dale Steyn, England's Kevin Pietersen, Morgan, Pakistan's Mohammad Hafeez, Bangladesh's Mashrafe Mortaza and New Zealand's Ross Taylor are among those who got membership.
As captain, Dhoni won the T20 World Cup in 2007, the World Cup in 2011 and the Champions Trophy in 2013.
The former keeper-batsman played 538 international games across all formats, scoring over 17,000 runs during the same period.
Yuvraj Singh was also an integral part of the Indian team that won the first T20 World Cup in 2007 and the home World Cup in 2011.
