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Sports
Tournaments, Medals & Cups
24 Sep, 2026
Prime Minister congratulates Naorem Roshibina Devi on winning Silver Medal in Women’s Sanda 60kg event
Prime Minister congratulates Naorem Roshibina Devi on winning Silver Medal in Women’s Sanda 60kg event PIB
Expected NDA/CDS/AFCAT MCQ:
Regarding the sports milestone in "Prime Minister congratulates Naorem Roshibina Devi on winning Silver Medal in Women’s Sanda 60kg event", which apex government body oversees training infrastructure and elite sports development in India?
(A) National Sports Council of India (NSCI)
(B) Sports Authority of India (SAI), under Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports
(C) Indian Olympic Committee Trust
(D) Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI)
Correct Answer: (B) — NDA/CDS/AFCAT Exam Pointer:
NDA/CDS General Awareness: The Sports Authority of India (SAI, established 1984) manages national sports institutes (NIS Patiala, LNCPE) and implements TOPS and Khelo India schemes.
SSB Interview & Lecturette Framework:
Strategic Significance: Sportsmanship & OLQs: Dedication, mental resilience, and fair play in athletics are primary indicators of Officer Like Qualities (OLQs).
Group Discussion (GD) Angle: GD Topic: Transforming Indian sports ecosystem through public-private partnerships.
IO Cross-Question Tip: IO Question: 'What role does physical fitness play in the daily life of an officer in the Armed Forces?'
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Sports
Tournaments, Medals & Cups
24 Sep, 2026
Prime Minister congratulates Parinaaz Dhaliwal and Anantjeet Singh Naruka on winning Bronze Medal in Skeet Mixed Team event
Prime Minister congratulates Parinaaz Dhaliwal and Anantjeet Singh Naruka on winning Bronze Medal in Skeet Mixed Team event PIB
Expected NDA/CDS/AFCAT MCQ:
Regarding the sports milestone in "Prime Minister congratulates Parinaaz Dhaliwal and Anantjeet Singh Naruka on winning Bronze Medal in Skeet Mixed Team event", which apex government body oversees training infrastructure and elite sports development in India?
(A) National Sports Council of India (NSCI)
(B) Sports Authority of India (SAI), under Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports
(C) Indian Olympic Committee Trust
(D) Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI)
Correct Answer: (B) — NDA/CDS/AFCAT Exam Pointer:
NDA/CDS General Awareness: The Sports Authority of India (SAI, established 1984) manages national sports institutes (NIS Patiala, LNCPE) and implements TOPS and Khelo India schemes.
SSB Interview & Lecturette Framework:
Strategic Significance: Sportsmanship & OLQs: Dedication, mental resilience, and fair play in athletics are primary indicators of Officer Like Qualities (OLQs).
Group Discussion (GD) Angle: GD Topic: Transforming Indian sports ecosystem through public-private partnerships.
IO Cross-Question Tip: IO Question: 'What role does physical fitness play in the daily life of an officer in the Armed Forces?'
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Sports
Tournaments, Medals & Cups
30 Jul, 2026
Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya Felicitates ISSF World Cup Gold Medallists Esha Singh, Neeru Dhanda, Assures Continued Support for Indian Shooting
Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya Felicitates ISSF World Cup Gold Medallists Esha Singh, Neeru Dhanda, Assures Continued Support for Indian Shooting PIB
Expected NDA/CDS/AFCAT MCQ:
In international sport shooting competitions (ISSF & Asian Games), which apex world body governs Olympic shooting disciplines?
(A) World Athletics Federation
(B) World Archery Federation (WA)
(C) International Biathlon Union (IBU)
(D) International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF)
Correct Answer: (D) — NDA/CDS/AFCAT Exam Pointer:
NDA/CDS Sports Pointer: The International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF, headquartered in Munich, Germany) governs rifle, pistol, and shotgun Olympic target shooting.
SSB Interview & Lecturette Framework:
Strategic Significance: Marksmanship: Precision shooting and weapon handling form the foundation of combat infantry doctrine in the Armed Forces.
Group Discussion (GD) Angle: GD Angle: India's emerging dominance in world shooting championships and the role of military marksmanship units (AMU).
IO Cross-Question Tip: IO Question: 'Name India's first individual Olympic Gold medalist in sport shooting.'
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Sports
Tournaments, Medals & Cups
14 May, 2025
Prize Money for Medal Winners
Prize Money for Medal Winners PIB
Expected NDA/CDS/AFCAT MCQ:
Regarding the sports milestone in "Prize Money for Medal Winners", which apex government body oversees training infrastructure and elite sports development in India?
(A) National Sports Council of India (NSCI)
(B) Sports Authority of India (SAI), under Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports
(C) Indian Olympic Committee Trust
(D) Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI)
Correct Answer: (B) — NDA/CDS/AFCAT Exam Pointer:
NDA/CDS General Awareness: The Sports Authority of India (SAI, established 1984) manages national sports institutes (NIS Patiala, LNCPE) and implements TOPS and Khelo India schemes.
SSB Interview & Lecturette Framework:
Strategic Significance: Sportsmanship & OLQs: Dedication, mental resilience, and fair play in athletics are primary indicators of Officer Like Qualities (OLQs).
Group Discussion (GD) Angle: GD Topic: Transforming Indian sports ecosystem through public-private partnerships.
IO Cross-Question Tip: IO Question: 'What role does physical fitness play in the daily life of an officer in the Armed Forces?'
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Sports
Tournaments, Medals & Cups
07 Oct, 2023
PM hails Jyothi Surekha Vennam for a momentous Gold in Compound Archery
PM hails Jyothi Surekha Vennam for a momentous Gold in Compound Archery PIB
Expected NDA/CDS/AFCAT MCQ:
Regarding the sports milestone in "PM hails Jyothi Surekha Vennam for a momentous Gold in Compound Archery", which apex government body oversees training infrastructure and elite sports development in India?
(A) National Sports Council of India (NSCI)
(B) Sports Authority of India (SAI), under Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports
(C) Indian Olympic Committee Trust
(D) Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI)
Correct Answer: (B) — NDA/CDS/AFCAT Exam Pointer:
NDA/CDS General Awareness: The Sports Authority of India (SAI, established 1984) manages national sports institutes (NIS Patiala, LNCPE) and implements TOPS and Khelo India schemes.
SSB Interview & Lecturette Framework:
Strategic Significance: Sportsmanship & OLQs: Dedication, mental resilience, and fair play in athletics are primary indicators of Officer Like Qualities (OLQs).
Group Discussion (GD) Angle: GD Topic: Transforming Indian sports ecosystem through public-private partnerships.
IO Cross-Question Tip: IO Question: 'What role does physical fitness play in the daily life of an officer in the Armed Forces?'
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