HISTORY

Defence

‘ Exercise AFINDEX‘

Indian Army is set to host the second edition of the Africa-India field training exercise ‘AFINDEX-23’ from march 21 to 30, and African chiefs conclave in Pune.
“The objective is to build upon initiatives taken to strengthen India-Africa relations, with a focus on enhancing peace and creating opportunities to exchange ideas“.

World Organization pacts and Summits

India mooted an action plan to mark 2023 as the year of tourism development in the SCO (Shanghai Cooperation Organization) region at the tourism ministers’ conference in Varanasi.
A joint action plan for implementing the agreement between the Member States on cooperation in the tourism sector was finalised and approved.
Kashi has been declared as the first tourism and cultural capital of SCO.
The recognition will bring the city to a greater prominence in the global tourist map.

About SCO:

SCO is a permanent intergovernmental international organization.
It was created in 2001.
It’s a Eurasian political, economic and military organization aiming to maintain peace, security and stability in the region.
India host the SCO summit in 2023.
Member nations: Kazakhstan ,China, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, India, Pakistan.
Head Quarters: Beijing, China.

Awards & Honours

Hockey India Milestone Awards 2022

Major Dhyan Chand Lifetime Achievement Award 2022: Gurbux Singh
Balbir Singh Sr. Award for Player of the Year 2022 (Men): Hardik Singh
Balbir Singh Sr. Award for Player of the Year 2022 (Women): Savita
Jugraj Singh Award for Upcoming Player of the Year 2022 (Men U-21): Uttam Singh
Asunta Lakra Award for Upcoming Player of the Year 2022 (Women U-21): Mumtaz Khan
Dhanraj Pillay Award for Forward of the Year 2022: Vandana Katariya
Ajit Pal Singh Award for Midfielder of the Year 2022: Sushila Chanu
Pargat Singh Award for Defender of the Year 2022: Harmanpreet Singh
Baljit Singh Award for Goalkeeper of the Year 2022: Krishan Pathak
Jaman Lal Sharma Award for Invaluable Contribution 2022: Pritam Siwach