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
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