Defence
Exercise ‘ Vayu Prahar’
- The Indian Army and the Indian Air force conducted a multi-domain air-land exercise ‘Vayu Prahar’ in the eastern theatre to validate plans to execute synergised operations.
- With an eye on China, the drill which lasted for four days (96 hours) involved not only the Indian Army, Air Force but also the Special Forces.
- The objective was to validate joint plans to prosecute synergized multiple domain operations.
Sports
- Nitu Ghanghas secured India’s first gold after defeating Mongolia’s Lutsaikhan Altantsetseg in the 45-48 kg category finals .
- Women’s World Boxing Championships 2023 is being hosted by India in New Delhi.
- Nitu Ghanghas is from Haryana’s Bhiwani district.
- India’s Saweety Boora defeated Lina Wang of China in the Elite Women 75-81 kg light heavyweight category at the IBA Women’s World Boxing Championships in New Delhi.
- Saweety defeated Lina to win the second gold medal for India at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium.
- Saweety Boora is from Hisar, Haryana.
