Eminent Persons Brazilian soccer legend Pelé dies at 82 Pelé, the Brazilian soccer legend who won three World Cups and became the sport’s first global icon, has died at the age of 82. Achievements His 1,279 goals in 1,363 games, which includes friendlies, is recognised as a Guinness World Record. Part of three FIFA World Cup 1958 (Sweden) 1962 (Chile) 1970 (Mexico) Scored a total of 77 goals in 92 games for Brazil over 14 years at international games. In total, he has scored 655 goals in 700 games including league matches Awards & Honours Breed Conservation Award 2022 Every year Breed Conservation Award is presented by the ICAR (Indian Council of Agricultural Research - National Bureau of Animal Genetic Resource, Karnal (Haryana) for conserving and maintaining the registered Breeds of livestock and poultry. Annually four breed conservation awards will be conferred on 23rd December (Kisan Diwas). A. Sathish from Tamil Nadu won the ‘Breed Conservation Award 2022’ under the individual category for the conservation of over 100 indigenous dogs in his dog farm – “Dolly’s Kennel”. He was recognised for his efforts in conserving ‘Chippiparai’, a hound variety native breed of TN. Dolly’s Kennel is situated in K. Pothampatti village covering the foothills of Puthur Malai in Usilampatti in Madurai. Other indigenous dogs in is farm includes Rajapalayam Kanni Kombai Ramanathapuram Mandai IAF test-fires extended range BrahMos cruise missile from SU-30MKI The Indian Air Force (IAF) successfully fired the Extended Range (ER) version of BrahMos cruise missile. It was launched against a ship target from a SU-30MKI fighter aircraft. The test was conducted in the Bay of Bengal region. The test signifies a capability boost to carry out precision strikes from SU-30MKI aircraft against land/sea targets over very long ranges. The test gives the IAF a strategic reach and…
