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Current affairs change every week, so this page is not a fixed chapter: it lists the latest items from the CivilGyan Current Affairs desk, newest first. Revise the month-wise lists close to your exam date and check the date on each fact.
September 2026
- Bodhana Sivanandan Becomes Youngest Woman Grandmaster (30 Sept 2026 · Sports)Indian origin British chess prodigy Bodhana Sivanandan became the youngest Woman Grandmaster (WGM) in history at age 11, securing her third and final WGM norm at the 46th Chess Olympiad in Samarkand, Uzbekistan. She…
- 46th Chess Olympiad 2026: India Wins Silver in Open, Bronze in Women’s Section (29 Sept 2026 · Sports)The 46th Chess Olympiad, organized by FIDE, concluded in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, from September 15 to 27, 2026. India secured a silver medal in the Open section and a bronze medal in the Women’s section, also retaining…
- India to host UCI Road World Championships 2032 in Pune (25 Sept 2026 · Sports)India is set to host the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) Road World Championships for the first time in 2032, with Pune, Maharashtra chosen as the host city. This historic decision was announced at the UCI's 195th…
- India to Host Asian Senior Wushu Championships for the First Time in 2028 (22 Sept 2026 · Sports)India is set to host the 11th Asian Senior Wushu Championships for the first time in 2028, a decision approved at the Wushu Federation of Asia (WFA) Congress in Aichi Nagoya, Japan. This championship will see around…
- Pawan Sehrawat Named India’s Male Flag-Bearer for Asian Games 2026 (19 Sept 2026 · Sports)Indian kabaddi player Pawan Sehrawat has been named India’s male flag bearer for the Asian Games 2026 opening ceremony in Aichi Nagoya, Japan, on September 19, 2026. He replaced shot putter Tajinderpal Singh Toor due…
- Yugan Sakthivel Muthukumaar Wins Men’s Trap Gold at ISSF Junior World Cup (19 Sept 2026 · Sports)Indian shooter Yugan Sakthivel Muthukumaar won the gold medal in the men’s trap event at the ISSF Junior World Cup Shotgun 2026 in Porpetto, Italy, on September 18, 2026. The 15 year old secured India’s first medal at…
- Satwik-Chirag Become First Indians to Clinch China Masters Men's Doubles Title (9 Sept 2026 · Sports)In September 2026, Indian badminton duo Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty made history by becoming the first Indians to win the China Masters men's doubles title. They defeated China’s He Jiting and Ren Xiangyu…
- Tamil Nadu CM Announces Olympic City in Chennai (7 Sept 2026 · Sports)Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay announced the establishment of a world class 'TN Olympic City' in Chennai. This project, located at Semmencheri, aims to strengthen sports infrastructure and improve India's…
- FPAI Indian Football Awards 2026: Lallianzuala Chhangte Named Indian Footballer of the Year (1 Sept 2026 · Sports)Mohun Bagan star Lallianzuala Chhangte has been named the Indian Footballer of the Year 2026 at the FPAI Indian Football Awards in Kolkata. Manisha Kalyan received the Indian Women’s Player of the Year award. East…
- SAI, BAI & SAA Partner to Establish North East's First Swimming NCoE in Assam (1 Sept 2026 · Sports)The Sports Authority of India (SAI), Badminton Association of India (BAI), and Sports Authority of Assam (SAA) have signed a tripartite agreement. This collaboration aims to set up the North East India's first National…
August 2026
- Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa Wins Grand Chess Tour 2026 (29 Aug 2026 · Sports)Indian Chess Grandmaster Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa became the first Indian to win the Grand Chess Tour (GCT) 2026 Finals. He defeated USA GM Fabiano Caruana 15–13 in the finals held in St. Louis, Missouri, USA, from…
- Guwahati to Host 2028 India Open Badminton Tournament (26 Aug 2026 · Sports)Sanjay Mishra, Secretary General of the Badminton Association of India (BAI), announced that Guwahati, Assam, will host the 2028 India Open Badminton Tournament. This move is a temporary relocation from its traditional…
- Magnus Carlsen Wins Esports World Cup Chess Title 2026 for Second Consecutive Year (18 Aug 2026 · Sports)Norwegian chess Grandmaster Magnus Carlsen, representing Team Liquid, won the Esports World Cup Chess title 2026 for the second consecutive year in Paris, France. He defeated Belarusian GM Denis Lazavik 2 0 in the…
- Ariha Pangambam Wins India’s First Gold in Senior Women’s Event at Asian Aerobic Gymnastics Championships (11 Aug 2026 · Sports)Ariha Pangambam from Manipur secured India’s first ever individual gold medal in the 10th Senior Women’s individual event at the Aerobic Gymnastics Asian Championships 2026 in Tagaytay City, Philippines. She achieved a…
- Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa Wins Maiden Saint Louis Rapid & Blitz Title (10 Aug 2026 · Sports)Indian Grandmaster (GM) R Praggnanandhaa secured his first Saint Louis Rapid & Blitz title in Saint Louis, Missouri, USA, from July 31 to August 7, 2026. He outperformed Javokhir Sindarov of Uzbekistan by dominating…
- Ariha Pangambam Wins India's First Senior Gold in Aerobic Gymnastics Asian Championships (8 Aug 2026 · Sports)Indian gymnast Ariha Pangambam from Manipur secured India's first ever senior gold medal in the individual women’s category at the Aerobic Gymnastics Asian Championships held in Tagaytay City, Philippines, on August 7,…
- National Javelin Day 2026 Celebrated on August 7 (7 Aug 2026 · Sports)National Javelin Day is observed annually across India on August 7. The day commemorates Neeraj Chopra’s historic gold medal victory in the Men’s Javelin Throw event at the Tokyo Olympics 2020. This celebration, first…
July 2026
- Lovepreet Singh Wins Silver in Commonwealth Games Weightlifting (31 Jul 2026 · Sports)Lovepreet Singh clinched a silver medal for India in the men’s +110kg weightlifting event at the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow on July 30, 2026. He lifted a combined total of 388kg, setting a new Games record in…
- India Sweeps Commonwealth Table Tennis Team Titles in New Delhi (31 Jul 2026 · Sports)India's men's and women's table tennis teams both secured gold medals at the 22nd Commonwealth Table Tennis Championships on July 30, 2026, in New Delhi. The men's team defeated Malaysia 3 2, while the women's team…
- Mirabai Chanu and Rishikanta Singh win medals at Commonwealth Games 2026 (27 Jul 2026 · Sports)India's Mirabai Chanu secured a gold medal in the women's 48kg weightlifting category, and Rishikanta Singh won a silver medal in the men's 60kg category at the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow, Scotland, on July 26,…
- Anahat Singh first Indian to win World Junior Squash Championships title (27 Jul 2026 · Sports)Anahat Singh made history by becoming the first Indian to win the World Junior Squash Championships women's singles title on July 25, 2026. The 18 year old top seed defeated Egypt's second seed Ruqayya Salem in the…
- PCI and CPSFI sign MoU to bid for 2029 World Abilitysport Games (24 Jul 2026 · Sports)On July 22, 2026, the Paralympic Committee of India (PCI) and the Cerebral Palsy Sports Federation of India (CPSFI) signed an MoU to jointly bid for the 2029 World Abilitysport Games. This partnership aims to bring the…
- Spain Wins Second FIFA World Cup Title, Defeating Argentina 1-0 in 2026 Final (21 Jul 2026 · Sports)Spain secured its second FIFA World Cup title by defeating defending champions Argentina 1 0 in extra time in the 2026 final. The match was held at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, USA. Ferran Torres scored the…
- PV Sindhu Wins Women’s Singles at Japan Open 2026; Christo Popov Claims Men’s Title (21 Jul 2026 · Sports)India's PV Sindhu secured her first Japan Open women's singles title at the Daihatsu Japan Open 2026, defeating Akane Yamaguchi in the final. France's Christo Popov won the men's singles title by beating Koki Watanabe.…
- West Indies Cricket Legend Sir Garfield Sobers Passes Away at 89 (20 Jul 2026 · Sports)Sir Garfield Sobers, the legendary West Indies cricketer and one of the greatest all rounders in cricket history, passed away on July 17, 2026, in Saint Michael, Barbados, at the age of 89. Known for his exceptional…
- Indian Women's Cricket Team Achieves Historic Test Victory at Lord's (15 Jul 2026 · Sports)In July 2026, the Indian Women's Cricket Team, led by Harmanpreet Kaur, secured a historic 270 run victory against England in the first ever Women's Test held at Lord's, London. Yastika Bhatia scored the first Test…
- विंबलडन चैंपियनशिप 2026: जैनिक सिनर और लिंडा नोस्कोवा ने पुरुष और महिला एकल खिताब जीते (14 Jul 2026 · Sports)2026 विंबलडन चैंपियनशिप, जो 29 जून से 12 जुलाई 2026 तक लंदन में आयोजित हुई, में इटली के जैनिक सिनर ने जर्मनी के अलेक्जेंडर ज्वेरेव को हराकर पुरुष एकल खिताब जीता। चेक गणराज्य की लिंडा नोस्कोवा ने साथी चेक खिलाड़ी…
- Sourav Ganguly Inducted into ICC Hall of Fame as 12th Indian (13 Jul 2026 · Sports)In July 2026, former India captain Sourav Ganguly was inducted into the International Cricket Council (ICC) Hall of Fame during its Annual Conference in Edinburgh, Scotland. This honor, on his 54th birthday, makes him…
- Telangana to Host 8th Khelo India Youth Games in November 2026 (10 Jul 2026 · Sports)Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya announced that Telangana will host the 8th Khelo India Youth Games (KIYG) in November 2026. The event aims to provide a platform for young athletes to showcase their talent and nurture…
- Former Afghanistan Fast Bowler Shapoor Zadran Passes Away at 38 (9 Jul 2026 · Sports)Shapoor Zadran, a former Afghanistan fast bowler and a key figure in the country's rise in international cricket, passed away at the age of 38. Known for his left arm pace, Zadran represented Afghanistan in 44 ODIs and…
- India Wins 41 Medals at U15, U20 Asian Wrestling Championships 2026 (8 Jul 2026 · Sports)Indian wrestlers achieved remarkable success at the U15 and U20 Asian Wrestling Championships 2026 in Pattaya, Thailand, from June 27 to July 5. India secured a total of 41 medals: 20 in the U20 category (4 gold, 7…
June 2026
- Sandeep Patil appointed Mumbai’s team mentor (24 Jun 2026 · Sports)Sandeep Patil’s credentials extend far beyond his aggressive strokeplay that illuminated India’s triumphant 1983 World Cup campaign.
- Abhay and Velavan Secure Squash Title at Asian Doubles Championships (21 Jun 2026 · Sports)The squash duo, Abhay and Velavan, achieved victory at the Asian Doubles Championships. They successfully secured the championship title.
- Cunha's brace leads Brazil to 3-0 victory against Haiti in FIFA World Cup 2026; Haiti eliminated (20 Jun 2026 · Sports)Brazil secured a 3 0 triumph over Haiti in a Group C fixture of the FIFA World Cup 2026, with Cunha netting two goals. This second defeat for Haiti resulted in their elimination, making them the first team to exit the…
- Chief Minister Directs Medical Graduates Towards Rural Service; 72,000+ Degrees Conferred (16 Jun 2026 · Sports)During a recent academic ceremony, more than 72,000 students were conferred degrees. Additionally, 103 top scoring individuals received gold medals in various disciplines. The Chief Minister urged the medical graduates…
- Kozhikode Startup Fontspell Unveils Football-Themed Fonts for FIFA 2026 Inspiration (12 Jun 2026 · Sports)Fontspell, a startup situated in Kozhikode, Kerala, has launched new fonts embodying the energy, culture, and spirit of football. These designs are inspired by the sport's global appeal, with a relevance to upcoming…
- FIFA World Cup: Full list of winners (11 Jun 2026 · Sports)Here’s the complete list of FIFA World Cup winners from 1930 to 2022, highlighting the tournament’s rich history
- Union Cabinet approves Ahmedabad Metro link to airport ahead of Commonwealth Games 2030 (10 Jun 2026 · Sports)The Ahmedabad Metro Phase 2A project will cover a distance of 6 km and is expected to be completed within four years and the corridor will comprise four elevated stations and one underground station
May 2026
- Most sixes in an IPL season: How 2026 IPL broke all six-hitting records (23 May 2026 · Sports)Most sixes in an IPL season: How 2026 IPL broke all six hitting records
- FIFA nears India broadcast deal for World Cup, Zee emerges as strong contender (23 May 2026 · Sports)FIFA nears India broadcast deal for World Cup, Zee emerges as strong contender