Sports
Germany Retain FIH Men’s Hockey World Cup Title with 1-0 Win Over Spain
Exam Area: Sports
Official Source: Akashvani News
In the FIH Men’s Hockey World Cup 2026 final, Germany defeated Spain 1-0 to retain the World Cup title. The final was played at the Belfius Hockey Arena in Wavre, Belgium.
Germany’s Michel Struthoff scored the only goal of the match late in the third quarter. In a closely contested final, Germany converted its only scoring opportunity to secure the title.
Key Facts:
- Winner: Germany
- Runner-up: Spain
- Final Score: Germany 1-0 Spain
- Venue: Belfius Hockey Arena, Wavre, Belgium
- Only Goal Scorer: Michel Struthoff
India’s Abhay Singh Wins Men’s Singles Title at Tuanku Muhriz Trophy 2026
Exam Area: Sports
Official Source: Akashvani News
In squash, India’s Abhay Singh won the men’s singles title at the Tuanku Muhriz Trophy 2026 in Seremban, Malaysia.
Top-seeded Abhay Singh defeated third-seeded Henry Leung of Hong Kong, China, 3-2 in the final. The tournament was part of the PSA Challenger Tour 15.
The victory marked the 27-year-old Indian squash player’s 13th PSA Tour title. It was also his second title of 2026, following his victory at the Indian Open in Mumbai in March.
Key Facts:
- Player: Abhay Singh
- Sport: Squash
- Tournament: Tuanku Muhriz Trophy 2026
- Final Opponent: Henry Leung
- Final Score: 3-2
- PSA Tour Titles: 13
National
India and Uzbekistan Elevate Ties to Comprehensive Strategic Partnership
Exam Area: National
Official Source: Akashvani News
India and Uzbekistan have announced that they will elevate their existing Strategic Partnership to the level of a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.
Uzbekistan also agreed to establish a framework for the long-term supply of uranium to India. The two countries will also discuss potential sites for mining rare earth minerals.
India and Uzbekistan signed several Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) to strengthen cooperation across various sectors.
Key Facts:
- Countries: India and Uzbekistan
- New Partnership: Comprehensive Strategic Partnership
- Major Areas of Cooperation: Uranium and Rare Earth Minerals
Awards and Honors
Mizo Footballer Lallianzuala Chhangte Named Indian Footballer of the Year 2026
Exam Area: Awards and Honors, National, Sports
Official Source: Akashvani News
Mizo footballer Lallianzuala Chhangte has been named the Indian Footballer of the Year 2026.
The 29-year-old footballer recently moved from Mumbai FC to Mohun Bagan. He received the award from Indian football legend Bhaichung Bhutia.
The award is organised by the Football Players Association of India and is decided through votes from fellow players.
Key Facts:
- Award: Indian Footballer of the Year 2026
- Winner: Lallianzuala Chhangte
- Award Presented By: Bhaichung Bhutia
- Organising Body: Football Players Association of India
Uzbekistan Confers Its Highest Honour ‘Oliy Darajali Do’stlik’ Order on PM Modi
Exam Area: Awards and Honors
Official Source: DD News
Uzbekistan conferred its highest honour, the ‘Oliy Darajali Do’stlik’ Order, on Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
On Sunday, Uzbekistan President Shavkat Mirziyoyev presented the honour to Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Tashkent. The award recognises his contribution to strengthening bilateral relations between India and Uzbekistan.
The honour adds to the growing list of prestigious international awards received by Prime Minister Modi. He has received more than 30 prestigious international honours from countries around the world.
Key Facts:
- Honour: Oliy Darajali Do’stlik Order
- Country: Uzbekistan
- Recipient: Prime Minister Narendra Modi
- Conferred By: President Shavkat Mirziyoyev
- Venue: Tashkent, Uzbekistan
Science and Technology
NASA Launches Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope to Explore the Universe’s Biggest Mysteries
Exam Area: Science and Technology
Official Source: Akashvani News
NASA has launched the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope from Florida. The space telescope has embarked on a mission to explore some of the universe’s biggest mysteries.
Roman has a 2.4-metre-wide primary mirror and can capture an area of the sky more than 100 times larger than the Hubble Space Telescope in a single observation.
This capability will allow astronomers to survey the cosmos on an unprecedented scale and study galaxies, stars and the large-scale structure of the universe.
Key Facts:
- Space Telescope: Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope
- Agency: NASA
- Primary Mirror: 2.4 metres
- Sky Coverage: More than 100 times larger than Hubble
- Launch Location: Florida, USA
International
PM Modi Arrives in Bishkek on Two-Day Visit to Kyrgyzstan; to Attend SCO Summit
Exam Area: International
Official Source: Akashvani News
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Bishkek, the capital of Kyrgyzstan, on a two-day visit. He was received at the airport by Kasymaliev Adylbek Aleshovich, Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers.
A traditional Kyrgyz dance performance was also organised to welcome Prime Minister Modi.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is visiting Kyrgyzstan at the invitation of President Sadyr Zhaparov. During his visit, he will attend the SCO (Shanghai Cooperation Organisation) Summit and hold bilateral meetings with several SCO leaders.
Key Facts:
- Country: Kyrgyzstan
- Capital: Bishkek
- Visit Duration: Two days
- Invited By: President Sadyr Zhaparov
- Major Event: SCO Summit