R Praggnanandhaa Scripts History as First Indian to Win Norway Chess 2026
He defeated Vincent Keymer of Germany in the final round to clinch the championship, leaving Wesley So of the US in second place.
During the tournament, the young Indian prodigy achieved the rare feat of defeating World Champion Magnus Carlsen twice.
Exam Perspective: This victory establishes Praggnanandhaa's position among the elite of global chess, representing a proud moment in Indian sports history.
Key Facts / Static GK
Praggnanandhaa became an international Grandmaster at the age of 12
Practice Quiz — 8 June 2026
Q1. Who chairs the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) that recently approved the extension of Tarun Kapoor as Advisor to the Prime Minister?
Q2. Which position did Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit hold immediately prior to his appointment as the Vice Chief of Air Staff (VCAS) of the Indian Air Force?
Q3. With reference to the nomination of Han Seong-sook as the Prime Minister of South Korea, consider the following statements: 1) She was nominated by South Korean President Lee Jae Myung. 2) She will become the first-ever female Prime Minister of South Korea. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Q4. Which state has recently agreed to join the Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY, thereby completing its implementation across all 36 States and Union Territories in India?
Q5. According to the 3rd Synchronised Nilgiri Tahr Population Survey 2026, the Nilgiri Tahr is endemic to which of the following ecological regions?
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