PV Sindhu Clinches Historic Japan Open Title; Mirabai & Lovlina Selected as CWG Flag Bearers
In Olympic sports developments, the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) announced weightlifter Mirabai Chanu and boxer Lovlina Borgohain as India's flag and baton bearers for the 23rd Commonwealth Games.
The 2026 Commonwealth Games are scheduled to commence on 23 July 2026 at the OVO Hydro Arena in Glasgow, Scotland, featuring 'Finnie' the unicorn as the official mascot.
Aspirants should note that Gujarat's capital, Ahmedabad, has been officially designated to host the subsequent 2030 Commonwealth Games, highlighting India's ambition to host major global sports meets.
Key Facts / Static GK
Subsequent Host: Ahmedabad, India (2030 Edition)
Indian Olympic Association (IOA) President: P. T. Usha
Practice Quiz — 20 July 2026
Q1. From which location did Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually inaugurate the 75 redeveloped railway stations under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme (ABSS)?
Q2. Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the newly approved Semicon India Programme 2.0?
Q3. What is the target size of India's bioeconomy by the year 2047, as projected in the roadmap released by NITI Aayog?
Q4. What has been established as the base year for India's newly introduced Trial Index of Services Production (ISP)?
Q5. R. Vairamuthu, who was recently conferred the 60th Jnanpith Award for 2025, is the ________ Tamil literary personality to receive this honor.
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