Daily Current Affairs 2026, Date wise Current Affairs | Current Affairs in English and Hindi

Get the Daily and Latest Current Affairs 2026 on our website. These current affairs are Updated by our specialists and are relevant for all competitive tests UPSC, SSC, IAS, Railway-RRB, UPPSC, and Other State Government and Central Jobs/Exams.


Barbora Spotakova, greatest female javelin thrower in history, retires

Category : Sports
Published on: September 13 2022 Share on facebook

  • Barbora Spotakova, a two-time Olympic champion and world record holder in the javelin, retired at age 41.
  • Spotakova, who won Olympic gold in 2008 and 2012 and bronze in 2016, last competed at the Diamond League meet in Zurich on Thursday. 
  • She is also the first woman in history to win three Olympic medals in the javelin.
  • Spotakova, who set the world record of 72.28 metres in 2008. The world record is also the longest-standing in the women’s javelin. 
  • She had won gold at the world championships in 2007, 2011 and 2017 and silver in 2009.
Recent Post's
  • NSO launched a beta MCP server to enable AI-ready, real-time access to India’s official datasets. The platform supports seamless integration of statistics into modern analytical tools.

    Read More....
  • ZSI scientists discovered two new marine worm species in polluted coastal zones of West Bengal. The finding highlights hidden biodiversity and ecological resilience.

    Read More....
  • INS Arnala, India’s first indigenous ASW shallow water craft, boosts coastal defence and naval self-reliance. It has over 80% indigenous content.

    Read More....
  • A 7.22-metre reticulated python in Indonesia was recognised by Guinness as the longest measured snake. The discovery highlights Sulawesi’s biodiversity.

    Read More....
  • Uttarakhand began a ₹3,300-crore Sharda river corridor project to boost tourism and infrastructure in Champawat. The plan links heritage with economic growth.

    Read More....
  • A rare ant species was discovered in Garbhanga Reserve Forest near Guwahati. The finding underscores the conservation value of urban-edge forests.

    Read More....
  • International Epilepsy Day 2026 promotes awareness and action through the #EpilepsyPledge campaign. It focuses on inclusion and reducing stigma.

    Read More....
  • India beat Bangladesh 4–0 to win the SAFF U-19 Women’s title. The victory marks a strong comeback and preparation for continental competition.

    Read More....
  • Himachal Pradesh launched an AI-based education platform for competitive exam aspirants. The programme ensures equal digital learning access.

    Read More....
  • India ranked second globally outside the US in LEED-certified building space in 2025. The growth reflects a push toward sustainable urban development.

    Read More....