CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -Army Green won the tournament for the first time by defeating NEROCA on penalties 6–5.

Detailed explanation-2: -Since the post-independence era from 1950, the two Kolkata rivals Mohun Bagan and East Bengal have gone on to become the most successful teams having won the Durand Cup 16 times each.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Durand Cup is annually organized by the Durand Cup Football Tournament in association with the All India Football Federation (AIFF). The winner of the tournament is facilitated with three trophies, the Durand Cup, the President’s Cup, and the Shimla Trophy.

Detailed explanation-4: -Hyderabad City Police were the first champions of the Durand Cup in the post-Independence era, beating Mohun Bagan 1-0 in a final replay in 1950.

Detailed explanation-5: -With six minutes of time added on, Mumbai City made constant efforts for an equaliser and Stewart came close to score in the final seconds with a free kick which ultimately went wide, and the final culminated with Bengaluru winning their first-ever Durand Cup.