NATIONAL UPDATES:
1. Centre declares June 25 as “Samvidhaan Hatya Diwas’: The Union government announced that June 25 will be observed annually as “Samvidhaan Hatya Diwas” to honor those who opposed and fought against the injustices during the Emergency imposed by Prime Minister Indira Gandhi in 1975. To observe 25th June as Samvidhaan Hatya Diwas will serve as a reminder of what happens when the Constitution of India was trampled over. It is also a day to pay homage to each and every person who suffered due to the excesses of the Emergency, a Congress unleashed dark phase of Indian history.” On 25 June 1975, the then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, showing her dictatorial mindset, strangled the soul of Indian democracy by imposing an emergency in the country. Lakhs of people were jailed without any reason and the voice of the media was suppressed. The Government of India has decided to celebrate 25 June every year as ‘Samvidhan Hatya Diwas.
2. Amit Shah inaugurated PM College Of Excellence in All 55 Districts of MP: Union Home Minister Amit Shah has inaugurated Prime Minister College of Excellence in all 55 districts of Madhya Pradesh from Indore. All courses will be offered in Excellence Colleges as per the new education policy. Apart from this, all resources will be available in these colleges. The students will get academic benefit. Under the Vibrant Villages Programme scheme, 136 border villages are being provided connectivity through 113 all-weather road projects at a cost of two thousand 420 crore rupees.
3. NITI Aayog launches ‘NITI GearShift Challenge’ as part of E-FAST India initiative: NITI Aayog has launched the ‘NITI GearShift Challenge’ as part of the e-FAST India initiative. This pioneering hackathon aims to foster innovative business models for the adoption of zero-emission trucks in India, addressing the nation’s pressing economic and environmental challenges. NITI Aayog has also invited students, transport service practitioners, academics, and researchers to develop innovative business models that address financial, technical, and operational challenges in the adoption of electric trucks. The program has garnered participation from e-FAST India knowledge partners, financial institutions, and industry forums.
4. Bajaj Electricals appoints Vishal Chadha as COO of its Consumer Products Division: Bajaj Electricals Ltd has appointed Vishal Chadha as Chief Operating Officer of its Consumer Products Division. Chadha has been in General Management roles since 2016, first at Snapdeal where he was the Chief Business Officer, followed by a brief stint at Reliance Brands before joining Kohler as Managing Director-India and South Asia where he ran the entire India business, per the regulatory filing. He has experience across FMCG, consumer devices, and e-commerce.
5. Robert Ravi appointed as the CMD of BSNL: The government has appointed Robert Jerard Ravi as the new BSNL Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) for a period of six months. Ravi is currently appointed as deputy director general, standards, research and innovation at the department of telecommunications (DoT). He will hold additional charge as CMD BSNL, CMD MTNL, and CMD BBNL. Ravi will replace PK Purwar, whose tenure is expiring on July 14. Purwar assumed charge as BSNL CMD in July 2019.
6. Paytm Payments Bank appoints Arun Bansal as new CEO: Paytm Payments Bank, an associate entity of One97 Communications (OCL), which operates the Paytm brand, has appointed Arun Kumar Bansal as Managing Director (MD) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Bansal is a former IDBI Bank executive. He resigned from his position as the executive director and head of treasury (on contract) at IDBI Bank.
INTERNATIONAL UPDATES:
1. India to organize World Audio Visual and Entertainment Summit in November: India will organize the World Audio Visual and Entertainment Summit from 20th to 24th November in Goa.
India will host the Summit which will be a landmark event for the Media and Entertainment industry the world over. At the curtain raiser event in New Delhi along with Chief Minister of Goa Pramod Sawant, Mr. Vaishnaw said, the media and entertainment world is undergoing a structural change and has seen immense technology infusion. The role of public policy is to enable the harnessing of the best out of this structural change.
2. The First Woman Chief Justice of Lahore Takes Oath: Justice Aalia Neelum took oath as the Chief Justice of the Lahore High Court (LHC) of Pakistan, making her the first woman to be elevated as the court’s top judge. Punjab Governor Sardar Saleem Haider Khan administered the oath of office to her. Punjab province’s first woman Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz was also present in the oath-taking ceremony. Justice Neelum, 57, stood third in the seniority list of judges of the LHC but the Judicial Commission of Pakistan headed by Chief Justice of Pakistan Qazi Faez Isa had decided to consider her nomination for the office of the LHC chief justice. Born on November 12, 1966, Justice Neelum earned her LLB degree from the University of Punjab in 1995 and was enrolled as an advocate in 1996.
3. K.P. Sharma Oli sworn in as Nepal’s Prime Minister: K P Sharma Oli was sworn in as Nepal’s Prime Minister for the fourth time. The leader of Nepal’s largest communist party was appointed Nepal’s Prime Minister by President Ram Chandra Paudel to lead a new coalition government that faces the daunting challenge of providing political stability in the Himalayan nation. Oli, 72, succeeds Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’ who lost the vote of confidence in the House of Representatives leading to the formation of the new government headed by Oli. He became the Prime Minister with the support of the Nepali Congress, the largest party in Parliament. Oli now needs to secure a vote of confidence from Parliament within 30 days of appointment according to the constitutional mandate. Oli will need a minimum of 138 votes in the 275-seat House of Representatives (HoR).
4. 15 July – World Youth Skills Day: World Youth Skill Day is celebrated every year on July 15. This day recognises the importance of youth skills development to address the global challenges of unemployment and underemployment. Theme 2024 – Youth Skills for Peace and Development
The United Nations General Assembly declared July 15th as World Youth Skill Day in December 2014.
5. 15 July – Social Media Giving Day: Social Media Giving Day is observed every year on 15 July. Social Media Giving Day is an annual event that promotes generosity and charitable giving by leveraging the power of social media. It was founded by Givver.com, a non-profit organisation that has been raising cash through Twitter since 2013. It was first observed in 2013. Chris Sommers, the inventor of Givver.com, is also the founder of the famous American restaurant chain Pi Pizzeria.
OTHER UPDATES:
SPORTS
1. Wimbledon 2024: Barbora Krejcíkova Lifts Women’s Singles Trophy Beating Jasmine Paolini: Barbora Krejcikova of the Czech Republic defeated Jasmine Paolini of Italy 6-2, 2-6, 6-4 to win her maiden Wimbledon women’s singles title in London. While, Carlos Alcaraz of Spain won the Men’s Singles title at Wimbledon, defeating Novak Djokovic 6-2, 6-2, 7-6. Alcaraz dominated the first two sets with scores of 6-2 each, while Djokovic made a comeback in the third set. Despite Djokovic’s efforts, Alcaraz secured the third set and the championship. This was Alcaraz’s second appearance in a Wimbledon final, while Djokovic is a seven-time champion of the tournament.
2. Argentina won Copa America 2024 defeating Colombia: Defending champions Argentina has won the Copa America 2024 final at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida after defaeting Colombia. It is a Argentina’s record 16th Copa America title. With this victory, Argentina secured its third consecutive major title, following the 2021 Copa America and 2022 World Cup, matching Spain’s achievement of winning the 2008 and 2012 European Championships alongside the 2010 World Cup. Additionally, Argentina ended Colombia’s 28-game unbeaten streak, which had lasted since a February 2022 loss to the Albiceleste. Lautaro Martinez’s goal was his fifth of the tournament, cementing his position as the top scorer and earning him the Copa America 2024 Golden Boot.
3. Saudi Arabia to host first ‘Olympics Esports Games’ in 2025: Saudi Arabia and the International Olympic Committee have announced a 12-year agreement to host the new esports Olympics in the oil-rich kingdom starting from 2025. This is a natural next step for our young athletes, our country and the global esports community,” said Prince Abdulaziz, who also heads the Saudi national Olympic committee. The IOC said last month it planned to launch video gaming Olympics to try to attract and retain young fans and audiences. Saudi Arabia and the International Olympic Committee have announced a 12-year agreement to host the new esports Olympics in the oil-rich kingdom starting from 2025. This is a natural next step for our young athletes, our country and the global esports community,” said Prince Abdulaziz, who also heads the Saudi national Olympic committee.
AWARDS AND HONOURS
1. International honour Andhra Pradesh Community Managed Natural Farming: The Andhra Pradesh Community Managed Natural Farming (APCNF) program, led by the Government of Andhra Pradesh, has been awarded the prestigious Gulbenkian Prize for Humanity 2024. The announcement was made by Dr. Angela Merkel, chair of the Jury and former Federal Chancellor of Germany, during a ceremony in Lisbon, Portugal. APCNF shares the €1 million prize with Dr. Rattan Lal, a renowned soil scientist from the USA, and SEKEM, an Egyptian network promoting biodynamic farming. The Andhra Pradesh Community Managed Natural Farming (APCNF), a state-wide program of the Government of Andhra Pradesh, has been recognized for its significant contributions to global food security, climate resilience, and ecosystem protection.
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