Yuki Bhambri, Albano Olivetti Win Doubles Title In Swiss Open
Indian tennis player Yuki Bhambri and his French partner Albano Olivetti won the Swiss Open 2024 doubles event after a come-from-behind victory against the French pair of Fabrice Martin and Ugo Humbert in the final. This is the second ATP Tour title of the year for the Indo-French pair. Bhambri and Olivetti also won the Bavarian International Tennis Championships in Munich in April.
PM inaugurates 46th Session of World Heritage Committee at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi inaugurated the 46th Session of the World Heritage Committee at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. The World Heritage Committee meets annually and is responsible for managing all matters on World Heritage and deciding on sites to be inscribed on the World Heritage list. India is hosting the World Heritage Committee Meeting for the first time. The Prime Minister also took a walkthrough of various exhibitions showcased on the occasion.
EAM Jaishankar Inaugurates India’s First Overseas Jan Aushadhi Kendra In Mauritius
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar inaugurated India’s first overseas Jan Aushadi Kendra in Mauritius on Wednesday, marking a significant step in strengthening ties between the two nations. Mauritius Prime Minister Pravind Kumar Jugnauth was also present at the event. The Jan Aushadi Kendra, a health partnership project, aims to supply cost-effective, Made-in-India medicines to enhance public healthcare and well-being in Mauritius. This initiative fulfills a promise made by Prime Minister Narendra Modi earlier this year.
IMF Further Raises India’s Growth Projection To 7% For 2024
The International Monetary Fund (IMF), in its latest outlook, has raised India’s growth projections for 2024 from 6.8 percent earlier to 7 percent, with the country maintaining the fastest-growing status in emerging markets and developing economies. The IMF had earlier projected a growth rate of 6.5 percent for 2024, revising it to 6.8 percent and now 7 percent. India continues to be the fastest-growing major economy.
Malta’s Metsola To Head EU Parliament For Second Term
Roberta Metsola secured broad backing for a new term as president of the European Parliament, becoming the first woman to win a second term as head of the EU assembly. Metsola, a Maltese lawmaker who in 2022 became the first woman in 20 years to head the European Union assembly, is only the second president, after Germany’s Martin Schulz, to win another term since the EU Parliament became a directly elected institution in 1979. Metsola was approved by a large majority of EU lawmakers to lead the EU assembly for a further two and a half years, with 562 backing her reappointment, out of the 623 that voted.
Vikram Misri Assumes Charge As Foreign Secretary Of India
Vikram Misri assumed the charge of Foreign Secretary of India. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) expressed warm regards and best wishes to Foreign Secretary Misri for a successful tenure ahead. Misri, succeeds Vinay Mohan Kwatra, whose tenure was marked by notable achievements in foreign policy and national security. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar acknowledged Kwatra’s contributions, particularly highlighting his strategic acumen in shaping and executing key policies over the past decade. The appointment of Misri, approved by the Appointments Committee of Cabinet (ACC), brings a wealth of experience to the role. Notably, Misri has the distinct honor of having served as private secretary to three Prime Ministers – Inder Kumar Gujral, Manmohan Singh, and Narendra Modi – spanning different political eras and administrations.
Spain Win Fourth Euro Title
Spain clinched a record-breaking fourth European Championship by defeating England 2-1 in a thrilling Euro 2024 final in Berlin. This win marks Spain’s fourth Euro title, adding to their previous wins in 1964, 2008, and 2012. For England, it is another heartbreak in the European Championship, marking consecutive final defeats, with the previous loss coming against Italy in a penalty shootout at Euro 2020.
Argentina Clinch Record 16th Copa America With 1-0 Extra-Time Win Over Colombia
Defending champions Argentina won a record 16th Copa America title by beating Colombia 1-0 thanks to an extra-time goal from substitute Lautaro Martinez at the Hard Rock Stadium in Florida. Argentina’s latest title comes on the back of their triumphs at the 2022 World Cup and 2021 Copa America and gives eight-times Ballon d’Or winner Lionel Messi the perfect sendoff in what is likely his last international tournament.
Carlos Alcaraz Beats Novak Djokovic To Retain Wimbledon 2024 Crown
Spanish tennis sensation Carlos Alcaraz won his second consecutive Wimbledon title on Sunday, defeating Novak Djokovic 6-2, 6-2, 7-6 (7-4) at Centre Court in London. With this victory, Alcaraz becomes only the sixth man to win both the French Open and Wimbledon in the same year.
Alcaraz crushes Djokovic to retain Wimbledon title
Carlos Alcaraz overpowered seven-time champion Novak Djokovic in straight sets to retain his Wimbledon title in a brutal statement that the new era of men's tennis has arrived. The Spanish third seed produced a performance combining awesome power with a delicate touch to win 6-2, 6-2, 7-6 (7/4), collecting the fourth Grand Slam of his young career. Alcaraz equals the Open Era record for most Grand Slams won at 21 or under, joining Boris Becker, Bjorn Borg, and Mats Wilander. And he is just the sixth man to win the French Open and Wimbledon back to back.
Shotgun Junior World Cup: Sabeera Haris Wins Bronze To Open India’s Account
Sabeera Haris won a bronze in the women’s trap to help India open their account on competition day two of the ongoing International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) Junior World Cup in Porpetto, Italy. Sabeera shot 29 out of her first 40 final targets, to finish behind Sofia Gori of Italy who won silver with 39 hits out of the full quota of 50 targets in the final. Carey Garrison of the United States won gold with 40 hits to her name. Qualifying from the 38-strong field with a score of 113, Sabeera further boosted her confidence ahead of the six-woman final as she defeated Sofia in a shoot-off to decide fifth and sixth spots.
Denmark to introduce world's first livestock carbon tax
Denmark will introduce the world's first carbon tax on livestock, a unique measure designed to bring the Scandinavian country closer to its goal of carbon neutrality by 2045. From 2030, methane emissions caused by flatulence from cattle and pigs will be taxed at a rate of 300 kroner ($43) per tonne of CO2 equivalent. This amount will rise to 750 kroner in 2035 under the terms of an agreement reached at the end of June between the government, part of the opposition, and representatives of livestock farmers, industry, and trade unions. The text still has to be approved by parliament which will examine it after the summer.
India-Russia Summit Sets New Strategic Priorities
At the 22nd Annual Bilateral Summit between Russia and India in Moscow, President Vladimir Putin and Prime Minister Narendra Modi reaffirmed their commitment to deepening the Russia-India Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership. The two sides outlined nine key areas for future cooperation, aiming to enhance bilateral trade and economic relations.
Key Areas of Cooperation
Gagan Narang Replaces Mary Kom As India’s Chef-De-Mission
Four-time Olympian and 2012 men’s 10m air rifle bronze medallist Gagan Narang has been chosen to replace Mary Kom as India’s chef-de-mission for the 2024 Olympics, the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) confirmed. Indian Olympic Association(IOA) President P. T. Usha announced that the 41-year-old Narang’s promotion from deputy chef-de-mission to chef-de-mission was a natural decision following Mary Kom’s resignation. P.V. Sindhu has also been confirmed as the female flagbearer for the Olympics.
Gautam Gambhir Appointed As New Head Coach Of India
Former India batter Gautam Gambhir has been appointed as the head coach of the Indian men’s cricket team, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced. The 2011 World Cup-winning player has signed a three-year contract, succeeding the legendary Rahul Dravid.
Prime Minister receives Russia’s highest State Award
?In a special ceremony in St. Andrew Hall in the Kremlin, President of the Russian Federation, H.E. Mr. Vladimir Putin conferred Russia’s highest national award "The Order of St. Andrew the Apostle” on Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi for his contribution to fostering India-Russia ties. The award was announced in 2019. While accepting the award, Prime Minister dedicated it to the people of India and to the traditional bonds of friendship between India and Russia. He further stated that the recognition illuminates the Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership between the two countries. This award was instituted over 300 years ago. Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi is the first Indian leader to be conferred with this award.
Prof. (Dr.) Soumya Swaminathan appointed as the Principle Advisor at the Union Ministry of Health
Prof. (Dr.) Soumya Swaminathan has been appointed as the principal advisor at the Union Ministry of Health & Family Welfare for the National Tuberculosis Elimination Programme on a pro bono basis. As the Principal Advisor for the National Tuberculosis Elimination Programme, Prof. (Dr.) Soumya Swaminathan will provide technical advice on the overall strategy to achieve program goals, suggest policy directions and necessary course corrections for optimal outcomes, and advise on research strategy. She will also assist in the formation of expert groups with top talent globally. Additionally, she will support the Union Health Ministry, state officials, and development partners in assessing the impact of the programme. Prof. Swaminathan was the former Chief Scientist of the World Health Organization and has also served as the Director General of the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) previously.
Finland is the happiest country in the world for the seventh year in a row
For the seventh year in a row, Finland has landed the top spot on the World Happiness Report’s annual ranking of the happiest countries in the world.
Finland, Denmark, Iceland, Sweden, Israel, Netherlands, Norway, Luxembourg, Switzerland, Australia
Shri Sheel Nagu appointed as Chief Justice of Punjab and Haryana High Court
The President of India, in exercise of the powers conferred by the Constitution of India, appointed Shri Sheel Nagu, Judge of the High Court of Madhya Pradesh as the Chief Justice of the High Court of Punjab and Haryana with effect from the date he assumes charge of his office.
Dr. B. N. Gangadhar appointed as Chairperson of the National Medical Commission
The Appointment Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has appointed various individuals to posts of the National Medical Commission and the Autonomous Boards. The appointments are for 4 years, until the appointee attains the age of 70 years, or until further orders, whichever is earliest. The Appointment Committee of the Cabinet has also appointed Dr. Rajendra Achyut Badwe, Professor Emeritus at Tata Memorial Centre, Mumbai, as a part-time member of the Under-Graduate Medical Education Board for 2 years, until he attains the age of 70 years, or until further orders, whichever is earliest.
Lieutenant General NS Raja Subramani has assumed the appointment of the Vice Chief of Army Staff
Lieutenant General NS Raja Subramani has assumed the appointment of the Vice Chief of Army Staff. The General Officer was tenanting the appointment of General Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Central Command based at Lucknow.
The General Officer was commissioned into The Garhwal Rifles in Dec 1985. He has graduated from the prestigious National Defence Academy and Indian Military Academy. He is an alumnus of Joint Services Command Staff College, Bracknell (UK), and National Defence College, New Delhi. He holds a Master of Arts Degree from King’s College London and an M Phil in Defence Studies from Madras University. He has in his illustrious career spanning over 37 years served across a wide spectrum of conflict and terrain profiles and has tenanted a host of Command, Staff, and Instructional appointments. The General Officer has insightful knowledge and a deep understanding of operational dynamics on both the Western and Northern Borders. For his distinguished service to the Nation, the General Officer has been awarded Param Vishisht Seva Medal, Ati Vishisht Seva Medal, Sena Medal, and Vishisht Seva Medal.
India Ends 13-Year World Cup Drought Under Sprinkling Skies Of Barbados
India broke their 13-year World Cup drought after defeating first-time finalists South Africa by seven runs in the 2024 T20 World Cup final. Seventeen years after their inaugural T20 World Cup victory in 2007, India lifted their second trophy in a hard-fought contest under the spitting skies of Barbados. India’s historic win rode on a stellar display of death bowling from pace trio Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh, and Hardik Pandya, complemented by mature and calculated innings from Virat Kohli and Axar Patel.
Women Set Record For Most Runs In A Day In Test History
The Women's Cricket team set a new record on Friday in the first day of their one-off test against South Africa, scoring 525 runs for four wickets, the highest total any team has amassed in a single day of Test cricket. The total includes the fastest double hundred by opener Shafali Verma while her partner Smriti Mandhana contributed with a century at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. The 354 runs scored by both are also the most by openers in an innings in women’s Tests. Shafali scored the double century off just 194 balls. The 20-year-old surpassed Annabel Sutherland’s earlier performance this year, where the Australian scored a century off 248 balls against the Proteas.
The previous record for the most runs scored in a single day was set by England’s Betty Snowball, who amassed 189 runs on the opening day of a test match against New Zealand in 1935.
Shafali is the second Indian woman and the second youngest woman to record a double-century in test matches, following India’s Mithali Raj who was 19 when she scored 214 runs against England in Taunton in 2002.
Paralympic Symbol Unveiled On Arc De Triomphe Ahead Of Games In Paris
Two months before the start of the Paralympic Games, Paris 2024 displayed its symbol, the three-colored Agitos, on its iconic Arc de Triomphe monument. Millions of visitors will descend on Paris for the Summer Olympics in a month to watch the games and enjoy the city’s sights. France’s hexagon-shaped capital, home to 2.1 million inhabitants, breathes history and art across its architectural landscape.
DRDO hands over Medium Range-Microwave Obscurant Chaff Rocket to Indian Navy
Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) handed over the Medium Range-Microwave Obscurant Chaff Rocket (MR-MOCR) to the Indian Navy at a ceremony held in New Delhi on June 26, 2024. Microwave Obscurant Chaff (MOC), a niche technology developed by DRDO’s Defence Laboratory, Jodhpur, obscures radar signals and creates a microwave shield around platforms and assets, thus reducing radar detection. The special type of fibers, with a diameter of a few microns and unique microwave obscuration properties, have been assembled in the medium-range chaff rocket. The rocket, when fired, forms microwave obscurant clouds in space spreading over a sufficient area, with adequate persistence time, thus creating an effective shield against hostile threats having Radio Frequency seekers.
India hosted 64th ISO Council Meeting from 25th-27th June 2024
India is hosting a global event in the sugar sector ‘ISO Council Meeting’ in New Delhi from 25th to 27th June 2024. Delegates from more than 30 countries and representatives of many international organizations are joining to deliberate on critical issues of the sugar and biofuel sector. As India is the world’s largest consumer and second largest producer of sugar, ISO Council nominated India as the Chair of the organisation for 2024. As part of the meeting, India is starting the series of events with an industrial tour of the international delegates to one grain-based distillery at Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh on 24 June 2024 to showcase India’s adoption of the latest technology in the production of biofuels and other by-products.
Ladakh Achieves Full Functional Literacy
Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Dr. B.D. Mishra, on 24 June 2024 declared Ladakh as the administrative unit to achieve Full Functional Literacy under the ULLAS – Nav Bharat Saaksharta Karyakram, after having achieved more than 97% literacy. This milestone reflects Ladakh’s commitment to empowering its citizens through Foundational Literacy and Numeracy, and Critical Life Skills for all. Dr. Mishra informed this in a celebration at Sindhu Sanskritik Kendra (SSK), Leh. The declaration was made in the presence of Shri Sanjay Kumar, Secretary, Department of School Education and Literacy, Ministry of Education, Government of India; Smt. Archana Sharma Awasthi, Joint Secretary; Dr. Mohd. Jaffer Akhoon, Chairman, LAHDC, Kargil; Shri Sanjeev Khirwar, Principal Secretary, School Education, Ladakh; and more than 500 new literates and volunteers. The ceremony included the felicitation of neo-literates and volunteer teachers and the launch of the Annual Achievement Report 2023 of the school department. dignitaries visited the ULLAS Mela.
World Hydrography Day 2024
On 21 June every year, the International Hydrographic Organisation (IHO) celebrates World Hydrography Day to raise awareness about hydrography and how it plays a vital role in improving knowledge of the seas and oceans. The theme for 2024 is "Hydrographic Information - Enhancing Safety, Efficiency, and Sustainability in Marine Activities" in consideration of the ongoing transformation in navigation, such as e-navigation, autonomous shipping, and reduction of emissions leading to a profound evolution of hydrographic services.
A new freshwater diatom genus discovered from the Eastern and Western Ghats
Researchers have discovered a new genus of the Gomphonemoid diatom found in the clean water river of the Eastern Ghats. The genus which has an interesting suite of features, distinguishing it from the other members in the group Gomphonemoid in terms of valve symmetry and other certain valve features, has been named Indiconema to value its restricted distribution in the country. The research underlines the importance of diatoms in shaping the biodiversity of India's diverse landscapes. Diatoms are microscopic algae that play a crucial role in our everyday lives by producing 25 percent of global oxygen, approximately every fourth breath of oxygen we inhale. They serve as a base of the aquatic food chain. Due to their sensitivity towards any water chemistry changes, they are excellent indicators of aquatic health.
Cabinet approves development of Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport, Varanasi
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi approved the proposal of the Airports Authority of India (AAI) for the development of Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport, Varanasi including the Construction of the New Terminal Building, Apron Extension, Runway Extension, Parallel Taxi Track & Allied works. The estimated financial outgo will be Rs. 2869.65 Crore for enhancing the airport's passenger handling capacity to 9.9 million passengers per annum (MPPA) from the existing 3.9 MPPA. The New Terminal Building, which encompasses an area of 75,000 sqm is designed for a capacity of 6 MPPA and for handling 5000 Peak Hour Passengers (PHP). It is designed to offer a glimpse of the vast cultural heritage of the city. The proposal includes extending the runway to 4075m x 45m and constructing a new Apron to park 20 aircraft. Varanasi airport will be developed as a green airport to ensure environmental sustainability through energy optimization, waste recycling, carbon footprint reduction, solar energy utilization, and incorporation of natural daylighting, alongside other sustainable measures throughout the planning, development, and operational stages.
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