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Contents
Commonwealth Games 2022 India: Jeremy Lalrinnunga wins gold in Men's 67kg weightlifti... 1
Earth Shortest Day: Earth breaks shortest day record, is the Earth moving faster in 2... 3
Commonwealth Games 2022 Day 2: Mirabai Chanu wins India's first gold, Bindyarani Devi... 5
Commonwealth Games 2022 India: Sanket Mahadev Sargar wins India's first silver in Wei... 8
IAF's MiG-21 Fighter Jets to be grounded by 2025? 10
What is India International Bullion Exchange, how will it work?- Explainer 13
Current Affairs Today Headlines: 30 July 2022 15
Asia Cup 2022 Schedule: Check Full Asia Cup 2022 Date and Time, Match List, Teams, In... 17
What is the Mysterious red glow over Atlantic Ocean? Know all theories here 19
Is US Economy headed for a Recession and What will be its impact on India? - Explaine... 21
FDI in India 2022: Karnataka, Maharashtra highest FDI states in India in FY 2021-22 26
Asia Cup 2022 Venue: Asia Cup 2022 shifted from Sri Lanka to UAE 28
What is National Anti-Doping Bill 2021? Lok Sabha passes bill, Know Anti-Doping Rule ... 30
Birmingham Commonwealth Games 2022: PV Sindhu, Manpreet Singh to be India's flag bear... 33
BSNL BBNL Merger 2022: Cabinet approves BSNL revival plan, approves BSNL-BBNL merger 37
What is Rashtriya Khanij Puraskar? 39
India to host ICC Women's World Cup 2025 41
ICC Members List: Three countries become new ICC members, Ukraine's application defer... 44
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World Bank Chief Economist 2022: Who is Indermit Gill? Second Indian to be appointed ... 46
New Ramsar Sites in India 2022: India designates 5 new Ramsar wetland sites 50
Commonwealth Games 2022: Neeraj Chopra pulls out of Birmingham CWG 2022- Know Why Her... 52
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Monkeypox Symptoms, Treatment, Vaccine: How does it spread, is it fatal or not? Check... 67
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Meet India's Vice Presidential Candidates 2022: Jagdeep Dhankhar and Margaret Alva 149
Asteroid 2022 KY4: Building-sized asteroid headed towards Earth today, first time in ... 153
Singapore Open 2022 India: PV Sindhu clinches Singapore Open 2022 Title, defeats Chin... 156
Guidelines for Monkeypox: Health Ministry issues guidelines for Monkeypox management 158
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EMM Negative: India's First Unique Blood Group found in Gujarat man 164
PM Ranil Wickremesinghe Sworn in as Interim President of Sri Lanka, New President to ... 166
World Youth Skills Day Theme 2022: Know Theme, Focus and Importance 168
Monkeypox in Kerala: India's first Monkeypox case reported in Kerala, Centre rushes e... 170
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Indian T20 Squad for West Indies Series: Rohit Sharma to lead, Kohli, Bumrah rested- ... 180
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James Webb Space Telescope First Images: NASA reveals first images of unseen Universe 184
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ICC ODI Team Rankings 2022: India jumps to third spot, surpasses Pakistan- Check List... 193
ICC Player Rankings 2022: Jasprit Bumrah regains top spot in ICC ODI Bowler Rankings-... 195
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Aphelion Phenomenon 2022 in India: What happens when the Earth is at Aphelion? 297
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Commonwealth Games 2022 India: Jeremy

Lalrinnunga wins gold in Men's 67kg
weightlifting finals
Commonwealth Games 2022 India: Indian weightlifter Jeremy Lalrinnunga has created history
by winning gold in the men's 67kg finals at the ongoing Commonwealth Games 2022. He won the
gold medal with a record-breaking combined lift of 300 kg. This is India's second gold at
Commonwealth Games 2022 after Mirabai Chanu and fifth overall.
The Indian Army congratulated Naib Subedar Jeremy Lalrinnunga on winning the gold medal in
Weightlifting by lifting a total of 300kg.
Indian Army congratulates Naib Subedar Jeremy Lalrinnunga on winning the gold medal in
Weightlifting by lifting a total of 300kg (GR) in Men's 67kg Finals at #CommonwealthGames2022
pic.twitter.com/lZnCGhZX7e
— ANI (@ANI) July 31, 2022
Speaking after his gold-winning performance, Jeremy Lalrinnunga said, "I am happy after
winning the gold medal but not satisfied with my performance. I was expecting to perform
better but winning gold for the country is a proud moment."
President Droupadi Murmu congratulated the young weightlifter for his gold winning performance
saying, "Your self-belief despite injury during the event enabled you to create history &
inspire millions. Your podium finish has filled Indians with pride. Wishing you more such
moments of glory."
Congratulations, Jeremy Lalrinnunga for winning gold in Weightlifting at #CommonwealthGames.

Your self-belief despite injury during the event enabled you to create history & inspire
millions.Your podium finish has filled Indians with pride. Wishing you more such moments of
glory.
— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) July 31, 2022
Jeremy Lalrinnunga had got injured during the warmup Weightlifting event due to which he could
not walk for a while and could not cross the 140kg mark.
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#WATCH | The warm-up was very good but after a point, my front thigh and inner thigh muscles
started to cramp, due to which I could not walk for a while and could not cross the 140kg mark
during warm-up: Jeremy Lalrinnunga on his injury during the Weightlifting event at CWG
pic.twitter.com/Z10HwHUFhT
— ANI (@ANI) July 31, 2022
Prime Minister Narendra Modi also took to Twitter to congratulate Jeremy Lalrinnunga, "Our
Yuva Shakti is creating history! Congratulations to @raltejeremy, who has won a Gold in
his very first CWG and has set a phenomenal CWG record as well. At a young age he’s
brought immense pride and glory. Best wishes to him for his future endeavours."
Our Yuva Shakti is creating history! Congratulations to @raltejeremy, who has won a Gold in his
very first CWG and has set a phenomenal CWG record as well. At a young age he’s brought
immense pride and glory. Best wishes to him for his future endeavours.
pic.twitter.com/dUGyItRLCJ
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 31, 2022

Commonwealth Games 2022 India Medal Tally
India has so far won five medals at Commonwealth Games 2022 including two gold, two
silver and one bronze.
Following are the list of winners so far-
1. Sanket Mahadev Sargar - Silver (55kg weightlifting)
2. Mirabai Chanu- Gold (49kg weightlifting)
3. Bindyarani Devi - Silver (55kg weightlifting)
4. Gururaja Poojary- Bronze (61kg weightlifting)
5. Jeremy Lalrinnunga- Gold (67kg weightlifting)
READ ALSO: Mirabai Chanu wins India's first gold, Bindyarani Devi wins silver in
weightlifting

Earth Shortest Day: Earth breaks shortest

day record, is the Earth moving faster in
2022?
Earth Shortest Day: The Earth broke its record for the shortest day on July 29, 2022. The planet
completed its entire rotation in less than 24 hours, leaving a little over one thousandth of a second
extra.
Earth broke its shortest day record by completing its full spin in a time that was 1.59
milliseconds shorter than the regular 24 hours time on July 29th. Noticeably, the Earth has
been rotating faster than earlier years.
The Earth had recorded the shortest month in 2020 and July 19 of that year was recorded as the
shortest day of all time. On July 19, 2020 the Earth completed its rotation in a time 1.47
milliseconds lesser than a standard 24-hour day.
READ ALSO: What happens when the Earth is at Aphelion?
Is the Earth moving faster in 2022?
The Earth has been rotating faster in recent years, as per various reports. The Earth recorded its
shortest day of all time on July 19, 2020 and shortest month as well since 1960. Though the Earth
continued to spin at a increased rate in 2021, it did not break any records. The Earth's shortest
day in 2021 was longer that its shortest day in 2020.
However, Earth made its fastest-ever rotation and broke its shortest day record by
completing its full spin 1.59 milliseconds faster on July 29, 2022.
The experts though are of the opinion that the Earth's spin appears to be slowing when looked at
over much longer periods, as every century, the planet takes a couple of milliseconds longer to
complete one rotation.
Why is the Earth moving faster in 2022?
As per some researchers, the Earth is moving faster in 2020 due to a small deviation in the

Earth’s axis of rotation.
Here are some of the various theories on why the Earth is moving faster in 2022-
- Less weight on the poles as a result of melting of the glaciers.

- Movement in the molten core of our planet's interior.
- Seismic activity
- Chandler Wobble- The movement of Earth's geographic poles across its surface or small
deviation in its axis of rotation.
What will be the impact of Earth's fast rotation?
If the Earth continues to rotate at a faster pace it could lead to the introduction of the
negative leap second to keep the rate at which the Earth orbits the Sun consistent with the
measurement from atomic clocks.
The negative leap second could potentially create a devastating effect for IT systems and
software and GPS satellites relying on the clock.
This would also potentially confuse consequences for computers, smartphones and
communications systems.
Watch NASA's video of the Earth from Space

Commonwealth Games 2022 Day 2: Mirabai

Chanu wins India's first gold, Bindyarani Devi
wins silver in weightlifting
Commonwealth Games 2022 Day 2: Indian athletes won four medals on Day 2 of
Commonwealth Games 2022 including one gold, two silver and one bronze medal. Mirabai Chanu
won the first gold for India with a combined lift of 201kg in the Women's 49kg weightlifting final at
the ongoing Commonwealth Games 2022 in Birmingham on July 30, 2022.
The Tokyo Olympic silver medalist created a new Commonwealth Games record by successfully
lifting 88kg in her second attempt in the snatch round.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweeted saying, "Every Indian is delighted that she’s won a
Gold and set a new Commonwealth record at the Birmingham Games. Her success
inspires several Indians, especially budding athletes."
The exceptional @mirabai_chanu makes India proud once again! Every Indian is delighted that
she’s won a Gold and set a new Commonwealth record at the Birmingham Games. Her success
inspires several Indians, especially budding athletes. pic.twitter.com/e1vtmKnD65
President Droupadi Murmu also tweeted saying, "Mirabai Chanu scripts history by winning
weightlifting gold medal, setting a new record in #CommonwealthGames. Her first gold
medal for India in the ongoing Games has created a wave of joy & celebration across the
country. Well done, Mirabai! India is proud of you & your medals."
Mirabai Chanu scripts history by winning weightlifting gold medal, setting a new record in
#CommonwealthGames. Her first gold medal for India in the ongoing Games has created a wave
of joy & celebration across the country. Well done, Mirabai! India is proud of you & your medals.
READ ALSO: Sanket Mahadev Sargar wins India's first medal at CWG 2022
Bindyarani Devi won silver medal in the women's 55 kg weightlifting final at the Commonwealth
Games 2022. She lifted a total of 202 kilograms, 86 kilograms in the snatch round and registered

a CWG record lift of 116 kilograms in the clean and jerk round. She finished with just 1 kilogram
less than Nigeria's gold medalist Adijat Olarinoye.
PM Modi congratulated Bindyarani Devi for winning the silver, Tweeting that the accomplishment
is a manifestation of her tenacity and it has made every Indian very happy.
Congratulations to Bindyarani Devi for winning a Silver medal at CWG, Birmingham. This
accomplishment is a manifestation of her tenacity and it has made every Indian very happy. I wish
her the very best for her future endeavours. pic.twitter.com/4Z3cgVYZvv
Bindyarani Devi's silver has taken India's Commonwealth Games 2022 medal tally to four,
including one gold, two silver and one bronze.
India at Commonwealth Games 2022: Day 2 Performances
1. Sanket Mahadev Sargar wins India's first medal (silver) in 55kg weightlifting
2. Mirabai Chanu won India's first gold in 49kg weightlifting in CWG 2022
3. Bindyarani Devi won silver in 55kg weightlifting
4. Gururaja Poojary wins bronze in 61kg weightlifting.
#WATCH| Union Sports Min Anurag Thakur extends his "heartfelt congrats to all weightlifters, esp
to Mirabai Chanu on winning gold & setting a record. Congrats to Sanket Sargar on silver&
Gururaj Poojary on bronze... no other leader interacts as much with players as PM Modi does."
pic.twitter.com/eIpzEw3G3W
— ANI (@ANI) July 30, 2022

Gururaja Poojary settles for bronze
Indian weightlifter Gururaja Poojary settled for bronze in the men's 61kg weightlifting finals at the
Commonwealth Games 2022. He was initially leading the table with a lift of 148 kg in the second
clean and jerk attempt. He confirmed a medal for India after his third attempt. He settled for
bronze after lifting a total of 269kg.
President Droupadi Murmu tweeted congratulations to P. Gururaja for winning the bronze medal
in Weightlifting at Commonwealth Games saying, "You have made India proud once again at

Commonwealth Games. My best wishes for many more such inspiring feats."
Congratulations to P. Gururaja for winning the bronze medal in Weightlifting at

#CommonwealthGames. You have made India proud once again at Commonwealth Games. My
best wishes for many more such inspiring feats.

Commonwealth Games 2022 India: Sanket

Mahadev Sargar wins India's first silver in
Weightlifting
Sanket Sargar weightlifting: India's Sanket Mahadev Sargar has won India's first medal in
weightlifting at the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games with a silver in 55 Kg weight
category. He lifted a total of 248 Kg in the finals and landed the medal despite injury. Malaysia's
Aniq Kasdan has won gold in the event with a combined lift of 249 kg.
#CommonwealthGames | Weightlifter Sanket Sargar lands India its 1st medal despite injury, wins
silver in Men's 55 kg weightlifting with combined lift of 248 kg. Malaysia's Aniq Kasdan bags gold
with combined lift of 249 kg; Sri Lanka's Dilanka Kumara cinches bronze with 225 kg.
pic.twitter.com/vjmYkx7ZxU
— ANI (@ANI) July 30, 2022
Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated the young weightlifter with a Twitter post that read,
"Exceptional effort by Sanket Sargar! His bagging the prestigious Silver is a great start for
India at the Commonwealth Games. Congratulations to him and best wishes for all future
endeavours."
Exceptional effort by Sanket Sargar! His bagging the prestigious Silver is a great start for India at
the Commonwealth Games. Congratulations to him and best wishes for all future endeavours.
pic.twitter.com/Pvjjaj0IGm
Union Sports Minister Anurag Thakur also Tweeted saying, "Sanket Sargar opens India’s
Medal account with a Silver (248 kg) in Men’s 55 kg weightlifting at #B2022 #CWG2022.
Missed the gold by a whisker, but India is really proud of you."
#SanketSargar opens India’s Medal account with a Silver (248 kg) in Men’s 55 kg weightlifting at
#B2022 #CWG2022. Missed the by a whisker, but India is really proud of you.
Congratulations Sanket!#Cheer4India pic.twitter.com/NjSuUJHQe2
— Anurag Thakur (@ianuragthakur) July 30, 2022

President Droupadi Murmu has also Tweeted congratulations to Sanket Sargar for winning the
silver medal in Weightlifting at Commonwealth Games. "Your immense hard work has brought
success to you and glory to India. My best wishes as India opens its medal tally," the
President's post read.
Congratulations to Sanket Sargar for winning the silver medal in Weightlifting at

#CommonwealthGames. Your immense hard work has brought success to you and glory to India.
My best wishes as India opens its medal tally.

Commonwealth Games 2022: Men's 55kg Weightlifting Finals
Gold Medal- Malaysia's Aniq Kasdan with 249 kg
Silver Medal- India's Sanket Sargar with 248 kg
Bronze Medal- Sri Lanka's Dilanka Kumara with 225 kg
India's Sanket Sargar missed out on the weightlifting gold medal by just one kg. He
managed to put up a silver-medal winning performance despite getting an injury.
Speaking after his win, Sanket Sargar said, "I'm happy but also sad as I couldn't win the gold
medal. For last 4 years,I prepared for the gold medal but couldn't win it due to an elbow
injury."
Birmingham, UK | "I'm happy but also sad as I couldn't win the gold medal. For last 4 years,I
prepared for the gold medal but couldn't win it due to an elbow injury," says Weightlifter Sanket
Sargar after winning silver medal in Men's 55 kg weightlifting in #CommonwealthGames2022
pic.twitter.com/UgVfonprKy
— ANI (@ANI) July 30, 2022
READ ALSO: Full List of Indian Athletes qualified for Birmingham Commonwealth Games
2022

IAF's MiG-21 Fighter Jets to be grounded by

2025?
MiG 21 Crash 2022: The Indian Air Force's four existing squadrons of the ageing MiG-21s fleet
are expected to be grounded by 2025. The supersonic fighter jets were inducted by the IAF in
1963. They have been in news recently due to fatal crashes.
The IAF plans to retire the MiG-21 Fighter Jets by 2025 and start phasing out the three existing
squadrons of MiG-29 fighter jets by 2027. As per a latest report, the IAF has drawn up a three-
year timeline to phase out the MiG-21 fleet.
The IAF's plan to phase out the MiG-21 aircraft was reportedly drawn up before the recent
crash. It is a part of IAF's drive to modernise its fighter jet fleet. The IAF currently has around 70
MiG-21 aircraft and 50 MiG-29 fighter jets.
MiG-21 Crash
Two IAF pilots, Wing Commander M Rana (38) and Flight Lieutenant Advitiya Bal (26) were
killed on July 28, 2022 when their twin-seat MiG-21 Type 69 trainer crashed during a night
sortie in Rajasthan's Barmer district.
MiG-21 fighter jets were once the mainstay of the Indian Air Force, However, the aircraft has been
in news since the last couple of years for its very poor safety record. At least six MiG-21s fighter
jets have crashed since January 2021, in which five pilots lost their lives.
READ ALSO: Current Affairs Quiz: 29 July 2022
How many MiG-21s have crashed in India?
Overall, a total of 400 out of 872 MiG-21 fighter jets inducted since the 1960s have crashed since
1971, killing over 200 pilots and 60 civilians.
The crashes have led people to question the safety of the ageing MiG-21 fleet, especially its
maintenance and poor quality control of spares.
MiG-21 Squadrons in India

The first MiG-21 fleet was inducted into the Indian Air Force in 1963. India procured over 700
MiG-variants in the subsequent decades.
The Indian Air Force has four existing MiG-21 squadrons-
1. 51 Sword Arms (Srinagar)
2. Uttarlai Squadron
3. Suratgarh Squadron
4. Nal Squadron
IAF to retire 51 Squadron by September 2022
The Srinagar-based '51 Sword Arms’ Squadron will be the first MiG-21 Squadron to be retired or
'number-plated' on September 30, 2020. The IAF will be retiring one squadron each of the MiG-21
fleet every year in the next three years. The number plating refers to retirement of a squadron,
which generally comprises 17-20 aircraft.
The 51 Squadron had played a major role when the IAF had thwarted Pakistan Air Force’s
retaliation a day after IAF’s Balakot strikes on the Jaish-e-Mohammed facility on February
26, 2019.
Group Captain Abhinandan Varthaman, who was then a Wing Commander in the Indian Air
Force, had gone down during an aerial combat on the same day while shooting down a F-16. His
plane had crashed in Pakistan's territory and he was held captive for 60 hours before being
released. He was later awarded Vir Chakra by then President Ram Nath Kovind.
Earlier, the soviet-era MiG-21 fighter jets played a major role in air operations as high-altitude
supersonic interceptors, especially during the India-Pakistan 1965 and 1971 war.
Tejas aircraft to replace MiG-21?
The Defence ministry sealed a Rs 48000 crore deal with Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) in
February 2021 for the procurement of 83 Tejas fighter aircraft to replace the ageing fighter jet
fleet.
The Indian Air Force is also in the process of acquiring 114 Multi-Role Fighter Aircraft (MRFA).

India is also working to to develop a fifth-generation medium-weight deep penetration fighter jet
as a part of an ambitious USD 5 billion project to bolster its air power capability.
READ ALSO: Karnataka, Maharashtra highest FDI states in India in FY 2021-22
Source: PTI

What is India International Bullion Exchange,

how will it work?- Explainer
India International Bullion Exchange: Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated India's first
International Bullion Exchange (IIBX) at Gujarat's GIFT (Gujarat International Finance Tec-City)
City in Gandhinagar on July 29, 2022. The India International Bullion Exchange is the third such
exchange in the world.
India's first bullion exchange will sell physical gold and silver. It was announced in the Union
Budget 2020 speech. The exchange will open for all jewelers with net worth of Rs 25 crore and
above.
The registered jewelers will be able to sell and buy gold and silver in the exchange after
registering as a trading partner. The jewelers based out of India will also be able to transact the
precious metals through the exchange after registering with the International Financial Services
Centre Association (IFSCA).
A branch or a subsidiary needs to be opened with IFSC for the same. The jewellers who do not
have a physical presence in India will also be able to transact the metals, but they will not be
allowed to connect with a client under them.
GIFT City is an integrated financial and technology services hub for India and the world.
https://t.co/I5arK3N000

What is a bullion?
Bullion refers to physical gold and silver of high purity, which is often stored as coins, bards or
ingots.
What is a bullion exchange?
A bullion exchange is a platform that enables trading of gold and silver. The primary global market
trading platform for gold and silver is the London Bullion Market. The bullion conducts trading of
precious metals at market spot prices.
What is India International Bullion Exchange? Know in 7 Points

1. The International Bullion Exchange shall be the Gateway for Bullion Imports into India. All the
bullion imports for domestic consumption shall be channelized through the exchange.
2. The India International Bullion Exchange is the third such exchange in the world. It has been
set up to enable India to become an influencer for global bullion prices.
3. It will offer a diversified portfolio of products and technology services at a cost more competitive
than other global exchanges in London, Hong Kong, Singapore, Dubai and New York.
4. India's bullion exchange will facilitate transition of the Indian Bullion Market towards a more
organised structure by roping in qualified jewelers.
5. It also aims to standardize gold pricing in India and bring transparency in the trading of these
precious metals.
6. The India International Bullion Exchange also seeks to make it easier for small bullion dealers
and jewelers to trade. It will also facilitate efficient price discovery, ensure standardisation, quality
assurance and sourcing integrity and provide impetus to financialisation of gold in India.
7. Till now, a total of 56 qualified jewelers have been registered to have direct access to import
gold through India's Bullion Exchange.
Speaking on the launch of India's first bullion exchange, Union Finance Minister Nirmala
Sitharaman said, "IIBX is a major step and India being the principal (second largest)
consumer of gold, will now be able to command global prices." The IIBX is expected to help
establish India’s position as a dominant trading hub in the World.
What is IFSCA?
The International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) will be the regulator of India
International Bullion Exchange. Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman had announced
setting up of India's first bullion exchange during her Union Budget 2020-21 speech.

Current Affairs Today Headlines: 30 July 2022
National News
- NALSA launches campaign ‘Release UTRC@75’ from July 16th for identifying eligible
prisoners.
- Himachal Pradesh CM Jairam Thakur lays the foundation stone and inaugurates various
development projects in Mandi.
- BJP national president JP Nadda appoints Mahendra Bhatt as the new state president of BJP
Uttarakhand
- Rajnath Singh announces enhancement of financial aid for orphaned children of Ex-
Servicemen.
- India reports 20,408 fresh cases, 20,958 recoveries, 54 deaths in the last 24 hours, active
cases stand at 1,43,384.
- Interim relief by NMC for medical students hit by Covid and Russia-Ukraine war
- PM Modi launches the India International Bullion Exchange (IIBX) and NSE IFSC-SGX
Connect.
- PM Modi to address inaugural session of First All India District Legal Services Authorities
Meet.
- India received the highest ever FDI inflow of Rs 6,31,050 crore in FY 2021-22.
- Indian Navy’s guided missile frigate, INS Tarkash, completed her Mediterranean deployment
& entered the Atlantic to continue with her long-range voyage.
- Delhi CM and AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal to visit Somnath, Gujarat on August
1st.
- Government has received bids worth Rs 1,49,855 crores after 23rd Round of 5G Spectrum
Auction.
- India will give the fullest support for the success of the Samarkand Summit, External Affairs
Minister Dr S Jaishankar.
International News
- An explosion occurred at the Kabul International Cricket Stadium during the Shpageeza
cricket tournament.
- International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) will become an enabler, it will
support innovation and also become a catalyst for growth opportunities.
- Spain and Brazil reported their first monkeypox-related deaths on July 29th, marking what
are thought to be the first fatalities linked to the current outbreak outside of Africa.

- Twitter's lawsuit to force Elon Musk to complete his $44 billion buyout bid is set to go to trial
on October 17.
- President Volodymyr Zelensky has visited a port in southern Ukraine to oversee grain being
loaded for export onto a Turkish ship, the presidency.
Sports News
- India's Srihari Nataraj qualified for the men's 100m backstroke swimming semifinal at the
Commonwealth Games 2022 in Birmingham.
- Indian women's hockey team beats Ghana 5-0 in Commonwealth Games 2022 opener.
- The All-India Senior Selection Committee has named wicket-keeper batter Sanju Samson as
a replacement for KL Rahul in the T20I squad for the ongoing West Indies series.
- Dr Kashmir Singh IPS (Rtd) won a Silver medal for India in Golf at the World Police & Fire
Games, at the age of 71.
- India's Shiva Thapa beat Pakistan's B Suleman 5-0 in round one of the men's 63 Kg weight
category.
READ ALSO: Current Affairs Today Headlines: 29 July 2022

Asia Cup 2022 Schedule: Check Full Asia

Cup 2022 Date and Time, Match List, Teams,
India Squad & Venue
Asia Cup 2022 Schedule: Asia Cup 2022 is scheduled to be held between August 27 and
September 11, 2022 in the United Arab Emirates. The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) confirmed
recently that the Asia Cup 2022 will be shifted to UAE with the original hosts Sri Lanka retaining
their hosting rights.
The ACC unanimously decided to shift Asia Cup 2022 from Sri Lanka to UAE considering
the prevailing situation in Sri Lanka. The Asia Cup 2022 Schedule is yet to be formally
release by ACC.
The Asia Cup 2022 is the 15th edition of the tournament and it was initially scheduled to take
place in September 2020 but was postponed due to the COVID-19 outbreak. The Asia Cup 2022
final will take place on September 11.
READ ALSO: Asia Cup 2022 shifted from Sri Lanka to UAE
Asia Cup 2022 Format
The Asia Cup 2022 will take place in the T20 format. It will serve as a warmup for the 6
participating Asian teams ahead of the ICC T20 World Cup that is scheduled to take place later
this year in Australia.
The Asia Cup 2018 had involved 6 teams, which were divided into two groups.
Asia Cup 2022 Schedule: Check Asia Cup 2022 Match List
The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) has not officially released the Asia Cup 2022 Schedule.
Asia Cup 2022 Teams
A total of 6 teams will participate in Asia Cup 2022. While five teams have already qualified for
the Asia Cup 2022, the remaining one spot will be filled by the winner of the Qualifier, which will
be played between Kuwait, UAE, Singapore and Hong Kong.

Five confirmed Asia Cup 2022 Teams-
1. India
2. Pakistan
3. Sri Lanka
4. Afghanistan
5. Bangladesh
Asia Cup 2022 Venue
The Asia Cricket Council and Sri Lanka cricket board have decided to shift Asia Cup 2022 to the
United Arab Emirates. Following are the new venues of Asia Cup 2022-
Dubai International Stadium
Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium
Sharjah Cricket Association Stadium

What is the Mysterious red glow over Atlantic

Ocean? Know all theories here
Mysterious Red Glow over Atlantic: A mysterious red glow was spotted over the Atlantic Ocean
by a pilot, that has sent the Internet into a tizzy without dozens of theories including comparison to
the Stranger Things underwater portal.
The pilot who spotted the mysterious red glow in Atlantic couldn't believe what he saw. He said
that he saw red glowing spots in the sky above the Atlantic ocean. He said that he hasn't seen
anything like that before.
The mysterious red light over Atlantic was seen and photographed by pilot Dustin Maggard from a
cockpit 31,000 feet over the ocean. He said that they had no idea what they were looking at and
were making jokes about being in the middle of some sort of military exercise or some sort of
alien invasion.
Video footage of a mysterious red glow over the Atlantic Ocean pic.twitter.com/jHTtnLUlRm
— MONEYWAY (@skylawhylaa) July 20, 2022

What is the Mysterious Red Glow over Atlantic? Know all theories here
1. Upside down Stranger Things Portal
The most popular theory of the mysterious red glow over the Atlantic is that it is the gateway to
the Stranger Things underwater portal to the upside down, the parallel world. If you have seen
Stranger Things then you will notice a similarity between the mysterious red spots on Atlantic
ocean and the Stranger Things upside down portal. The red glowing spots look like the top view
of Upside Down.
Source: https://t.co/xg4eowjS2R
— (@RAEFOSnet) July 22, 2022

2. A rare phenomenon?
Some netizens even wondered whether the mysterious red glow over the Atlantic is a rare
phenomenon.
3. Undersea volcano eruption or UFO?

Some users also gave theories like it could be a visual of undersea volcano erupting or even a
UFO.
4. Logical Explanation?
According to one logical explanation, the mysterious red spots on Atlantic ocean were most likely
caused by a fishing vessel using red led lights to draw schools of saury fish. Fishing boats often
use large panels of LED lights to attract saury fish.

Is US Economy headed for a Recession and

What will be its impact on India? - Explained
US Recession News: The US real GDP contracted by 0.9 percent in the second quarter of FY
2022-2023 (April-June). This is the second consecutive quarter when the US economy has
reported degrowth. This strengthens the fears that the US is heading into a recession, despite
repeated denial by President Joe Biden.
President Biden has maintained that the US economy is on the right path despite the latest dip in
the real gross domestic product. The US real GDP had decreased by 1.6 percent earlier in the
January-March quarter as well, as per data from the US Bureau of Economic Analysis.
The latest US GDP estimate released for Q2 is based on source data that is reportedly
incomplete or subject to further revision by the source agency on August 25, 2022.
#BREAKING President Biden says US economy 'on the right path' despite GDP dip
pic.twitter.com/U9lwrhg1cb
— AFP News Agency (@AFP) July 28, 2022

Is US Economy headed for a Recession?
The second consecutive decline in the real GDP of the United States qualifies for a technical
recession, as per experts. A technical recession is when the real GDP shows decline in two
consecutive quarters.
The US Bureau of Economic Analysis said in a statement that the decrease in real GDP reflected
decrease in federal government spending, state and local government spending, private inventory
investment, residential fixed investment and nonresidential fixed investment, which were partly
offset by increases in exports and personal consumption.
US Economy not heading into recession: President Biden
US President Joe Biden has maintained that the US economy is not going into a recession.
said that in his view, the country's economy is not heading into a recession. He said that the
employment rate is still one of the lowest they have had in the history and we still find people
investing.

The US Federal Reserve Board Chairman Jerome Powell also stated that the United States is not
in recession and can avoid the current downturn while tackling inflation.
#UPDATE The US Federal Reserve again raised the benchmark interest rate by three-quarters of
a percentage point in its ongoing battle to tamp down raging price pressures that are squeezing
American families https://t.co/qPMjwkutOR

Fed Reserve raises US interest rate by 75 basis points
The US federal reserve has raised the benchmark interest rate by 75 basis points, its second
straight such raise and fourth rate hike in total this year in effort to curb the strongest surge in
inflation in more than four decades.
#BREAKING Fed says "ongoing" rate hikes "will be appropriate" pic.twitter.com/ZuVYzq1fFn
The Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell indicated plans to announce another unusually
large rate hike, as inflation is too high. The US Federal reserve is expected to keep raising rates
till there is some indication of rollback in the inflation. He also added saying that the US spending
and production data have softened.
How does US recession affect India?
Know impact of de-growth of US real GDP in India in 7 Points-
1. The United States is India’s biggest export destination and the growing fears of US recession
has put Indian exporters on the edge.
2. US recession is likely to cause a slowdown in the demand that will affect the exports from India
negatively.
3. India exported goods worth $14.3 billion to the US in the first two months of this financial year,
making up 18.2 percent of the total export.
4. India is also heavily dependent on imports for its energy requirement, as it imports more than
80 percent of its crude oil consumption.
5. The oil prices are expected to take a hit if a global slowdown happens, just like it did in 2008

when Brent crude prices dropped from USD 147 per barrel to around USD 36 per barrel. This
could be a positive for India.
6. The oil prices have already declined from this year's record high of USD 134 per barrel to
below USD 100 per barrel over fears of a recession. If the recession cascades to other
economies as well in the world then consumption pattern would take a hit, leading to a crash in oil
prices.
7. This would lessen India's import bill and strengthen India's forex reserves and the Indian
rupee.

National News
- India reports 20,409 new COVID19 cases, active caseload stand at 1,43,988.
- 9,000 crores of budget already given to Indian defence industries for ammunitions.
- India, Russia hold wide-ranging discussions on issues relating to agenda of UN Security
Council and recent developments: Ministry of External Affairs.
- Bihar issues directive saying if child marriage is reported from village, 'mukhiya' will be held
responsible for an illegal act.
- Indian Navy receives two of 24 MH-60 'Romeo' multi-mission helicopters from US.
- Maldives President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih to visit India from August 1 to 4, 2022.
- Indian Navy gets its first indigenous aircraft carrier Vikrant
- Cochin Shipyard Ltd (CSL) delivers the first indigenously-built aircraft carrier (IAC-1) to the
Indian Navy.
- 17 year-olds can now register in advance to become voters, as per Election Commission.
International News
- US economy contracted 0.9% in the second quarter, govt data shows, deepening recession
fears
- US President Joe Biden, Chinese Premier Xi agree for 'face to face' meet amid tensions over
Taiwan.
- The US House passes a bill to boost domestic production of semiconductors, the in-demand
microchips that power everything from smartphones to cars.
- The International Criminal Court unseals a 2019 arrest warrant for the Central African
Republic rebel group leader Noureddine Adam.
- San Francisco declares emergency over monkeypox spread.
- NASA plans to bring back Mars rock samples to Earth in 2033.
- French President Emmanuel Macron is set to host Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed
bin Salman for talks in Paris.
Sports News
- West Indies announce 16-member squad for T20I series against India
- Prince Charles declares open 22nd Commonwealth Games in Birmingham
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi opens FIDE 44th Chess Olympiad in Chennai.
- Britain's Prince Charles declared the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham open
Thursday evening.


FDI in India 2022: Karnataka, Maharashtra

highest FDI states in India in FY 2021-22
FDI in India 2022: Karnataka and Maharashtra were the highest FDI states in India in Financial
Year 2021-2022, as per recent statement from the union government. While Karnataka recieved
37.55 percent of the FDI equity inflows in India, Maharashtra received 26.26 percent of the FDI
inflows in India in FY 2021-22.
The highest FDI in India was from two countries Singapore and USA in FY 2021-22, with
Singapore accounting for 27.01 percent of the FDI equity inflows in India and US with 17.94
percent. These two countries emerged as top 2 sourcing nations in FDI equity flows into India in
the financial year, followed by Mauritius with 15.98 percent FDI, Netherland with 7.86 percent FDI
and Switzerland with 7.31 percent FDI in India.
India also improved its position by one place to jump to the 7th position among the top 20 host
economies for 2021, as per the UNCTAD World Investment Report (WIR) 2022 after analysis of
global FDI inflow trends.
India's manufacturing sector reported the highest FDI equity inflow with the investment
increasing by almost 76 percent (USD 21.34 billion) in FY 2021-22 in comparison to previous
FY 2020-21 (USD 12.09 billion).
READ ALSO: Current Affairs in Short: 28 July 2022
FDI inflow in India 2021-2022
India received the highest annual FDI worth USD 84,835 million in FY 21-22 despite the
pandemic situation across the globe. The FDI inflow in India in 2021-22 overtook FDI by USD
2.87 billion.
The FDI inflows in India had increased earlier to USD 81,973 million in FY 20-21 from USD
74,391 million in FY 19-20.
Top 5 sectors with highest FDI Equity Inflow in FY 2021-22
1. Computer Software & Hardware -24.60%

2. Services Sector (Insurance, Banking, Non Fin/Business, Outsourcing, R&D, Courier, Tech.
Testing and Analysis) -12.13%
3. Automobile Industry -11.89%
4. Trading-7.72%
5. Construction (Infrastructure) Activities -5.52%
Top 5 states with highest FDI Inflow during FY 2021-22
1. Karnataka -37.55%
2. Maharashtra -26.26%
3. Delhi -13.93%
4. Tamil Nadu - 5.10%
5. Haryana- 4.76%
Background
The Indian government has implemented several transformative reforms under its FDI policy
across several sectors including manufacturing, defence, civil aviation, retail, telecom, retail
trading, insurance, pharmaceuticals, e-commerce and construction & development.
India reported FDI from 101 countries during FY 2021-22, while in FY 2020-21 FDI was reported
from 97 countries.
India has now allowed 100 percent FDI in non-critical sectors through automatic route, which
does not require security clearance from the Home Ministry. The prior-government approval is
required only in sensitive sectors including defence, telecom, media, private security agencies,
civil aviation, mining and satellites.

Asia Cup 2022 Venue: Asia Cup 2022 shifted

from Sri Lanka to UAE
Asia Cup 2022 Venue: The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) has confirmed that the Asia Cup
will be shifted from Sri Lanka to UAE with the original hosts Sri Lanka retaining their
hosting rights. The much-awaited Asia Cup 2022 will be held from August 27 to September 11,
2022.
The ACC stated in its official release on July 27, 2022 that considering the prevailing
situation in Sri Lanka, it was unanimously concluded that it would be appropriate to
relocate the tournament from Sri Lanka to the UAE. The ACC expressed its solidarity with Sri
Lanka Cricket and cricket-loving fans in the country and said while the final decision to change the
venue was very difficult, it was deemed necessary.
ACC President Jay Shah said that every effort was made to host the Asia Cup in Sri Lanka
and the decision to shift the venue to the UAE was taken after much deliberation. The ACC
President confirmed that Asia Cup 2022 edition is extremely important as it will help Asian nations
prepare for the ICC World Cup. He further thanked the SLC and the Emirates Cricket Board for
their understanding and cooperation.
Asia Cup 2022
- The Asia Cup 2022 is the 15th edition of the Asia Cup cricket tournament.
- It will be played in T20 format between August and September 2022 in the United Arab
Emirates.
- It was originally scheduled to take place in September 2020 but was postponed due to the
outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic. It was then rescheduled to take place in Sri Lanka in
June 2021 but was postponed again.
- Pakistan was scheduled to host the edition in 2022 but the ACC announced in October 2021
that Sri Lanka would host the tournament in 2022 and Pakistan will host the 2023 edition.
- The Asia Cup was last played in 2018 and India are the defending champions.
- Overall, nine teams will participate in the event and UAE, Singapore, Kuwait and Hong Kong
will play a qualifying round with the winner of the round joining the remaining teams in the
main tournament.
READ ALSO: PV Sindhu, Manpreet Singh to be India's flag bearer for opening ceremony

READ ALSO: Commonwealth Games 2022: Check History, Schedule & List of Indian Medal
Winners

What is National Anti-Doping Bill 2021? Lok

Sabha passes bill, Know Anti-Doping Rule
Violations here
National Anti-Doping Bill 2021: The Lok Sabha on July 27, 2022 passed the National Anti-
Doping Bill that seeks to prohibits athletes, support personnel and other people from engaging in
doping in sport. The bill was passed by a voice note.
Union Sports Minister
Union sports minister Anurag Thakur said in the house that, "Now India will be among the few
countries that have anti-doping laws and will also have testing labs. There will be less
dependence on other countries for sending samples of players. This bill will give strength
to self-reliant India."
He said that the bill aims at strengthening anti-doping activities in sports and offer a statutory
framework for the functioning of the National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA). The bill also proposes
levying sanctions for anti-doping rule violations and adoption of disciplinary procedures.
" - ’’
- @ianuragthakur , , 2021 #LokSabha pic.twitter.com/pGW0KUHHhf
— Office of Mr. Anurag Thakur (@Anurag_Office) July 27, 2022

Anti-Doping Bill 2021: Key Features
Prohibition of Doping
The anti-doping bill 2021 prohibits athletes, support personnel and other persons from engaging
in doping in sport.
The support personnel includes coaches, managers, trainers, team staff, medical personnel and
other people working with or treating the athlete.
These people must ensure that there is no violation of the following rules:
(i) presence of prohibited substances or their markers in an athlete’s body

(ii) use, attempted use or possession of prohibited substances or methods
(iii) refusing to submit a sample
(iv) trafficking or attempted trafficking in prohibited substances or methods
(v) aiding or covering up such violations.
Therapeutic use exemption
If any athlete requires a prohibited substance or method for therapeutic use exemption due to a
particular medical condition, they may apply to the National Anti-Doping Agency.
Anti Doping Rule Violations
The anti-doping rule violation by an individual athlete or support staff may result in-
(i) disqualification of results including forfeiture of medals, points, and prizes
(ii) ineligibility to participate in a competition or event for a prescribed period
(iii) financial sanctions
The consequences for a violation will be determined after a hearing by the National Anti-Doping
Disciplinary Panel.
Constitution of NADA as Statutory Body
- The anti-doping bill 2022 seeks to constitute the National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) as a
statutory body headed by a Director General appointed by the centre.
- The functions of the agency will include planning, implementation and monitoring of anti-
doping activities, investigating anti-doping rule violations and promoting anti-doping research.
- The agency will have the power to collect personal data of athletes including sex or gender,
medical history and his or her whereabouts.
- The agency will also be required to prescribe procedure for collection, usage, processing, and
disclosure of the personal data.
- It will publicly disclose certain information of the athlete who has violated the anti-doping rules
such as name and the anti-doping rule violated along with the consequences.
National Board for Anti-Doping in Sports to be set up

- The anti-doping bill 2022 seeks to establish a National Board for Anti-Doping in Sports,
which will make recommendations to the government on anti-doping regulation and
compliance with international commitments on anti-doping.
- The national board will oversee NADA's activities and issue directions to it.
- It will comprise a Chairperson and two members, who will be appointed by the central
government.
Constitution of Anti-Doping Panels
The National Board for Anti-Doping in Sports will set up two panels-
National Anti-Doping Disciplinary Panel - To determine consequences of anti-doping rule

violations. The panel will comprise a Chairperson and four Vice-Chairpersons and ten
members.
National Anti-Doping Appeal Panel - To hear appeals against refusal to grant therapeutic use
exemption or imposition of consequences for anti-doping rule violation. The panel will include a
chairperson (a retired High Court judge), a Vice-Chairperson (a legal expert) and four members
including retired athletes and medical practitioners.
NDTL to be principal dope testing lab
The National Dope Testing Laboratory will be deemed to be the principal dope testing laboratory.
The centre may establish more National Dope Testing Laboratories as well.
READ ALSO: Indian Antarctic Bill 2022 passed by Lok Sabha- Know Key Features,
Penalties

Birmingham Commonwealth Games 2022: PV

Sindhu, Manpreet Singh to be India's flag
bearer for opening ceremony
Birmingham Commonwealth Games 2022: The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) has
announced PV Sindhu and Manpreet Singh as India's flag bearers for the opening ceremony of
Birmingham Commonwealth Games 2022.
PV Sindhu is a two-time Olympic medallist, while Manpreet Singh is the captain of the
men's hockey team, who had led the team to win the bronze medal at the Tokyo Olympics
2020. The decision to name the two players as India's flag bearers for the CWG 2022 opening
ceremony was taken by the Indian Olympic Association (IOA).
Men's hockey team captain Manpreet Singh to be India's flag bearer in the opening ceremony of
the #CommonwealthGames2022 in Birmingham, alongside shuttler PV Sindhu
(Source: Indian Olympic Association) pic.twitter.com/ipWENC6dLU
— ANI (@ANI) July 27, 2022
This came after Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games Organising Committee intimated IOA
to name two flag bearers for the opening ceremony, one male and one female. The four-member
IOA committee had initially named PV Sindhu as India's Flag Bearer for the opening ceremony
after considering two other highly deserving athletes as well including boxer Lovlina Borgohain
and weightlifter Mirabai Chanu.
The committee only named Manpreet Singh as the second flag bearer. They had initially
shortlisted Manpreet Singh along with paddler Achanta Sharath Kamal and boxer Amit Panghal.
The IOA committee comprised IOA Acting President Anil Khanna, Team India Chef de Mission
Rajesh Bhandari, Secretary General Rajeev Mehta and IOA Treasurer Anandeshwar Panday.
Speaking on the same, PV Sindhu said, "Great honour to be bestowed with the responsibility
to lead the contingent & hold the flag at such an august gathering. I'm extremely happy & I
wish all my fellow contingent all the best for the Games.I'd like to thank IOA also for
choosing me as the Flag Bearer."

“Great honour to be bestowed with the responsibility to lead the contingent & hold the flag at such
an august gathering. I'm extremely happy & I wish all my fellow contingent all the best for the
Games.I'd like to thank IOA also for choosing me as the Flag Bearer,” says PV Sindhu
pic.twitter.com/FHjt6SL6La
— ANI (@ANI) July 27, 2022
Speaking on Manpreet Singh's selection as India's Flag Bearer at the Commonwealth Games
2022, IOA Acting President Anil Khanna said, "Manpreet Singh ended Indian hockey's 41-year
Olympic medal drought with a bronze at the Tokyo Olympics last year. He is one of the finest
athletes to have ever represented India on the international stage."
He added saying, "We are delighted to name him and Sindhu as the two Flagbearers who
will lead the Indian contingent out at the Parade of Nations tomorrow during the Opening
Ceremony of the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games."
READ ALSO: Neeraj Chopra pulls out of Birmingham CWG 2022- Know Why Here
Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games Opening Ceremony
Rajesh Bhandari, Team India Chef de Mission at CWG 2022 informed that a maximum of 164
participants can take part from the Indian contingent in the Parade of Nations in the Opening
Ceremony, which is scheduled for July 28, 2022.
The total count will include both athletes and team officials.
Home work done right

It's Showtime
India hai tayyar for #cwg22
@TheHockeyIndia@Media_SAI@ianuragthakur@NisithPramanik@pathik_ritu@16Sreejesh@ma
npreetpawar07#commonwealthgames #commonwealth #hockeyindia #hockey
pic.twitter.com/26NUYVcL4q
— SAI Bengaluru (@SAI_Bengaluru) July 27, 2022
READ ALSO: Three countries become new ICC members, Ukraine's application deferred

National News
- The National Anti-Doping Bill, 2021 gets passed in Lok Sabha.

- Cabinet approves project for saturation of 4G mobile services in uncovered villages.
- Government receives bids worth Rs 1.49 lakh crore in 5G spectrum auction.
- The monkeypox virus is isolated from the clinical specimen of a patient by the ICMR –
National Institute of Virology, Pune.
- ICMR floats tender to develop monkeypox vaccine.
Sports News
- PV Sindhu, Manpreet Singh to be India's flag bearer in Birmingham Commonwealth Games

2022
- Indian wrestler Suraj Vashishth wins first-ever gold medal in the Greco-Roman U-17 World
Championship in Rome, Italy.
- Ravindra Jadeja not available for selection for the 3rd ODI since he is still not 100 percent fit.
- Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) announces a long-term partnership with Indian Olympic
Association (IOA)
International News
- US Senate passes USD 280 billion Industrial Policy bill to counter China.
- Iraqi protesters penetrate capital's high-security Green Zone.
- US President Joe Biden tests negative for Covid-19, to discontinue his strict isolation
measures.
- UNSC adopts press statement, tabled by India and France, condemning the recent deaths of
2 Indian & 1 Moroccan peacekeepers in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
- French President Macron is set to host Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman
in Paris.
- Facebook-parent Meta reported its first quarterly revenue drop and a plunging profit amid a
turbulent economy and increasing competition from TikTok.
- Ukraine restarts operations at its blockaded Black Sea ports as it moved closer to resuming
grain exports with the opening of a coordination centre in Istanbul to oversee a UN-backed
deal.
- Hong Kong must repeal national security law, says UN rights watchdog.
Environment News

- Earth hits overshoot day, the day by which humanity has consumed all Earth can sustainably
produce for this year.
- NASA plans to bring 30 Martian rock samples back to Earth in 2033 and is sending two small
helicopters to help the mission.
- An earthquake of magnitude 3.6 on the Richter scale hit Champhai, Mizoram at 7.15 pm
today: National Centre for Seismology.

BSNL BBNL Merger 2022: Cabinet approves

BSNL revival plan, approves BSNL-BBNL
merger
BSNL-BBNL Merger 2022: The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi
approved a revival package of Rs 1.64 lakh crore for BSNL on July 27, 2022. The revival
measures focus on infusing fresh capital for upgrading BSNL services, de-stressing its balance
sheet, allocating spectrum and augmenting its fiber network by merging with Bharat Broadband
Nigam Limited (BBNL).
Union Communications Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw shared during the press briefing after the
cabinet meeting that the presence of BSNL in telecom market acts as a market balancer and
plays a crucial role in expansion of telecom services in rural areas including development of
indigenous technology and disaster relief.
The BSNL revival plan not only includes helping BSNL improve the quality of its existing services
but roll out 4G services and become financially viable. BSNL is expected to report a turn-around
and earn profit by Financial Year 2026-27 with the implementation of the revival plan.
"Union Cabinet approves the Rs 1.64 lakh crore revival package for BSNL," says Union Minister
Ashwini Vaishnaw pic.twitter.com/MoxMHuBFv0
— ANI (@ANI) July 27, 2022

BSNL Revival Plan
BSNL BBNL Merger
The Bharat Broadband Network Ltd (BBNL) will be merged with BSNL to facilitate wider utilization
of infrastructure laid under BharatNet. The infrastructure created under BharatNet will continue to
be national asset and accessible on a non-discriminatory basis to all the Telecom Service
Providers.
Upgrading BSNL services
BSNL will be allotted 900/1800 MHz spectrum band at a cost of Rs 44, 993 crore to improve
existing services and provide 4G services to enable it to compete in the market and provide high

speed data using their vast network including in rural areas.
The government will also fund capex worth Rs 22,471 crore to support BSNL in meeting its
projected capital expenditure for next four years. This will not only promote indigenous technology
development but also provide a significant boost to development and deployment of Atmanirbhar
4G stack.
The government will also provide Rs 13,789 crore to BSNL as viability gap funding for
commercially unviable rural wire-line operations done during 2014-15 to 2019-20.
The authorized capital of BSNL will also be increased from Rs 40,000 crore to Rs 1,50,000 crore
in line with AGR dues, allotment of spectrum and provision of capex.
De-stressing BSNL balance sheet
The central government will provide sovereign guarantee to BSNL and BBNL for raising long term
loan to help restructuring existing debt and de-stressing the balance sheets. They will be able to
raise these bonds for an amount of Rs 40,399 crore.
The centre will also provide funds to BSNL for settling the AGR/GST dues, which amount to
almost Rs 33,404 crore.
The BSNL will also re-issue preference share worth Rs 7,500 crore to the central Government.

What is Rashtriya Khanij Puraskar?
Rashtriya Khanij Puraskar 2022: The Union Ministry of Mines has set up a Rashtriya Khanij
Puraskar, a National Award to promote mining across the country.
The Rashtriya Khanij Puraskar has been set up to incentivize States that take initiative in
exploration, auction and operationalisation of mineral blocks.
The Rashtriya Khanij Puraskar will be awarded in three categories of minerals. The Rashtriya
Khanij Puraskar for the 2019-20 and 2020-21 were conferred during the 6th National Conclave on
Mines & Minerals held on July 12, 2022. A total of Rs 18 crore was awarded as prize money to
different States.
Proud Moments: Gujarat has received the 1st Prize in ‘Rashtriya Khanij Vikas Puraskar’ for
Auction of Minor Minerals from Hon'ble Home Minister Shri @AmitShah Ji.
pic.twitter.com/rFdEnIck5W
— Jagdish Vishwakarma (@MLAJagdish) July 12, 2022

Rashtriya Khanij Puraskar Prize Money
First Position- Rs 3 crore
Second Position- Rs 2 crore
Third Position- Rs 1 crore
Centre's incentives to States for Mineral Auction
The centre will provide the following incentives to the states to further encourage the
States to auction mineral blocks-
- Rs 20 lakh to states where potential mineral blocks are available for auction.
- Rs 20 lakh to states for each successful auction of mineral block.
- 50 percent reimbursement of Transaction Advisor fee for conducting auction, subject to a
maximum of Rs 5 Lakh for each block that put up for auction but could not be successfully
auctioned.
- The centre has released a total of Rs 21.02 crore to states in the above categories during the
6th National Conclave on Mines & Minerals.

Which is the most mineral-rich state of India?
Jharkhand is the most mineral-rich state of India with almost one sixty million ton of different kinds
of minerals. The state is one of the leading producers of coal, gold, silver, bauxite, kyanite,
felspar, iron ore, limestone, uranium, quartz and dolomite.

India to host ICC Women's World Cup 2025
ICC Women's World Cup 2025: India will host the ICC Women's ODI Cricket World Cup 2025.
This was confirmed by the International Cricket Council (ICC) during its ongoing ICC Annual
Conference in Birmingham.
The Women's ODI World Cup 2025 will be the fifth time India will host an ICC Women's
tournament. The ICC Women's ODI World Cup 2025 will comprise eight teams and a total of 31
matches. India had previously hosted four ICC Women's World Cups.
India to host the 2025 ICC Women’s World Cup.
The 50-over World Cup returns to India after 2013. pic.twitter.com/ev6zXpX2gW
— BCCI Women (@BCCIWomen) July 27, 2022
The ICC during its annual conference decided the host nations for all major ICC Women's
tournaments between 2024 and 2027. Bangladesh has been awarded the hosting rights for the
ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2024. This would be the first time that Bangladesh would host a
major ICC Women's tournament and the second time it would be hosting a T20 World Cup.
BCCI President Sourav Ganguly said that the board is keen on hosting the ICC Women’s
Cricket World Cup 2025 and we are glad we have won the hosting rights for this marquee
clash on the women’s calendar.
We were keen on hosting the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 and we are glad we have
won the hosting rights for this marquee clash on the women’s calendar: Mr. @SGanguly99,
President, BCCI. pic.twitter.com/EunxbtAfRG
BCCI Secretary Jay Shah also stated, "We are delighted to host the 2025 ICC Women’s
Cricket World Cup and let me tell you that BCCI will leave no stone unturned to make it a
memorable event for everyone concerned."
We are delighted to host the 2025 ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup and let me tell you that BCCI
will leave no stone unturned to make it a memorable event for everyone concerned: Mr.

@JayShah, Honorary Secretary, BCCI. pic.twitter.com/v2fbskoOYG
READ ALSO: Three countries become new ICC members, Ukraine's application deferred
Major ICC Women's tournaments and host nations for 2024-2027

1. ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2024
Host- Bangladesh
Dates- September- October 2024
Number of Teams 10
Number of Matches- 23
2. ICC Women's ODI World Cup 2025
Host- India
Number of Teams- 8
3. ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026
Host- England
Dates- June 2026
Number of Teams - 12
4. ICC Women's Champions Trophy
Host- Sri Lanka (Subject to the team qualifying for the tournament)
Date- February 2026

Number of Teams- 6
VVS Laxman, Daniel Vettori appointed to ICC Cricket Committee
Veteran cricketers VVS Laxman and Daniel Vettori have been appointed to the ICC Men’s Cricket
Committee as current player representatives. West Indies cricketer Roger Harper was also
appointed as the second past player representative, joining former Sri Lankan skipper Mahela
Jayawardena.
The election for the ICC Chairman's position will take place in November 2022. The position is
currently occupied by Greg Barclay. His term is scheduled to come to an end this year. The term
of the ICC Chairman will run for a period of two years, from December 1, 2022 to November 30,
2024.
READ ALSO: ICC ODI Team Rankings 2022: India jumps to third spot, surpasses Pakistan-
Check List of Top 10 ODI Teams

ICC Members List: Three countries become

new ICC members, Ukraine's application
deferred
ICC Members List: The ICC awarded membership status to three new countries during its
ongoing annual conference in Birmingham on July 26, 2022. The three ICC members
include Cote D'Ivoire from Africa and Cambodia and Uzbekistan from Asia.
The addition of the three new member countries have taken the total number of ICC members to
108 countries including 96 associates.
The two new Asian ICC members takes the total number of Asian countries with ICC membership
status to 25, while Cote D'Ivoire's addition takes total number of African countries in the ICC
Members List to 21.
The ICC family grows to 108 countries
More about the three new members https://t.co/aevITTFjtn pic.twitter.com/vEzDuNYnuK
— ICC (@ICC) July 27, 2022

ICC Membership Criteria
Uzbekistan, Cambodia and Cote D'Ivoire were granted ICC Associate membership status
after they satisfied the ICC membership criteria.
One of the major criteria to gain ICC membership includes having a proper structure with
minimum team requirements for 20 and 50-over tournaments.
Three New ICC Members
Uzbekistan-Uzbekistan is one of three new countries that was granted ICC Associate
membership with the country's cricket federation laying out women's cricket plan involving 15
teams playing organised competitions with a pathway programme for Under-17 and Under-19
players.
Cote D'Ivoire: The Cote D'Ivoire Cricket Federation also has a strong grassroots cricket

programme and runs a national league senior men’s competition with eight teams.
Cambodia: Cambodia's Cricket Association (CAC) was awarded the ICC membership status
subject to it demonstrating a satisfactory pathway for women's cricket by the end of the year.
The Cambodia cricket board is also planning a T20 tournament with eight teams for November
2022. The country also has 14 registered men's teams regularly playing senior domestic cricket in
the country and a promising junior cricket programme.
Ukraine's ICC membership application postponed
Ukraine’s application for ICC Membership has been postponed till cricket can safely resume
within the country. The ICC will though continue to support the Ukraine Cricket Federation
through this process.
Russia stripped of ICC Membership
Russia's ICC membership, which was suspended during the 2021 AGM has been terminated after
the country's cricket board failed to resolve the issues and demonstrate compliance following the
suspension.

World Bank Chief Economist 2022: Who is

Indermit Gill? Second Indian to be appointed
as WB Chief Economist
World Bank Chief Economist 2022: Indermit Gill has been appointed as the Chief Economist of
World Bank, becoming the second Indian to take up the post after Kaushik Basu. The World Bank
said in a statement on July 21 that Indermit Gill's term will begin on September 1, 2022.
Gill has been appointed as chief economist and senior vice-president for development economics
at the multilateral development bank. He will be succeeding Cuban-American economist Carmen
M. Reinhart.
World Bank President David Malpass said, "Indermit Gill brings to this role a combination of
leadership, invaluable expertise and practical experience working with country
governments on macroeconomic imbalances, growth, poverty, institutions, conflict, and
climate change."
Last week I was pleased to announce @IndermitGill as new @WorldBank Group VP & Chief
Economist. He brings invaluable expertise & practical experience working with countries on
macroeconomic imbalances, growth, poverty, institutions, conflict &
climate.https://t.co/pk34RgoZ9P
— David Malpass (@DavidMalpassWBG) July 23, 2022
Indermit Gill posted on Twitter saying, "Carmen M Reinhart left big shoes to fill. I’m honored
by the opportunity to follow in her footsteps. I start September 1 as @WorldBank Chief
Economist and Senior Vice President for Development Economics."
.@carmenmreinhart left big shoes to fill. I’m honored by the opportunity to follow in her footsteps. I
start September 1 as @WorldBank Chief Economist and Senior Vice President for Development
Economics. https://t.co/cDcMN5JLew
— Indermit Gill (@IndermitGill) July 21, 2022

The only other Indian to serve as World Bank Chief Economist was Kaushik Basu, who served
between 2012 and 2016. Notably, two other Indian economists, Raghuram Rajan and Gita
Gopinath have served as chief economists of the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

Who is Indermit Gill?
- Indermit Gill is an Indian National, who is currently Vice President for Equitable Growth,
Finance, and Institutions, where he led work on macroeconomics, trade, debt, poverty and
governance.
- He was a professor of public policy at Duke University between 2016 and 2021.
- He was also a professor at the University of Chicago and the Georgetown University.
- He holds a Ph.D in economics from University of Chicago.
- He was also a non-resident senior fellow in the Global Economy and Development program
at the Brookings Institution.
- He had spearheaded the 2009 World Development Report on Economic Geography.
- His work includes introducing the 'middle income trap' concept to describe how developing
countries stagnate after reaching a certain level of income.
- He also published on policy issues faced by developing countries and about green growth,
sovereign debt, poverty and inequality, managing natural resource wealth and labor markets.
What is the World Bank?
The World Bank is an international financial institution that provides grants and loans to the low
and middle-income countries for pursuing capital projects.
World Bank Chief Economist Role
The Chief Economist of the World Bank is a senior economist, who is tasked with providing
intellectual leadership and direction to the International Financial Institution's overall economic
research agenda and international development strategy.
The World Bank Chief Economist is a member of the Bank’s senior management team, who
advises the World Bank President and the institution's management on economic issues.
READ ALSO: World Bank Releases ‘Changing Wealth of Nations 2021’

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Kant

National News
- India reports 18,313 fresh cases, 20,742 recoveries and 57 deaths
in the last 24 hours, active stands at 1,45,026.
- External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar to visit Uzbekistan between
July 28-29 to take part in the meeting of the SCO Council of Foreign
Ministers.
- PM Modi to visit Gujarat and Tamil Nadu on July 28-29, 2022.
- MHA gives security clearance to Air India CEO-designate Campbell
Wilson.
Defence ministry approves arms procurement proposals worth Rs
28,732 crore: Officials
Environment News
- An earthquake with a magnitude of 7.0 on the Richter Scale hit
Philippines early morning today.
- An earthquake of magnitude 5.4 occurred at around 2:07am in
Afghanistan.
- An earthquake of magnitude 4.4 occurred at 7km west of Champhai,
Mizoram.
A 7.1-magnitude earthquake has struck the mountainous province of
Abra in the northern Philippines.
Sports News
- India to host 2025 Women's ODI World Cup.
- IOA requests Indian players at the Birmingham 2022
Commonwealth Games to keep public interaction to a minimum due
to the threat of Covid-19.
International News
- Israeli archaeologists unveil a rare and "remarkably well preserved"
Roman-era coin dating back nearly 1,900 years, depicting the moon
goddess Luna, the first such find in Israeli waters.
- An animal market in China's Wuhan was the epicenter of the Covid
pandemic, as per new studies in the journal Science.
- New York City has asked the World Health Organization to rename
the monkeypox virus to avoid stigmatizing patients.

- An animal market in China's Wuhan was the epicenter of the Covid

pandemic, new studies in the journal Science say.
- Turkey to resume gas exploration in the Mediterranean on August 9.
- The EU came close to sanctioning Ankara in 2020 for pushing into
contested east Mediterranean waters in search of fresh natural gas
reserves.
Science and Technology
- Russia's departure from International Space Station in 2024 to
seriously affect the country's space sector, as per experts.
- A jacket worn by US astronaut Buzz Aldrin during the Apollo 11
mission to the Moon sold at an auction on July 26th for $2.7 million.

New Ramsar Sites in India 2022: India

designates 5 new Ramsar wetland sites
New Ramsar Sites in India 2022: India has designated five new Ramsar sites, wetlands of
international importance under the Ramsar Convention, also known as The Convention on
Wetlands.
The new Ramsar sites in India include three wetlands in Tamil Nadu, one in Mizoram and
one in Madhya Pradesh. This takes the total number of Ramsar Sites in India to 54. Earlier, the
number of Ramsar sites in India stood at 49.
The emphasis PM Shri @narendramodi ji has put on environmental protection and conservation
has led to a marked improvement in how India treats its wetlands.
Delighted to inform that 5 more Indian wetlands have got Ramsar recognition as wetlands of
international importance. pic.twitter.com/VZDQfiIZN8
— Bhupender Yadav (@byadavbjp) July 26, 2022

New Ramsar Sites in India 2022: Here are the 5 new Ramsar Sites in India
1. Karikili Bird Sanctuary: Karikili Bird Sanctuary is a 61.21-hectare protected area located in
the Kancheepuram District of Tamil Nadu. The sanctuary is about 75 km from Chennai, south of
Chengalpattu.
2. Pallikaranai Marsh Reserve Forest: Pallikaranai wetland is a freshwater marsh located in

Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It is the only surviving wetland ecosystem of the city and among the few
and last remaining natural wetlands of South India.
3. Pichavaram Mangrove: Pichavaram mangrove is located in a village near Chidambaram in

Cuddalore District of Tamil Nadu. The mangrove is one of the largest mangrove forests in India,
covering 1100 hectares.
4. Pala wetland: The Pala wetland is the largest natural wetland in Mizoram. The renowned
landmark is surrounded by green woodlands and home to rich diversity of animal species
including a range of animals and birds.

5. Sakhya Sagar: Sakhya Sagar Lake is an integral part of the beautiful ecology of the Madhav
National Park in Shivpuri, Madhya Pradesh.
Ramsar Wetlands in India- Objective
The main aim of the Ramsar wetlands in India is to develop and maintain an international network
of wetlands that are important for the conservation of global biological diversity and sustaining
human life.
What are the 5 new Ramsar sites in India?
The 5 new Ramsar sites in India include Karikili Bird Sanctuary, Pallikaranai Marsh Reserve
Forest and Pichavaram Mangrove in Tamil Nadu, Pala Wetland in Mizoram and Sakhya Sagar in
Madhya Pradesh.
What is Ramsar Convention?
- The Ramsar convention is an intergovernmental environmental treaty that was established by

UNESCO on February 2, 1971.
- The convention got its name from Ramsar city in Iran on the Caspian Sea, where the treaty
was signed. The Ramsar convention came into force in 1975.
- It provides for international cooperation and national action regarding conservation of
wetlands and sustainable use of their resources.
- The Ramsar convention identifies wetlands of international importance across the globe,
especially those that are home to diverse biodiversity.
READ ALSO: India sets up its first centre for wetland conservation in Chennai

Commonwealth Games 2022: Neeraj Chopra

pulls out of Birmingham CWG 2022- Know
Why Here
Commonwealth Games 2022: Olympic gold medalist, Neeraj Chopra has pulled out of
Birmingham Commonwealth Games 2022 due to injury, which he sustained during the finals of
the World Athletics Championships 2022 in Oregon.
This was confirmed by Indian Olympic Association (IOA) Secretary General Rajeev Mehta, who
said that Neeraj Chopra will not take part in Commonwealth Games 2022. "He is not fit as he got
injured in the finals of the World Athletic Championships. He informed us about this," he added.
Neeraj Chopra's withdrawal from the Commonwealth Games 2022 is a huge blow to India's
medal chances in javelin throw. The star javelin thrower recently won India's first-ever silver
medal at the World Athletics Championships in Oregon with a throw of 88.13 meters in his
fourth attempt.
He had become the second Indian athlete to win a medal at the World Athletics
Championships after the legendary long jumper Anju Bobby George, who was the first-ever
Indian to win a medal at the event when she won bronze in the 2003 Paris Championships.
Struggled a bit with the conditions, but extremely happy to win a medal for India at the
#WCHOregon22. Congratulations to Anderson Peters and Jakub Vadlejch on an incredible
competition.
Thank you to everyone at home and at Hayward Field for your support.
pic.twitter.com/co2mGrx3Em
— Neeraj Chopra (@Neeraj_chopra1) July 25, 2022
2022
Neeraj Chopra New Record
- Neeraj Chopra broke his own national record with a sterling performance in the Diamond

League Meet in Stockholm on June 30, 2022 with a throw of 89.94 meters. He had won silver
in the event.
- He broke his own previous record of 89.30m that he had set at the Paavo Nurmi Games in
Finland earlier on June 14, finishing with a silver medal.
- The Paavo Nurmi Games was Chopra's first International competition since his historic Gold
medal-winning throw of 87.58 meters at Tokyo Olympics.
- He had followed it up with a gold medal in the Kuortane Games 2022 in Finland with a throw
of 86.69m on June 18, 2022.
READ: Neeraj Chopra becomes first-ever Indian to win silver at World Athletics
Championships
READ ALSO: Neeraj Chopra Diamond League: Neeraj Chopra bags Silver Medal, breaks
his own National record with 89.94 m throw

Flag Code of India 2022: Govt amends Flag

Code of India, National Flag can now be flown
day & night
Flag Code of India: The central government amended the Flag Code of India on July 20, 2022 to
allow the national flag of India to be flown during the day and night. Earlier, the tricolour could only
be hoisted between sunrise and sunset.
The national flag of India can now remain hoisted throughout the night as well as long as it
is open. This will give further impetus to the centre's Har Ghar Tiranga campaign, under which
PM Modi had urged all citizens to hoist the tricolour at their homes between August 13-15.
The centre has launched Har Ghar Tiranga Abhiyan to encourage people to bring the hoist the
Tiranga as a part of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav to mark the 75th year of India's Independence.
Flag Code of India Amendment 2022
The centre has amended the Flag Code of India to allow the national flag of India to be
displayed in the open and on houses and buildings during “day and night”.
Amended Flag Code of India
Clause (xi) of Para 2.2 of Part II of the Flag Code of India 2002 has been revised to "Where
the flag is displayed in open or displayed on the house of a member of the public, it may
be flown day and night”.
The provision had earlier read, "Where the flag is displayed in open, it should, as far as possible,
be flown from sunrise to sunset, irrespective of weather conditions”.
What is Flag Code of India?
The Flag Code of India is a set of laws, practices, instructions and conventions that concern the
use, display and hoisting of the national flag of India. The Flag Code of India was brought into
effect on January 26, 2002.
Flag Code of India 2002: All you need to know!

The Flag Code of India 2002 has been divided into three parts-
Part 1- General description of the National Flag of India
Part 2- Display of National Flag by members of public, private organisations and educational
institutions.
Part 3-Display of National Flag by central, state governments and their organisations and
agencies.
Get Flag Code of India 2002 PDF Here
Flag Code of India Part I: Key Provisions
- The National Flag of India shall be a tricolour panel, made up of three rectangular panels with
colour of top panel being saffron, bottom green and middle panel white with navy blue
coloured Ashoka Chakra in the centre.
- The Ashoka Chakra shall be screen printed or stenciled or embroidered and visible on both
sides of the flag.
- The National Flag of India can be hand spun, hand woven with cotton, woold, silk, khadi and
bunting fabric.
- The tricolour shall be rectangular in shape and length to heigth ratio would be 3:2.
Flag Code of India Part 2: Key Provisions
2.1 -There will be no restriction on display of the national flag by members of general
public, private organisations and educational institutions.
- The Flag shall not be dipped in salute to any person or thing.

- It shall not be flown at half-mast except on occasions when government announces the same
and it is flown at half mast on public buildings.
- The Flag shall not be allowed to touch the ground or the floor or trail in water.
2.2- A member of the public may hoist the national flag on all days and occasions.
- Whenever the National Flag is displayed, it should occupy the position of honour and be
distinctively placed.
- A damaged or disheveled Flag should not be displayed.
- The Flag should not be flown from a single masthead with other flags.
- No other flag, object including flowers or bunting should be placed higher than or above or

side by side with the National Flag of India.

- The National Flag should not be used as a festoon or bunting or any other manner for
decoration.
- The national flag of India made of paper may be waved by the public at important national
and sport events but these flags should not be discarded or thrown on the ground.
- It should be disposed in private consistent with the dignity of the Flag, preferably by burning.
- The Flag should not be displayed or fastened in any manner that may damage it
READ - Full Flag Code of India 2002 PDF

5G Spectrum Auction 2022: 5G Auction

begins in India, Reliance Jio, Airtel, Vi, Adani
top 4 bidders
5G Spectrum Auction Date 2022: The much-awaited 5G spectrum auction is underway to pave
way for the fifth generation of mobile network in India. The 5g spectrum auction in India began
at 10 am and will conclude at 6pm.
The 5g spectrum auction will see 72,000Mhz (72GHz) airwaves go up for bids with reserve
price being Rs 4.3 lakh crores. The top four bidders include Reliance Jio, Adani Data Networks,
Bharti Airtel and Vodafone Idea.
All four companies have deposited a combined amount of Rs 21,800 crore in Earnest Money
Deposit (EMD) ahead of the bidding process, based on which these telecom companies will be
able to bid up to Rs. 1.9 lakh crores.
5G Auction Date and Time
5G Spectrum Auction Date 2022: July 26th
5G Spectrum Auction Time 2022: 10am-6pm
5G Spectrum Auction 2022: 7 Important Facts
1. The four major bidders in 5G Spectrum Auction 2022 include Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel,
Vodafone Idea and Adani Group.
2. The four bidders have deposited a combined amount of Rs 21,800 crore in Earnest Money
Deposit (EMD), based on which they will be eligible to bid up to about Rs. 1.9 lakh crores.
3. Reliance Jio, which deposited Rs 14000 crore, has the highest EMD, followed by Bharti Airtel
that submitted Rs 5500 crores, Vodafone Idea that submitted Rs 2200 crores and Adani
deposited Rs 100 crores.
4. The EMD reflects the quantity of airwaves a company can bid for in the 5G Spectrum auction.

5. The 5g auction will be held for different spectrum bands including low, mid and high frequency
bands.
6. The telecom department is expecting to obtain anywhere between Rs 70,000 crore to Rs 1 lakh
crore from the auctions.
7. The 5 spectrum auction days will depend on the actual demand for the radiowaves.
Spectrum Bands:
Low frequency bands- 600 MHz, 700 MHz, 800 MHz, 900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 2100 MHz, 2300
MHz
Mid Frequency bands- 3300 MHz
High Frequency Ban- 26 GHz
When will 5G launch in India?
5G services is expected to be rolled out later this year or by early 2023. Airtel CTO had said
earlier this that they would launch its 5G services within 2-4 months after the auctions are
concluded.
What is 5G spectrum auction?
The 5G Spectrum auction is a process through which the government sells the rights to transmit
signals over specific bands of the electromagnetic spectrum and assigns scarce spectrum
resources.
How long will 5G Spectrum Auction last?
The 5G Spectrum auction can last from a single day to several months from the opening bid to
the final winning bid.
What is Spectrum?
Spectrum refers to radio frequencies that can carry information wirelessly for a range of services
including telecommunications. These wireless signals enable enable us to make calls, use our
social media, book an Uber, get directions or use Google maps using our mobile devices.

The frequencies we use for wireless communication form a portion of what is called the
electromagnetic spectrum, which encompasses several other frequencies that we interact with
daily.
How does spectrum work?
There are three spectrum bands for wireless communication- low, mid and high band spectrum.
All three bands are essential for robust network, in this a robust 5G network.
Spectrum Bands-
The low spectrum band travels longer distances with minimal signal interruption and is suitable
to serve thousands of people over long distances with fewer towers.
The mid spectrum band comprises both low and high band spectrum, providing a mix of
coverage and capacity.
The high-band spectrum, which is above 24 GHz, travels shorter distances but offers high
capacity and ultra-fast speeds. It is however subject to interference from dense objects.
What will happen today during the 5G Spectrum Auction?
- The 5G Spectrum Auction 2022 has nine bands up for offer, covering a total of 72,000 MHz of
spectrum.
- This includes four bands- 600 MHz, 700 MHz, 3.3 GHz and 26 GHz bands -that have never
been allocated before.
- The telecom companies will be bidding for these bands to help their strengthen their network
coverage and optimise their current spectrum holdings.
- One of the important low frequency bands is the 700 MHz band, which requires fewer towers.
The 700 MHz and 600 MHz band carry the reserve price, accounting for 50 percent of the
value of the entire spectrum to be auctioned.
- Besides this, the telecom companies are expected to use Mid and High band spectrum to
launch 5G-technology based services, as these bands are capable of providing 10 times
higher speed and capacities than current 4G services.
READ ALSO: NASA has shared an image of which rainbow-coloured planet?

National News
- India reported single-day rise of 14,830 new COVID-19 cases, 36 fatalities, pushing India's
infection tally to 4,39,20,451.
- International travellers with monkeypox symptoms to be sent to LNJP Hospital from Delhi
airport.
- Delhi logs 463 new COVID-19 cases, 2 deaths in a day, positivity rate jumps to 8.18 per cent.
- Mizoram's lone BJP MLA Buddha Dhan Chakma sentenced to 1 year in jail in corruption
case.
- No need to be afraid, those infected with Monkeypox in the state stable now, says Kerala
Health Minister Veena George.
- PM Modi to visit GIFT International Financial Services Centre on July 29
- SC issues notice on plea seeking surveys for identification of bonded labourers.
- NACO initiates discussions after protests against shortage of antiretroviral drugs.
- Roma Balwani takes charge as CEO of Indian Deaf Cricket Association.
- PM Modi congratulates Sheikh Ahmad Nawaf Al Ahmed Al-Sabah, on his appointment as
Prime Minister of Kuwait.
- Mughal mosque is 'protected monument', centre tells Delhi HC.
- India, Bangladesh hold talks on the repatriation of detained nationals on each side
International News
- President Joe Biden expects to speak with Chinese Premier Xi Jinping this week.
- The Omen', 'Tron' actor David Warner passes away at 80.
- World witnessing unexpected emergence of Monkeypox, as per WHO's Dr Poonam
Khetrapal.
- Tunisians voted in favour of a new constitution, a stamp of approval for President Kais Saied.
- Russia to reduce natural gas through Nord Stream 1 pipeline to Germany by another half, to
20% of capacity.
- Astronauts entered new lab module of China's space station for first time.
- Kuwaiti emir appoints Ahmad Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah as new Prime Minister.
Environment News
- Californian governor declares emergency over wildfire in Yosemite national park.

- Firefighters continuing to battle California's largest wildfire of the summer, near Yosemite

National Park that has forced thousands of people to evacuate.

NASA has shared an image of which rainbow-

coloured planet?
NASA Pluto Images: NASA shared a multicoloured image of pluto, which showcases the
complex surface of the dwarf planet in a new light. The rainbow coloured image was created by
scientists of the New Horizons mission to highlight the many subtle color differences between the
planet’s distinct regions.
The NASA Pluto images showcase different areas of the planet in various psychedelic
colours. The images have been taken by the New Horizons, a NASA mission that was launched
on January 19, 2006 to study Pluto, its moons and other objects in the Kuiper Belt.
The New Horizons probe conducted a six-month-long flyby of Pluto and its moons in 2015 and it
continues to explore the distant solar system.
NASA Pluto Images
NASA tweeted the multicoloured image of Pluto with a long post that started with, "Where does
the rainbow end? Pluto isn’t really a psychedelic riot of colors—this translated color image
was created by New Horizons scientists to highlight the many subtle color differences
between the planet’s distinct regions."
"Pluto has a complex, varied surface with jumbled mountains reminiscent of Europa,
networks of carved-out valleys, old, heavily cratered terrain sitting right next to new,
smooth icy plains, and even what might be wind-blown dunes," NASA post further read.
New Horizons Mission
- New Horizons is the first-ever space mission to study Pluto and the Kuiper Belt. The mission
was launched on January 19, 2006.
- The New Horizons space probe swung past Jupiter for a gravity boost and scientific studies in
February 2007.
- It conducted a six-month-long flyby study of Pluto and its moons in 2015 with its closest
approach being on July 14, 2015.
- The spacecraft continues to explore the region and is expected to head farther into the
mysterious Kuiper Belt to examine another of the ancient, icy mini-worlds, at least a billion

miles beyond Neptune’s orbit. The mission is pending final approval.

New Horizons Mission Objective
The New Horizons space probe is helping answer basic questions about the worlds at the edge of
our solar system by studying their surface properties, interior makeup, geology and atmospheres.
Why is Pluto not a planet?
Pluto, which was earlier counted as one of the nine planets in our solar system, was
downgraded to the category of a dwarf planet in August 2006 by the International Astronomical
Union (IAU).
Pluto was downgraded to a dwarf planet as it meets only two out three criteria set by IAU for a
full-sized planet, which include orbiting around the Sun and sufficient mass to assume
hydrostatic equilibrium (a nearly round shape).
Pluto though failed to meet the third criteria, which is clearing the neighbourhood around its
orbit and hence was taken down from the categorisation of a full-sized planet. The third criteria
involves the planet becoming gravitationally dominant, ensuring there are no other bodies of
comparable size other than its own satellites in its vicinity in space.
In size, Pluto is about half the width of the United States and its biggest moon Charon is half its
size.

Monkeypox Virus Outbreak: Is this the next

pandemic after COVID-19? Know Similarities
and Differences
Monkeypox Virus Outbreak: WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus declared

Monkeypox virus outbreak as a public health emergency of international concern on July 25,
2022. He emphasised that we can stop monkeypox transmission with the existing tools and bring
the outbreak under control.
The emergence of monkeypox cases across the globe, similar to the way COVID-19 first
emerged, has raised fears of another pandemic especially since almost 17000 people have been
infected with the virus in 74 countries. India has also reported four confirmed cases of
monkeypox, three in Kerala and one in Delhi.
A 34-yr-old male resident of Delhi was isolated at Lok Nayak Hospital as a suspected case of
Monkeypox. A confirmation of the diagnosis has been done by National Institute of Virology (NIV),
Pune: Govt of India
— ANI (@ANI) July 24, 2022

Monkeypox Global Health Emergency: Is Monkeypox the next pandemic after COVID-19?
According to WHO, we have a monkeypox outbreak that has spread rapidly around the world
through new modes of transmission, about which we understand too little.
The WHO Director-General also acknowledged that there is a clear risk of further
international spread, although the risk of interference with international traffic remains low
for the moment.
"So in short, we have an outbreak that has spread around the world rapidly, through new modes
of transmission, about which we understand too little and which meets the criteria in the
International Health Regulations."-@DrTedros #monkeypox
— World Health Organization (WHO) (@WHO) July 23, 2022

Monkeypox Virus Outbreak: Should we be alarmed?
As per WHO's latest assessment, currently, the risk of monkeypox is moderate globally

and in all regions, except in the European region where it has been assessed as high.
WHO Director-General had convened an Emergency Committee under the International Health
Regulations earlier to assess whether the multi-country monkeypox outbreak represented a public
health emergency of international concern. At that time, the committee had come to a consensus
that the monkeypox outbreak did not represent a public health emergency of international
concern. However, since then, the outbreak has continued to grow.
Dr. Tedros said that in light of the evolving monkeypox outbreak, he had reconvened the
committee on July 21, 2022 to review the latest data. The committee considered following five
elements and then declared monkeypox as a global health emergency-
1. Information provided by countries, which show the rapid spread of monkeypox virus to many
countries that have not seen it before.
2. The criteria to declare a public health emergency of international concern.
3. Advice of Emergency Committee
4. Scientific Principles, evidence
5. Risk to human health and international spread
Monkeypox Virus Outbreak: Know Similarities and Differences between Monkeypox and
COVID-19
Monkeypox COVID-19
Monkeypox virus is a zoonotic virus caused COVID-19 is an infectious disease that is

by monkeypox virus. caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus.
The common monkeypox symptoms include
The common COVID-19 symptoms include
fever, headache, back pain, muscle ache, low
fever, breathing difficulty, shortness of breath,
energy, swollen lymph nodes and lesions on
sore throat, fatigue, nausea, cough, tiredness
the face, eyes, hands and soles of the feet of
and loss of taste or smell.
the person infected with monkeypox virus.
While there are many common symptoms between Monkeypox and COVID-19, the
glaring difference is the lesions.
Monkeypox mainly spreads through skin-to- COVID-19 spreads through small airborne
skin contact including but limited to sexual particles and droplets and contact with bodily
contact or close contact with skin flakes or fluids of the infected person.

other bodily fluids of the infected person.
Monkeypox is less contagious than

COVID-19 has an Infection Fatality Rate (IFR)
chickenpox and smallpox and is said to have
of 1.4 percent.
a low fatality rate.
As per experts, the smallpox vaccine has
proven to be cross-protective against
monkeypox and can prevent infection.
However, they have suggested against mass Several companies have developed vaccines
vaccination. The experts also feel that against the COVID-19 virus, which while may
continuing immunity from prior smallpox not prevent the infection but will prevent
vaccination in persons over the age of 42-50 severe infection among infected individuals.
years could limit the spread of the virus.
Smallpox vaccination had ended worldwide in
1980 after the eradication of the disease.
READ ALSO: Monkeypox Symptoms, Treatment, Vaccine: How does it spread, is it fatal or
not?

Monkeypox Symptoms, Treatment, Vaccine:

How does it spread, is it fatal or not? Check
FAQs
Monkeypox Symptoms: The World Health Organisation declared the monkeypox outbreak as a
global health emergency on July 24, 2022. The monkeypox disease has affected almost 17000
people in 74 countries across the world, as per WHO Director General Tedros Adhanom
Ghebreyesus.
The WHO Chief said that the risk of contracting monkeypox was moderate globally but high in the
European region. This is the highest level of alarm that the organisation can sound.
This comes as India reported four monkeypox cases with the latest being a 31-year-old man in
Delhi with no international travel history. The other three confirmed monkeypox cases have been
detected in Kerala.
VIDEO: The World Health Organization (#WHO) has declared the #monkeypox outbreak to be a
global health emergency -- the highest alarm it can sound. WHO chief Tedros Adhanom
Ghebreyesus said the risk was 'moderate' globally but 'high' in the European region
pic.twitter.com/fNt6J6ZJJu
READ ALSO: India's first Monkeypox case reported in Kerala, Centre rushes expert team
Monkeypox Symptoms and FAQs: Is Monkeypox fatal or not? Check All Questions and
Answers
What is Monkeypox?
Monkeypox is a viral zoonotic infection caused by the monkeypox virus.
How does Monkeypox spread?
Monkeypox spreads from animals to humans and it can also spread from person to person.
How does monkeypox spread from person to person?

Monkeypox spreads from person to person through extremely close contact with the
infected someone including face-to-face contact or mouth-to-mouth, skin-to-skin or
mouth-to-skin contact and sexual contact. The person infected with Monkeypox is considered
infectious till all their lesions fall off and a new layer of skin is formed.
Monkeypox can also spread through contaminated environment such as clothing, bedding,
towels, objects and surfaces. It can also spread through breathing in the ski flakes or clothing of
the infection person. This type of transmission is called fomite transmission.
What are Monkeypox symptoms?
Monkeypox symptoms include both mild and serious symptoms and cause a range of
signs and symptoms such as -
-Fever
-Headache
-Muscle Aches
-Back Pain
-Low Energy
-Swollen Lymph nodes
- Rashes/ Lesions on face, eyes, mouth, throat, palms and soles
The number of lesions can range from one to several thousand and they begin flat, then fill with
liquid and then dry up, crust over and fall off.
Who are at higher risk for severe Monkeypox symptoms?
The people who are at higher risk of severe Monkeypox infection include children, pregnant
women and those who are immunocompromised.
WHO Regional Director Dr Poonam Khetrapal Singh said recently that most of the cases
identified till now are concentrated among men who have sex with men and hence it is possible to
curtail further spread of the disease with focused efforts among the at-risk population.
The WHO Regional Director further emphasised that, "Importantly, our focused efforts and
measures should be sensitive, devoid of stigma or discrimination. Though the risk of
Monkeypox globally and in the Region is moderate, the potential of its further international
spread is real. Also, there are still many unknowns about the virus. We need to stay alert

and prepared to roll out intense response to curtail further spread of Monkeypox."
Besides this, healthcare workers, who have prolonged and close exposure to the infected patient
are at high risk of contracting the infection.
Does Monkeypox spread through air?
No, it does not spread through air but through close contact, within two meters of the infected
person. Monkeypox is less infective than smallpox and chickenpox.
Is Monkeypox a sexually transmitted disease only?
No, as per experts, though men who have sex with men are at a higher risk of catching
monkeypox, the risk is not limited to people who are sexually active but anyone with close contact
with someone who has symptoms.
WHO Chief Dr. Tedros observed that at the moment the monkeypox outbreak is concentrated
among men who have sex with men, especially those with multiple sexual partners.
However, health experts disagree saying though men who have sex with men are at a higher risk
of catching monkeypox, there is no evidence that suggests that it is only an STD or spreads only
through sexual contact. They stated that it cannot be categorised as HIV, as the risk is not limited
to people who are sexually active but anyone with close contact with someone who has
symptoms.
What to do if you have been exposed to someone infected with monkeypox?
If you have been exposed to someone with monkeypox or an environment that may have been
contaminated, monitor yourself closely for monkeypox symptoms for 21 days since the time you
were exposed and limit close contact with others.
If you start having symptoms of monkeypox, isolate yourself for three weeks and contact your
nearest healthcare provider for testing and further medical care. Monkeypox can turn severe if not
treated with proper care.
The incubation period of monkeypox virus is generally 5-13 days but can range from 4 to 21 days
as well.
Is there a vaccine for monkeypox virus?

Yes, experts have recommended the use of smallpox vaccine against monkeypox
infection. The smallpox vaccine, if administered within 4 days, can prevent monkeypox. Some of
the countries have been recommending vaccination for persons at risk. However, mass
vaccination is not recommended against monkeypox at this time.
Is Monkeypox fatal or not?
Monkeypox is less infectious than chicken pox and small pox and the rate of fatality is also
low. It does not lead to scarring as well unless among those who are
immunocompromised.
Further, experts believe that those who were born before 1977 were likely to have received
smallpox vaccination and this should offer some protection against Monkeypox.
Monkeypox origin
Monkeypox was first isolated in the late 1950s from a colony of monkeys. It has got its name from
a 1958 outbreak among a group of monkeys inside a research facility in Copenhagen, Denmark.
READ ALSO: Monkeypox outbreak declared a public health emergency

World Athletics Championships 2022

India: Neeraj Chopra becomes first-ever
Indian to win silver at World Athletics
Championships
World Athletics Championships 2022 India: Olympic gold medalist Neeraj Chopra became the
first-ever Indian athlete to win gold at the World Athletics Championships on July 24, 2022. He
secured the silver medal with a throw of 88.13 meters in the men's Javelin finals.
Neeraj Chopra's winning throw came in his fourth attempt. He had started the final event with a
foul throw, followed by throws of 82.39m and 86.37m. He finally recorded the distance of 88.13m
in his fourth attempt and came in contention for the silver medal.
Anderson Peters of Grenada won the gold medal in the event with a throw of 90.54m. The
other Indian in the final event, World Championships debutant Rohit Yadav finished at the 10th
position with throws of 78.72m, 78.05m and 77.95m.
We are very happy that his hard work has paid off. We were certain that he would win a medal at
this event: Saroj Devi, Neeraj Chopra's mother on her son winning a silver medal at World
Athletics Championships pic.twitter.com/tykE3ljlF9
— ANI (@ANI) July 24, 2022
Speaking after winning the silver medal, Neerah Chopra said, "While conditions were not good
& the wind speed was too high, I was confident I would perform well. I am satisfied with the
result, I am happy I was able to win a medal for my country."
He added saying that the competition was tough and competitors were throwing on good average
so, it became challenging. "I learnt a lot today. The hunger for gold will continue. But I have
to believe we cannot get gold each time. I will do what I can, focus&concentrate on my
training," he said.
Oregon,USA | Competition was tough, competitors were throwing on good average, it became
challenging. I learnt a lot today. The hunger for gold will continue. But I have to believe we cannot
get gold each time. I will do what I can, focus&concentrate on my training: Neeraj Chopra

pic.twitter.com/3qLBza4Ah8
— ANI (@ANI) July 24, 2022
Speaking on Anderson's win, Chopra said, "It might have looked easy but Anderson must
have put in huge effort to cross 90 metres... He is world lead this year, throwing very good
throws, several above 90 meters. I am happy he has worked so hard. This is good for me
too, I have good competition."
He also added that he didn't feel pressured by the fact that he is an Olympic champion. He said
he believed in himself after the third throw and made a comeback to win silver. "I would try to
change the colour of the medal next time," Chopra added.
Oregon, USA | I didn't feel pressured by the fact that I am an Olympic champion. I believed in
myself even after the third throw. I made a comeback & won silver, it felt good. I would try to
change the colour of the medal next time: Neeraj Chopra pic.twitter.com/Bg3xU9LRl6
— ANI (@ANI) July 24, 2022

Neeraj Chopra becomes second Indian to win medal at World Athletics Championships
While Neeraj Chopra is the first-ever Indian to win silver medal in the World Athletics
Championships, he is the second Indian track and field athlete to have a podium finish.
The legendary long jumper Anju Bobby George was the first-ever Indian to win a medal at the
World Athletics Championships after she won the bronze medal in 2003 Paris Championships.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi applauded the great accomplishment by Neeraj Chopra saying,
"This is a special moment for Indian sports. Best wishes to Neeraj for his upcoming
endeavours."
A great accomplishment by one of our most distinguished athletes!
Congratulations to @Neeraj_chopra1 on winning a historic Silver medal at the

#WorldChampionships. This is a special moment for Indian sports. Best wishes to Neeraj for his
upcoming endeavours. https://t.co/odm49Nw6Bx
Sports Minister Anurag Thakur also took to Twitter saying, "Neeraj Chopra continues his
winning streak! Wins Silver in Men's javelin throw at @WCHoregon22 with his best throw
of 88.13m, becoming the 1st Indian male and 2nd Indian to win a medal at the

#WorldChampionships! Neeraj has now won medal at every Global event !"
Neeraj Chopra continues his winning streak!
• Wins in Men's javelin throw at @WCHoregon22 with his best throw of 88.13m, becoming the 1st
Indian male and 2nd Indian to win a medal at the #WorldChampionships!
Neeraj has now won medal at every Global event !
Watch this pic.twitter.com/YF455oople

World Athletics Championships 2022 India Results
While Neeraj Chopra finished second in the men's javelin finals, the other Indian who was in the
fray, Rohit Yadav finished 10th.
Eldhose Paul, who had become the first Indian to qualify for the triple jump final at the World
Athletics Championships at Eugene, Oregon finished 9th. His best jump in the finals was 16.79m
which came in his second attempt and narrowly missed top eight placement after the third round.
READ ALSO: Neeraj Chopra clinches gold, becomes first-ever Indian athlete to win gold at
Olympic Games

President Ram Nath Kovind to address the

nation at 7 pm
President Address India: Outgoing President Ram Nath Kovind will address the nation at 7 pm
on July 24, 2022 on the eve of demitting office. The address will be broadcasted on Doordarshan
channels and All India Radio (AIR). The address will be first in Hindi language followed by the
English version.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi had hosted a farewell dinner for the outgoing President on July 22,
2022. The Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha MPs had also hosted a joint farewell for the President at
the Parliament on July 23, 2022.
President Ram Nath Kovind's farewell ceremony by the MPs of Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha is
underway at the Parliament.
Five years ago, I took oath as President of India here in Central Hall. All MPs have a special place
in my heart: President Ram Nath Kovind
(Source: Sansad TV) pic.twitter.com/8fC8fwu1sO
— ANI (@ANI) July 23, 2022
While delivering his farewell address in the Parliament, President Ram Nath Kovind highlighted,
"World is struggling because of COVID pandemic. I hope we learn lessons from the
pandemic, we forgot that we are all part of nature. In difficult times, India's efforts were
praised all across the world."
World is struggling because of COVID pandemic. I hope we learn lessons from the pandemic, we
forgot that we are all part of nature. In difficult times, India's efforts were praised all across the
world: President Ram Nath Kovind during his farewell address
(Source: Sansad TV) pic.twitter.com/mSBKJRVqtd
— ANI (@ANI) July 23, 2022
He recalled, "Five years ago, I took oath as President of India here in Central Hall. All MPs
have a special place in my heart." He further stated that parties must rise above a partisan
approach and consider what is essential for the common man and woman, with the spirit of

'nation first'.
He added saying that he remains eternally grateful to the people of India for giving him an
opportunity to serve the country as President.
Ram Nath Kovind was sworn in as the 14th President of India on July 25, 2017. He was
administered the oath of office by the then Chief Justice of India J S Khehar.
When will Droupadi Murmu be sworn in as the new Indian President?
President Ram Nath Kovind's term is scheduled to end on July 24. President-Elect Droupadi
Murmu will be sworn in as India's 15th President on July 25.
She will be sworn in by Chief Justice of India NV Ramana. Murmu defeated opposition candidate
Yashwant Sinha to be formally declared the next President of India on July 21, 2022.
She will be the second female President of India and first Tribal Woman President of the country.
READ ALSO: 15th President of India: Droupadi Murmu becomes First Tribal Woman
President-Elect of India

African Swine Fever reported in Kerala's

Wayanad: Know African Swine Fever
Symptoms and Causes
African Swine Fever Symptoms: African Swine fever has been reported in Wayanad district
of Kerala. This was informed by Kerala's Animal Husbandry Minister J Chinchurani on July 22,
2022. No official numbers of African Swine Fever have been confirmed yet.
African Swine Fever was confirmed in pigs in two farms in the Wayanad district after
samples of dead animals tested positive for the disease. As per reports, over 43 pigs have died at
a farm at Mananthavady and Tavinhal due to the disease in a month. The officials of the Animal
Husbandry Department are expected to visit the farms from where the African Swine Fever has
been reported.
READ ALSO: What is African Swine Fever? All you need to know
Animal husbandry department to cull pigs?
As per reports, a 12-member Rapid Response Team has been set up under senior Veterinary
surgeon Mananthavady A. Dayal to cull the pigs at the farm in Wayanad district. Over 349 pigs
are likely to be culled at the farm starting from July 24th.
What is African Swine Fever?
African Swine Fever is a highly contagious viral disease that affects domestic and wild pigs. It has
a high mortality rate.
African Swine Fever Symptoms
The African Swine Fever symptoms include fever, nausea and diarrhoea in pigs.
Can Humans Carry African Swine Fever?
African Swine Fever is a haemorrhagic disease that is fatal for pigs but not that dangerous to
human health.

Is there a vaccine for African Swine Fever?
No, currently there is no effective vaccine against African Swine Fever.
African Swine Fever Transmission
The African Swine Fever is a highly communicable disease. The central government has
urged residents to avoid having pork.
Where has African Swine Fever been found?
African Swine Fever is endemic in sub-Saharan Africa and in Sardinia in Europe. African Swine
Fever outbreaks have occurred in Armenia, Azerbaijan, Armenia and European part of Ukraine,
Russia and Belarus.
African Swine Fever was reported in Uttarakhand in India in early July. Besides this, north-eastern
states of Sikkim, Mizoram, Tripura and Assam also reported cases of African Swine Fever.
A total of 63 pigs had died due to unknown reasons in Tripura in April, which led to an alarm.
Before this, African Swine Fever had first emerged in India in 2020 in Arunachal Pradesh and
Assam.
In total, the African Swine Fever has been reported in 73 countries across the world.

Who is Dinesh Gunawardena, new Sri Lankan

Prime Minister?
Dinesh Gunawardena Prime Minister: Dinesh Gunawardena took oath as the 15th Prime
Minister of Sri Lanka at the Prime Minister’s Office on Flower Road, Colombo on July 22, 2022.
The 73-year-old was sworn in by Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe.
Dinesh Gunawardena, who had been appointed Home Minister in April by the then President
Gotabaya Rajapaksa, was chosen for the Prime Ministerial post after many discussions within Sri
Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) party on July 21st. He was sworn in along with 17 other
cabinet ministers.
Dinesh Gunawardena appointed as the Prime Minister of Sri Lanka.
He took oath as the new Prime Minister at the Prime Minister’s Office on Flower Road, Colombo
today.
(Photo source: NewsWire) pic.twitter.com/V6LnrpBQgj
— ANI (@ANI) July 22, 2022
This comes after the previous Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe took oath as the eighth
President of Sri Lanka on July 21st after winning the parliamentary vote, following Gotabaya's
resignation from the role amid massive protests.
With the swearing-in of new Sri Lankan Prime Minister, the island nation aims to restart the stalled
work to bring the country out of one of its worst economic crisis that has led to massive food and
fuel shortages.
READ ALSO: Ranil Wickremesinghe takes oath as new Sri Lankan President
Who is Dinesh Gunawardena? - Know his Political Journey
- Dinesh Gunawardena is a Sri Lankan politician who has served as a cabinet minister,
member of parliament and even the leader of the house in the Sri Lankan Parliament.
- He is the leader of the Sri Lanlan left-wing Mahajana Eksath Peramuna (MEP) party since
1983.

- He worked initially in New York City after graduating from university but returned to Sri Lanka
in 1972 after his father passed away.
- He was appointed to the Mahajana Eksath Peramuna's (MEP) central committee in August
1973 and became its general secretary in 1974.
- He was MEP's candidate in Avissawella during the 1977 parliamentary election but lost. He
again competed in the 1983 by-election from Maharagama Electoral District and won.
- He again successfully contested the 1989 parliamentary election from the multi-member
Colombo Electoral District but lost in the 1994 elections, when MEP failed to win any seats in
Parliament.
- The MEP joined the People's Alliance (PA) on August 27, 2000. Gunawardena then
contested the 2000 parliamentary election, representing the People's Alliance from Colombo
District and re-entered Parliament.
- He served as the Minister of Transport and Environment from September 2001 to December
2001.
- The MEP joined the United People's Freedom Alliance (UPFA) in February 2004 and
Gunawardena contested as a UPFA candidate in the 2004 parliamentary election.
- He was initially appointed as the Minister of Urban Development and Water Supply and
Deputy Minister of Education.
- He was later appointed Minister of Urban Development and Sacred Area Development from
January 2007 to April 2010.
- He was appointed the Chief Government Whip in June 2008.
- He was re-elected in 2010 and was appointed Minister of Water Supply and Drainage and re-
elected again in 2015.
- He is now a part of the relaunched Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) Party, which is
headed by former Sri Lankan PM Mahinda Rajapaksa.
Dinesh Gunawardena Family
Dinesh Gunawardena had married Ramani Wathsala Kotelawela and they one son named
Yadamini and one daughter named Sankapali.
His wife Ramani died of undiagnosed hepatitis in the mid-1980s.

Indian Antarctic Bill 2022 passed by Lok

Sabha- Know Key Features, Penalties
Indian Antarctic Bill 2022: Lok Sabha on July 22, 2022 passed the Indian Antarctic Bill, 2022.
The bill aims to bring Indian research stations in the Antarctic region under domestic laws of the
country.
The Indian Antarctica Bill 2022 was taken up for discussion after the House reassembled in the
afternoon following the second adjournment. The bill was tabled for consideration by Union Earth
Sciences Minister Jitendra Singh.
VIDEO: I thank the Hon'ble Members of #LokSabha for having passed a very important and
landmark "Antarctica Bill 2022". This will contribute to India emerging as a frontline nation of the
world under the leadership of PM Sh @NarendraModi. pic.twitter.com/1YMOfNay97
— Dr Jitendra Singh (@DrJitendraSingh) July 22, 2022
India has two active research station in the Antarctic region-Bharti and Maitri. The research
stations are bases for scientists doing research in the region. The bill seeks to extend the
application of domestic laws to these research stations as well, as they do not fall under its ambit
currently.
What is Indian Antarctic Bill 2022?
The Indian Antarctic Bill 2022 seeks to extend the jurisdiction of Indian courts to Antarctica. The
bill was introduced in the Lok Sabha on April 1, 2022 and has become the first bill to be cleared
by the house during the ongoing monsoon session of the Parliament.
Indian Antarctic Bill 2022 UPSC: 10 Important Features
1. The Indian Antarctic Bill 2022 seeks to protect the Antarctic environment and regulate activities
in the region.
2. The bill will apply to any person, vessel or aircraft that is a part of an Indian expedition to
Antarctica.
3. Under the bill's provisions, the future Indian expeditions to Antarctica will require a permit from

the centre's committee on Antarctic Governance and Environmental Protection.
4. Following activities will require permit from the committee-
- An Indian expedition to enter or remain in Antarctica

- An Individual entering or remaining in the Indian station in Antarctica,
- An Indian registered vessel or aircraft entering or remaining in Antarctica.
- An individual or vessel to drill, dredge or excavate for mineral resources or collect mineral
samples
- Activities that may harm native species
- Waste disposal by a person, vessel or aircraft in Antarctica region.
Central Committee on Antarctica region
- The centre will establish the special committee for governance and environmental
protection of Antarctica region, chaired by the Secretary of the Ministry of Earth Sciences.
- The committee will comprise 10 members, nominated from various ministries and
organisations and not below the rank of joint secretary.
- It will also comprise two experts from Antarctic environment and geo-political fields, who
will be nominated by the central government.
Functions of the Committee-

-Granting permits for various activities
-Implementing and ensuring compliance of relevant international laws for protection of Antarctic
environment
-Obtaining and reviewing relevant information provided by parties to the Treaty, Convention,
and Protocol
-Negotiating fees/charges with other parties for activities in Antarctica
5. The Indian Antarctic Bill 2022 prohibits following activities in Antarctica -
-Nuclear explosion or disposal of radioactive wastes
-Introduction of non-sterile soil
-Discharge of plastic, waste, garbage or other substance into the sea that is harmful to the marine
environment
Penalties

The Indian Antarctic Bill 2022 includes penalties for violation of its provisions such as
following-
- Imprisonment for 20 years that may extend to life imprisonment and a fine of at least Rs 50
crore for conducting a nuclear explosion in Antarctica.
- Imprisonment up to 7 years and a fine between Rs 10-50 lakh for driilling for mineral
resources and introducing non-native animals or plants in Antarctica without a permit.
- The central government may notify Sessions Courts to be the Designated Court under the Bill
and specify its territorial jurisdiction to try offences punishable under the Bill.
Indian Research Stations at Antarctica
India has set up three research stations at Antarctica -
Dakshin Gangotri- 1983-84: It is located at a distance of 2,500 kilometres from the South Pole.
Maitri- 1988: It is located in an ice-free, rocky area on the Schirmacher Oasis.
Bharati- 2015: It is located beside Larsmann Hill, between Thala Fjord & Quilty bay, about 3000
km east of Maitri.

World Athletics Championship 2022: Eldhose

Paul becomes first Indian to qualify for triple
jump final, Neeraj Chopra, Rohit Yadav also
qualify
World Athletics Championship 2022: Eldhose Paul became the first Indian to qualify for the
triple jump final at the World Athletics Championships at Eugene, Oregon on July 21, 2022 with a
jump of 16.68m. He finished sixth in Group A qualification round and 12 overall to qualify for the
12-athlete final on July 24, 2022.
The 25-year-old has a personal best of 16.99, which he had recorded in his gold-winning effort at
the Federation Cup in April. He had reached the United States just a few days ago after facing
visa issues.
The two other Indian athletes— Praveen Chithravel and Abdulla Aboobacker — failed to make it
to the finals after finishing 17th and 19th overall with jumps of 16.49m and 16.45m respectively.
India created history at @WCHoregon22 !
For the 1st time two Indian Javelin throwers reach the Final at World Championships
@Neeraj_chopra1 (88.39m)@RohitJavelin (80.42m)
Eldhose Paul becomes the 1st Indian to reach the Men’s Triple Jump Final (16.68m)
pic.twitter.com/DJeGy7GCJg

World Athletics Championship 2022: Neeraj Chopra among three Indians to qualify for the
finals
It was a historic day for India on July 21, 2022 with three Indians qualifying for World Athletics
Championship. Javelin throwers Neeraj Chopra and Rohit Yadav were the first two to qualify for
the finals.
While Neeraj Chopra entered the men's javelin finals at Oregan with his first throw of 88.39

metres, Rohit Yadav who threw 80.42 metres also qualified for the javelin throw final.
Eldhose Paul was the third Indian to qualify for the finals at the World Athletics Championship
2022 in the men's Triple jump.
Who is Eldhose Paul?
- Eldhose Paul hails from Ernakulam in Indian state of Kerala.

- He is currently serving the Indian Navy and represents Services in the domestic completions.
- His training was done under the guidance of M Harikrishnan at the Sports Authority of India
(SAI), Bengaluru.
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in England

National News
- India reports 21,411 fresh cases, 20,726 recoveries and 67 deaths in the last 24 hours, active
- Delhi sees 712 new COVID-19 cases, positivity rate goes up to 4.47 percent.
- The Election Commission of India asks both Uddhav Thackeray and Eknath Shinde to submit
documentary evidence to prove that they have the majority members in the Shiv Sena.
- Union Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia inaugurates direct flight between Jabalpur-
Kolkata.
- Salman Khan seeks weapon license for 'self-protection' following threat letter.
- Lok Sabha passes the Indian Antarctic Bill, 2022 aimed at having India’s own national
measures for protecting the Antarctic environment and dependent and associated ecosystem.
- Indian Railways suffer Rs 259.44 cr loss due to agitations against Agnipath Scheme.
- PM Modi hosts farewell dinner for outgoing President Ram Nath Kovind.
International News
- US announces $270 million in new military aid to Ukraine including rocket systems.
- The US signed off on another $270 million in military aid to Ukraine including four new Himars
precision rocket systems.
- Ukraine and Russia sign a landmark deal with Turkey and the United Nations to resolve
global food crisis caused by blocked Black Sea grain deliveries.
- Volkswagen CEO Herbert Diess to step down in a few weeks after four years.
- President Joe Biden's Covid symptoms have improved and his key vital signs including blood
pressure remain normal.
- Novak Djokovic confirmed on July 23, 2022 that he will join Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer and
Andy Murray in a dream Team Europe line-up at the Laver Cup.
- Russia, Ukraine sign UN-backed deal to resume grain exports via Black Sea.
- EMA recommends smallpox vaccine against monkeypox.
Sports News
- The 2011 ICC Cricketer of the Year, Jonathan Trott has been appointed the new head coach
of the Afghanistan men's team.
- India beats West Indies by 3 runs in first ODI, takes 1-0 lead in three match series.

68th National Film Awards 2022: Ajay

Devgan, Suriya win Best Actor- Check Full
List of 68th National Film Awards winners
68th National Film Awards 2022: The 68th National Film Awards Best Actor award has gone to
Ajay Devhan for Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior and Suriya for Soorarai Pottru, while Aparna
Balamurali has won the Best Actor Female award for Soorarai Pottru. Soorarai Pottru, written and
directed by Sudha Kongara, has won the Best Feature Film Award as well at the 68th National
Film Awards.
Best Actor award goes to Ajay Devgan for Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior and Suriya for Soorarai
Pottru: IB Ministry#68thNationalFilmAwards pic.twitter.com/dyyHIN9XC4
— ANI (@ANI) July 22, 2022
The 68th National Film Award for Best Director has been awarded to Sachy posthumously
for the 2020 Malayalam film Ayyappanum Koshiyum. Biju Menon has won the Best Supporting
Actor award for the same film, while Lakshmi Priya Chandramouli has won Best Supporting
Actress Awar for the Tamil film Sivaranjaniyum Innam Sila Pengallum.
The 68th National Film Award for Best Music Direction has gone to Vishal Bhardwaj for '1232
Kilometers Marenge To Wahin Jaakar' and Best film on Social Issues to 'Justice Delayed but
Delivered' & Three Sisters.
The winners of 68th National Film Awards were announced on July 22, 2022 in New Delhi. The
National Film Awards were established in 1954. This year's awards ceremony honoured films
from 2020 as well due to COVID-19 related delays.
68th National Film Awards 2022 Winners List: Check Full List Here
Best Feature Film: Soorarai Pottru
Best Director: Sachidanandan KR, Ayyappanum Koshiyum
Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment: Tanhaji

Best Actor: Suriya for Soorarai Pottru and Ajay Devgn for Tanhaji
Best Actress: Aparna Balamurali, Soorarai Pottru
Best Supporting Actor: Biju Menon, Ayyappanum Koshiyam
Best Supporting Actress: Lakshmi Priya Chandramouli, Sivaranjaniyum Innam Sila Pengallum
Best Action Direction Award: AK Ayyappanum Koshiyum
Best Choreography: Natyam (Telugu)
Best Lyrics: Manoj Muntashir for Saina (Hindi)
Best Male Playback Singer: Rahul Deshpande for Mi Vasantrao and Anish Mangesh Gosavi for
Taktak
Best Female Playback Singer: Nanchamma, Ayyappanum Koshiyam
Best Music Direction: Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo, S Thaman
Best film on Social Issues: 'Justice Delayed but Delivered' & Three Sisters
Best Choreography: Natyam
Best Cinematography: Avijatrik
Best Audiography: Dollu, Mi Vasantrao and Malik
Best Costume Design: Tanhaji
Best Production Design: Kappela
Best Editing: Sivaranjiniyum Innum Sila Pengalum
Best Make-up: Natyam
Best Screenplay: Soorarai Pottru, Sudha Kongara and Mandela, Madonne Ashwin
Best Stunt Choreography: Ayyappanum Koshiyum

Special Jury Award
Best Feature Film in Hindi: Toolsidas Junior
Best Feature Film in Kannada: Dollu
Best Feature Film in Malayalam: Thinkalazhcha Nishchayam
Best Feature Film in Tamil: Sivaranjiniyum Innum Sila Pengalum
Best Feature Film in Telugu: Colour Photo
Best Feature Film in Haryanvi: Dada Lakhmi
Best Feature Film in Dimasa: Samkhor
Best Feature Film in Tulu: Jeetige
Non-Feature Films
Best Film on Family Values: Kumkumarchan, Abhijeet Arvind Dalvi
Best Direction: Oh That’s Bhanu, RV Ramani
Best Music Direction: 1232 kms – Marenge Toh Wahin Jaakar, Vishal Bhardwaj
Best Cinematography: Sabdikunna Kalappa, Nikhil S Praveen
Best Audiography: Pearl of the Desert, Ajit Singh Rathore
Best Editing: Borderlands, Anadi Athaley
Best Narration Voiceover: Rhapsody of Rains – Monsoons of Kerala, Shobha Tharoor Srinivasan
Best On Location Sound: Jadui Jangal, Sandeep Bhati and Pradeep Lekhwar
Best Film on Environment Conservation/Preservation
Best Book on Cinema: The Longest Kiss by Kishwar Desai

Best Book on Cinema (Special Mention): MT Anunahvangalude Pusthakam, Anoop

Ramakrishnan and Kali Paine Kalira Cinema by Surya Deo
Best Film Critic: No winner this year.
Most Film Friendly State: Madhya Pradesh
Feature Film Awards
Best Hindi Film: Toolsidas Junior
Best Malayalam Film: Thinkalazcha Nishchayam
Best Telugu Film: Colour Photo
Best Bengali Film: Avijatrik
Best Assamese Film: Bridge
Best Tulu Film: Jeetige
Best Tamil Film: Sivaranjaniyum Innum Sila Pengallum
Best Marathi Film: Gostha Eka Paithanichi
Best Kannada Film: Dollu
Best Dimasa Film: Semkhor
Best Haryanvi Film: Dada Lakhmi

Har Ghar Tiranga Slogan: PM Modi urges

citizens to hoist Tricolour between August
13-15- Know 10 Key Facts
Slogan Har Ghar Tiranga: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has urged the poeple of the country to
strengthen the Har Ghar Tiranga abhiyan and hoist the national flag of India between August 13
and 15, 2022. PM Modi stressed that the movement will deepen our connection with the national
flag.
PM Modi made the appeal on July 22nd, on the occasion of National Flag Day. He said that July
22nd has a special relevance in our history. "It was on this day in 1947 that our National Flag
was adopted. Sharing some interesting nuggets from history including details of the
committee associated with our Tricolour and the first Tricolour unfurled by Pandit Nehru,"
he tweeted.
Today, we recall the monumental courage and efforts of all those who dreamt of a flag for free
India when we were fighting colonial rule. We reiterate our commitment to fulfil their vision and
build the India of their dreams. pic.twitter.com/fRcAMVHV9F
Union External Affairs Minister Dr. S Jaishankar tweeted urging citizens in India and abroad to
join the HarGharTiranga movement between 13th and 15th August. The Minister said that the
Indian National Flag is the most visible symbol of what it means to be an Indian.
"Today, 75 years after the tricolour was adopted as our national flag, reaffirm our
commitment to ensuring that it always keeps flying high," he tweeted.
In India or abroad,do join the #HarGharTiranga movement between 13th and 15th
August.https://t.co/GwVCWbV2qs
— Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) July 22, 2022
Union Minister Education Minister also tweeted saying that 135 crore Indians joining the Har Ghar
Tiranga movement will be a wonderful tribute to our greats and forefathers who toiled for a free
India.

As a part of the #AmritMahotsav let us hoist the tricolour at our homes between 13th and 15th
August with pride and fervour.
135 crore+ Indians joining the #HarGharTiranga movement will be a wonderful tribute to our
greats and forefathers who toiled for a free India. pic.twitter.com/LfFvGiOtEL
— Dharmendra Pradhan (@dpradhanbjp) July 22, 2022
READ ALSO: Why is National Flag Day celebrated in India? Know National Flag Day Facts
Here
How to participate in Har Ghar Tiranga Abhiyan?
- Visit https://harghartiranga.com/
- Click on Pin a Flag
- Login using your Name and Mobile number
- Allow access to your location
- Pin a Flag to your location
What is Har Ghar Tiranga Abhiyan?
Har Ghar Tiranga Abhiyan is a movement launched by the central government under the Azadi
Ka Amrit Mahotsav to encourage people to bring the hoist the Tiranga to mark the 75th year of
India’s independence.
The aim of the Har Ghar Tiranga initiative is to invoke the feeling of patriotism in the hearts of
citizens and promote awareness about the Indian National Flag.
The act is not only symbolic but also on of personal connection to the Tiranga and embodiment of
our commitment to nation-building.
Overjoyed by the enthusiastic response towards #HarGharTiranga movement.

https://t.co/iQdaer9dSe

Flag Code of India
The Flag Code of India was brought into effect on January 26, 2002. It allows display of the
national flag by individuals and institutions in their homes and institution buildings.
National Flag of India: Know Key Points on How to Hoist Indian National Flag

1. The National Flag should occupy the position of honor and be distinctly placed.
2. A damaged or disheveled National Flag of India should not be displayed.
3. The National Flag of India can be handspun, handwoven or machine made from cotton, silk,
polyester, khadi, wood and bunting fabric.
4. The National Flag should not be displayed in an inverted manner, which means that the saffron
coloured band should not be at the bottom.
5. The National Flag should not be dipped in salute to any person or thing.
6. No other flag or object including flowers or garlands or emblem should be placed higher than or
above or side by side with the National Flag.
7. The National Flag should not be allowed to touch the ground or the floor or be allowed to trail in
water.
8. It should not be displayed or fastened in any manner that may damage it.
9. Under Section III of Part III of the Flag Code of India, where the National Flag is hoisted, it
should be flown on all days from sunrise to sunset, irrespective of the weather.
10. The National Flag should be hoisted briskly and lowered slowly.
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National Flag Day 2022: Why is National Flag

Day celebrated in India? Know National Flag
Day Facts Here
National Flag Day 2022: India celebrates the National Flag Day every year on July 22, 2022. It
was on this day that the tricolour was adopted as the national flag of India in 1947.
The adoption of the national flag of India was the first thing that was discussed when the
members of the Indian Constituent Assembly convened in the Constitution Hall in Delhi on July
22, 1947. The motion to adopt the tricolour as the national flag of India was put forward by Pandit
Jawaharlal Nehru.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi took to Twitter to share some interesting nuggets from history
including details of the committee associated with our Tricolour and the first Tricolour unfurled by
Pandit Nehru.
He further tweeted saying, "Today, we recall the monumental courage and efforts of all those
who dreamt of a flag for free India when we were fighting colonial rule. We reiterate our
commitment to fulfil their vision and build the India of their dreams."
Today, we recall the monumental courage and efforts of all those who dreamt of a flag for free
India when we were fighting colonial rule. We reiterate our commitment to fulfil their vision and
build the India of their dreams. pic.twitter.com/fRcAMVHV9F

Har Ghar Tiranga Movement
Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged people to hoist the tricolour at their homes between August
13 and August 15 to strengthen the Har Ghar Tiranga Movement. PM Modi tweeted saying that
this year, "when we are marking Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, let us strengthen the Har Ghar
Tiranga Movement. Hoist the Tricolour or display it in your homes between 13th and 15th August.
This movement will deepen our connect with the national flag."
Overjoyed by the enthusiastic response towards #HarGharTiranga movement.

https://t.co/iQdaer9dSe


National Flag Day in India: Know 5 National Flag Day Facts Here
1. The Constituent Assembly adopted the Tricolor in its present form on July 22, 1947.
2. It was proposed during the meeting that the Indian national flag be a “horizontal tricolour of
deep saffron (kesari), white and dark green in equal proportion.”
3. It was also proposed that the white band in the centre would have a navy blue coloured
Dharma charkha.
4. While the saffron colour on the top of the national flag represents India's strength and courage,
the white middle band indicates peace and truth and the bottom green represents shows growth,
fertility and auspiciousness of the land.
5. The Indian national flag was hoisted for the first time in Independent India by first Prime
Minister Jawaharlal Nehru at the Red Fort on August 16, 1947.
What do the colours in the Indian National Flag signify?
Saffron- Strength, Courage
White- Peace and Truth
Green- Fertility, Growth and Auspiciousness
National Flag Day Significance
The National Flag of India commemorates adoption of the Indian National Flag and India's
freedom from the British Raj in 1947.
On this day in 1947, our revered #Tiranga was officially adopted as the National flag of India.
Come join us as we take you through a historic journey on how our National flag evolved to
become the iconic Tiranga.#AmritMahotsav #HarGharTiranga pic.twitter.com/RFDNqDkXfy
— Ministry of Culture (@MinOfCultureGoI) July 22, 2022

National Flag of India: Key Facts
- The National Flag of India was designed by Indian freedom fighter Pingali Venkayya. In the

initial flag design, Venkayya had drawn a spinning wheel instead of the Ashoka Chakra.
- Mahatma Gandhi had first proposed a Tricolour flag to the Indian National Congress in 1921.
He had proposed the national flag to be inscribed with the spinning wheel on the white strip.
- The Tricolour was hoisted for the first-ever time on April 13, 1923 during a procession in
Nagpur in protest of the tragic Jallianwala Bagh Massacre.
- The spinning wheel was replaced by the Ashoka Chakra in the national flag of India by the
Constituent Assembly committee formed on June 23, 1947.
- The Indian government modified the Indian flag code on January 26, 2002, allowing people to
hoist the national flag over their homes and offices.
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President-Elect of India

National News
- NDA's Presidential candidate Droupadi Murmu officially declared as the President of the
country.
- Droupadi Murmu elected to office of President of India after securing 2824 first preference
votes, which carry electoral value of 6,76,803.
- PM Narendra Modi urges people to hoist Tricolour between August 13 to August 15.
Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel launches the logo of the 36th National games in Gandhinagar.
- Indian Government invites bids for the design and construction of Mumbai Underground
station and tunnels for the bullet train project.
- African Swine fever reported in Wayanad district of Kerala, says state's Animal Husbandry
Minister J Chinchurani.
- BJP Lok Sabha MP Ravi Kishan to introduce private members' bill on population control
today.
International News
- Japan to hold state funeral of former Japanese PM Shinzo Abe.

- US President Joe Biden tests positive for Covid-19, shows mild symptoms as of now.
- Dinesh Gunawardena sworn in as 15th Prime Minister of Sri Lanka
- World's oldest male giant panda 'An An' dies at the age of 35 years.
- India, UK sign MoU on Mutual Recognition of Educational Qualifications.
- Italy to face election as President dissolves Parliament
- YouTube to remove videos carrying misinformation about abortion.
Sports News
- Neeraj Chopra qualifies for World Athletics Championships final with 88.39m throw in first
attempt.
- Javelin thrower Rohit Yadav makes it to the final round of the World Athletics Championships,
2022.
- Eldhose Paul becomes first Indian to reach the men's Triple Jump final.
- Asia Cup to be held in UAE, confirms BCCI president Sourav Ganguly.

Forbes Real-Time Billionaires List: Gautam

Adani becomes fourth richest person in the
world, overtakes Bill Gates
Forbes Real-Time Billionaires List: India's Gautam Adani has become the fourth richest person
in the world, overtaking Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates with a net worth of $116.4 billion in Forbes
real-time billionaires list as of July 21, 2022.
Gautam Adani, Chairman of the Adani Group, is now placed behind Elon Musk, Bernard
Arnault & family and Jeff Bezos. Elon Musk tops the Forbes real-time billionaires list with a net
worth of $235.8 billion, followed by Bernard Arnault & family with a net worth of $158.0 billion and
Jeff Bezos with a net worth of $148.4 billion.
Bill Gates is ranked fifth in the Forbes real-time billionaires list with a net worth of $104.6 billion,
followed by Larry Ellison with a net worth of $99.7 billion and Warren Buffet is placed 7th with a
net worth of $99.4 billion. Mukesh Ambani, the second richest person in India, is ranked 10th in
the Forbes real-time billionaires list with a net worth of $90.1 billion.
Forbes Real-Time Billionaires List: Check Top 10 Richest People in the World
RANK NAME NET WORTH
1 Elon Musk $235.8 B
2 Bernard Arnault & family $158.0 B
3 Jeff Bezos $148.4 B
4 Gautam Adani & family $116.4 B
5 Bill Gates $104.6 B
6 Larry Ellison $99.7 B
7 Warren Buffett $99.4 B
8 Larry Page $98.3 B
9 Sergey Brin $94.5 B

10 Mukesh Ambani $90.1 B

India's GDP 2022: India's GDP Growth

forecast cut to 7 percent by FICCI Survey
India's GDP 2022: The Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI)
released its quarterly survey on July 21, 2022. The survey has slashed India's GDP growth
forecast to 7 percent from previous 7.4 percent in Fiscal Year 2022-23.
India's GDP forecast for FY 2022-23 by FICCI Survey is slower than RBI's projection of 7.2
percent. The survey noted that the war in Ukraine is likely to keep inflation high and dent
consumer demand.
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is expected to keep a close watch on the global developments to
tackle elevated inflation.
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Why Here
FICCI Survey on India's GDP Growth: Know in 5 Points
1. According to the FICCI survey, the Consumer Price Index is anticipated to remain above RBI's
tolerance band till the third quarter of FY 2022-23.
2. The CPI may come within tolerance level after the fourth quarter of Fiscal Year 2022-23.
3. The annual consumer inflation has been above the RBI's tolerance band of 2%-6% for six
consecutive months to June.
4. Many experts expect RBI to raise the repo rate by 50 basis points during its next Monetary
policy review meeting on August 4, 2022.
5. RBI had increase policy repo rate by 40 basis points to 4.40 on May 4, 2022. This was the first
increase in the policy repo rate by RBI since May 2020.
6. The RBI Monetary Policy Committee also voted unanimously to increase the policy repo rate by
50 bps to 4.90 percent during its June review meeting.

Major Risks to Indian Economic Recovery
The major risks to India's economic recovery include-
-Bleak global growth prospects
-Rising commodity prices
-Supply side disruptions
-Slowdown in China
Note: The FICCI survey observed that a slowdown in China, which is one of India's biggest
trade partners, is expected to hurt exports and impact India's economic growth.
Background
Morgan Stanley has also lowered its prediction for India's economic growth in FY 2022-23 to 7.2
percent from previous 7.6 percent.
READ ALSO: Repo Rate hiked by 50bps to 4.90 percent, GDP growth retained at 7.2% for
FY 23

15th President of India: Droupadi Murmu

becomes First Tribal Woman President-Elect
of India
15th President of India: Droupadi Murmu is set to become the 15th President of India. She will
be the first tribal woman president of India, succeeding incumbent President Ram Nath Kovind.
She was declared as the next President-elect after she won 50 percent of the total value of valid
votes at the end of third round of counting.
Droupadi Murmu got 2161 votes whose electoral value is 5,77,777, while the opposition candidate
Yashwant Sinha got 1058 votes of electoral value of 2,61,062.
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— Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) July 21, 2022
Murmu crossed 50 percent mark of the total valid votes cast at the end of the third round
of counting. The votes were clearly in favour of Murmu from the start with BJP-led NDA coalition
backing her candidature along with several other parties including Shiv Sena and Naveen
Patnaik's BJD.
Around 17 MPs cross-voted in favour of Droupadi Murmu in the Presidential elections, as

per sources. Prime Minister Narendra Modi thanked all the MPs and MLAs across party
lines who supported the candidature of Droupadi Murmu Ji.
He said in a tweet that, "at a time when 1.3 billion Indians are marking Azadi Ka Amrit
Mahotsav, a daughter of India hailing from a tribal community born in a remote part of
eastern India has been elected our President! Congratulations to Smt. Droupadi Murmu Ji
on this feat."
India scripts history. At a time when 1.3 billion Indians are marking Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, a
daughter of India hailing from a tribal community born in a remote part of eastern India has been
elected our President!
Congratulations to Smt. Droupadi Murmu Ji on this feat.


Smt. Droupadi Murmu Ji's life, her early struggles, her rich service and her exemplary success
motivates each and every Indian. She has emerged as a ray of hope for our citizens, especially
the poor, marginalised and the downtrodden.

Glimpses of the euphoria ahead of the anticipation for the big announcement. #DroupadiMurmu
pic.twitter.com/5wSDO9eoB2
— Dharmendra Pradhan (@dpradhanbjp) July 21, 2022

Who elects President of India?
The President of India is elected by the members of the electoral college, which comprises
elected members from two houses of Parliament, Lok and Rajya Sabha except nominated MPs
and elected members of the State Legislative Assemblies.
Droupadi Murmu: Know About India's 15th President in 7 Points
1. Droupadi Murmu is the first-ever person belonging to a scheduled tribe community to occupy
the top post of Indian President.
2. She was born on June 20, 1958 in a Santhali tribal family in Uparbeda village, Mayurbhanj
district in Odisha.
3. She started out as a school teacher before entering politics in 1997. She worked as an
assistant professor at the Aurobindo Integral Education and Research Institute in Rairangpur.
4. She was also a Junior Assistant at the irrigation department of the Government of Odisha.
5. She served as the 9th Governor of Jharkhand from 2015 to 2021.
6. She became India’s first woman tribal governor and the first female tribal leader from Odisha to
be appointed as a governor of an Indian state.
7. She served as a member of the Odisha Legislative Assembly twice from the Rairangpur
constituency, representing the BJP.
8. She was also appointed as the Chairperson of Rairangpur Nagar Panchayat in 2000.

9. She also served as the national vice-president of BJP Scheduled Tribes Morcha.
10. She also served as the Minister of State with Independent Charge for Commerce and
Transportation from March 6, 2000- August 6, 2002.
Droupadi Murmu Family
Droupadi Murmu had married a banker named Shyam Charan Murmu. He passed away in 2014.
The couple had two sons and a daughter. However, both her sons also passed away. She lost
her husband and two sons in just 4 years.

India Innovation Index 2022: Karnataka,

Chandigarh and Manipur top in respective
categories
India Innovation Index 2022: Karnataka has topped Niti Aayog's India Innovation Index 2022
among major states, while Chandigarh has topped among city-states and union territories
Manipur has topped among northeast and hill states.
The third-edition of India Innovation Index 2022 was released by NITI Aayog Vice Chairman
Suman Bery on July 21, 2022 in the presence of Niti Aayog Member Dr VK Saraswat, Senior
Adviser Neeraj Sinha and NITI Aayog CEO Parameswaran Iyer and Institute for Competitiveness
Chairman Dr Amit Kapoor.
NITI Aayog Member Dr VK Saraswat said, "Innovation is the key to sustainable and inclusive
growth. It can help us solve the biggest challenges of our times: bringing millions out of
poverty, generating livelihood opportunities, and paving the way for an Aatmanirbhar
Bharat."
NITI Aayog CEO Parameswaran Iyer said, "I would like to reaffirm NITI Aayog’s continued
commitment to monitoring the state of innovation in India through the India Innovation
Index. We strive to improve the innovation ecosystem across the nation in partnership
with the states and other stakeholders."
Major States
States III 2021 Rank
Karnataka 18.01 1
Telangana 17.66 2
Haryana 16.35 3
Maharashtra 16.06 4

Tamil Nadu 15.69 5
Punjab 15.35 6
Uttar
14.22 7
Pradesh
Kerala 13.67 8
Andhra
13.32 9
Pradesh
Jharkhand 13.10 10
West Bengal 12.98 11
Rajasthan 12.88 12
Madhya
12.74 13
Pradesh
Gujarat 12.41 14
Bihar 11.58 15
Odisha 11.42 16
Chhattisgarh 10.97 17
NE and Hill States

States III 2021 Rank
Manipur 19.37 1
Uttarakhand 17.67 2

Meghalaya 16.00 3
Arunachal
15.46 4
Pradesh
Himachal
14.62 5
Pradesh
Sikkim 13.85 6
Mizoram 13.41 7
Tripura 11.43 8
Assam 11.29 9
Nagaland 11.00 10
UT and City States
UT/ City
III 2021 Rank
States
Chandigarh 27.88 1
Delhi 27.00 2
Andaman
and
17.29 3
Nicobar
Islands
Puducherry 15.88 4
Goa 14.93 5
Jammu
and 12.83 6
Kashmir
Dadra and
Nagar
12.09 7
Haveli and
Daman Diu
Lakshadwe
7. 86 8
ep

Ladakh 5.91 9
What is India Innovation Index?
- The India Innovation Index is prepared by NITI Aayog and the Institute for Competitiveness.
- It is a comprehensive tool for evaluation and development of the country’s innovation
ecosystem.
- The index ranks states and union territories on their innovation performance to encourage
healthy competition between them.
- The number of indicators in the index have increased from 36 to 66 and are now distributed
across 16 sub-pillars and 7 key pillars.
READ ALSO: Indian Passport Holders can visit these 60 countries visa free- Check Full
List

Sri Lanka President Election 2022: Ranil

Wickremesinghe takes oath as new Sri
Lankan President
Sri Lanka President Election 2022: Ranil Wickremesinghe took oath as the new President
of Sri Lanka on July 21, 2022. The six-time Prime Minister was elected as the new Sri Lankan
President on July 20, 2022. He was sworn in as acting President of Sri Lanka on July 15 after
Gotabaya Rajapaksa submitted his resignation from the post.
#WATCH Ranil Wickremesinghe takes oath as the President of Sri Lanka

pic.twitter.com/xo0txXR0ct
— ANI (@ANI) July 21, 2022
Wickremesinghe was elected as the new Sri Lankan President after receiving 134 votes in the
225-member parliament, while his competitor SLPP parliamentarian Dullas Alahaperuma received
82 votes and NPP leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake received three votes.
"The country is in a very difficult situation, we have big challenges ahead" said the newly
appointed President. "Our divisions are now over," he added.
The country is in a very difficult situation, we have big challenges ahead, says Sri Lanka's newly
appointed President Ranil Wickremesinghe: Reuters
(File photo) pic.twitter.com/ZfAjhYS5Iw
— ANI (@ANI) July 20, 2022
Sri Lanka's parliament had held a voting for Sri Lanka President 2022 on July 20, 2022 to replace
Gotabaya Rajapaksa, who had fled abroad after his palace was stormed by angry protesters.
#BREAKING Six-time PM Wickremesinghe wins Sri Lanka presidency: result

pic.twitter.com/dr7ahy1d1j
Protesters have begun gathering outside the Presidential Secretariat after Ranil
Wickremesinghe was elected as Sri Lanka President

Colombo | Protesters gather outside the Presidential Secretariat after Ranil Wickremesinghe was
elected as Sri Lanka President pic.twitter.com/KLB7huTXMY
— ANI (@ANI) July 20, 2022

Sri Lanka Presidential Candidates 2022
There were three candidates in the final race for Sri Lanka President 2022. The 73-year-old Ranil
Wickremesinghe surpassed the other two candidates to win Sri Lanka Presidential Elections
2022.
The other two candidates included Former Sri Lanka Education Minister Dullas Alahapperuma
and People's Liberation Front leader Anura Dissanayake.
Ranil Wickremesinghe was the clear frontrunner as he had the formal backing of the leadership of
Sri Lanka's largest party, SLPP.
Sri Lanka's main opposition leader Sajith Premadasa withdrew his candidature from the
presidential race and extended his support to Dullas Alahapperuma for the top post.
Ranil Wickremesinghe Sworn in as Interim President of Sri Lanka
Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe was sworn in as the interim President of Sri Lanka on July
15, 2022.
He was sworn in as the acting president till the conclusion of the election process of new
President by the Parliament.
This came after Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa formally submitted his resignation
after fleeing the nation amid massive protests and storming of the presidential palace.
Sri Lanka Political Crisis: Sri Lanka PM Ranil Wickremesinghe's house burnt

Indian Passport Visa Free Countries 2022:

Indian Passport Holders can visit these 60
countries visa free- Check Full List
Indian Passport Visa Free Countries 2022: Indian Passport holders can visit 60 countries
across the world without the requirement of visa. India has been ranked 87th in the Henley
Passport Index 2022 with visa free access to 60 countries. Indian passport's value has though
slipped from 85th position to 87th in the index.
India had suspended international travel after the outbreak of COVID-19 pandemic in March
2020. The ban was lifted this year in March after almost two years. Though India had signed
bubble agreements with several countries to facilitate smooth to and fro travel.
Japan's passport is the world's most powerful passport with visa free access to 193 nations,
followed by Singapore and South Korea, whose passports will give the holders visa free access
to 192 nations, as per Henley Passport Index 2022.
Afghanistan is ranked at the bottom at the 112 position with visa free access to just 27 countries,
Iraq is ranked second to the bottom at 111 position and Syria has the third-least powerful
passport in the world. Pakistan has the fourth least powerful passport with visa free access to just
32 nations.
READ ALSO: Japan has world's most powerful passport, India ranked at 87
What Does Visa Free mean?
Visa free travel means that you don't need to obtain a visa with your passport to travel to
that particular country.
What are the benefits of visa free travel?
The benefits of visa free travel include-
-Visa-free access to a country

-Not filling lengthy visa application forms to gain entry
-No requirements for additional documentation
Indian Passport Visa Free Countries 2022: Check list of 60 visa free countries for Indian
passport
1. Cook Islands
2. Fiji
3. Marshall Islands
4. Micronesia
5. Niue
6. Palau Islands
7. Samoa
8. Tuvalu
9. Vanuatu
10. Iran
11. Jordan
12. Oman
13. Qatar
14. Albania
15. Serbia
16. Barbados
17. British Virgin Islands

18. Dominica
19. Grenada
20. Haiti
21. Jamaica
22. Montserrat
23. St. Kitts and Nevis
24. St. Lucia
25. St. Vincent and the Grenadines
26. Trinidad and Tobago
27. Bhutan
28. Cambodia
29. Indonesia
30. Laos
31. Macao (SAR China)
32. Maldives
33. Myanmar
34. Nepal
35. Sri Lanka
36. Thailand
37. Timor-Leste

38. Bolivia
39. El Salvador
40. Botswana
41. Burundi
42. Cape Verde Islands
43. Comoro Islands
44. Ethiopia
45. Gabon
46. Guinea-Bissau
47. Madagascar
48. Mauritania
49. Mauritius
50. Mozambique
51. Rwanda
52. Senegal
53. Seychelles
54. Sierra Leone
55. Somalia
56. Tanzania
57. Togo

58. Tunisia
59. Uganda
60. Zimbabwe
READ ALSO: Henley Passport Index 2022: Japan has world's most powerful passport,
India ranked at 87- Check Full List

National News
- Counting of votes for 15th Presidential election to begin at 11 am on July 21, 2022.
- Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann admitted to the hospital.
- World Health Organization (WHO) confirms 14,000 cases of monkeypox worldwide, with 5
deaths reported in Africa.
- Tripura CM Manik Saha tested positive for Covid-19.
- Telangana requests Centre to provide Rs 1,000 crore as immediate assistance towards flood
relief.
- Karnataka to bring a new policy to ensure power supply to every poor household of the state.
International News
- Canada's Public Health Agency has confirmed a total of 604 cases of monkeypox in the
country as of July 20.
- Former British finance minister Rishi Sunak and Foreign Secretary Liz Truss through to the
final stage of the UK PM race, Penny Mordaunt knocked out.
- US President Joe Biden to speak with Chinese President Xi Jinping by the end of the month
amid simmering tensions between over Taiwan and trade.
- Ranil Wickremesinghe to be sworn in as Sri Lanka's new President today.
- US President Joe Biden announces modest climate actions; pledges more to come.
James Webb Space Telescope may have found earliest known galaxy in the universe that
existed 13.5 billion years ago.
- Russian gas deliveries expected to resume at previous level after maintenance ends
Thursday.
- The UK government gives go-ahead to the new Sizewell C nuclear power station in eastern
England.
Corporate
- Wipro's revenue from operations rises 18 percent year-on-year to Rs 21,528.6 cr in June

quarter.
Sports News
- India's CWG-bound sprinter S Dhanalakshmi and triple jumper Aishwarya Babu fail dope test.
- Postponed Asian Games to be held in 2023 in China from September 23 to October 8.
- World 100m champion Kerley out of world relays with injury.

Environment News
- Human food waste a threat to polar bears.

- Fewer manatee deaths have been recorded so far this year in Florida compared to the
record-setting numbers in 2021.
- Spain has reported over 679 people in the first eight days from July 10-17 of the second
heatwave.

How climate change is causing wildfires and

severe heatwaves in Europe- Explained
Europe Heatwave 2022: Much of Europe is reeling under searing heatwave and wildfire
fueled by Climate Change, which is causing massive loss of life and biodiversity. Hundreds
of people were evacuated from the moutainside suburbs of Athens early on July 20, 2022 due to
surging wildfire. Firefighters have deployed planes and helicopters to control the spread as
wildfire rages across Mount Penteli on the outskirts of Athens, Greece.
The United Kingdom broke its all-time high temperature record on July 19th, provisionally
hitting 39.1 degrees Celsius (102.4 degrees Fahrenheit) at Charlwood in Surrey southwest
of London, as per the Met Office. All trains were cancelled from London's King's Cross station,
leaving many travellers stranded. France also reported new record high temperatures in 64
different areas, most along the western Atlantic coast.
A ferocious heat wave is gripping Britain and much of Europe with grassland fires, runways
melting and firefighter trucks burning and temperature records tumbling. The region's atmospheric
monitoring service warned on July 19th that Europe's searing heatwave is generating very high
levels of harmful ozone pollution, adding that large areas of western Europe also face "extreme"
danger of wildfires.
Climate change is causing wildfires and severe heatwaves in Europe?
Firefighters and soldiers in Spain, Portugal, France, Greece and Morocco are battling wildfires
across thousands of hectares across Europe. According to scientists, this is consistent with
climate change.
Heatwaves have become more frequent in recent years in many parts of the world, including India
and the US. They further noted that at a time when strict actions are required to control the rise in
temperature, major economies are still struggling to put in place an effective climate policy that is
able to deal with this impending crisis.
The total carbon emissions from wildfires in Spain was the highest seen in June-July period since
2003. Two massive fires in southwest of France have created apocalyptic scenes of destruction.
Heatwave causing high-levels of ground-level ozone?

As per experts, the heatwave is causing high levels of ground-level ozone. The ground-level
ozone is a major greenhouse gas that harms human health unlike the protective layer in the upper
atmosphere.
A high-level of ground-level ozone pollution can cause respiratory and cardio-vascular illness in
people as per Mark Parrington, Senior Scientist from the Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring
Service.
Ozone is formed due to reaction of emissions from fossil fuels and other man-made pollutants in
sunlight. Experts have emphasised that cutting emissions of these pollutants is "crucial" to battle
climate change, especially when the daily maximum levels of surface ozone reached unhealthy
levels in countries like Spain, Italy and Portugal.
A very high level of surface ozone is being seen in several areas of northern and western part of
Europe with the rise in global temperature and it is expected to peak further in the coming days.
High-level of surface ozone can lead to following health risks-
-Incessant coughing
-Sore Throat
-Headaches
-Increased risk of asthma-attacks
Scientists discover 7 times larger ozone hole over the Tropics

A team of scientists at Canada's Waterloo University discovered a large ozone hole in the lower
stratosphere over the tropics, which is seven times larger than the one over Antarctica. The new
ozone hole has reportedly been there for over 30 years. The study was published in AIP
Advances journal.

Henley Passport Index 2022: Japan has

world's most powerful passport, India ranked
at 87- Check Full List
Henley Passport Index 2022: Japan has the world's most powerful passport, followed by
Singapore and South Korea, as per Henley Passport Index 2022. The holder of Japanese
passport will get visa-free access to 193 countries. India has slipped from 85th place to the
87th with visa-free access to 60 countries.
The Henley Passport Index has released the list of the World’s Most Powerful Passports 2022,
which ranks world's 199 passports according to the number of countries the holders can get visa
free access. While Japan is ranked at the top of the list, Afghanistan is ranked at the bottom
at 112 position with visa-free access to just 27 countries.
Among India's neighbours, China's passport is ranked at 69th spot with visa-free access to 80
countries, Bhutan is at 93rd place, Myanmar is at 99th place, Sri Lanka is at 103rd spot,
Bangladesh is at 104th place and Pakistan is at 109th position. Pakistan has the fourth worst
passport in the world after Afghanistan, Iraq and Syria.
The United States has the 7th most powerful passport in the world, Australia has the 8th
most powerful passport, UK and France has the 6th most powerful, Italy has fourth most powerful
passport, while Germany and Spain have the third most powerful passports in the world. Russia is
ranked at the 50th place with visa-free access to 119 countries.
READ ALSO: James Webb Space Telescope permanently damaged by asteroid?
Henley Passport Index 2022: Check List of 15 Most Powerful Passports 2022
Rank Country Access
1 Japan 193
2 Singapore 192
2 South Korea 192
3 Germany 190

3 Spain 190
4 Finland 189
4 Italy 189
4 Luxembourg 189
5 Austria 188
5 Denmark 188
5 Netherlands 188
5 Sweden 188
6 France 187
6 Ireland 187
6 Portugal 187
6 United Kingdom 187
7 Belgium 186
7 New Zealand 186
7 Norway 186
7 Switzerland 186
7 United States 186
8 Australia 185
8 Canada 185
8 Szech Republic 185
8 Greece 185
8 Malta 185
9 Hungary 183
10 Lithuania 182

10 Poland 182
10 Slovakia 182
11 Estonia 181
11 Latvia 181
11 Slovenia 181
12 Iceland 180
13 Malaysia 179
14 Liechtenstein 178
15 Cyprus 176
United Arab
15 176
Emirates
What is rank of India in the Henley Passport Index 2022?
India's current rank in the Henley Passport Index 2022 is 87th among 199 passports with visa free
access to 60 countries.
What are the 10 most powerful passwords 2022?
The 10 most powerful passwords in the world belong to Japan, Singapore, South Korea,
Germany, Spain, Finland, Italy, Luxembourg, Austria and Denmark.
Which passport is the strongest 2022?
Japan's passport is the world's most powerful passport with visa-free access to 193 countries.
What are the top 5 most powerful passports?
The top 5 most powerful passports in the world belong to Japan, Singapore, South Korea,
Germany and Spain. While the holder of Japan's passport can access 193 countries visa-free, the
holders of Singapore and South Korea's passports can get visa-free access to 192 countries and
German and Spanish passports will allow visa-free travel to 190 countries across the world.
READ ALSO: Ranil Wickremesinghe elected as new Sri Lankan President

James Webb Space Telescope permanently

damaged by asteroid?
James Webb Space Telescope Asteroid Hit: NASA's James Webb Space Telescope has
suffered irreparable damage due to an asteroid strike in May, reveals a report by a team of
scientists. The world's most powerful telescope has been in the news recently for the enthralling
images of the unseen Universe it has been releasing since July 14.
However, a latest news report reveals that the $10 billion telescope has suffered damage that
"cannot be corrected". A micrometeoroid had hit one of the telescope's 18 mirrors between May
22 and 24.
With the highly volatile cosmic environment with hurtling meteors and space rocks, the scientists
were prepared for the James Webb Space Telescope NASA to be hit at some point. However, the
newly published report stated that the telescope has reported problems that cannot be corrected.
The scientists also pointed out in the report that the James Webb Space Telescope suffered a
“small effect throughout, which is not yet measurable”. They mentioned that the largest
source of uncertainty is long term effects of micrometeoroid impacts that slowly degrade the
primary mirror.
READ ALSO: James Webb Space Telescope First Images: NASA reveals first images of
unseen Universe
What has happened to the James Webb telescope?
James Webb Space Telescope Asteroid Hit: The primary mirror of the James Webb Space
Telescope was hit by six micrometeorites on May 22. The sixth micrometeorite strike reportedly
did a considerable damage. While NASA did not consider the damage to be major initially, the
new report states that it could be more serious than expected earlier.
The damage caused by the tiny rock fragment is producing a noticeable effect in the observatory's
data but is not expected to limit its overall performance. It has not comprised the resolution of the
primary mirror.
NASA had said in a statement after the asteroid hit that James Webb Space Telescope's mirror

was "engineered to withstand bombardment from the micrometeoroid environment at its

orbit around Sun-Earth L2 of dust-sized particles flying at extreme velocities." The impact
though has exceeded prelaunch expectations of damage caused by a single micrometeoroid.
Can the Webb telescope be repaired?
As per NASA, the James Webb Space Telescope will not be serviceable but it has been
designed to be reliable without regular servicing.
Background
The James Webb Space Telescope was launched on December 25, 2021. It comprises one of
the largest mirrors on a space telescope. It was built by Nasa at a cost of $10 billion in
collaboration with the European Space Agency (ESA) and the Canadian Space Agency (CSA).
READ ALSO: Life not possible on Venus?

National News
- Research reveals genes from microbes crucial for insect evolution.

- Sri Lanka to elect a new president today amid an economic crisis.
- Team India arrives in Trinidad for white-ball series against West Indies.
- Yellow alert issued for Delhi today; generally cloudy sky, moderate to heavy rain &
thunderstorms are expected.
- India extended concessional loans of over 12.3 billion dollars to Africa.
- PM Modi to interact with Indian contingent bound for CWG today.
- Vice President Venkaiah Naidu meets African leaders over lunch at Hyderabad House.
- Rahul Shewale to be leader of Shiv Sena in Lok Sabha, Bhavana Gawali to remain chief
whip.
- Russian Embassy approaches MEA for 'explanation of circumstances' of cargo ship detention
in Kochi.
- India denies reports of Russia seeking payments for oil in Dirhams.
- Haryana CM Manohar Lal Khattar announces Rs 1 crore compensation to kin of DSP killed
by mining mafia, job to family member.
International News
- US House passes bill to protect same-sex marriage.

- Russian President Vladimir Putin holds talks with Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali
Khamenei in Iran in his first visit outside Russia since the February 24th invasion of Ukraine.
- US adds Vietnam, Cambodia and Macau to human trafficking blacklist.
- EU proposes to unblock Russian bank funds to boost food trade.
- Ukraine's First Lady Olena Zelenska welcomed to the White House on July 19th by her US
counterpart Jill Biden and President Joe Biden.
- Russia, Turkey and Iran to continue cooperation to "eliminate terrorists" in Syria.
- Russian President Vladimir Putin thanked Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on July
19th for mediating talks on the export of grain from Ukraine.
- US says Russia moving to annex additional Ukrainian territory.
- US overdose deaths increased 44% for Black people and 39% for Native Americans in 2020
compared to 2019.
- The United States has added Vietnam, Cambodia, Brunei and Macau to a human trafficking
blacklist.

- EU proposes to unblock Russian bank funds to boost food trade.

- Rishi Sunak tops Conservative MPs' latest vote as UK PM race narrows to three.
- US House votes to protect same-sex marriages, pushing back against Supreme Court after
abortion ruling raises concerns.
- James Webb Telescope suffers ‘Irreparable Damage’ due to collision with a Space Pebble.

Ashish Kumar Chauhan appointed as new

NSE CEO
Ashish Kumar Chauhan is set to become the next CEO and Managing Director of National Stock
Exchange (NSE). The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) approved his appointment
to the post. NSE is country's largest stock exchange.
Ashish Kumar Chauhan is currently serving as the CEO and MD of BSE (Bombay Stock
Exchange) and his term is scheduled to end in November 2022. He will be succeeding Vikram
Limaye, whose 5-year term ended on July 15. Limaye did not seek extension even though he was
eligible for a reappointment.
Ashish Kumar Chauhan is one of the founders of the National Stock Exchange. He had
worked at NSE from 1992 to 2000. He had set up India’s first fully automated screen-based
trading system and first commercial satellite communications network while working at NSE.
Ashish Kumar Chauhan: 10 Things to Know About Him
1. Ashish Kumar Chauhan had done his B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering from IIT Bombay and
PGDM from IIM Calcutta. He also served as a visiting professor at Ryerson University in Toronto,
Canada.
2. Ashish Kumar Chauhan is considered as the father of modern financial derivatives in India. He
had begun his career as a banker at IDBI in 1991.
3. He was a part of the five-person team that had founded NSE in 1993. He was responsible for
creating NSE's trading infrastructure at NSE.
4. He is the creator of the Nifty index, a benchmark Indian stock market index that represents
weighted average of 50 of the largest companies listed on the National Stock Exchange.
5. He had left NSE in 2000 and joined another company called exchangenext.com, a business-to-
business dotcom venture, financed by the Reliance group.
6. The company was shifted to Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Infocomm when dotcoms crashed.

7. He was appointed as the Chief Information Officer at Reliance Infocomm in 2004 and was
responsible for bringing Reliance’s IT business under one roof.
8. He has also the CEO of the Mumbai Indians IPL team during its formative years. He left
Reliance Group in 2009.
9. He joined as deputy CEO of BSE in September 2009. He was left in charge when BSE CEO
Nayan Mehta left the company in 2010.
10. Ashish Kumar Chauhan is credited with reviving the BSE, making it the fastest stock
exchange company in the world.

New Omicron Covid Symptoms: Sore Throat,

Sneezing, Night Sweats among new COVID
Symptoms
New Omicron Covid Symptoms: The new highly-contagious Omicron subvariants, BA.4 and
BA.5, are reportedly causing the latest spike in infections across the globe including the United
Kingdom, as per experts. The number of new COVID-19 infections in the UK has jumped by
almost 400,000.
With the spike in new COVID infection cases, the number of hospitalisations is also
increasing with an increase in intensive care admissions among older age groups.
According to Office for National Statistics (ONS), a total of 2.7 million people are estimated to
have had COVID-19 in the last week of June and there were about 2.3 million COVID cases in the
UK in the previous week.
While the total number of COVID-19 cases are way below the record high of 4.9 million that was
reported in the UK during the peak of Omicron BA.2 variant towards the end of March, it is still the
highest number since late April.
The latest reports also show new Omicron COVID symptoms, which are different from the
COVID-19 symptoms reported during earlier waves. The analysis of the latest new wave of
infections reveals that sore throat is the most common symptom.
New Omicron COVID Symptoms
As per a recent study conducted by the UK-based ZOE COVID tracker, the following are some of
the new covid symptoms that are being reported by people who are catching the Omicron
subvariant-
-Headache
-Sore Throat
-Sneezing

-Runny Nose
-Persistent cough
-Intense night sweats
-Gastrointestinal problems
-Muscle cramps
-Body aches
Note: Sneezing COVID symptom: The ZOE Covid study noted that those who have been
vaccinated and tested positive for COVID-19 are more likely to report sneezing as a symptom
as compared to the people who are not vaccinated. The study also noted that sore throat has
now become the most reported symptom.
Traditional COVID Symptoms-Fever, loss of smell, loss of taste, shortness of breath and
anosmia
Omicron COVID Study
The ZOE COVID tracker allows people to report their COVID-19 symptoms on its app. The data
collected was then analysed by King’s College London researchers, who track infections across
the UK as well and identify high-risk areas and people.
How to prevent COVID-19 infection?
The experts maintain that the best defence against severe COVID-19 and hospitalisation remains
vaccination. They warned that Covid-19 has not gone away and we should continue to keep up
good hygiene practices.
Is BA.5 Omicron COVID variant more severe?
Omicron COVID Variant BA.5 is reportedly not causing more severe disease than earlier variants.
However, it is causing more reinfection in people who already had COVID-19 earlier. As per
experts, the existing COVID-19 vaccines are still effective at preventing severe disease and
fatality.
Background
BA.5 was first discovered in South Africa in February 2022, a month after BA.4 was identified.


New GST Rates 2022: New GST Rates come

into effect from July 18- Check what is
costlier, what is cheaper?
New GST Rates 2022: The new GST rates came into effect from July 18, 2022. The new GST
tax structure was approved during the 47th meeting of the GST Council that took place last month
in Chandigarh. With this, several food items have become costlier including products like
paneer, rice, wheat, jaggery, curd and lassi that are pre-packaged and labelled.
These day-to-day household items will attract 5 percent GST from July 18. Dried makhana,
puffed rice, meslin flour, labelled meat and fish will also attract 5 percent GST. All these
items were exempted from GST tax earlier. Besides this, 12% GST will now be charged on all
forms of mango including mango pulp. However, loose, unbranded and unlabelled goods will
continue to remain exempted from GST.
The GST rates for hotels and bank services have also been hiked. The new GST rates for
Bank services including the fee charged by banks for issuing cheques will now be 18 percent.
Hotel rooms will also get expensive, as now 12 per cent GST will be levied on hotel rooms,
as against current exemption from GST.
New GST Rates 2022: What has become Costlier?
Food Items- 5 percent GST will be levied on pre-packed, labeled food items including rice,
wheat, atta, paneer, curd, jaggery, lassi, butter milk, labelled meat (except frozen) and fish.
12% GST will now be imposed on all forms of mango including mango pulp. ( The raw and fresh
mangoes will continue to remain exempted from GST)
18 percent GST will be levied on tetra packs.
Hospital Rooms- 5 percent GST will be imposed on hospital rooms with rent above Rs 5,000.

Maps and Charts-12 percent GST will be imposed on maps and charts including atlases.
Bank Services- 18 percent GST will be imposed on fees charged by banks for issue of cheques.
Diamonds: The GST rate on cut and polished diamonds has been increased from 0.25 per cent
to 1.5 per cent.
Leather-The gst rate on finished leather has been increased to 12 percent.
Hotels- 12 per cent GST will be imposed on hotel rooms up to Rs 1,000 per day.
Printing/ Drawing Ink- The GST rate for printing, drawing ink, writing, pencil sharpners, paper
knives, knives with cutting blades, LED lamps and marking out instruments has been hiked from
12 percent to 18 percent.
Solar Heaters-The GST on solar water heaters has been increased from 5 percent to 12
percent.
Work contract services- The GST rate for work contract services such as bridges, roads, metro,
railways, crematoriums and treatment plans has been increased from 12 percent to 18 percent.
Milling machinery- The GST Rate on machines used in mills or cereals industry has been
increased from 5 percent to 18 per cent.
New GST Rates 2022: What has become cheaper?
- No GST rate will apply on air transport of passengers to and from northeastern states and
Bagdogra in the economy class.
- GST rate on renting of trucks and goods carriages (where cost of fuel is included) has been
reduced from 18 percent to 12 percent.
- A concessional GST rate of 5 percent will be applicable on electric vehicles.
- The GST on transport of goods and passengers by ropeways has been cut from 12 percent to
5 percent.
New GST Rates on Food Items
The following food items will get costlier starting from July 18th-
Curd, Lassi, Buttermilk -5% GST

Paneer-5% GST
Rice, Wheat, Rye, Barley, Oats- 5% GST
Wheat & Meslin Flour- 5% GST
Jaggery of all types including Cane Jaggery (gur), Palmyra Jaggery - 5% GST
Khandsari Sugar -5% GST
Natural Honey -5% GST
Flattened Rice, Puffed rice (Muri), (Chira), parched rice (khoi), rice coated with
Sugar (Murki) - 5% GST
Rice Flour -5% GST
Tender coconut water - 12% GST

What is GST?
The Goods and Service Tax is a single, indirect tax that is imposed by the central government.
The tax was introduced on July 1, 2017.

Marburg Virus Outbreak Ghana: Ghana

declares first outbreak of deadly Marburg
virus- Check Symptoms
Marburg Virus Outbreak Ghana: Ghana, a country in West Africa, has officially confirmed
two cases of the deadly Marburg virus. The two patients, both deceased, tested positive for the
highly infectious virus in southern Ashanti region of Ghana.
The World Health Organization (WHO) confirmed the same in a statement on July 17, 2022. The
organisation added that more than 90 contacts of the patients are being monitored presently. The
two Malburg cases in Ghana were unrelated.
Marburg is a highly infectious viral hemorrhagic fever, which belongs to the same family
as the Ebola virus disease. It has a fatality ratio of up to 88 percent. Marburg virus
symptoms include high fever, severe headache and malaise. WHO noted that the illness begins
abruptly.
.@WHO teams are providing support and will continue to work closely with #Ghana’s government
and communities to contain the country’s first #Marburg outbreak as quickly as
possible.https://t.co/JzM5vfnKH1
— Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus (@DrTedros) July 18, 2022
WHO further confirmed that containment measures are being put in place and more resources will
be deployed soon in response to the Marburg Virus outbreak in Ghana. This is the first such
outbreak in the Western African country and second time that the deadly Marburg virus has been
detected in the region.
Guinea had confirmed the first case of the extremely contagious virus in September 2021,
five weeks after the case was detected.
READ: West Africa reports first case of Marburg Virus – All you need to know
Marburg Virus Outbreak Ghana
- The two patients, both deceased and unrelated had shown Marburg virus symptoms including

fever, diarrhea, nausea and vomiting.

- Their samples were sent to Institut Pasteur in Senegal, a World Health Organization (WHO)
Collaborating Centre for confirmation as per the standard procedure. The laboratory then
corroborated the results from the Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research.
- The results suggested that the illness of the two patients was due to the deadly Marburg
virus.
- One patient was a 26-year-old man who got admitted to a district hospital in Ashanti region on
June 26th and died on June 27th.
- The other patient was a 51-year-old male who reported to the same hospital on June 28th
and died on the same day.
- Both the patients had sought treatment at the same hospital within days of each other.
- More than 90 contacts of the two patients including community members and health workers
have been identified and are being monitored.
Dr. Francis Kasolo, World Health Organization (WHO) Representative in Ghana said, "We are
working closely with the country to ramp up detection, track contacts, be ready to control
the spread of the virus."
Marburg Virus Outbreak Ghana: Containment Measures
The World Health Organisation is deploying experts to support Ghana’s health authorities by
increasing disease surveillance by testing and tracing contacts and preparing to treat possible
patients. WHO is also working with communities to alert and educate them about the risks and
dangers of the disease.
What is Marburg virus?
The Marburg virus disease is an extremely infectious hemorrhagic fever that belongs to
the same family as Ebola virus.
Marburg Virus Spread: How does Marburg virus spread?
The Marburg virus spreads to people through fruit bats. The Marburg virus human-to-human
transmission takes place through direct contact with bodily fluids of infected people and surfaces.
The virus has an incubation period of two to 21 days.
The Marburg virus can spread through prolonged exposure to caves or mines that are inhabited
by Rousettus bat colonies. Once a person is infected, the virus can spread from human-to-human

contact through blood, bodily fluids, broken skin, secretions, organs or surfaces such as clothing
and bedding contaminated by the infected person.
Marburg Virus symptoms
The major symptoms of the Marburg virus include-
High Fever
Severe Headache
Malaise
Muscle aches
Pain
Diarrhea
Cramping
Abdominal pain
Nausea
Vomiting
Marburg Virus severity
The Marburg virus case fatality rates vary from 24 percent to 88 percent in the past
outbreaks depending on virus strain and case management. The patients reportedly die between
8 to 9 days after the onset of the symptoms in cases of severe hemorrhagic cases.
Marburg Virus previous outbreaks
There have been previous outbreaks of Marburg in Africa in Angola, Kenya, the Democratic
Republic of the Congo, South Africa and Uganda.
Marburg Virus treatment
There are Marburg virus vaccine or antiviral treatments that have been approved to treat the
virus. The Marburg virus cases are presently treated with supportive care and treatment of
specific symptoms.

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- Margaret Alva to file nomination for vice presidential election today.
- Sri Lankan Leader of Opposition Sajith Premadasa withdraws candidacy for the position of
President.
- Centre to hold all-party meeting over Sri Lankan crisis today.
- India and Madagascar join hands to ramp up bilateral ties.
- A bill seeking to amend Family Courts Act to provide for establishing family courts in
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International News
- Ghana declares first outbreak of deadly Marburg virus.

- Indian government reviews health actions at international airports and ports.
- An earthquake of magnitude 4.8 occurred at around 8:08 pm, in the 66km SSE of Fayzabad,
Afghanistan.
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi to interact with the Indian contingent bound for the
Commonwealth Games (CWG) 2022 on July 20.
- Sri Lankan opposition leader says withdraws presidential candidacy.
- Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on July 18, 2022 renewed his threat to "freeze"
NATO membership bids of Sweden and Finland.
Environment News
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global warming, a government report shows, prompting calls for dramatic change.
- Mexico resumes building part president's flagship tourist train project despite a judge
suspending construction on environmental grounds.
- A fierce heat wave in western Europe on July 18 left much of the continent wilting under a
scorching sun, smashing temperature records and feeding ferocious forest wildfires
Sports News

- West Indies cricketer Lendl Simmons announced retirement from international cricket.
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Veteran singer Bhupinder Singh passes away

at 82- Know 10 Lesser Known Facts
Bhupinder Singh Death: Renowned singer Bhupinder Singh passed away at the age of 82 on
July 19, 2022. He passed away due to heart attack, confirmed his wife Mithali Singh. He was 82.
The singer was undergoing treatment related to several health complications at a Mumbai
hospital for the past 10 days. He had been ailing for a long time.
Famous singer Bhupinder Singh passed away at the age of 82 in Mumbai, he was ailing for a long
time. He was admitted to the hospital for the last 9 days and died late this evening due to a heart
attack, says his wife Mithali Singh
— ANI (@ANI) July 18, 2022
PM Narendra Modi mourned the demise of the eminent singer with a tweet that read,
"Anguished by the passing away of Shri Bhupinder Singh Ji, who has given memorable
songs for decades. His works struck a chord with several people. In this sad hour, my
thoughts are with his family and admirers. Om Shanti."
Anguished by the passing away of Shri Bhupinder Singh Ji, who has given memorable songs for
decades. His works struck a chord with several people. In this sad hour, my thoughts are with his
family and admirers. Om Shanti.
Bhupinder Singh was a renowned Ghazal singer and some of his best-known songs included
Hoke Majboor Mujhe Usne Bulaya Hoga, Naam gum jayega, Dil Dhoondta hai, Meethe bol bole,
Ek akela is Shehar Mein, Do diwane shahar mein, Karoge yaad to, Kabhi kisi ko mukammal
among many others.
He had sung the song Hoke Majboor Mujhe Usne Bulaya Hoga with other veteran singers
including Manna Dey, Mohammed Rafi and Talat Mahmood for Chetan Anand's Haqeeqat.
Bhupinder Singh: 10 Lesser Known Facts & Famous Songs
1. Bhupinder Singh was born in Amritsar, Punjab. His father, Prof Natha Singhji, was a trained
vocalist and his early music teacher. Singh hated music and instruments at one stage as his

father was a very strict teacher.
2. He began his music career by performing on All India Radio, Delhi. Besides being a trained
vocalist, he also learnt instruments like the violin and guitar.
3. He was spotted by music director Madan Mohan in 1962 at a dinner hosted by AIR Delhi
producer Satish Bhatia and was called to Bombay.
4. He got the opportunity of singing Hoke Majboor Mujhe Usne Bulaya Hoga along with veteran
singers Mohammed Rafi, Talat Mahmood and Manna Dey for Chetan Anand's film Haqeeqat.
5. He then sang a solo in another Chetan Anand film Aakhri Khat.
6. He went on to sing popular duets with the legendary singers Mohammed Rafi and Kishore
Kumar. Some of them include "Duniya Chhute Yaar Na Chhute" and "Aane Se Uske Aaye
Bahar",
7. His voice was known to be one of the most unique in playback singing.
8. He is credited for introducing Spanish guitar, bass and drums to the ghazal style.
9. He moved away from playback singing after his marriage to Bangladeshi singer Mitali in the
mid-1980s.
10. Since then, he along with his wide jointly sang several albums and performed in live concerts
and produced many ghazal and geet cassettes.
Bhupinder Singh Famous Songs
Some of Bhupinder Singh's most famous songs include "Naam gum jayega", "Hothon Pe Aisi
Baat", "Beeti Na Beetai Raina","Dil Dhoondta hai", "Kabhi kisi ko mukammal", "Do diwane shahar
mein", "Karoge yaad to", "Kisi nazar ko tera intezaar aaj bhi", "Kaise Kahoon kuch kaina sakoon",
"Thodi Si Zameen Thoda Aasman", "Meethe bol bole", "Baadalon se Kaat Kaat ke" and "Ek akela
is Shehar Mein".

Ben Stokes Retirement: England all-rounder

announces shock retirement from ODIs-
Check Batting, Bowling Stats & Records
Ben Stokes ODI Retirement: Ben Stokes, England all-rounder, announced his retirement from
ODI cricket on July 18, 2022. The 31-year-old took to social media to make the shocking
announcement. He said that the first ODI between England and South Africa in Durham will be his
last match in the format.
Ben Stokes posted a long note on Instagram and Twitter saying, "will play my last game for
England in ODI cricket on Tuesday in Durham. I have decided to retire from this format.
This has been an incredibly tough decision to make. I have loved every minute of playing
with my mates for England. We have had an incredible journey on the way."
He stated that as hard as a decision as this was to come to, it’s not as hard as dealing with the
fact that he cannot give his teammates 100 percent of himself in the format and that the England
jersey deserves nothing less from anyone who wears it.
From featuring in an ICC Men's U19 Cricket World Cup in 2010 to becoming an ICC Men's
@cricketworldcup champion in 2019
A special ODI player, and what a career!
Thank you, @benstokes38! pic.twitter.com/uIFjafwEAe
— ICC (@ICC) July 18, 2022
Stokes said that the three formats are unsustainable for him adding, "Not only do I feel that my
body is letting me down because of the schedule and what is expected of us, but I also feel
that I am taking the place of another player who can give Jos and the rest of the team their
all. It’s time for someone else to progress as a cricketer and make incredible memories like
I have over the past 11 years."
Ben Stokes was recently named captain of England's Test team. He said in his note that he will
give everything he has to Test cricket. He also added saying, "with this decision, I feel I can

also give my total commitment to the T20 format."
The all-rounder further wished his teammates and support staff including skipper Jos Buttler every
success going forward. He said, "I have loved all 104 games I have played so far, I’ve got one
more, and it feels amazing to be playing my last game at my home ground in Durham."
Read his full statement below:
Ben Stokes ODI Debut
Ben Stokes had made his ODI debut against Ireland in 2011. His ODI career highlight was his
incredible match-winning effort in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 final. His unbeaten 84 runs
and his batting in the Super Over helped England clinch its first-ever ODI Cricket World. He was
adjudged the player of the match for his incredible batting display.
England vs New Zealand ODI World Cup 2019 Final: England new World Champions!
Ben Stokes ODI runs
Ben Stokes has scored a total of 2919 runs in ODI cricket including three centuries and
taken 74 wickets.
Ben Stokes ODI Stats: Batting and Bowling Stats

Ben Stokes ODI Batting Stats
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Black Fever Kala Azar: Over 65 cases of

Black Fever reported in West Bengal-Know
Kala Azar Symptoms, Causes
Black Fever Kala Azar: At least 65 cases of Black Fever or 'Kala Azar' have been reported in 11
districts across West Bengal in the past weeks. The highest number of Kala Azar cases have
been reported from Darjeeling, Malda, Uttar Dinajpur, Dakshin Dinajpur and Kalimpong districts.
A state official confirmed that a recent surveillance has led to the detection of 65 cases of Black
Fever in 11 districts of West Bengal. He said that the now that the Kala Azar cases have been
reported, the state administration will be able to tackle the spread of the disease.
The Black Fever Kala Azar disease was found to be most prevalent in those people who
have spent considerable amount of time in Bihar, Jharkhand and Uttar Pradesh. Some
people from Bangladesh have also been showing Kala Azar symptoms. The state administration
is expected to continue track other patients as well.
As per the official, a few cases have been reported from Murshidabad, Bankura, Purulia
and Birbhum districts as well.
What causes Black Fever?
Black Fever or Kala-azar is caused by the parasite, Leishmania donovani. The disease is
transmitted through the bite of the sand fly Phlebotomine argentipus.
Black Fever Kala Azar Symptoms
The main symptoms of Kala Azar include -
-Grayish discoloration of the skin
-Fever
-Anaemia
-Emaciation

-Enlargement of spleen
-Enlargement of Liver
-Weight loss
-The chronic cases lead to darkening of the skin.
Is Kala Azar common in India?
Kala-azar is a substantial public health problem in India, as it is present in almost 54 districts

across four Indian states — Bihar, Jharkhand, Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal. Kala Azar is a
vector-borne infectious disease that largely affects communities living in tropical and subtropical
areas of the world.
Which state is most affected by Kala Azar?
Bihar is the most affected state by Kala Azar, as it has the highest prevalence of the disease.
Kala Azar is found in almost 33 out of 38 districts in Bihar. The second most affected state is
West Bengal with cases reports from 11 districts out of the total 23 districts.
Black Fever Kala Azar is reported in 6 out of 75 districts in UP and 4 out of total 24 districts in
Jharkhand.
Why kala-azar is called black fever?
Kala Azar is called Black Fever due to grayish discoloration or darkening of skin that is commonly
seen in the face, hands and feet of patients infected with the disease.
What is used in treatment of kala-azar?
The treatment of Kala Azar involves killing of the parasite with effective drugs.
Is kala-azar a communicable disease?
Yes, Kala Azar of leishmaniasis is a communicable parasitic disease that is spread by the bite of
infected sand flies. While there are different forms of leishmaniasis in people, cutaneous
leishmaniasis is a prevalent communicable disease in low- and middle-income countries.
Is Kala Azar Caused by Protozoa?

Yes, Kala Azar is caused by a protozoa parasite from over 20 Leishmania species. There are
over 90 sand fly species that are known to transmit the Leishmania parasites.
There are three main forms of the disease-
Visceral leishmaniasis: This form of Leishmaniasis is also known as Kala Azar. It is fatal if left
untreated.
Cutaneous leishmaniasis: This is the most common form of leishmaniasis and it causes skin
lesions or ulcers on exposed body parts, leaving life-long scars.
Mucocutaneous leishmaniasis: This leads to partial or total destruction of mucus membranes of

the mouth, nose and throat.
Is Kala Azar fatal?
Kala Azar or Visceral leishmaniasis (VL) is fatal if left untreated in over 95 percent of the cases. It
is one of the top parasitic diseases with outbreak and mortality potential.
Where is Visceral leishmaniasis found?
Visceral leishmaniasis mostly occurs in India, Brazil and East Africa. Around 50000 to 90000 new
cases of Kala Azar are reported from across the globe annually.
In which city was the parasite of kala-azar first identified?
Kala Azar was first identified in Jessore in 1824 by western doctors. The place is presently
located in Bangladesh. The disease was initially thought to be a form of malaria.
Background
The Union government has set the goal of reducing Kala Azar cases to less than one per 10,000
population at block level to completely eradicate the disease. The disease was almost eradicated
from West Bengal till recent surveillance revealed 65 cases in 11 districts.
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Rishabh Pant ODI Century: Rishabh Pant first

Asian wicketkeeper-batsman to score ODI,
Test centuries in England
Rishabh Pant ODI Century: Rishabh Pant has created a new world record by becoming the first
Asian-wicketkeeper batsman to score a century in both ODI and Tests in England. He achieved
this feat with his match-winning maiden century against England in the final ODI at Manchester.
Rishabh Pant's 125 runs not out and 133-run partnership with Hardik Pandya led India to a five-
wicket win against England in the final ODI of the three-match ODI series, registering a 2-1 series
win.
.@RishabhPant17 played a fantastic match-winning knock and was our top performer from the
second innings of the third #ENGvIND ODI. #TeamIndia
A summary of his knock pic.twitter.com/8YqskQkWH7
— BCCI (@BCCI) July 17, 2022
England's skipper Jos Buttler played a major role in bringing England back in the game from
being 74/4. Though England were bundled up in just 45.5 overs, they managed to put a decent
score of 259 runs on the final scorecard. Indian bowlers especially Hardik Pandya and Yuzvendra
Chahal played a major role in getting England all-out. Pandya came in to provide key
breakthroughs with major wickets like that of Jason Roy, Ben Stokes and Jos Buttler.
While chasing down 260 runs did not seem as a daunting task at first, India lost its top-order
batsmen - Rohit Sharma, Shikhar Dhawan and Virat early to Reece Topley's fiery bowling.
However, Rishabh Pant and Hardik Pandya held on to their wickets and their 133-run partnership
took India from 72/4 to 205/5. Rishabh Pant remained not out at 125 runs along with Ravindra
Jadeja.
Congratulations Team India on winning both the ODI and T20I series in England.
@RishabhPant17 coming of age, @Jaspritbumrah93’s consistency, @hardikpandya7 in his
elements and @ImRo45’s leadership have been outstanding throughout the white ball matches
#EngvsInd pic.twitter.com/KlazCSrdMg

— Jay Shah (@JayShah) July 17, 2022

Rishabh Pant Century Record
- Rishabh Pant has become the first Asian wicket--keeper batsman to score centuries in
ODI and Tests on England's soil.
- He has also joined the elite league of wicketkeeper-batsmen such as Rahul Dravid and KL
Rahul who have scored an ODI century outside Asia.
- Rishabh Pant won Player of the Match award in the India vs England 3rd ODI, while Hardik
Pandya won Player of the Series award for his all-round performance.
- India will now play against West Indies in a three-match ODI series and five-match T2OI
series, which will begin from July 22.
Congratulations to #TeamIndia on winning the ODI series. Keep up the good work and continue
this form. Special mention to @RishabhPant17 and @hardikpandya7 for a wonderful
performance.
#ENGvIND pic.twitter.com/TTaHwyGhzT
— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) July 17, 2022

Competition ODI TEST T20I
Matches 27 31 48
Runs 840 2123 741
Batting Average 36.52 43.32 23.16
100s/50s 1/5 5/10 0/3
Highest Score 125* 159* 65*
Catches/ Stumpings 24/1 111/11 17/7
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Bowler Rankings- Check Full ICC ODI and T20 Rankings
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Bumrah rested- India vs WI T20 Squad, Schedule

Meet India's Vice Presidential Candidates

2022: Jagdeep Dhankhar and Margaret Alva
Vice Presidential Candidates 2022: Former West Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar has
been nominated as the BJP-led NDA's Vice President Candidate. His resignation from the
post of West Bengal Governor was accepted by President Ram Nath Kovind on July 17, 2022.
Manipur Governor La. Ganesan has been given additional charge of West Bengal.
BJP had announced Jagdeep Dhankar's candidature for Vice President Elections 2022 on
July 16, 2022. A communique released from the Rashtrapati Bhavan late evening on July 17th
read, “The President of India has accepted the resignation of Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar as
Governor of West Bengal and is pleased to appoint La. Ganesan, Governor of Manipur, to
discharge the functions of the governor of West Bengal, in addition to his own duties until
regular arrangements are made."
The opposition, on the other hand, has decided to field former Rajasthan governor
Margaret Alva as their joint candidate for the vice presidential election 2022. Alva's
candidature was announced by NCP Chief Sharad Pawar after a meeting of the opposition
leaders of 17 parties. Margaret Alva is expected to file her nominations on July 19th.
Jagdeep Dhankhar vs Margaret Alva: Which party is supporting which candidate?
The AIADMK has extended its support to the NDA's Presidential and Vice Presidential canidates,
Droupadi Murmu and Jagdeep Dhankhar.
Naveen Patnaik-led BJD has also announced its support to NDA's presidential and vice
presidential candidates. In 2017, BJD had supported NDA's Ram Nath Kovind for Presidential
candidature and opposition's candidate Gopalkrishna Gandhi for the post of Vice President.
Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut said on July 17 that the party will support opposition's Vice
Presidential candidate Margaret Alva. Shiv Sena Chief Uddhav Thackeray had earlier confirmed
the party's support to NDA's Presidential Candidate Droupadi Murmu.
Mamata Banerjee-led TMC and Arvind Kejriwal-led AAP are yet to extend their support to the
opposition's vice presidential candidate. The TMC is expected to announce its support for a vice

presidential candidate by July 21, after a meeting of the TMC Parliamentarians chaired by the
party supremo.
NCP chief Sharad Pawar stated that the Opposition parties have reached out to TMC Chief
Mamata Banerjee and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal seeking support for Margaret Alva's
candidature for Vice President Elections 2022.
Jagdeep Dhankhar vs Margaret Alva: Meet Vice Presidential Candidates 2022

Margaret Alva Biography: Know 9 Lesser Known Facts
1. Margaret Alva formerly served as 17th Goa Governor (July 2014-August 2014), 23rd Gujarat
Governor (July 7, 2014- July 15, 2014), 20th Governor of Rajasthan (May 2012 - August 2014)
and 4th Governor of Uttarakhand (August 2009-May 2012).
2. She was elected to the Rajya Sabha for the first time as a Congress Representative in April
1974. She served a six term year and was re-elected for three for terms in 1980, 1986 and 1992.
3. She served as the Vice-Chairman of the Rajya Sabha from 1983-85.
4. She also served as the Union Minister of State in Parliamentary Affairs Ministry from 1984-85
and for Youth and Sports and Women and Child Development.
5. She was elected to the 13th Lok Sabha in 1999 from Uttara Kannada constituency. She lost re-
election in 2004.
6. She served as General Secretary of All India Congress Committee between 2004-2009.
7. She became the first female governor of Uttarakhand on August 6, 2009.
8. Margaret Alva's decision to enter politics in 1969 was strongly influenced by her husband and
in-laws who were Members of Parliament representing the Indian National Congress.
9. During the time of Congress split, she had aligned herself with the Congress (Indira) faction led
by Indira Gandhi and worked for its Karnataka state unit.
Jagdeep Dhankar Biography: Know 8 Important Facts
1. Jagdeep Dhankhar served as the 27th Governor of West Bengal from July 2019 till July 2022.
He was a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party prior becoming the Governor of West Bengal.

2. He also served as the Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs Ministry from 1990-1991 under
the then PM Chandra Shekhar's Cabinet.
3. Dhankhar had enrolled as an advocate with the Bar Council of Rajasthan in 1979.
4. He was designated as Senior Advocate by Rajasthan's High Court of Judicature in 1990.
5. He was the senior-most designated Senior Advocate of the state till taking oath as West Bengal
Governor on July 30, 2019.
6. He has also served as the President of Rajasthan High Court Bar Association, Jaipur
previously.
7. He was elected as a member of the 9th Lok Sabha from Jhunjhunu constituency in Rajasthan
during the 1989–91 elections, as a representative of the Janata Dal.
8. He was later elected as a Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) from Kishangarh

constituency in Rajasthan during the 1993 state assembly elections.
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National News
- Voting for Indian Presidential Elections 2022 to be held between 10 am to 5 pm.

- India reports 16,935 fresh cases, 16,069 recoveries, and 51 deaths in the last 24 hours,
active cases stand at 1,44,264.
- West Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankar submits resignation to President Kovind, Manipur
Governor La Ganesan given additional charge.
- Child suspected to have contracted monkeypox tests negative in Andhra Pradesh.
- Air India Express flight diverted to Muscat due to burning smell in cabin
- SC bench headed by CJI to hear pleas of both factions of Shiv Sena on July 20.
- Opposition's Vice-Presidential candidate Margaret Alva to file her nomination papers at 11 am
on 19th July.
- INS Sundhudhvaj decommissioned after 35 years of service to nation
International News
- Sri Lanka's acting President Wickremesinghe declares emergency.

- Vice President of Gambia Badara A Joof arrives in India on a five- day visit.
- Ukraine carrier cargo plane, reportedly carrying explosives, crashes in Greece
- Ukraine President sacks Chief of Domestic Intelligence and Security agency and prosecutor
general.
Sports News
- Rishabh Pant's maiden ODI ton guides India to a five-wicket win over England, India clinch
the ODI series 2-1.
- Hardik, Pant hand India series-clinching win over England in third ODI.
Environment News
- Firefighters are battling to contain wildfires sweeping across southwest Europe as a heatwave
showed no sign of abating.
- Water police patrol drought-hit Los Angeles streets.

Asteroid 2022 KY4: Building-sized asteroid

headed towards Earth today, first time in 100
years
Asteroid 2022 KY4: A massive asteroid, almost double the size of the statue of Liberty, will make
its closest approach to the Earth today, on July 17, 2022. NASA confirmed that the asteroid will
make an extremely close fly by.
NASA had warned about the building-sized asteroid earlier as well saying that it is as big as a 50-
storey skyscraper. NASA confirmed that it will make its closest approach to the Earth on July 17,
2022.
The asteroid named Asteroid 2022 KY4 is not expected to hit the Earth. Though the
astronomers will be keeping a close watch on its trajectory, making sure that there is no deviation
in its path that may bring it even closer to the Earth, or crash into it.
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Asteroid 2022 KY4: 7 Facts You Need To Know
1. The asteroid is travelling at an estimated speed of 16,900 mph, around 27,000 km/hr.
2. The asteroid is travelling at a speed that is around eight times as fast as a speeding rifle bullet.
3. The asteroid is about 290-feet wide, almost the size of a 50-storey skyscraper.
4. It is coming closest to the Earth than it has in about 100 years.
5. Asteroid 2022 KY4 had come closer to the Earth the last time in 1959 and 1948.
6. Asteroid 2022 KY4 is expected to safely flyby the Earth at a distance of about 3.8 million miles,
which is 6.1 million kilometers away.
7. The distance at which the asteroid will approach the Earth is more than the average distance
between Earth and the Moon.

How likely is an asteroid to hit Earth?
Researchers have assured that Asteroid 2022 KY4 will make a close approach to the Earth
at about 6.1 million km away but there is nothing to worry about. The distance is much
farther than the asteroid 2022 NF, which had come within 56,000 miles (90,000 kilometers) of
Earth on July 7. The asteroid won’t make another close approach to Earth till May 2048.
Besides this, space agencies like NASA are prepared for an event of a possible collision. NASA
had launched an asteroid-deflecting spacecraft – Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART) in
November 2021, which will slam directly into the asteroid in case it is expected to crash into the
Earth. The collision won't destroy the asteroid, just slightly change its orbital path.
The spacecraft is likely to slam into a 525-feet wide asteroid Dimorphos later this year. The US
space agency along with other space agencies continuously monitor cosmis objects that come
anywhere near the Earth's trajectory.
What will happen when asteroid hits the Earth?
Despite everything, an asteroid collision with the Earth is possible only in rare circumstances, as
the space objects do not generally shift from their orbit despite the gravitational pull of a larger
object.
However, if an asteroid indeed hits the Earth, the more energy is released, the more damage is
likely to occur on the ground. For eg, if a mile-wide asteroid hits Earth, it would strike the planet's
surface at about 48,280 kilometers per hour. At its speed, the energy that would be expelled
would be roughly equal to a 1 million megaton bomb.
The asteroids that are as big as 20-storey buildings could nestle energy equal to the largest
nuclear bombs made today and would flatten reinforced concrete buildings falling under 8
kilometers from ground zero. This would mean completely destroying the cities around the impact
zone.
It could also trigger environmental effects by its impact such as shock waves, heat radiation,
formation of craters and also Tsunamis if the water bodies are impacted.
Only a massive asteroid, 7-8 miles wide in size, could have the capability of wiping out everything
on Earth. The asteroid would create a massive dust plume upon impact that would engulf the
entire planet and block out the sun and raise the temperatures where it has made the impact,

killing billions of people. Even then, scientists feel that some of the life would survive.
READ ALSO: James Webb Space Telescope First Images: NASA reveals first images of
unseen Universe

Singapore Open 2022 India: PV Sindhu

clinches Singapore Open 2022 Title, defeats
China's Wang Zhiyi
Singapore Open 2022 Semifinal: India's Olympic medalist PV Sindhu won the Singapore Open
2022 title after beating China's Wang Zhiyi in the women's singles final on July 17, 2022.
She beat Wang Zhi Yi 21-9, 11-21, 21-15 and won her 3rd title of the year at Singapore Open
2022. She had won the women's singles title at the Syed Modi International tournament in
January and Swiss Open 2022 in March 2022.
PV SINDHU has won it !!!
Thrilling game; here’s that moment !
• Stunning performance by @Pvsindhu1 to clinch her first ever #SingaporeOpen title with a 21-9,
11-21, 21-15 defeat of #WangZhi
• 3rd title of 2022, she is looking in superb form!
|Video:@bwfmedia| pic.twitter.com/NzP3qdR9o6
She had stormed into the women's singles finals at Singapore Open 2022 after beating Japan's
Saena Kawakami in the semi-final on July 15, 2022. PV Sindhu beat Kawakami in two straight
sets of 15-21 and 7-21 in just 31 minutes, clearly dominating over the latter to advance into the
Singapore Open 2022 Finals. This is Sindhu's first Super 500 Final of this year.
FINALS FOR SINDHU @Pvsindhu1 puts up exemplary performance to comfortably beat 's S
Kawakami 21-15, 21-7 in just 31 minutes and cruise through to the summit clash of
#SingaporeOpen2022
Go for champ!#SingaporeOpenSuper500#IndiaontheRise#Badminton
pic.twitter.com/douunXYItC
— BAI Media (@BAI_Media) July 16, 2022

Singapore Open 2022 Finals
PV Sindhu will play against either Japan's Aya Ohori or China's Wang Zhiyi in the
Singapore Open 2022 Finals.
Singapore Open 2022 Finals Date: July 17, 2022, Sunday
Singapore Open 2022 India: Results of Other Matches
PV Sindhu had beat China's Han Yue by 17-21 21-11 21-19 in a closely contested quarterfinals
match to book her semifinals spot on July 15, 2022.
Indian shuttlers Arjun MR and Dhruv Kapila lost 21-10, 18-21, 17-21 to Indonesia's Mohammad
Ahsan and Hendra Setiawan in the quarterfinals.
Star Indian shuttler HS Prannoy also suffered a heartbreak in the quarterfinals despite dominating
the first game. He lost by 21-12, 14-21, 18-21 against Japan's Kodai Naraoka on July 15th.
Saina Nehwal also bowed out of the quarterfinals after going down 13-21, 21-15, 20-22 against
Japan's Aya Ohori in a hard-fought match that lasted for 1 hour and 3 minutes.
READ ALSO: Rohit Sharma to lead, Kohli, Bumrah rested- India vs WI T20 Squad,
Schedule

Guidelines for Monkeypox: Health Ministry

issues guidelines for Monkeypox
management
Guidelines for Monkeypox: The Union Ministry of Health released guidelines for Monkeypox
management on July 15, 2022. The guidelines for monkeypox include basic instructions to the
general public to avoid contracting the disease including avoid contact with infected people and
dead or wild animals such as monkeys and rodents.
The guidelines for monkeypox also include instructions to visit the nearest health facility if one
comes in close contact with an individual infected with monkeypox or an area with the infected
people or animals.
At least 15 Virus Research & Diagnostic Laboratories across the country have been trained in the
diagnostic test for monkeypox detection by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR).
This comes after India reported its first Monkeypox case in a traveller, who arrived in Kerala from
the United Arab Emirates, and tested positive for the viral disease on July 14, 2022.
Centre rushes team to Kerala
The Union Health Ministry has rushed a high-level multi-disciplinary team to Kerala to coordinate
with the state health authorities in setting up public health measures in the state.
The centre's expert team comprises of experts drawn from the National Centre for Disease
Control (NCDC), Dr RML Hospital, New Delhi.
It also comprises senior officials from the Health Ministry along with experts from the Regional
Office of Health and Family Welfare, Kerala. The expert team will work closely with the State
Health Departments and take stock of the on-ground situation and recommend necessary public
health interventions.
Centre's Guidelines for Monkeypox: Key Highlights
- Monkeypox spreads through close contact with lesions, body fluids, prolonged contact with
Respiratory Droplets and contaminated materials such as bedding.

- The centre in its guidelines has reiterated some important action points required to contain
the spread of the disease.
- The health secretary has asked all the states/ union territories to undertake contact tracing,
testing and other surveillance activities following the detection of a case.
- The health secretary has asked the states and UTs to follow testing, IPC protocols and
clinical management.
- He further asked the states to screen and test all suspect cases at points of entries and in the
community.
- He stated that isolation of the patient till all lesions have resolved and scabs have completely
fallen off and constant monitoring and timely treatment of complications along with supportive
therapies are the key measures to prevent mortality.
- Further, hospitals must be identified and adequate human resource and logistic support
should be ensured to manage suspect/confirmed cases of Monkeypox.
Read More about Monkeypox here

National News
- PM Narendra Modi to inaugurate Bundelkhand Expressway today.

- Bill to regulate digital media listed for upcoming Parliament Monsoon Session.
- Monkeypox infectivity less, but can be fatal for children, say experts.
- Vaccine protection against COVID-19 short lived, booster shots are essential.
- BJP appoints Laxmikant Bajpai as chief whip of Rajya Sabha.
- Delhi reported 601 new cases, 0 death and 526 recoveries in the last 24 hours. Positivity
Rate at 3.64%.
- India assures continued support to democracy, stability and economic recovery in Sri Lanka.
- Former Punjab Assembly Speaker and senior SAD leader Nirmal Singh Kahlon passes away
after a prolonged illness at the age of 79 years.
- Defence Minister Rajnath Singh launches 'Dunagiri' stealth frigate built by GRSE in Kolkata.
- IIT Madras engineering college tops, followed by IIT Delhi & IIT Bombay in Ministry of
Education's national rankings.
- GST on green alternatives, raw material should have been slashed by Centre before banning
single-use plastic, says Delhi Minister Gopal Rai.
International News
- US House of Representatives approves amendment in defense budget to train Ukrainian

pilots
- South-East Asia on 'alert' for monkeypox: WHO Regional Director
- Israeli warplanes strikes Hamas 'military site' in Gaza strip.
- US President Joe Biden warns Saudi crown prince against future attacks on dissidents.
- Over 6 million people in crisis-hit Sri Lanka 'food insecure': World Food Programme
San Francisco airport terminal evacuated due to bomb threat.

- Sri Lankan Parliament meets to announce president’s vacancy
- President Joe Biden becomes 1st US president to fly directly from Israel to Saudi Arabia,
signaling warming ties amid Iran threat.
- US President Biden restates support for '2 states for 2 peoples,' but says 'ground not ripe' to
restart Israel-Palestinian talks.
Sports News

- Murali Sreeshankar becomes first Indian male long jumper to qualify for World Athletics
Championships finals.
- Netherlands and Zimbabwe booked their place in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2022 after
beating USA and Papua New Guinea in their respective World Cup qualifier semi-finals.
- Norway knocked out of Women's Euro 2022 after shock defeat by 1-0 against Austria on July
15th.

What is YouTube Billion Views Club? Psy's

Gangnam Style first video to cross Billion
Views
YouTube Billion Views Club: YouTube’s Billion Views Club is an elite group comprising of
videos that have cross a billion views. Only a handful of artists have managed to cross one billion
views on YouTube since the launch the platform on February 14, 2005.
The first-ever video to cross one billion views of YouTube was South Korean rapper Psy's
'Gangnam Style' in 2012. It was followed by Justin Bieber's 'Baby' in 2015. The other popular
artists who are a part of YouTube's billion views club include BTS, BLACKPINK, J Balvin, Adele,
Dua Lipa, Billie Eilish, Wiz Khalifa, Bruno Mars, Shakira, Guns N' Roses and Ed Sheeran.
Since then, over 200 music videos have surpassed one billion views mark on YouTube. Baby
Shark is currently the video with highest views on YouTube. The video surpassed 7 billion views
on October 29, 2020 and overtook Despacito to become the most viewed video on YouTube on
November 2, 2020.
Baby Shark surpassed 8 billion views on YouTube on February 23, 2021, becoming the
first and only video so far to do so. Despacito is the second most watched video on YouTube
with over six billion views, followed by Wiz Khalifa's 'See You Again' and Psy's 'Gangnam Style'.
READ ALSO: EMM Negative: India's First Unique Blood Group found in Gujarat man
YouTube to Honour Billion Views Club Members with Custom Logo
YouTube has announced that it will be honouring its billion views club members with a custom
BVC logo designed just for the occasion to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Psy's Gangnam
Style breaking into the billion views club, becoming its founding member.
Six BTS Videos in Billion Views Club
The popular K-POP Band and two-time Grammy nominees BTS are among the list of artists who
will be honoured with the unique custom logo. The band has six videos that have crossed billion
views on YouTube including 'Dynamite, 'MIC Drop', 'Fake Love', 'IDOL' and 'Boy With Luv'.

In fact, Dynamite had become the fastest music video of BTS to reach 1.4 billion views on
YouTube in February 2022. BLACKPINK also has six videos that crossed one billion views on
YouTube including 'AS IF IT'S YOUR LAST', 'How You Like That', 'Kill This Love', 'DDU-DU DDU-
DU', 'BOOMBAYAH' and performance video for 'How You Like That'.
Grammy-winning singer Adele's 'Hello' currently holds the record of being the fastest music video
to reach 1 billion views on YouTube by achieving the feat in 88 days. Despacito, the 2017 song by
Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee, is the most viewed music video of all time with 7.9 billion views.
YouTube Billion Views Club Members
Dua Lipa ('New Rules')
Billie Eilish ('Bad Guy')
Wiz Khalifa and Charlie Puth ('See You Again')
Mark Ronson and Bruno Mars ('Uptown Funk')
Katy Perry ('Roar')
Guns N' Roses (S'weet Child O' Mine', 'November Rain')
Shakira ('Waka Waka')
Rick Astley ('Never Gonna Give You Up')
Ed Sheeran ('Shape of You')

EMM Negative: India's First Unique Blood

Group found in Gujarat man
EMM Negative Blood Group: India's first unique blood group, EMM Negative, has been detected
in a 65-year-old man in Gujarat. EMM Negative Blood Group is the world's rarest blood group.
The Gujarat man is the world's tenth person with the world's most rare blood type.
The man, who suffers from a heart disease, was found to have the world's rarest blood group
EMM Negative. In general, there are four different blood types- A, B, O or AB. However, the EMM
Negative blood group cannot be classified into any of these regular blood types.
The human body contains a total of 42 different types of blood systems including A, B, O, Rh and
Duffy. There are about 375 different types of antigens in which EMM is in high amounts.
India's first unique blood group: EMM Negative Blood Group
- So far, there were only 9 people in the world with such rarest blood group, but now, a 65-
year-old man from Gujarat's Rajkot has been identified with the said blood group.
- The 65-year-old man had been undergoing treatment in Ahmedabad after suffering a heart
attack.
- He was in need of blood for his heart surgery but when his blood type was not found in
Ahmedabad's Prathama laboratory, his blood samples were sent to the blood donation centre
in Surat.
- Further testing revealed that the man has the world's most rarest blood type. Before him,
there were only 9 people with the world's most rare blood type.
- The International Society of Blood Transfusion (ISBT) has designated the blood type as EMM
negative as there is no EMM present in the blood.
EMM Negative Blood Group
Now, there are just 10 people in the world with the unique blood group with no EMM high-
frequency in their blood, which makes them different from normal humans.
Those with rarest blood groups cannot donate their blood to anyone nor can they be given blood
by anyone having another blood type including O+.
Which is rare blood group in India?

India's rarest blood group is now EMM Negative. It has been detected in a 65-year-old man
with heart disease in Gujarat.

PM Ranil Wickremesinghe Sworn in as

Interim President of Sri Lanka, New President
to be Elected soon
Sri Lanka Acting President: Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe has been sworn in as the
Acting President of Sri Lanka. He was administered the oath of the office by Sri Lankan Chief
Justice Jayantha Jayasuriya on July 15, 2022.
Ranil Wickremesinghe has been sworn in as an interim President till the conclusion of the process
of electing a new President by Parliament.This comes after Sri Lankan President Gotabaya
Rajapaksa formally submitted his resignation from the position. Sri Lankan Parliamentary Speaker
Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena informed on July 15 that Rajapaksa's resignation as President has
been accepted.
#WATCH | Yes resignation has been accepted, legal process will follow...Members will be invited
tomorrow (to elect a President): Sri Lanka Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywarden confirms
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa's resignation pic.twitter.com/jLomNW64Cq
— ANI (@ANI) July 15, 2022

#WATCH | Ranil Wickremesinghe sworn in as Acting-President a short while ago by Sri Lankan
Chief Justice Jayantha Jayasuriya#SriLanka pic.twitter.com/odjNmfd4cf
— ANI (@ANI) July 15, 2022
Sri Lankan Minister Gevindu Kumaratunga said that they have decided on a schedule to select
the next President. "After receiving the nominations, a new President will be decided upon
on Wednesday after voting," he said.
Sri Lanka | We've decided on a schedule to select the next President. After receiving the
nominations, a new President will be decided upon on Wednesday after voting: Gevindu
Kumaratunga, MP, SLPP pic.twitter.com/g6ySWHFIWm
— ANI (@ANI) July 15, 2022
READ ALSO: Sri Lanka Declares Emergency as President Rajapaksa flees: What's
happened and what's next in Sri Lanka?
When will the new Sri Lankan President be elected?

The Sri Lankan Prliament Speaker said that the presidential election process is expected to be
concluded speedily within a short period of seven days.
What is the process of election of new Sri Lankan President?
The Speaker stated that he has invited the members of Parliament to come tomorrow and will
cast their votes for the next President. The new Sri Lankan President will be elected as per the
provisions of the Special Provisions Act No. 2 of 1981 and Article 40 of the Constitution. Sri
Lankan Parliament Speaker said that the key aim is to complete the election procedure
successfully and speedily.
The speaker has requested cooperation from the party leaders, state officials, and security forces
for this democratic process. He also appealed to the citizens of the country to create a peaceful
environment that will allow all members of Parliament to attend Parliament freely and act
according to their conscience.
Gotabaya Rajapaksa on private visit, not asked for asylum: Singapore Ministry
Singapore's Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed recently that former Sri Lankan President
Gotabaya Rajapaksa has been allowed entry into Singapore on a private visit and that he has not
sought for asylum and will not be granted.
The former Sri Lankan President had flown to Singapore after staying a night in Maldives aboard
Saudi Airlines Flight on Julu 14, 2022.
He has his wife are expected to stay in Singapore and not travel further to the Middle East. They
were expected to travel further to Jeddah earlier.
Rajapaksa was forced to leave his Presidential Palace after thousands of protestors stormed the
building on July 9.
READ ALSO: Sri Lankan President Flees to Maldives

World Youth Skills Day Theme 2022: Know

Theme, Focus and Importance
World Youth Skills Day Theme 2022: The World Youth Skills Day is celebrated every year on
July 15 to highlight the importance of equipping young people with skills for employment and
entrepreneurship.
The World Youth Skills Day was declared on July 15 by the United Nations General
Assembly (UNGA). The day aims to provide a unique opportunity for dialogue between young
people, technical and vocational education and training (TVET) institutions, firms, employers’ and
workers’ organizations, policy-makers and development partners.
World Youth Skills Day Theme 2022
The World Youth Skills Day Theme 2022 is "Transforming youth skills for the future". The
United Nations selects a specific theme to be the focus of the World Youth Skills Day celebration
every year.
The World Youth Skills Day Theme 2021 was ‘Reimagining youth skills post-pandemic'. The
theme was aimed at supporting the youth to recover from the devastation caused by the Covid-19
pandemic both emotionally and professionally.
The World Youth Skills Day 2022: Key Focus in 5 Points
1. The World Youth Skills Day Theme 2022 takes place amid efforts towards socio-economic
recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.
2. The United Nations observes that young women or young persons with disabilities, youth from
rural communities and poor households and minority groups or those who suffer from the
consequences of violent conflict continue to be excluded.
3. The current global crisis had added further uncertainty regarding the skills and competencies
that will be in demand after the COVID-19 pandemic is overcome.
4. The UN and its agencies, such as UNESCO-UNEVOC, aim to help address these challenges
by reducing access barriers to the world of work and ensuring that skills are recognized and

certified. These agencies also aim to offer skill development opportunities for out-of-school youth
and those not in employment, education or training.
5. The Asia-Pacific region alone accounts for 60 percent of the world's youth population.
Watch Video Below to Know More about World Youth Skills Day 2022

Monkeypox in Kerala: India's first Monkeypox

case reported in Kerala, Centre rushes expert
team
Monkeypox in Kerala: India's first monkeypox case was reported in Kollam, Kerala on July
14, 2022. The Union Health Ministry will be deploying a multi-disciplinary Central team to support
the Kerala government in probing the outbreak and instituting requisite health measures.
The monkeypox case has been reported in a 35-year-old man who arrived in Kerala on July
12th from the United Arab Emirates (UAE). He had reached Trivandrum airport and all steps
were being taken as per the guidelines issued by WHO and ICMR, said Kerala Health Minister
Veena George.
The patient is reportedly quite stable and all his vitals are normal. The primary contacts of the
monkeypox case in India include his father, mother, taxi driver, auto driver and 11 passengers
who were in adjacent seats on his flight.
Following India's first case of Monkeypox in Kollam, Kerala, Union Health Ministry to deploy a
multi-disciplinary Central team to support the Kerala govt in probing the outbreak and instituting
requisite health measures https://t.co/AhCcCBImx4 pic.twitter.com/E6Ia4uaRbp
— ANI (@ANI) July 14, 2022
Kerala Health Minister Veena George said that there is nothing to worry about or to be anxious
about. All the steps are being taken and the patient is stable. The Kerala Health Department has
issued guidelines on Monkey Pox.
There is nothing to worry about or to be anxious about. All the steps are being taken and the
patient is stable: Kerala Health Minister Veena George pic.twitter.com/J8gSm3C9GN
— ANI (@ANI) July 14, 2022

Centre rushes team to Kerala
The Union Health Ministry has rushed a high-level multi-disciplinary team to Kerala to support the
state health authorities in instituting public health measures in view of India's first confirmed case
of monkeypox in Kollam district of Kerala.

Union Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan also wrote a letter to all the states and union territories,
reiterating some of the key actions that are required to contain the spread of the disease.
Monkeypox in Kerala
- The monkeypox case in Kerala has been reported in a man who returned from the UAE
recently.
- He was admitted to a hospital in the state after he showed Monkeypox symptoms.
- The person was allegedly in close contact with a monkeypox patient abroad.
- The traveller's samples were sent for testing to the National Institute of Virology in Pune,
where it was confirmed that he has monkeypox.
- This is the first such reporting of Monkeypox in India.
What is Monkeypox?
Monkeypox is a viral zoonosis disease transmitted to humans from animals with symptoms similar
to those seen in smallpox patients. It has emerged as the most important orthopox virus after the
eradication of smallpox in 1980.
Is Monkeypox deadly?
Monkeypox virus is clinically less severe than smallpox, as per World Health Organisation (WHO).
It is usually a self-limiting disease with symptoms lasting from two to four weeks.
How is Monkeypox transmitted?
Monkeypox is transmitted to humans through close contact with an infected person or animal. The
virus is transmitted from one person to another through close contact with body fluids of the
infected person or contaminated materials such as clothes or bedding.
Monkeypox symptoms
Monkeypox resembles smallpox and its most common symptoms include fever, rash and swollen
lymph nodes and may lead to a range of medical complications.

National News
- Free Covid booster dose for all adults from today.
- India's first monkeypox case confirmed in Kerala.
- Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha to jointly host a farewell for President Ram Nath Kovind next
week.
- President Ram Nath Kovind's tenure to end on July 24th.
- India's current account deficit expected to deteriorate in FY23, as per Finance Ministry report.
- Assam's Cachar district makes face masks mandatory as COVID cases rise.
- BJP to hold a parliamentary party meeting tomorrow, July 16.
- Ajmer Dargah Cleric Gauhar Chishti to be produced in court today.
- Centre launches e-NAM POP to facilitate farmers to sell produce outside their state borders.
- Union Minister and BJP MP Piyush Goyal was reappointed as the Leader of the House in
Rajya Sabha.
- India supplied over 235 million total supplies of COVID-19 vaccines to 98 countries: NITI
Aayog Vice-Chairman.
READ ALSO: India's first Monkeypox case detected in Kerala
International News
- Sri Lanka Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywarden confirms President Gotabaya Rajapaksa's
resignation.
- US lawmakers approve CAATSA waiver for India.
- Ivana Trump, the first wife of former US President Donald Trump, has passed away.
- Italy Prime Minister Draghi announces resignation, Italy's president refuses PM Draghi's
resignation.
- Rishi Sunak tops second round of voting in UK leadership contest.
- Saudi Arabia opens airspace to 'all carriers' in gesture to Israel.
- WHO to reconvene its expert monkeypox committee in a week to reconsider whether the
growing outbreak should receive the global body's highest level of alarm.
- The European Commission is expected next week to ask EU countries to reduce heating and
cooling of public buildings and offices to cut demand for gas.

- Mali to suspend all new rotations of the United Nations' MINUSMA peacekeeping mission
citing national security reasons.
- Twitter experienced a widespread outage in the United States and parts of Europe on July 14.

World’s Greatest Places of 2022: Ahmedabad,

Kerala on Times List of World's Greatest
Places 2022
World’s Greatest Places of 2022: Ahmedabad and Kerala have been featured on TIME
Magazine's List of World's Greatest Places of 2022. The two major tourist destinations in India
have been listed among the top 50 extraordinary destinations to explore in the world.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah tweeted saying, "Matter of immense pride for every Indian,
especially the people of Gujarat that India’s first UNESCO World Heritage City, Ahmedabad
has now been included in the list of "World's 50 Greatest Places of 2022" by Time
Magazine."
Matter of immense pride for every Indian, especially the people of Gujarat that India’s first
UNESCO World Heritage City, Ahmedabad has now been included in the list of "World's 50
Greatest Places of 2022" by Time Magazine.
Congratulations to everyone!https://t.co/ZKpjCbg4YM
— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) July 14, 2022
Time Magazine had solicited nominations of places from their international network of
correspondents to compile the list of the World's Greatest Places 2022. While Kerala has been
named Ecotourism hot spot, Ahmedabad has been tagged as a city of higher learning.
Some of the other extraordinary destinations listed in TIME's List of World's Greatest Places of
2022 include the Arctic, Nairobi, Doha, Seoul, Great Barrier Reef, Ras Al Khaimah in UAE,
Galápagos Islands in Ecuador, Hwange National Park, in Zimbabwe, Spain's Valencia, Trans
Bhutan Trail, International Space Station, Bali, Indonesia, Rapa Nui in Chile, Kyushu Island in
Japan, Istanbul, Toronto and Kigali in Rwanda.
Ahmedabad on Time's List of World's Greatest Places 2022
Time's World's Greatest Places 2022 List described Ahmedabad, India’s first UNESCO World
Heritage City, as a city that boasts of both ancient landmarks and contemporary innovations that
make it a mecca for cultural tourism including the serene Gandhi Ashram on the banks of the

Sabarmati River and Navratri, the vibrant nine-day celebration. The city is also known as Gujarat's
Science City with an entertainment center and theme park.
READ ALSO: Buck Moon 2022: Brightest Super Full Moon today, How to see in India?
Kerala on Time's List of World's Greatest Places 2022
Kerala has been described as one of India’s most beautiful states with spectacular
beaches, lush backwaters, temples and palaces. Time Magazine stated in its description that the
state is known as “God’s own country” for good reason.
Kerala is also known for its tranquil ayurvedic retreat that offers various yogic practices and
ayurvedic treatments. The state is also boosting motor-home tourism in India this year.
World's Greatest Places 2022: Check Full List

World's Greatest Places 2022 Country
Ras Al Khaimah
UAE
Park City Utah, USA
Galápagos Islands
Equador
Dolni Morava Czech Republic
Seoul South Korea
Great Barrier Reef Australia
Doha Qatar
Detroit USA
Kerala India
The Arctic The Arctic
Ahmedabad India
Nairobi Kenya

València Spain
Queenstown New Zealand
Hwange National Park Zimbabwe
Historic Silk Road Sites Uzbekistan
São Paulo Brazil
Trans Bhutan Trail Bhutan
Devon England
Bali Indonesia
International Space Station Outer Space
Kyushu Island Japan
Rapa Nui Chile
Salta Argentina
Portree Scotland
Tofino British Columbia
Boracay Philippines
Madeira Portugal
Franschhoek South Africa
Miami USA
El Chaltén Argentina
Bogotá Colombia
Alentejo Portugal
Lower Zambezi National Park Zambia
Kaunas Lithuania
Setouchi Islands Japan

Calabria Italy
San Francisco US
San Francisco Sweden
Copenhagen Denmark
Marseilles France
Thessaloniki Greece
Istanbul Turkey
Ilulissat Greenland
Jamaica Jamaica
Fremantle Australia
Toronto Canada
Kigali Rwanda
Riviera Nayarit Mexico
Portland Ore
READ ALSO: NASA reveals first images of unseen Universe taken by James Webb Space
Telescope

Daler Mehndi Arrest: Daler Mehndi Arrested

in 2003 Human Trafficking Case, Sentenced
to 2-year Jail Term
Daler Mehndi arrest: Veteran singer Daler Mehndi has been arrested in a 19-year-old Human
trafficking case. He was sentenced to two years of imprisonment by a district court in Patiala on
July 14, 2022. The singer has been taken into custody by the police.
Daler Mehndi has been arrested in a 2003 case of human trafficking for taking people abroad by
showing them as troupe members. His application for release on probation w as dismissed by the
court and he was taken into custody.
Patiala, Punjab | Singer Daler Mehndi sentenced to two years of imprisonment in a human
trafficking case of 2003. He has been taken into custody (by police). His application for release on
probation also dismissed by court: Advocate Gurmeet Singh, Complainant's lawyer
pic.twitter.com/bHOwcsHAD4
— ANI (@ANI) July 14, 2022

Daler Mehndi arrest: Know all about Daler Mehndi's Case in 7 Points
1. An FIR was filed in 2003 by a man named Bakshish Singh accusing Daler Mehndi and his
brother Shamsher Singh of taking money from people to illegally send them abroad as "troupe"
members.
2. The case was registered at the Patiala police station. The petitions claimed that the two
brothers had taken two troupes to the US in 1998 and 1999, during which they had shown 10
people as troupe members to help them illegally migrate to the nation.
3. The FIR was followed up by 35 more complaints against the brothers. The duo were charged
under Indian Penal Code's sections for human trafficking and conspiracy and Indian Passport
Act.
4. The local police filed discharge petitions in the local court three years later saying that Daler
Mehndi was innocent. The court however, refused to discharge him, saying there was “sufficient
evidence" to conduct further investigation.

5. The two brothers were sentenced to two-year jail terms from a judicial magistrate's court in
2018. They were though released on bail and had filed appeals against it.
6. The appeal was dismissed by the Additional District court and Sessions Judge HS Grewal.
7. Daler Mehndi's petition for bail plea was also dismissed and he was taken to Patiala jail.
What happens next?
Daler Mehndi now has the option to approach the Punjab and Haryana High Court to appeal
against the sentencing.

Indian T20 Squad for West Indies Series:

Rohit Sharma to lead, Kohli, Bumrah rested-
India vs WI T20 Squad, Schedule
Indian T20 Squad for West Indies Series: The BCCI announced Indian T20 squad for West
Indies series on July 14, 2022. India is scheduled to play 5 T20Is in West Indies, starting from
July 29th till August 7th.
Rohit Sharma has been named captain of the Indian T20 team for the West Indies series.
The India vs West Indies T20 squad also includes the names of KL Rahul and Kuldeep Yadav,
who have been recovering from injuries. Though they have been named in the Indian T20 squad
for West Indies, their inclusion will be subject to fitness.
The 18-member Indian T20 squad for West Indies has been picked by the All-India Senior
Selection Committee for the five-match T20I series in the caribbean nation.
READ ALSO: India jumps to third spot, surpasses Pakistan- Check List of Top 10 ODI
Teams
Indian T20 team for West Indies series: India vs West Indies T20 2022 Squad Key
Exclusions and Inclusions
Key Exclusions- Virat Kohli, Jasprit Bumrah
Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah have not been named in the Indian T20 team for West Indies
series.The two players have been rested. Virat Kohli was not included in India's playing XI in the
1st and 2nd ODI against England as well after he sustained a mild groin strain before the 1st ODI
match. The second India vs England ODI match will be played today, July 14 at Lord's in London
Rituraj Gaekwad, Sanju Samson, Venkatesh Iyer, Yuzvendra Chahal, Umran Malik have also
been left out of the Indian T20 team for West Indies series.
Key Inclusions- R Ashwin, KL Rahul and Kuldeep Yadav
Veteran spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has earned a recall in the Indian T20 squad for West
Indies. KL Rahul has also been named in the India vs West Indies T20 squad after staying out for

over a month due to an injury. KL Rahul missed the entire India vs England series due to his
injury. Kuldeep Yadav is also back after being ruled out of the England series due to injury.
However, both the players will have to pass the fitness test to be included in the India vs West
Indies T20 Squad.
India vs West Indies T20 2022 Squad
Indian T20 squad for West Indies series: Rohit Sharma (Captain), Ishan Kishan, KL Rahul*,
Suryakumar Yadav, Deepak Hooda, Shreyas Iyer, Dinesh Karthik, Rishabh Pant, Hardik Pandya,
Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, R Ashwin, Ravi Bishnoi, Kuldeep Yadav*, Bhuvneshwar Kumar,
Avesh Khan, Harshal Patel, Arshdeep Singh.
India vs West Indies T20 Schedule

India tour of West Indies, 2022 (T20Is)
S No. Day Date Match Venue
1 Friday July 29th 1st T20I Trinidad
2 Monday August 1st 2nd T20I St Kitts
3 Tuesday August 2nd 3rd T20I St Kitts
4 Saturday August 6th 4th T20I Lauderhill, Flo
5 Sunday August 7th 5th T20I Lauderhill, Flo
READ ALSO: Jasprit Bumrah regains top spot in ICC ODI Bowler Rankings- Check Full ICC
ODI and T20 Rankings

I2U2 Leader's Summit 2022: Agricultural Park

Project worth USD 2 Billion to be announced
in India
I2U2 Leader's Summit 2022: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will participate in the first I2U2
Leaders' Summit today, July 14, 2022 through virtual video conference. PM Modi will participate in
the summit along with US President Joe Biden, Israel PM Yair Lapid and UAE President
Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
The I2U2 group is being projected as the QUAD grouping for West Asia. The grouping was
proposed with the aim of encouraging investments in six mutually identified areas
including water, food security, energy, health, transportation and space.
Hon’ble PM Sh @narendramodi will participate in the first I2U2 (India-Israel-UAE-USA) Summit

today at 4pm in a virtual format.
I2U2 is aimed to encourage joint investments in six mutually identified areas such as water,
energy, transportation, space, health, and food security. pic.twitter.com/a2MeN94VqS
— G Kishan Reddy (@kishanreddybjp) July 14, 2022
The I2U2 Grouping was proposed during the meeting of the Foreign Ministers of the four
countries on October 18, 2022. This would be the first-ever leaders I2U2 Leader's summit. Each
of these four countries have been having Sherpa-level interactions regularly to discuss the
possible areas of cooperation.
I2U2 Summit UPSC: Objective, Key Focus and Other Important Details
- I2U2 grouping intends to mobilize private sector expertise and capital to help modernize the
infrastructure and low carbon development pathways for the industries and improve public
health.
- It also aims to promote the development of critical emerging and green technologies.
- The leaders will also discuss possible joint projects and other common areas of mutual
interest within I2U2 framework.
- The group aims to strengthen economic partnership in trade and investment in their
respective regions.

- The I2U2 projects aim to serve as a model for economic cooperation and offer opportunities
to the workers and business persons of the four countries.
- The I2U2 leaders would also discuss the food security crisis and other areas of cooperation
amid the Russian war in Ukraine war.
Strengthening economic partnerships.
PM @narendramodi will participate in the first I2U2 (India-Israel-UAE-USA) Summit today at 4pm
in a virtual format.
Stay tuned for updates. pic.twitter.com/CJcHJwGX3F
— Arindam Bagchi (@MEAIndia) July 14, 2022

USD 2 billion agricultural park project to be announced in India
An agricultural park project worth USD 2 billion is likely to be announced during the first I2U2
Leaders' Summit.
The project will be partly funded by the UAE with support from US private sector and technical
expertise will be provided by Israel.
We’ll have a $2 billion project, which the UAE is helping to fund, for agricultural parks in India,
which is focused on the food security challenge, among some other things that will be announced:
Senior US official
— ANI (@ANI) July 14, 2022

IU2U Leader's Summit 2022
US President Joe Biden will convene the first-ever Virtual Summit with Indian PM Narendra Modi,
Israel PM and UAE President today.
The I2U2 summit is a part of the Biden administration's efforts to revitalize their partnerships
across the world.
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James Webb Space Telescope First Images:

NASA reveals first images of unseen
Universe
First Image of James Webb Telescope: NASA has released the next wave of images from
James Webb Space Telescope, revealing depths of unseen universe that have paved the way for
a new era of astronomy.
The new images from the James Webb Space reveal details about a "stellar nursery",
atmosphere of a faraway gas planet, a "quintet" of galaxies locked in a dance of close
encounters and a cloud of gas around a dying star.
According to senior project scientist of James Webb project, John Mather, the new discoveries
are beautiful and they're full of wonderful discoveries and science, and lots of things we haven't
identified are in there.
Webb Telescope: What will scientists learn?
"They're beautiful and they're full of wonderful discoveries and science, and lots of things we
haven't identified are in there," Nobel-winning cosmologist and Webb senior project scientist John
Mather sayshttps://t.co/0PV4NLo4Yf pic.twitter.com/Pl3fEViWXu

US President unveiled first image from James Webb Space
US President Joe Biden revealed one of the first images of the early universe taken from the
James Webb Space Telescope at a preview event at the White House on July 12, 2022. The first-
full set of colour images and data from the James Webb Telescope will be revealed later today by
NASA.
The James Webb Space Telescope first image is the deepest and sharpest infrared image of the
universe till date going back 13 billion years. It contains the light from galaxies that has taken
many billions of years to reach us.
The first image of James Webb Telescope, known as Webb's First Deep Field, is of a galaxy

cluster named SMACS 0723. It is overflowing with detail, as it revealed thousands of galaxies,
including the faintest objects ever observed in the infrared.
Check all images from James Webb Telescope here
It's here–the deepest, sharpest infrared view of the universe to date: Webb's First Deep Field.
Previewed by @POTUS on July 11, it shows galaxies once invisible to us. The full set of
@NASAWebb's first full-color images & data will be revealed July 12: https://t.co/63zxpNDi4I
pic.twitter.com/zAr7YoFZ8C
— NASA (@NASA) July 11, 2022

James Webb Space Telescope First Image: 7 Things to Know
1. The James Webb Space telescope first photo covers a patch of sky that is approximately the
size of a grain of sand held at arm’s length by someone on the ground.
2. The first image has been taken by Webb’s Near-Infrared Camera (NIRCam), which has brought
distant galaxies into sharp focus. It is a composite made from images at different wavelengths,
totaling 12.5 hours.
3. The first images from the James Webb Space Telescope achieves depths at infrared
wavelengths beyond the Hubble Space Telescope’s deepest fields, which took weeks.
4. The first image shows galaxy cluster SMACS 0723 as it appeared 4.6 billion years ago.
5. The galaxy cluster acts as a gravitational lens, magnifying much more distant galaxies behind
it.
6. The distant galaxies have tiny, faint structures that have never been seen before, including star
clusters and diffuse features.
7. The James Webb Image is one of the telescope’s first-full color images.
The Big Bang: birth of the Universe.#AFPGraphics on the Big Bang explosion at the origins of the
Universe. The James Webb telescope is looking closer back to the Big Bang than ever before -
releasing a first image today and more on Tuesday (US time) pic.twitter.com/mI2GdLHaZ1

First Images of James Webb Telescope

NASA will one by one release the first images of the universe by James Webb Telescope, the
world's largest and most power space telescope ever launched. The telescope will unfold its
findings for the first time today. The images will be added to NASA's official website.
Hubble vs James Webb Telescope: Check Difference in Images
HUBBLE vs JWST: Here's the difference. Welcome to a new era of astronomy.

pic.twitter.com/ATIOhc2mnQ
— Ian Lauer (@ianlauerastro) July 11, 2022

James Webb Telescope
The James Webb Telescope has been developed by NASA in partnership with ESA (European
Space Agency) and CSA (Canadian Space Agency).
The James Webb Space Telescope was launched on December 25, 2021 beginning a one-
million-mile journey to see 13.5 billion years into the past.
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particles, Particle Zoo 2.0?
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Buck Moon 2022: Brightest Super Full Moon

today, How to see in India? Know what is
Buck Moon spiritual meaning
Buck Moon 2022: Buck Moon or Super Full Moon lit up the sky across the world on July, 2022.
The Buck Supermoon on July 13 was the brightest moon of the year due to its closeness to
Earth.
The Super Full Moon is known as buck moon as it is named after antlers that form on a buck's
forehead around this time of the year. The last supermoon, known as the Strawberry moon, was
seen on June 14th.
The Super Full Moon comes at a time when the Earth is at Aphelion, the farthest point from the
Sun. It will be visible to people across the world till Friday. The timing of the event will depend on
which part of the world you live in. The sky will appear brighter on supermoon day.
READ: Know what is Aphelion here
VIDEO: 'Buck' supermoon lights up the sky over Beirut, Lebanon and Idlib, Syria
pic.twitter.com/lv2YYTX4sb

Supermoon July 2022: Date and time
Supermoon 2022 Date: July 13, 2022
Buck Moon 2022 Time: The supermoon will be visible at 2:38 pm EDT on July 13 or 12:08 am
IST on July 14.
When will Supermoon July 2022 be visible in India?
The supermoon will be visible in India at around 12.08 am early morning on July 14th.
Buck Moon 2022 Spiritual Meaning
The Supermoon in July is often referred to as the "Buck Moon", a name that is derived from the

velvety antlers of male deer, which generally appear in early spring and finish growing as summer
peaks, forming pointed hard tips. The bucks subsequently shed their antlers before regrowing
them again.
Supermoon July 13 2022: 5 Interesting Facts
1. The supermoon in July is known as the Buck Moon.
2. The buck moon 2022 will last for three days.
3. The supermoon 2022 phenomenon will take place on a full moon night during the Moon's
closest approach to the Earth.
4. The buck moon will be only 3,57,264 kilometres away from the Earth during supermoon on
wednesday.
5. This time, the event is happening at the same time when the Earth is farthest away from the
Sun at Aphelion.
Supermoon June 14
The last supermoon of the year was the Strawberry Moon that had occured on June 14, 2022.
The supermoon marked the last full Moon of spring or the first full moon of summer, as per native
Americans.
The supermoon was visible to the naked eye at 5.22 PM IST on June 14. This was the time when
the moon was at the closest point in its orbit around Earth.
What is a supermoon?
A supermoon is a full moon that coincides with perigee, when the Moon's orbit is closest to the
Earth. This results in Moon looking slightly larger and brighter than usual.
The term ‘supermoon’ was coined in 1979 by an astrologer named Richard Nolle. His definition of
a supermoon was a full moon that takes place within 90 percent of its closest approach to Earth.
The definition was later adopted by NSA
What happens on a supermoon?
The supermoon tends to have tidal effects on the planet, causing very high tides and low tides.

The coastal storms at the sea during this time could even lead to aggravated flooding, as per
astronomers.

National News
- PM Modi to participate in first virtual Leaders' Summit of I2U2 today.
- Opposition leaders to discuss joint Vice Presidential candidate on July 17
- Telangana government has decided to extend holidays for all educational institutions from
July 14 to July 16.
- Statue of Mahatma Gandhi defaced at Hindu temple in Canada, police probing it as hate
crime.
- Ex-Vice President Hamid Ansari issues a statement regarding Pak journalist Nusrat Mirza.
- Himachal CM Thakur lays foundation stones of 23 developmental projects worth Rs 90 cr in
Hamirpur.
International News
- Sri Lankan Parliament Speaker is yet to receive the Letter of Resignation from President
Gotabaya Rajapaksa.
- Mustafizur Rahman appointed as Bangladesh's next High Commissioner to India.
- Sri Lanka's Central bank warns public on possible risks in crypto trade.
- Peaceful transfer of power within Sri Lanka is essential: US
- British Parliament felicitates BCCI President Sourav Ganguly.
- Indian-origin Rishi Sunak wins first round of voting, 6 candidates to go to round two.
- Sri Lanka lists curfew that was imposed in the Western province after the eruption of violence
in the capital.
- North Korea on July 13, 2022 recognised two Russian-backed breakaway "people's
republics" in eastern Ukraine as independent states.
- Russia and Ukraine to hold talks with UN and Turkish officials to break impasse over grain
exports.
Health & Medicine
- The BA.5 Omicron sub-variant has the potential to cause reinfection "within weeks", as per
global researchers.
- Scientists develop new mechanism to inactivate COVID-19 virus, block entry into cells.
- French health authorities have published a study confirming a link between nitrates added to

processed meat and colon cancer.

Sports News
- India registers a 3-1 win over Japan in the 9-12th placings match of the FIH Hockey Women's
World Cup Spain & Netherlands 2022.
- BCCI President Sourav Ganguly was felicitated by the British Parliament on July 13, 2022.
Environment News
- Heatwave swamps western Europe, France is suffering soaring temperatures, blistering heat
engulfing Spain and Portugal as wildfires destroy vast stretches of Western European
forestland.
- Race against time to find Brazil Amazon species before they disappear due to deforestation,
mining and illegal timber extraction.
- Faeroe Islands has proposed an annual catch limit of 500 white-sided dolphins on a
provisional basis for 2022 and 2023.
Space & Technology
- The European Space Agency has officially terminated cooperation with Russia on a mission
to put a rover on Mars.
- Space tech startup Agnikul Cosmos inaugurated India's first-ever facility to manufacture 3D-
printed rocket engines in Chennai on July 13.
- The US Air Force successfully tested a Lockheed Martin Corp hypersonic missile this week.

Free COVID-19 Booster Dose for all adults

from July 15
Free COVID-19 Booster Dose: The central government announced on July 13, 2022 that all
citizens above 18 years can get free Covid-19 booster dose for the next 75 days from July 15,
2022. The free COVID precautionary dose has been announced as a part of Azadi ka Amrit
Mahotsav celebrations and Azadi Ka Amrit Kaal.
The Union I&B Minister Anurag Thakur informing during a press briefing after cabinet meeting that
"on the occasion of Azadi ka Amrit Kaal, it has been decided that from 15th July 2022 till
the next 75 days, citizens above 18 years of age will be given booster doses free of cost."
The free COVID-19 booster shots will be made available at all government centres.
@ianuragthakur @MIB_India @ddnews @airnewsalerts @PBNS_India

#CabinetDecisions https://t.co/wFtrYZfIL7
— Office of Mr. Anurag Thakur (@Anurag_Office) July 13, 2022

India's COVID-19 Vaccine Coverage crosses 199.12 Cr
India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage has crossed 199.12 Cr (1,99,12,79,010), as per

provisional reports on July 13, 2022. India had administered over 3.76 crore first doses and
2,54,56,855 second doses to children aged between 12-14 years.
India has administered 6,07,40,916 first doses and 4,97,41,704 second doses to children aged
between 15-18 years
The COVID-19 vaccination programme for children between 12-14 years was launched on March
16, 2022. The COVID-19 precautionary dose for all those aged between 18-59 years was
launched from April 10, 2022.
India's active caseload currently stands at 1,32,457, which includes 16,906 new cases reported in
the last 24 hours. India's recovery rate currently stands at 98.49 percent and weekly positivity rate
is presently at 4.26% percent.

ICC ODI Team Rankings 2022: India jumps to

third spot, surpasses Pakistan- Check List of
Top 10 ODI Teams
ICC ODI Team Rankings 2022: India has jumped to the third position in the ICC ODI Team
Rankings 2022, overtaking Pakistan after its 10-wicket win over England in the 1st ODI at
Kennington on July 12, 2022.
India was earlier pushed to fourth place with 105 rating, while Pakistan was ranked third
with 106 rating in the ICC ODI Team Rankings 2022. With their win over England in the first
ODI, India has received two more rating points to reach 108 points.
The jump in ratings helped India push ahead and break into the top three in the ICC ODI Team
Rankings 2022. New Zealand tops the ICC ODI Team Rankings 2022 with 126 rating, followed by
England at the second spot with 122 rating and India at third with 108 rating.
Indian bowlers had played a huge role in destroying England's batting order in the first ODI
and restricting them to 110 runs, their lowest total against India. Jasprit Bumrah, who has
jumped to the top of the ICC ODI Bowler Rankings 2022, led the attack with his career-best
bowling figure of 6/19, followed by Mohammed Shami who picked up three wickets and Prasidh
Krishna who got one.
India won the match with more than 31 overs to spare with Rohit Sharma leading the attack with
his score of 76 runs off 58 balls and Shikhar Dhawan who was not out at 31 runs.
England have been bowled out for their lowest ODI total against India!#ENGvIND |
https://t.co/62zyAmdxVs pic.twitter.com/JgmQ8tgFRF
— ICC (@ICC) July 12, 2022

ICC ODI Team Rankings: Check List of Top 20 ODI Teams
Rank Team Matches Points Rating
1 New Zealand 14 1,776 127
2 England 23 2,811 122

3 India 23 2,479 108
4 Pakistan 19 2,005 106
5 Australia 23 2,325 101
6 South Africa 19 1,872 99
7 Bangladesh 25 2,397 96
8 Sri Lanka 29 2,658 92
9 West Indies 33 2,351 71
10 Afghanistan 18 1,238 69
11 Ireland 22 1,171 53
12 Scotland 19 886 47
13 UAE 19 724 38
14 Netherlands 18 603 34
15 Zimbabwe 17 539 32
16 Oman 30 919 31
17 United States 20 544 27
18 Namibia 12 241 20
19 Nepal 18 298 17
20 Papua New Guinea 22 134 6
READ ALSO: ICC Player Rankings 2022: Jasprit Bumrah regains top spot in ICC ODI
Bowler Rankings- Check Full ICC ODI and T20 Rankings

ICC Player Rankings 2022: Jasprit Bumrah

regains top spot in ICC ODI Bowler Rankings-
Check Full ICC ODI and T20 Rankings
ICC ODI Rankings 2022: Jasprit Bumrah has regained number one ranking in ICC ODI Bowler
Rankings 2022, while Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma retained their 3rd and 4th ranking respectively
in ICC ODI Batting Rankings 2022.
The next ranked bowler in ICC ODI Bowling Rankings 2022 is Yuzvendra Chahal, who has
slipped two places to the 20th position, followed by Mohammad Shami, who has jumped four
places to the 23rd position.
No bowler above him
Jasprit Bumrah stands as the No.1 ODI bowler in the latest @MRFWorldwide rankings!
— ICC (@ICC) July 13, 2022
The highest-ranked Indian all-rounder in the ICC ODI All-Rounder Rankings 2022 is Ravindra
Jadeja, who has slipped two places to the 14th position.
Jasprit Bumrah's incredible spell puts him on the all-time list
More https://t.co/FgSCGwrZvt pic.twitter.com/FFDLoDoZGb
— ICC (@ICC) July 13, 2022
Suryakumar Yadav has jumped to his career-best 5th rank on ICC T20 Batting Rankings.
He is the only Indian in the top 10 of ICC T20 Batting Rankings 2022. The only other player in the
top 10 of ICC T20 Rankings is Bhuvneshwar Kumar, who is ranked at the 8th spot in the ICC T20
Bowler Rankings 2022.
ICC ODI Bowler Rankings July 2022
POS PLAYER TEAM RATING

1 Jasprit Bumrah IND 718
2 Trent Boult NZ 712
3 Shaheen Afridi PAK 681
4 Josh Hazlewood AUS 679
5 Mujeeb Ur Rahman AFG 676
6 Mehedi Hasan BAN 675
7 Chris Woakes ENG 673
8 Matt Henry NZ 672
9 Mohammad Nabi AFG 657
10 Rashid Khan AFG 651
ICC ODI Batting Rankings

1 Babar Azam PAK 892
2 Imam-ul-Haq PAK 815
3 Virat Kohli IND 803
4 Rohit Sharma IND 802
5 Quinton de Kock SA 789
6 Rassie van der Dussen SA 769
7 Ross Taylor NZ 760
8 Jonny Bairstow ENG 738
9 David Warner AUS 737
10 Aaron Finch AUS 715
ICC ODI All-Rounder Rankings

1 Shakib Al Hasan BAN 410

2 Mohammad Nabi AFG 325
3 Rashid Khan AFG 290
4 Chris Woakes ENG 260
5 Mitchell Santner NZ 253
6 Colin de Grandhomme NZ 251
7 Ben Stokes ENG 244
8 Zeeshan Maqsood OMA 238
9 Mehedi Hasan BAN 238
10 Imad Wasim PAK 234
ICC T20 Batting Rankings 2022

Babar Azam PAK 818
2 Mohammad Rizwan PAK 794
3 Aiden Markram SA 757
4 Dawid Malan ENG 754
5 Suryakumar Yadav IND 732
6 Aaron Finch AUS 716
7 Devon Conway NZ 703
8 Nicholas Pooran WI 667
9 Pathum Nissanka SL 661
10 Rassie van der Dussen SA 658

Sri Lanka Declares Emergency as President

Rajapaksa flees: What's happened and what's
next in Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Emergency: Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe was appointed acting
president on July 13, 2022 after incumbent President Gotabaya Rajapaksa fled the country. This
change in gaurd was announced by the Parliamentary Speaker as thousands of protesters took to
the streets in Colombo demanding resignation from both of them. Sri Lanka has also declared an
indefinite state of emergency amid the protests.
The Prime Minister's office released a statement saying, "Since the president is out of the
country, an emergency has been declared to deal with the situation."
#UPDATE Sri Lankan PM Ranil Wickremesinghe (pic, L) was appointed acting president on
Wednesday after incumbent Gotabaya Rajapaksa (R) fled the country, the parliamentary Speaker
announced as thousands of protesters demanded both men step down https://t.co/ErYiwgq54o
pic.twitter.com/GBFTsRLy0y

#UPDATE Crisis-hit Sri Lanka declares an indefinite nationwide state of emergency, hours after
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa fled the country, the prime minister's office says.
"Since the president is out of the country, an emergency has been declared to deal with the
situation" pic.twitter.com/oSbcj3sqcR
Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe is now the acting President of Sri Lanka. He declared a
nationwide emergency and imposed a curfew in the western province. However, the protestors
are demanding Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe to also step down along with President
Gotabaya Rajapaksa.
Sri Lankan police fired tear gas to hold back thousands of protesters who are mobbing the Prime
Minister's office in Colombo.
#UPDATE Sri Lankan police fire tear gas to hold back thousands of protesters mobbing the PM's

office in Colombo, @AFP reporters at the scene report.
The protesters are demanding Ranil Wickremesinghe step down along with President Gotabaya
Rajapaksa, who has fled to the Maldives pic.twitter.com/QXZv9Izgsk
READ ALSO: Sri Lanka PM Ranil Wickremesinghe resigns, President Gotabaya to resign
on July 13th
Where is Sri Lankan President?
Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa flew out of the country to the Maldives along with his
wife on July 12, 2022. He fled the country with two bodyguards aboard a Sri Lankan Air Force
Plane following widespread protests in the country amid a months-long economic crisis.
The Sri Lankan President was driven to an undisclosed location under police escort after arrival in
Maldives. He was expected to step down from his position on July 13. As per reports, Gotabaya
Rajapaksa had promised during the weekend to clear the way for a "peaceful transition of power"
after fleeing his official residence in Colombo.
Sri Lanka's president fled to the Maldives early Wednesday.
On arrival in the Maldives Gotabaya Rajapaksa was driven to an undisclosed location under
police escort.https://t.co/lo8gf8sJI3
Huge crowds visit Sri Lankan President Rajapaksa's official residence in Colombo
pic.twitter.com/a5elaAMw8i
Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe had also announced that he is willing to step down from
office once a new government is in place.
What's happening in Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka is headed deep into one of its worst economic crisis. The country is on edge of
bankruptcy, with hardly any money to buy much-needed fuel and daily essentials including food
and medicines.

There is a severe food and fuel shortage in the country, leading to long queues to buy fuel and
cooking gas, forcing people to skip meals to survive on the already scarce food.
The island nation is currently surviving on the help from neighboring countries such as India and
China and from the International Monetary Fund.
The Sri Lankan Finance Ministry said recently that the country has only $25 million in usable
foreign reserves and needs at least $6 billion to get through the next six months.
The country has over $51 billion debt and is unable to even make interest payments on its loans.
The Sri Lankan currency has collapsed by almost 80 percent, triggering sky-high inflation with
food costs rising by almost 57 percent.
READ ALSO: Sri Lanka announces default on all its $51 billion external debt: What does
this mean?
The economic crisis added to political corruption has deepened the public's mistrust in the
government, leading people to take to the streets to express their dissent. Over the weekend,
thousands of protestors had stormed the Presidential Palace in Colombo, forcing the President to
flee the complex.
#WATCH Sound of gunshots fired in the air heard as protesters gather outside Sri Lankan PM's
residence in Colombo pic.twitter.com/mB3oBBCHJQ
— ANI (@ANI) July 13, 2022

What's next in Sri Lanka?
Ranil Wickremesinghe had himself tweeted on July 9 that he would resign as Prime Minister to
make way for an all-party government. He has not though formally resigned from the position.
He became the acting President of the nation after President Gotabaya fled to Maldives. The
protestors have been demanding for his resignation as well along with that of the president.
If Wickremesinghe resigns and Prime Minister's post is vacant then, the Speaker of the Sri
Lankan Parliament will become the acting President. If the Wickremesinghe is still PM when the
President resigns, he will be the new President till a new candidate is elected to the position by
the Parliament.
Ranil Wickremsinghe had said in a statement on July 11th that “no one can go beyond the

Constitution, and no one can force Parliament to do things from outside. I am here to safeguard
the Constitution, one must listen to the people but should act in accordance with the constitution.
Sri Lanka needs an all-party government. We have to work for it.”
Wickremesinghe, who had taken the office of PM in May after former PM Mahinda Rajapaksa's
resignation, emphasied on the monumental task he faces in turning around an economy, which
he said was heading for “rock bottom.”
READ ALSO: Sri Lankan Crisis 2022: Why is Sri Lanka facing food, fuel & electricity
shortage? Curfew in Colombo lifted

Fastest 150 Wickets in ODI: Mohammed

Shami becomes fastest Indian to take 150
ODI wickets
Fastest 150 Wickets in ODI: Indian bowler Mohammed Shami created a new record by
becoming the fastest Indian bowler to take 150 ODI wickets, surpassing Indian pacers Zaheer
Khan and Ajit Agarkar. He achieved the feat during the first ODI of India's three-match series
against England at Kennington Oval on July 12, 2022.
Mohammed Shami took 80 matches to reach the landmark of 150 wickets, surpassing Ajit
Agarkar, who took 97 matches to achieve the feat and Zaheer Khan who took 103 matches.
Shami also equaled the record of Afghanistan spinner Rashid Khan.
The Indian bowler is now the joint-third fastest bowler in the world to take 150 ODI wickets
along with Rashid Khan, after Australia's Mitchell Starc and Pakistan's Saqlain Mushtaq.
Fastest 150 Wickets in ODI
Mitchell Starc (Australia) - 77 matches
Saqlain Mushtaq (Pakistan) - 78 matches
Mohammed Shami (India) - 80 matches
Rashid Khan (Afghanistan) - 80 matches
England registered its lowest total against India at Kennington Oval on July 12th when they got all
out for 110 runs. India won the match by 10 wickets, taking 1-0 lead in the three-match ODI
series.
India's win was powered by Jasprit Bumrah's career-best 6/19 and Shami's three wickets
including that of Ben Stokes. Prasidh Krishna also took one wicket.
Overall, an outstanding display by the Indian bowlers helped India to restrict England at 110 in the
first innings. Only Joss Buttler could play a decent inning for England with his 30 runs.

READ ALSO: Jasprit Bumrah Record 2022: Jasprit Bumrah becomes 6th Indian to take 100
wickets in SENA countries after Kapil Dev, Kumble

National News
- India denies facilitating travel of Gotabaya Rajapaksa out of Sri Lanka.

- India reports 16,906 fresh cases, 15,447 recoveries and 45 deaths in the last 24 hours,
- Kanwar Yatra' is going to take place this year after 2019.
- Election Commission starts distribution of ballot boxes, papers for Presidential polls.
- All schools in Manipur closed till July 24 amid surge in new COVID-19 cases.
- IRCTC takes disciplinary action against 61 employees for irregular attendance.
- India is the fastest-growing economy in the world with 8.2 percent growth rate in 2022.
- DCGI approves India's first qHPV vaccine to treat cervical cancer.
- India supports UNSC resolutions giving extension for Syria cross-border aid.
- ICMR releases book, mobile app for updating, guiding physicians about common conditions.
Sports News
- India beat England by 10 wickets to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match ODI series.
- England all out at 110 against India at Kennington Oval, London, posts its lowest total against
India.
- Virat Kohli yet to recover from groin injury, likely to miss 2nd ODI against England.
- Mohammed Shami becomes fastest Indian to take 150 ODI wickets.
International News
- COVID pandemic is nowhere near over, says WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom
Ghebreyesus.
- UNDP report on 'Cost-of-Living Crisis in Developing Countries' shows inflation will have only
a negligible impact on poverty in India.
- Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, wife used military aircraft to reach Maldives.
- NASA releases next wave of images from James Webb Space Telescope
- The "buck supermoon" on July 13 will be the brightest moon of the year due to its closeness
to Earth.
- Residents of Pulau Pari, an Indonesian island threatened by rising sea levels, are suing
cement giant Holcim over its carbon dioxide emissions, a Swiss charity said
- Eight candidates to run for UK Prime Minister bid, health minister Sajid Javid withdraws.
- Russia and Ukraine to hold talks with UN and Turkish officials to break impasse over grain

exports.
- Covid-19 pandemic 'nowhere near over', 30 percent increase in COVID cases in past two
weeks, says warns WHO.
- Squid Game' becomes first non-English show to earn Emmy nomination.
- Britain's Queen Elizabeth II awarded the George Cross to the state-run National Health
Service (NHS) for its work over the past 74 years and praised its Covid-19 vaccine rollout
Corporate News
- Twitter asks Delaware court to hold Elon Musk to his $44 billion deal to buy the social media
platform.
Environment News
- An earthquake of 6.3 magnitude occurred at 1621 km east of Adamstown, Pitcairn Islands.

- Residents of the Indonesian island Pulau Pari threatened by rising sea levels are suing
cement giant Holcim over its carbon dioxide emissions.

India to become world's most populated

nation in 2023?
India is expected to surpass China and become the world's most-populated nation in 2023.
This is four years ahead of the earlier estimate by the United Nations.
The world's total population is expected to hit 8 billion in 2022, as per UN's report titled World
Population Prospects 2022.The report states that the number of people in the world is expected to
reach 8 billion on November 15, 2022.
It further projected that the world's population is expected to hit 8.5 billion in 2030 and 9.7 billion in
2050. The world's total population is expected to peak at around 10.4 billion people in 2080s,
which is lower than UN’s 2019 estimate of 11 billion people.
This was stated by the UN report on the occasion of the World Population Day 2022. Speaking on
the same, UN Secretary-General António Guterres said, "Reaching a global population of
eight billion is a numerical landmark, but our focus must always be on people. In the world
we strive to build, 8 billion people means 8 billion opportunities to live dignified and
fulfilled lives."
READ ALSO: China’s population crosses 1.4 billion, birthrate shows decline amid fears of
shrinking workforce
World's most populated countries 2022
- As per the UN report, over half the projected rise in population is expected to be in just eight
countries: India, Pakistan, Egypt, Congo, Ethiopia, Nigeria, Tanzania and the Philippines.
- The Central and Southern Asia may become the world's most populous region in the world by
2037.
- The population of sub-Saharan Africa is expected to double by late 2040s and cross 2 billion.
- The population growth rates in Europe and Northern America were almost zero in both 2020
and 2021.
Which is most populated country in the world?
China is currently the most populated country in the world. However, the nation is expected
to experience an absolute decline in its population as early as next year, while India's population

is expected to grow. An earlier report had projected India's population to surpass China's
population by 2027.
China's population of 1.41 billion has grown at the slowest pace since the 1950s. Though its
population has grown by more than five percent over the past decade, the birth rate has shown
steady decline, raising the nation's fears over shrinking working population and aging population.
This comes despite relaxation of China's decades-old strict "one-child policy" amid fear over a
looming demographic crisis.
READ ALSO: China ends two-child policy, allows couples to have three children
India's Population 2022
In India, the total fertility rate is expected to decline to 1.29 births per woman by 2100, instead of
UN’s earlier estimate of 1.69 births, as per the UN report that cites data from the Institute for
Health Metrics and Evaluation.
Number of Men and Women to be equal by 2050
The report further states that the number of men and women are expected to be equal by 2050.
The current global count of 49.7 percent women and 50.3 percent men is expected to be inverted.
World Population Trends
The world's population had reached 7 billion in 2011. It will hit 8 billion this year, 11 years later.
Earlier, it had taken hundreds of thousands of years for the world population to grow to 1 billion.
Later, it grew sevenfold in just another 200 years or so.

Indian Squad for Commonwealth Games

2022: Harmanpreet Kaur named captain-
Check Full Indian Squad
Indian Cricket Squad for Commonwealth Games 2022: Harmanpreet Kaur has been named
captain of the Indian women's cricket team for the upcoming Commonwealth Games in
Birmingham, UK. The Indian squad for the Birmingham Commonwealth Games 2022 was picked
by the All-India Women’s Selection Committee on July 11, 2022.
This is the first time that women's cricket will feature in the Commonwealth Games. Cricket has
been played only once before in the multi-sport event during the 1998 Kuala Lumpur
Commonwealth Games when men's ODI cricket was included.
India is one of the five teams that qualified for the Commonwealth Games 2022 due to its ICC
Women's T20I ranking. The Birmingham Commonwealth Games 2022 will be an eight-team affair
that will include hosts England, Australia, New Zealand, India, Pakistan, South Africa, Barbados
and Sri Lanka.
READ ALSO: Women's cricket to make its debut at Birmingham- Check Full Cricket
Schedule, Teams
NEWS : #TeamIndia (Senior Women) squad for Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games
announced. #B2022 | @birminghamcg22 pic.twitter.com/lprQenpFJv

Women's Cricket at Commonwealth Games 2022
- The eight women's cricket teams have been divided into two groups for the Commonwealth
Games 2022.
- India is in Group A alongside Australia, Pakistan and Barbados.
- Group B comprises England, New Zealand, South Africa and Sri Lanka.
- The top two teams from each group will progress to the semifinals of the event.
Indian Squad for Commonwealth Games 2022
Indian women's squad for CWG 2022: Harmanpreet Kaur (C), Smriti Mandhana (VC), Shafali

Verma, S Meghana, Taniyaa Sapna Bhatia (Wk), Yastika Bhatia (Wk), Deepti Sharma,
Rajeshwari Gayakwad, Pooja Vastrakar, Meghna Singh, Renuka Thakur, Jemimah Rodrigues,
Radha Yadav, Harleen Deol, Sneh Rana.
Standby: Simran Dil Bahadur, Richa Ghosh, Poonam Yadav.
Indian Group-stage Matches at Birmingham Commonwealth Games 2022

India's Group-Stage Matches
Date Opponent Venue
29th July Australia Edgbaston
31st July Pakistan Edgbaston
3rd August Barbados Edgbaston
2022

National News
- India reports 13,615 fresh cases, 13,265 recoveries and 20 deaths in the last 24 hours,
- EAM S Jaishankar to launch 'Connecting through Culture', an anthology on India's soft power.
- India expresses concern over Ukraine situation, reiterates path for dialogue at UNSC.
- IMD issues orange alert for Mumbai till July 14.
- Army Chief Gen Pande launches the book 'Cavalier's Take - Memoir of a Soldiers General'.
- India’s G20 Sherpa Amitabh Kant led an Indian delegation to the second G20 Sherpa
meeting convened by Indonesia in Labuan Bajo on 10-11 July.
International News
- Sri Lanka's parliament to reconvene on July 15 and a new president will be elected on July
20.
- SJB's Sajith Premadasa nominated for interim presidency in Sri Lanka.
- France's Prime Minister Élisabeth Borne survives a no-confidence motion in parliament.
- BTS lands a three project deal with Disney+
- New British Prime Minister to be announced on September 5.
- James Bond' theme composer Monty Norman passes away
- US President Biden unveils first image of James Webb Telescope, calls it 'historic moment'.
- Ukraine 'strongly condemns' Russia's fast-track citizenship for Ukrainians.
- Britain issued an extreme heat warning on July 11, 2022 with temperatures predicted to hit
more than 30 degrees Celsius (86 Fahrenheit) across large parts of England and Wales.
- World population to hit 8 billion in 2022.
Corporate News
- Twitter calls Elon Musk merger withdrawal 'invalid and wrongful'.

- Twitter shares sink 11.3% after Elon Musk withdraws takeover bid.
- UAE's flydubai suspends operations to Sri Lanka amid political unrest.
Sports News
- Indian squad for Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games announced, Harmanpreet Kaur
named captain.
- Virat Kohli likely to miss 1st ODI against England due to injury.
- Indian women's hockey team registered 3-2 win over Canada in penalty shootout at FIH

Women's Hockey World Cup 2022.

Who is Bhagwani Devi, 94-year-old who won

gold at World Masters Athletics
Championships 2022?
World Masters Athletics Championships 2022 Bhagwani Devi: The 94-year-old Bhagwani
Devi Dagar won a gold and 2 bronze for India at the World Masters Athletics championships 2022
in Tampere, Finland on July 10, 2022.
Bhagwani Devi created history by winning a gold medal at the World Masters Athletics
Championship 2022 in 100m sprint event with a timing of 24.74 seconds. She won a bronze
medal in shot put as well.
94-year-old Bhagwani Devi Dagar won a gold and 2 bronze for India at the World Masters
Athletics championships 2022 in Finland, yesterday pic.twitter.com/JRPZrBDSAK
— ANI (@ANI) July 11, 2022
The 94-year-old had qualified to represent India at the World Masters Athletics Championships
2022 in Finland after she won three gold medals at the National Masters Athletics
Championships, which was held earlier in Chennai.
Bhagwani Devi had won three gold medals earlier as well in 100m race, shot put and javelin throw
at the Delhi State Athletics Championship.
The Department of Sports under the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports took to Twitter to
congratulate the nonagenarian for her accomplishment.
India's 94-year-old #BhagwaniDevi Ji has yet again proved that age is no bar!
She won a GOLD medal at the #WorldMastersAthleticsChampionships in Tampere in the 100m

sprint event with a timing of 24.74 seconds.She also bagged a BRONZE in Shot put.
Truly commendable effort! pic.twitter.com/Qa1tI4a8zS
— Dept of Sports MYAS (@IndiaSports) July 11, 2022

World Masters Athletics Championships 2022

- The World Masters Athletics Championships 2022 is the 24th in a series of World Masters
Athletics Outdoor Championships. The championships were held between June 29 and July
10, 2022 in Tampere, Finland.
- The edition was originally scheduled to be held between July 20 and August 1, 2020 in
Toronto, Canada but was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
- The World Masters Athletics Championships 2022 is organised by World Masters Athletics
(WMA) in coordination with a Local Organising Committee (LOC).
- The WMA is the global governing body of the sport of athletics for athletes aged 35 years or
above.
- The World Masters Athletics Championships include a full range of track and field events.
READ ALSO: Novak Djokovic wins 7th Wimbledon title and 21st Grand Slam, one ahead of
Roger Federer

Wimbledon 2022 Men's Final: Novak Djokovic

wins 7th Wimbledon title and 21st Grand
Slam, one ahead of Roger Federer
Wimbledon 2022 Men's Final: Novak Djokovic won his 7th Wimbledon title and 21st Grand
Slam on July 10, 2022 with a four-set win over Australian tennis player Nick Kyrgios. The
35-year-old has become the fourth man in the Open era to win four successive Wimbledon titles
after Bjorn Borg, Pete Sampras and Roger Federer, remaining undefeated at the tournament
since 2017.
Djokovic won the men's singles final by 4-6, 6-3, 6-4, 7-6 (7/3) to equal Pete Sampras's mark of
seven titles at the All England Club. The top-seeded tennis star is just one Grand Slam win away
from the men's record of eight held by Roger Federer.
#UPDATE After Nick Kyrgios's challenge angrily unravelled, top-seed Novak Djokovic won 4-6, 6-
3, 6-4, 7-6 (7/3) to equal Pete Sampras's mark of seven titles at the All England Club and move
within one of the men's record of eight held by Roger Federer.#AFPSports
pic.twitter.com/1O91Je9V7Q

Centre Court rises again for one of its great champions
Congratulations, @DjokerNole #Wimbledon | #CentreCourt100 pic.twitter.com/RAm2mm56pS
— Wimbledon (@Wimbledon) July 10, 2022
However, with 21 Grand Slam titles, Novak Djokovic is now one Grand Slam ahead of
Roger Federer in the all-time race and just one behind Rafael Nadal's record of 22 Grand
Slam titles.
After the win Djokovic said, "I'm lost for words for what this tournament and this trophy
means to me," said Djokovic. "It always has been and will be the most special one in my
heart." Djokovic also praised Nick Kyrgios saying, "You showed you deserve to be the best in
the world, especially on this surface, after this tournament, I wish you all the best."
A champion's interview which had a bit of everything

Hear from @DjokerNole, after collecting yet another Wimbledon title#Wimbledon |

#CentreCourt100 pic.twitter.com/v7sqCl7VPD

Wimbledon Women's Singles 2022 Winner: Elena Rybakina
Elena Rybakina created history by becoming the first Asian woman to win the Wimbledon
title on July 9, 2022. She also became the first-ever player from Kazakhstan to win a Grand
Slam singles title at Wimbledon when she beat the Tunisian player Ons Jabeur by 3-6, 6-2, 6-2
in the Wimbledon women's singles final that lasted for 1 hour and 48 minutes.
The 23-year-old also became the youngest player to lift the Wimbledon title since 21-year-
old Petra Kvitova won the title in 2011. This is Rybakina's third career title. She is currently
ranked at the 17th spot. She had reached the Wimbledon Women's Finals 2022 after defeating
Simona Halep in the semifinals.
Her opponent Jabeur, world no.3, also created history by becoming the first Tunisian and Arab
woman to reach a Grand Slam final after a win over Germany's Tatjana Maria in the women's
singles semi-finals on July 7th.
23 years old. Wimbledon champion.
Elena Rybakina, the youngest player to lift the Venus Rosewater Dish since 2011#Wimbledon |
#CentreCourt100 pic.twitter.com/U7C6GzFGQ8

Wimbledon 2022 Winners: Full List
Men's Singles- Novak Djokovic
Women's Singles-Elena Rybakina
Men's Doubles-Matthew Ebden and Max Purcell
Women's Doubles- Katerina Siniakova and Barbora Krejcikova
Mixed Doubles- Desirae Krawczyk and Neal Skupski

QUAD Wheelchair Singles Champion- Sam Schroder
QUAD Wheelchair Doubles Champions- Sam Schroder and Niels Vink
READ ALSO: India vs Spain Hockey World Cup 2022: India lost 0-1 to hosts Spain in a
must-win match

Who is Rishi Sunak, Indian-Origin politician

leading UK PM race? Liz Truss, Penny
Mordaunt, Suella Braverman among 10
contenders
UK PM Race: Indian-origin politician Rishi Sunak is leading the race to replace Boris Johnson as
the next Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. Sunak, who resigned as UK Finance Minister
earlier week triggering a wave of resignations in the Boris Johnson-led government, formally
launched his bid for the top post on July 8, 2022.
The Conservative party member said in a campaign video, "I am standing to be the next leader
of the Conservative Party and your Prime Minister." The 42-year-old is the son-in-law of
Infosys co-founder Narayana Murthy. He has launched his bid with a pledge to restore trust in the
government, rebuild economy and protect women's rights.
I’m standing to be the next leader of the Conservative Party and your Prime Minister.
Let’s restore trust, rebuild the economy and reunite the country. #Ready4Rishi
Sign up https://t.co/KKucZTV7N1 pic.twitter.com/LldqjLRSgF
— Ready For Rishi (@RishiSunak) July 8, 2022
However, Rishi Sunak is not the only Indian-origin contender in the UK PM race. The other
Indian-origin politician in the race is Suella Braverman, the Attorney General in the UK
Cabinet.
I owe a debt of gratitude to this country and I would be honoured to serve as Prime Minister
#Suella4PM pic.twitter.com/A8Rn8XmK9O
— Suella Braverman MP (@SuellaBraverman) July 9, 2022
READ ALSO: Sri Lanka PM Ranil Wickremesinghe resigns, President Gotabaya to resign
on July 13th
Rishi Sunak leading UK PM race?

Rishi Sunak is reportedly leading the race to become the next UK Prime Minister with
former UK Defence Secretary Penny Mordaunt as the early second favourite. There are a
total of 10 candidates in the fray with the most recent being UK foreign Minister Liz Truss, who
announced her candidacy on July 10th, saying she had "a clear vision of where we need to be,
and the experience and resolve to get us there".
I have a clear vision for our country and economy - and the experience and resolve to deliver
it.https://t.co/koPyqw4wIG#lizforleader pic.twitter.com/V9jENJmyj6
— Liz for Leader (@trussliz) July 11, 2022
The others who have announced their candidacy bids to replace Boris Johnson include former
Health Secretary Sajid Javid, former Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt, Transport Secretary Grant
Shapps, Attorney General Suella Braverman, former Education Minister Nadhim Zahawi,
Equalities Minister Kemi Bedanoch and Member of Parliament Tom Tugendhat.
#BREAKING UK foreign minister Liz Truss announces leadership bid

pic.twitter.com/pHlR4BPQcn

Who is Rishi Sunak?
- Rishi Sunak was born in the UK to Indian parents who emigrated to the United Kingdom from
East Africa. His grandparents were originally from Punjab and they had emigrated to East
Africa before moving to UK.
- He studied philosophy, politics and economics at Lincoln College, Oxford and did MBA from
Stanford University.
- He met his future-wife Akshata Murty while studying at Stanford. Akshata is the daughter of
Indian billionaire and founder of Infosys, N.R Narayana Murthy.
- He had first become a member of the parliament in 2015 from Richmond, Yorkshire.
- He had served in Theresa May's second government as Parliamentary Under-Secretary of
State for Local Government.
- He later supported Boris Johnson's campaign to become the new leader of the Conservative
party. Following Johnson's appointment as Prime Minister, Sunak was appointed as the Chief
Secretary to the Treasury and served from 2019-2020.
- He later replaced Sajid Javid as new Chancellor of the Exchequer in February 2020.
- He resigned as Chancellor on July 5th citing economic policy differences between himself
and Johnson.
Who is Suella Braverman, the other Indian-origin politician in UK PM race?

- Suella Braverman was born in Greater London to Indian-origin parents, Christie and Uma
Fernandes, who had emigrated to the UK in the 1960s from Kenya and Mauritius. While her
mother was born into a Hindu family, her father has Goan ancestry.
- She studied law at Queens' College, Cambridge and was the chair of the Cambridge
University Conservative Association during her undergraduate studies.
- She completed her master's degree in European and French law at Panthéon-Sorbonne
University.
- She has been Member of Parliament (MP) from Fareham since 2015. She was appointed as
Attorney General for England and Wales and Advocate General for Northern Ireland in
February 2020, automatically becoming the Queen’s Counsel.
- Her mother was the Conservative candidate from Tottenham in the 2001 general election.
READ ALSO: Japan's longest-serving PM Shinzo dies after tragic shooting, One-day
National Mourning in India on July 9th

India vs Spain Hockey World Cup 2022: India

lost 0-1 to hosts Spain in must-win match
India vs Spain Hockey World Cup 2022: The Indian women's hockey team lost their must-
win crossover match against hosts Spain by 0-1 at the FIH Hockey Women's World Cup
2022 on July 10, 2022. This means that Spain has qualified for the quarterfinals and India has
been knocked out of the Hockey World Cup 2022.
Spain's Marta Segu scored in the final few minutes to give her team an upper edge, giving India
just two minutes to score a goal to take the match to a penalty shoot out. Though Spain was down
to nine players after Begoña Garcia was given a yellow card and Marta Segu got a green card,
India failed to capitalise on the situation and let the match slip.
Spain will now meet Australia in the quarterfinals on July 13, while India still has one
match to go against Canada on July 12th to decide the final rankings. Savita Punia-led
Indian team was struggling since the beginning of the Hockey World Cup 2022, failing to register
a single win having drawn two matches and lost one. India though put up a strong defence in the
match against Spain.
Indian Women's Hockey Team lost 0-1 to hosts Spain in their must-win crossover match at the
FIH Hockey Women's World Cup 2022
(Source: International Hockey Federation) pic.twitter.com/mofoDZGFFD
— ANI (@ANI) July 10, 2022

India vs Spain Hockey World Cup Head-to-Head
India has faced Spain three times in the past in the Hockey World Cup, winning 2 matches and
losing one match.
READ ALSO: Women's cricket to make its debut at Birmingham- Check Full Cricket
Schedule, Teams
India vs Spain Hockey World Cup 2022: Key Highlights
- India conceded a goal with just 200 seconds left for the final whistle.
- India vs Spain match was closely-contested in the first-three quarters/

- The hosts pulled a stunning performance in the final quarter, outlasting the Indian players.
- Spain were down to nine playes in the final minutes of the game.
- Spain will now meet mighty Australians for a place in the semi-final.
- India will take on Canada in the 9th-16th place classification match on July 11.
- India ended their Hockey World Cup 2022 campaign without a win, with two defeats (3-4 to
New Zealand and 0-1 to Spain) and two matches ending in a draw (1-1 against both England
and China).
Savita analyzes the performance of the team against Spain #HWC20222 @TheHockeyIndia
pic.twitter.com/JOriZnEsKQ
— International Hockey Federation (@FIH_Hockey) July 10, 2022

India vs Spain Hockey World Cup 2022 Playing XI
India Playing XI: Navjot Kaur, Gurjit Kaur, Deep Grace Ekka, Savita, Vandana Katariya, Udita,
Lalremsiami, Navneet Kaur, Sushila Chanu, Salima Tete, Neha
Spain Playing XI: Laura Barrios, Sara Barrios, Lucia Jimenez, Maria Lopez, Belen Iglesias,
Candela Mejias, Xantal Gine, Beatriz Perez, Georgina Oliva, Alejandra Torres, Melanie Garcia
READ ALSO: Rohit Sharma becomes first captain in history to win 13 successive T20Is

National News
- India reports 16,678 fresh cases, 14,629 recoveries and 26 deaths in the last 24 hours, active
- Brajesh Kumar Upadhyay has taken over as the new Chairman and Managing Director of the
Defence Ministry’s Goa Shipyard Limited.
- Edappadi Palaniswami was elected as AIADMK's interim General Secretary.
- Tripura CM Manik Saha inaugurated the state’s first gas-based tea processing centre at
Durgabari on July 10th.
- Amarnath yatra which was partially suspended due to cloudburst has resumed.
- Delhi CM and AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal to visit Himachal Pradesh on 12th July
and participate in a Tiranga Yatra in Palampur.
- AF Centre of Excellence for Artificial Intelligence inaugurated by Vice Chief of Air Staff Air
Marshal Sandeep Singh.
- PM Modi to visit Indonesia for G20 Summit.
- India steps up vigil along the border with Sri Lanka, more hovercrafts, patrol boats, aircraft
deployed.
International News
- Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa to resign.

- Indian High Commission dismisses reports of sending troops to Sri Lanka.
- UK Foreign Minister Liz Truss announces bid to succeed Boris Johnson as PM.
- US Secretary of State Antony Blinken visits Tokyo to offer condolences over the
assassination of former prime minister Shinzo Abe.
- The James Webb Space Telescope is set to unveil breathtaking new views of the Universe
with a clarity that's never been seen before.
- North Korea fired what appeared to be multiple rocket launchers, Seoul said, the latest in a
series of provocations by the nuclear-armed nation to heighten tensions in the region.
Corporate News
- Twitter hires top legal firm to sue Elon Musk for ending USD 44 billion deal.
Environment News
- Second warning issued by Bhadrachalam Sub-Collector in view of increasing water level of

Godavari river, which is currently at 48ft.

- Flood-like situation worsens in Valsad, as water enters low-lying areas amid heavy rainfall.
Sports news
- Sachin Tendulkar hails Novak Djokovic on winning Wimbledon crown.

- Indian Women's Hockey Team lost 0-1 to hosts Spain in their must-win crossover match at
the FIH Hockey Women's World Cup 2022.
- India lose by 17 runs against England at the 3rd T20I at Nottingham.
- Novak Djokovic beat Nick Kyrgios 4-6, 6-3, 6-4, 7-6 (7/3) at Wimbledon 2022 to equal Pete
Sampras's mark of seven titles at the All England Club and move within one of the men's
records of eight held by Roger Federer.

Sri Lanka Political Crisis: Sri Lanka PM Ranil

Wickremesinghe resigns, President Gotabaya
to resign on July 13th
Sri Lanka Political Crisis: Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe announced his
resignation as Prime Minister of Sri Lanka on July 9, 2022 amid massive protests. He had
summoned an emergency party leaders meeting earlier to discuss the situation and come to a
swift resolution.
The Sri Lankan PM tweeted saying, "To ensure the continuation of the Government including
the safety of all citizens I accept the best recommendation of the Party Leaders today, to
make way for an All-Party Government. To facilitate this I will resign as Prime Minister."
To ensure the continuation of the Government including the safety of all citizens I accept the best
recommendation of the Party Leaders today, to make way for an All-Party Government.
To facilitate this I will resign as Prime Minister.
— Ranil Wickremesinghe (@RW_UNP) July 9, 2022
Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa is also expected to resign on July 13th. He reportedly
fled the presidential palace in Colombo after protestors stormed the premises. Viral videos show
protestors breaking inside the presidential palace, vandalising the place and taking a dip in the
pool. The scene is quite similar to the US Capital riots when protestors had stormed the building
and vandalised it.
Sri Lankan President to resign on 13th July, reports Sri Lanka's NewsWire citing Speaker
— ANI (@ANI) July 9, 2022

#WATCH | As the economic crisis in Sri Lanka triggers nationwide unrest, protestors stormed the
premises of the presidential palace in the capital Colombo, earlier today#SriLankaCrisis
(Source: Reuters) pic.twitter.com/zFAsj3qPhw
The protestors also set fire to the private residence of Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ranil

Wickremesinghe. The Prime Minister had earlier requested both the security forces and the
protesters to act with restraint to prevent any violence and ensure the safety of the public. The
protestors had gathered in large numbers outside the Presidential Secretariat in Colombo amid
ongoing economic turmoil.
#WATCH | Sri Lanka: Amid massive unrest in the country, protestors set ablaze the private
residence of Sri Lankan PM Ranil Wickremesinghe#SriLankaCrisis pic.twitter.com/BDkyScWpui

Where is Sri Lankan President?
Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapakse was moved elsewhere when the presidential palace
was surrounded by protestors. There are reports of VIP vehicles seen speeding on the Colombo-
Negombo highway towards the Airport. It is not clear where the President is currently.
“I am a part of the protest and stand with people’s demand… this protest has been going on for
over three months," said Sri Lankan former cricketer Sanath Jayasuriya to ANI on the recent
protest in Colombo
(File Pic) pic.twitter.com/e4T4uOzK9Y

Who will lead Sri Lanka now?
The Sri Lankan Parliament Speaker is expected to act as the President for a maximum of 30
days. An all-party government is expected to be appointed in a few days and an MP might be
elected as the new President for the remaining term.
Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe had requested the Speaker to summon the Parliament
before stepping down from his position.
Sri Lankan PM House Burnt
Sri Lankan protesters broke into Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe's private residence and set
it on fire. The Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) fire brigade said they were informed about the
Sri Lankan PM House fire but its teams were unable to reach the location due to the unrest.
This came just hours after they stormed into the compound of the Presidential Palace and tore
through the security cordons and romped the place angered by the unprecedented economic

crisis in the country. Several journalists were also attacked by the security forces after which more
protestors gathered in the area.
#WATCH | Sri Lanka: People gather in large numbers outside the Presidential Secretariat in
Colombo as the beleaguered island-nation witnesses massive protests amid ongoing economic
turmoil
(Source: Reuters) pic.twitter.com/H2AprxYxsN

What has triggered the latest protests?
The massive protests have been triggered by the worsening economic situation in the country.
There have been reports of several confrontations between people and police personnel and
security forces over the last few weeks at the fuel stations where thousands of people lined up in
queues for hours and sometimes days.
The Sri Lankan police have used tear gas and water cannon at times that were unnecessary or
disproportionate. The Sri Lankan armed forces have also fired live ammunition.
This comes as the country is reeling under the worst economic crisis it has seen since gaining
independence in 1948. This comes after successive waves of COVID-19, reduced agricultural
production, lack of foreign exchange reserves and local currency depreciation that has led to
massive fuel and food crisis.

Amarnath Yatra cloudburst: 16 people

confirmed dead, Indian Army continues
rescue operation in J&K
Amarnath Yatra cloudburst: At least 16 people have been confirmed dead and 40 still seem to
be missing in the cloudburst so far. Though rain continues, there is no landslide and no problem
in rescue work, as per NDRF DG Atul Karwal. Four NDRF teams with 100 rescuers are deployed
for search and rescue in the region.
The Indian Army, CRPF, SDRF and other security forces also continue to carry out the rescue
operation in the cloud-burst affected Baltal, J&K. Around 29 people have been rescued of which 9
were heavily injured.
#WATCH | J&K: Massive amount of water flowing turbulently after a cloud burst occurred in the
lower reaches of Amarnath cave. Rescue operation is underway at the site
pic.twitter.com/w97pPU0c6k
BSF MI 17 chopper has been deployed for air transport of injured persons and dead bodies from
Neelgrah helipad in Baltal to BSF Camp Srinagar for further treatment or further ferrying bodies to
their homes. The IAF has also deployed 2 each ALH Dhruv and Mi-17 V5 helicopters from
Srinagar for the rescue ops in the Amarnath cave site. There is one AN-32 and Ilyushin-76
transport aircraft on stand-by in Chandigarh for further requirements.
Indian Army and others continue rescue operation in cloudburst affected Baltal, J&K
16 people have been confirmed dead in the cloudburst so far, as per NDRF DG Atul Karwal
pic.twitter.com/S2CaYiCYX3

J&K | Continuous debris clearing and search for missing continue near the cloudburst-affected
areas.#AmarnathYatra pic.twitter.com/8mZpJgMemX

Amarnath Yatra Cloudburst: Emergency Helpline Numbers

Following are the emergency helpline numbers that are active in view of the Amarnath
Yatra cloudburst-
NDRF: 011-23438252, 011-23438253
Kashmir Divisional Helpline: 0194-2496240
Shrine Board Helpline: 0194-2313149
Emergency helpline numbers are active in view of the cloudburst that happened today in the
lower reaches of the Amarnath cave in J&K
NDRF: 011-23438252, 011-23438253

Kashmir Divisional Helpline: 0194-2496240
Shrine Board Helpline: 0194-2313149 pic.twitter.com/dpaLzFFKT8

Amarnath Yatra Cloudburst-What exactly happened? Yatra Suspended
A cloud burst was reported at around 5.30 pm at the upper reaches of the lower holy cave of
Amarnath on July 8th, which resulted in the huge discharge of water in the adjoining cave, where
there were many pilgrim tents.
Many tents were washed away due to the flash floods and rescue agencies were alerted. Many
people were rescued from being washed away in the river. The water reportedly came from above
and sides of the cave after it rained heavily at the upper reaches.
#AmarnathCloudburst | 29 people rescued of which 9 were heavily injured: IAF officials

pic.twitter.com/SiQRuU8uy8
Most of the pilgrims who were stranded near the holy cave area due to flash floods were shifted to
Panjtarni. The yatra has been suspended temporarily.
#WATCH | J&K: Visuals from lower reaches of Amarnath cave where a cloud burst was reported
at around 5.30 pm. Rescue operation underway by NDRF, SDRF & other associated agencies.
Further details awaited: Joint Police Control Room, Pahalgam
(Source: ITBP) pic.twitter.com/AEBgkWgsNp


Amarnath Yatra Latest News
-All SDMs, Tehsildars of Ramban district have been ordered to remain on high alert in the view of
cloudbursts.
-Indian Air Force has pressed its transport and helicopter assets into service for rescue and relief
operations at Amarnath.
#WATCH | Indian Army continues rescue operation in cloudburst affected area at the lower
Amarnath Cave site
(Source: Indian Army) pic.twitter.com/0mQt4L7tTr
-Mi-17V5 helicopters have inducted NDRF and civil administration personnel at Panchtarni and
rescued 21 survivors.
-Aircraft are on standby at all major air bases in Jammu, Kashmir, and Ladakh areas.
Indian Air Force has pressed its transport and helicopter assets into service for rescue and relief
operations at #Amarnath. Mi-17V5 helicopters have inducted NDRF and civil administration
personnel at Panchtarni and rescued 21 survivors: Indian Air Force pic.twitter.com/oQZiwlQi5X

National News
- India reports 18,840 fresh COVID-19 cases, 16,104 recoveries and 43 death in the last 24
hours.
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi to perform Darshan and Pooja at Baba Baidyanath temple, one
of twelve Jyotirlingas.
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi to visit Deoghar and Patna on July 12th, to inaugurate the
Deoghar Airport and lay the foundation stone of various developmental projects worth over
Rs 16000 crore.
- Cloudburst in lower holy cave of Amarnath, 16 people confirmed dead so far, Indian Army
and other continue rescue operation.
- Rajnath Singh to launch 75 newly developed AI- enabled defence products.
- Parliament's Monsoon Session to be held amidst COVID-19 restrictions
International News
- Indian origin ex-UK Finance minister Rishi Sunak announces bid to succeed Boris Johnson
as the next UK Prime Minister.
- Quad leaders mourn death of former Japanese PM Shinzo Abe, who played key role in
founding of Indo-Pacific partnership, release joint statement expressing their shock at the
tragic assassination.
- President Joe Biden signed an executive order on July 8th protecting access to abortion, two
weeks after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade.
- Russia vetoes UN resolution extending cross-border aid to Syria.
- Angola's ex-president Jose Eduardo Dos Santos dies at 79 years at a hospital in Barcelona
where he was brought after suffering a cardiac arrest last month.
Corporate News
- Elon Musk sends a letter to Twitter seeking to end USD 44 billion deal, citing lack of info on
bot accounts, Twitter to sue him over the action.
- Rajendra Prasad assumes charge as MD of High-Speed Rail Corporation Limited.
- Zydus Lifesciences Ltd launched Sitaglyn & Siglyn (Sitagliptin), for the management of Type
2 diabetes in India.
Sports News
- Record-breaking Novak Djokovic reaches eighth Wimbledon Final 2022, to face Nico Kyrgios.

Science and Space
- NASA said the first cosmic images from the James Webb Space Telescope will include
unprecedented views of distant galaxies, bright nebulae, and a faraway giant gas planet.

Japan's longest-serving PM Shinzo dies after

tragic shooting, One-day National Mourning
in India on July 9th
Japan's former prime minister Shinzo Abe has been confirmed dead after he was shot at a
campaign event on July 8, 2022. This was confirmed by public broadcaster NHK and Jiji news
agency.
Shinzo Abe was shot while giving a speech in Nara city near Kyoto province. Japanese Prime
Minister Fumio Kishida condemned the attack, calling it absolutely unforgivable. He said, "I would
like to use the strongest words to criticise, and this is what I wanted to convey at this
moment."
#UPDATE Japan's former prime minister Shinzo Abe has been confirmed dead after he was shot
at a campaign event, public broadcaster NHK and Jiji news agency reported.
pic.twitter.com/EWwz3Lj5Jw

Japan's former premier Shinzo Abe is fighting for his life after being shot at a campaign event,
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida says, condemning the "absolutely unforgivable" attack.
"I pray that former prime minister Abe will survive"
More details: https://t.co/1QLlNErJjA pic.twitter.com/3BifMxGyyB
Shinzo Abe was the longest-serving Prime Minister in Japanese, initially serving from 2006-2007
and then again from 2012 to 2020. PM Narendra Modi, who considered Abe as one of his dearest
friends, tweeted saying, "I am shocked and saddened beyond words at the tragic demise of
one of my dearest friends, Shinzo Abe. He was a towering global statesman, an
outstanding leader, and a remarkable administrator. He dedicated his life to make Japan
and the world a better place."
I am shocked and saddened beyond words at the tragic demise of one of my dearest friends,
Shinzo Abe. He was a towering global statesman, an outstanding leader, and a remarkable

administrator. He dedicated his life to make Japan and the world a better place.

PM Modi announces National Mourning on July 9th
Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced one-day national mourning on July 9th as a
mark of our deepest respect for former Prime Minister Abe Shinzo.
"As a mark of our deepest respect for former Prime Minister #ShinzoAbe, a one day national
mourning shall be observed on 9 July 2022," tweets Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
pic.twitter.com/bCifGYEls2
PM Modi recalled how he had the opportunity to meet Shinzo Abe during his recent visit to Japan
and had discussed many issues. He remembered the late leader as witty and insightful. "Little
did I know that this would be our last meeting. My heartfelt condolences to his family and
the Japanese people," tweeted PM Modi.
PM Modi further stated in a series of tweets that his association with Abe goes back many years.
"I had got to know him during my tenure as Gujarat CM and our friendship continued after I
became PM. His sharp insights on economy and global affairs always made a deep
impression on me. Abe made an immense contribution to elevating India-Japan relations
to the level of a Special Strategic and Global Partnership. Today, whole India mourns with
Japan and we stand in solidarity with our Japanese brothers and sisters in this difficult
moment, " he tweeted.
Sharing a picture from my most recent meeting with my dear friend, Shinzo Abe in Tokyo. Always
passionate about strengthening India-Japan ties, he had just taken over as the Chairman of the
Japan-India Association. pic.twitter.com/Mw2nR1bIGz

What happened to Shinzo Abe?
Shinzo Abe was reported shot at while delivering a campaign speech in Nara just two days before
the House of Councilors election. The former Japan PM reportedly collapsed and was bleeding.
He showed no vital signs after being taken to the hospital. Earlier media reports stated that he is
in "cardiorespiratory arrest", a term used often in Japan before a death can be confirmed by a
coroner.

"Shinzo Abe was transported to (the hospital) at 12:20 pm. He was in a state of cardiac arrest
upon arrival. Resuscitation was administered. However, unfortunately, he died at 5:03 pm," said
Professor Hidetada Fukushima at Nara Medical University hospital.
The alleged shooter has been arrested and a gun was confiscated. The Japanese police has also
conducted a raid at the suspect's home after the heinous shooting.
#UPDATE "Shinzo Abe was transported to (the hospital) at 12:20pm. He was in a state of cardiac
arrest upon arrival. Resuscitation was administered. However, unfortunately he died at 5:03 pm,"
said Professor Hidetada Fukushima at Nara Medical University hospital.
pic.twitter.com/Qg0LJeR3By

Shinzo Abe: Political Journey and Abenomics in 10 Points
1. Shinzo Abe first became the prime minister of Japan in 2006 at the age of 52 years, becoming
the youngest person to occupy the office. He was seen as a symbol of youth and change. He,
however, resigned abruptly in 2007 citing health reasons. He was suffering from an ailment
diagnosed at ulcerative colitis.
2. He again became the Prime Minister of Japan in 2012, ending a turbulent period in Japanese
politics during which Prime Ministers changed at the rate of one a year.
3. He came to power at a time when Japan was staggering from the effects of the 2011 tsunami
and the subsequent nuclear disaster at Fukushima. This is where his plan, popularly known as
Abenomics came in.
4. Abenomics is referred to as Shinzo Abe's plan to revive Japan's economy, which was the
world's third-biggest, in the aftermath of the disaster. The plan involved massive government
spending and the easing of monetary policies.
5. He also sought to boost Japan's falling birth rate by making workplaces more friendly to
parents, particularly mothers.
6. He also approved the controversial consumption tax hikes to help finance nurseries and plug
the gaps in Japan's overstretched social security system.
7. However, there remained bigger structural problems that caused Japan's economy to go into

recession even before the COVID-19 pandemic, driving his approval ratings down, especially
after the outbreak of coronavirus.
8. Though he was scheduled to stay on as Japan's Prime Minister till late 2021, he announced his
shock resignation in August 2020 with a recurrence of ulcerative colitis. He weathered all kinds of
issues during his tenure but it did little to affect his power.
9. He formally stepped down from the position of Japanese Prime Minister on September 16 and
was succeeded by Yoshihide Suga.
10. On the global stage, he had prioritised a close relationship with US President Donald Trump
and took a hard line on North Korea and South Korea. He also had close personal relations with
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Life not possible on Venus?
Life not possible on Venus? There might be no life on Venus, concludes a a recent study
published by scientists at the University of Cambridge in the UK. The study notes that the sulphur-
rich clouds in the atmosphere of Venus show no hint of microbes eating or excreting, essentially
shutting down speculations that it may harbour any kind of extraterrestrial life.
The study was published in the journal Nature Communications by a team of three researchers
Paul B. Rimmer, Sean Jordan and Oliver Shorttle. The researchers had analysed the
biochemistry of the thick, sulphur-rich clouds present in Venus under the study.
The researchers were looking for “fingerprints" that any potential cloud-dwelling organisms
would leave as a result of their feeding and excretion. However, they failed to find any of such
clues.
READ ALSO: Did Venus have life? NASA's DAVINCI Mission to unravel unsolved mysteries
of the planet
The Study: Key Highlights
- The researchers used atmospheric and biochemical models to study chemical reactions that
are expected to occur on Venus to conduct their research.
- The concentrations of sulphur dioxide are higher in the clouds closer to Venus' surface but
they diminish with altitude.
The researchers initially thought that the sulphur dioxide levels were dropping with altitude as
it was being eaten by cloud-dwelling microbes. However, they found that their hypothesis did
not work after running a few models.
- The study's first author Sean Jordan said that they had looked at the sulphur-based ‘food’
available in the Venusian atmosphere and found that it was not anything one would want to
eat.
- However, the sulphur dioxide is the main available energy source on the planet. If it was
being consumed by any kind of life, the evidence of it would have been visible through
specific chemicals being lost and gained in the atmosphere.
- The study's author also mentioned that if life was responsible for the sulphur dioxide levels on
Venus, it would break every known fact about Venus’s atmospheric chemistry.
- The researchers spent last two years studying the sulphur chemistry in the clouds of Venus.

They were trying to research whether there is a way to make life a potential explanation for
the unusual behaviour of sulphur in the atmosphere of Venus.
Life not possible on Venus?
The study authors said that they wanted life to be a potential explanation for the weird sulphur
chemistry in the clouds of Venus but when they ran the models, it did not come out as a viable
solution. However, even if life isn't responsible for the unusual behavior of sulphur, it is still a
problem to be solved.
Significance
The speculation that Venus harbours microbial life among its Sulphurous clouds has been rife for
decades. However, now the Cambridge University researchers have said that the unusual
behaviour of the Sulphur clouds in the Venus atmosphere cannot be explained by 'aerial' form of
extra-terrestrial life.
The study could be useful to study atmospheres of similar planets throughout the galaxy and the
eventual detection of life outside our Solar System.
READ ALSO: ISRO plans to launch Shukrayaan mission in December 2024- Know about
India's first Venus Mission

G20 Foreign Ministers Meeting 2022:

Indonesia calls for end to Ukraine war,
Antony Blinken, Sergey Lavrov in attendance
G20 Foreign Ministers Meeting 2022: The G20 foreign ministers meeting began in Bali,
Indonesia on July 8, 2022 with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Russian Foreign
Minister Sergey Lavrov in attendance. This is the first gathering of the top US and Russian
envoys since the launch of Russia's military aggression in Ukraine on February 24, 2022.
Indonesian Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi directly addressed the war in Ukraine at the opening
of the Group of 20 meeting saying, "It is our responsibility to end the war sooner than later
and settle our differences at the negotiating table, not the battlefield."
The US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is expected to reopen dialogue with his Chinese
counterpart Wang Yi, the first in months after tensions over several issues including Taiwan. He
will not though have any direct meeting with Russian FM Sergey Lavrov.
#UPDATE Indonesia calls for an end to the war in Ukraine as it opened a Group of 20 meeting
attended by Russia's foreign minister.
"It is our responsibility to end the war sooner than later and settle our differences at the
negotiating table, not the battlefield" pic.twitter.com/Gz4S18TLjF

US does not want to embarrass hosts Indonesia
The US State Department did not reveal whether Blinken would walk out of any meetings where
Lavrov would be present. As per US officials, the United States does not want to embarrass
Indonesia at the G20 Meeting and wants to focus on G20 agenda. There would though not be any
group photo of the G20 ministers as is customary.
We are committed to working through multilateral organizations to advance shared interests while
countering global economic instability and food and energy insecurity, which have been
exacerbated by Russia’s continued aggression in Ukraine. pic.twitter.com/oPKPlOMga2
— Secretary Antony Blinken (@SecBlinken) July 8, 2022

The hosts had earlier addressed US concerns about Russian FM Lavrov attending the meeting by
inviting Ukraine's Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba for the meeting. Indonesia has also invited
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to attend the G20 leader's summit later this year.
The Russian Foreign Minister was seated between Saudi Arabian and Mexican foreign ministers
as the G20 Foreign Ministers meeting began on July 8th. The meeting precedes the G20 Leaders
Summit that is scheduled to be held in Bali in November. The G20 Summit 2022 was meant to
focus on the global recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic. However, now the attention has shifted
to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, which has led to a global food and energy crisis.
VIDEO: 'Why did you start the war?': question asked as Russia's Lavrov attends G20 meeting
pic.twitter.com/IXGjAMpP7M

British FM Liz Truss cuts trip short
British Foreign Minister Liz Truss had to cut her trip short and leave right before the G20 Foreign
Ministers meeting after Boris Johnson resigned as the leader of the Conservative Party on July 7,
2022.
Indian EAM S Jaishankar meets Russian FM Lavrov
The Union External Affairs Minister S Jaishanker met with his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov
on the sidelines of the G20 Foreign Ministers Meeting 2022 in Bali and discussed bilateral matters
of mutual interest. The two Ministers also exchanged views on contemporary regional and
international issues including the Ukraine conflict and Afghanistan.
EAM S Jaishankar met with his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov on the sidelines of Bali
#G20FMM.
"Discussed bilateral matters of mutual interest. Also exchanged views on contemporary regional
and international issues including the Ukraine conflict and Afghanistan," EAM tweets
pic.twitter.com/w4NjuXTc2q

G20 Bali Summit 2022
The G20 Summit 2022 will be held between November 15 and November 16 in Bali,
Indonesia. The G20 Summit 2022 is taking under Indonesia's Presidency and its focus is on
the theme “Recover Together, Recover Stronger”.

G20 Member Countries
The G20 Member Countries include the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Japan,
Australia, France, Germany, China, India, Russia, Italy, Indonesia, South Africa, Saudi
Arabia, Turkey, Argentina, Brazil, Republic of Korea, Mexico and the European Union.
Spain is also invited as a permanent guest.

Rohit Sharma Captaincy Record in T20: Rohit

Sharma becomes first captain in history to
win 13 successive T20Is
Rohit Sharma Captaincy Record in T20: Indian skipper Rohit Sharma has become the first
captain in the history of cricket to win 13 successive T20 Internationals. He achieved the feat after
India beat England by 50 runs in the first T20I to take 1-0 lead in the three-match T20I series at
the Rose Bowl, Southampton on July 7, 2022. This was Rohit Sharma's first match after
recovering from COVID-19.
Rohit Sharma had to miss out on India's rescheduled fifth Test against England at
Birmingham after testing positive for COVID-19 and Jasprit Bumrah had led India in his
absence. The skipper was, however, deemed fit to lead the team in the T20I series. Hardik
Pandya's allround performance played a key role in India's victory. Pandya became the first
Indian player to take four wickets and score a half-century in a single T20I match.
Milestone Alert
First captain to win 13 successive T20Is - Congratulations, @ImRo45. #TeamIndia | #ENGvIND

pic.twitter.com/izEGfIfFTn
Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav, and Deepak Hooda also scored 24, 39 and 33 runs
respectively. These performances took India's total of 198/8 in the first innings. While bowling
later, Pandya took four wickets, spinner Yuzvendra Chahal also picked up 2 wickets along with
debutant bowler Arshdeep Singh, who also picked up two wickets and Bhuvneshwar Kumar and
Harshal Patel took one to restrict England at 148.
India vs England second T20I
Date: July 9th, Saturday

Venue: Birmingham
Rohit Sharma breaks Virat Kohli's T20 Captaincy Record

Rohit Sharma's 24 runs backed by five fours also helped him break a major record that was held
by Virat Kohli earlier. As soon as he reached 13 runs, he surpassed Virat Kohli's record of being
the fastest Indian captain in the history of T20Is to reach 1000 runs.
Kohli had held the record of being the fastest captain in the world to reach 1000 T20I runs till
October 2021, when it was broken by Pakistan skipper Babar Azam. While Virat Kohli had
achieved the feat in 30 innings, Babar Azam achieved it in just 24 innings.
Rohit Sharma has now surpassed Virat Kohli by reaching the 1000 runs mark in T20I as India
captain in his 29th innings. Rohit Sharma has become the second fastest captain to achieve the
feat in the world.
Rohit Sharma has appointed as India's full-time T20I captain in November 2021 after Virat Kohli
announced his resignation from the post ahead of ICC T2O World Cup 2022. The T20 World Cup
2022 was Virat Kohli's last outing as India's T20 captain, unfortunately, India bowed out of early
from the tournament.
Virat Kohli was not a part of the playing XI in India's first T20I match against England. He will
though return to the side in the second T20I match.
READ ALSO: Jasprit Bumrah becomes 6th Indian to take 100 wickets in SENA countries
after Kapil Dev, Kumble

National News
- India sees single day rise of 18,815 new COVID-19 infections, 38 fatalities that push India's
total COVID-19 tally to 4,35,85,554 and death toll to 5,25,343 deaths.
- Indian Railways terminates services of NHSRCL Managing Director Satish Agnihotri who was
in charge of the government's bullet train project.
- PM Modi inaugurates and lays foundation stones for projects worth Rs 1,774 crore in Uttar
Pradesh's Varanasi.
- Uddhav Thackeray-led faction moves Supreme Court challenging the Maharashtra
Governor’s decision on June 30th decision to invite Eknath Shinde to form government in
Maharashtra.
- BJP wins 102 out of 130 Gram Panchayat seats unopposed in Arunachal Pradesh, Congress
wins 14.
- PM Modi to attend first 'Arun Jaitley Memorial Lecture' today.
- Smriti Irani takes additional charge of Ministry of Minority Affairs.
International News
- Former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe shot from behind in the city of Nara, condition
unknown currently.
- G20 meet begins in Bali, Indonesia with Antony Blinken (US Secretary of State), Sergey
Lavrov (Russian Foreign Minister) in attendance.
- US President to hold talks with Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman as a
part of a larger delegation during the US president's visit to the oil-rich nation next week.
- The European Parliament votes 324 in favour, 155 against and 38 abstentions to urge the EU
to make abortion a basic right.
- 'The Godfather' star James Caan passes away at 82.
- Uruguay suspends COVID vaccination for children under 13 years.
Corporate News
- Twitter says that it has removed 1 million spam accounts in a day.

- Mother Dairy cuts MRP of soyabean, rice bran oils by up to Rs 14 per litre.
- Akasa Air gets Air Operator Certificate from aviation regulator DGCA; to start services in late
July.
- Vivo India remitted about 50 percent or Rs 62,476-cr worth of its turnover to China to avoid

payment of taxes in India, said ED.

Sports News
- Rafael Nadal withdraws from semi-final, Nick Kyrgios advances to final of Wimbledon 2022.
- India lose to New Zealand but stay in contention for quarter finals in Women’s Hockey World
Cup 2022.
- India beat England by 50 runs to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match T20I series.
Read Also: Current Affairs Today Headlines: 7 July 2022

UK PM Boris Johnson resigns as leader of

Conservative Party, New PM to be named
soon
UK PM Johnson Resignation: Boris Johnson has resigned as leader of Britain's Conservative

party, paving the way for the selection of a UK new Prime Minister. Johnson finally agreed to step
down as UK PM after a wave of resignations from top Ministers and close aides, bringing an end
to a tumultous two and a half years in office.
This comes after eight ministers, including two secretaries of state, resigned in the last two hours.
The slew of resignations in the Boris Johnson government began with the stepping down of UK's
top two Ministers, Finance Secretary Rishi Sunak and Health Secretary Sajid Javid on July 6,
2022. The two ministers reportedly said that they were stepping down as they could no longer
tolerate the party gate scandal that has stalked UK PM Boris Johnson for months.
It is not immediately clear whether Boris Johnson will continue as UK PM till the Conservative
Party chooses a new leader, or step down immediately. The new leader of the Conservative Party
will automatically become the new Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.
VIDEO: "It is painful not to be able to see through so many ideas and projects myself," Boris
Johnson says outside Downing Street as he resigns as leader of the Conservative party.
pic.twitter.com/KvLEUTGZIR

Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson walks back into 10 Downing Street after quitting as
Conservative party leader, after three tumultuous years in charge marked by Brexit, Covid and
mounting scandals.
@lealolivas for @AFPphoto pic.twitter.com/tq3by8Qunb

Foreign Secretary Liz Truss to be next UK PM?
The British Foreign Secretary Liz Truss has reportedly cut her trip to a G20 meeting in Indonesia
short and is expected to return to London. She is being seen as one of the potential candidates to
lead the Conservative Party and become the next British Prime Minister.

Why are UK Ministers Resigning?
There has been a string of resignations from top ministers in Boris Johnson-led Conservative
government in the United Kingdom. At least 32 Ministers including Rishi Sunak have resigned
from Boris Johnson’s government in less than 24 hours. These ministers resigned saying that
Johnson no longer has their confidence thus plunging his government into crisis.
Despite the wave of resignations, the UK PM had refused to step down while speaking in
Parliament on July 6th saying that he had a mandate from the voters to remain in office. However,
now he has said that his duty was to go on and he would resign if he felt it was impossible for his
government to move forward.
#UPDATE Boris Johnson has resigned as leader of Britain's Conservative party, paving the way
for the selection of a new prime minister after dozens of ministers quit his scandal-hit government
pic.twitter.com/BlBSdk2ZCH

#BREAKING Ukraine thanks Johnson for his support in 'the most difficult of times': presidency
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What is Chris Pincher scandal? How is it linked to UK Political Crisis
The Chris Pincher scandal is a major political controversy that has led to the collapse of the Boris
Johnson government, with many ministers expressing a lack of confidence in his leadership. The
scandal relates to sexual misconduct, implicating former Conservative Party Deputy Chief Whip
Chris Pincher, who had behaved inappropriately.
Boris Johnson came under the scanner over his handling of the case against Chris Pincher. The
52-year-old had stepped down on July 30th after allegations that he had groped two male
colleagues at a London club in a drunk state. This was followed by other sexual harassment
allegations against him.
Pincher resigned after the matter was investigated by UK Chief whip Chris Heaton-Harris. Though
he apologised for his actions saying that he had drunk far too much, later it was revealed that he
is a serial offender.
The UK political crisis unfolded on July 5th minutes after UK PM Boris Johnson admitted
in an interview that he made a “bad mistake” in appointing Pincher as deputy chief whip in

February 2022 despite being aware of the misconduct allegations against him. The
admission came days after changing responses from Downing Street over what the UK knew
about Pincher’s reputation when he was hired.
This scandal is the latest that is hounding the UK Prime Minister after the party gate scandal over
gatherings at No 10 Downing Street during the COVID-19 lockdown. The scandal had led to a no-
confidence motion against Boris Johnson, which he survived.

What is Face Blindness Disorder that Brad

Pitt claims to have?
What is face blindness disorder? Brad Pitt recently revealed that he thinks he has a rare face
blindness disorder called prosopagnosia. The face blindness disorder means that one cannot
recognise people's faces. Pitt had first spoken about the possibility of having prosopagnosia face
blindness in 2013.
The 58-year-old actor said recently that he thinks he has face blindness disorder but no one
believes him. He is yet to be formally diagnosed with the disease. He said that he worries about
appearing aloof, remote and inaccessible and self absorbed while struggling to recognise faces of
people.
He had said in an interview recently that he wants to meet another person with the same
condition. "So many people hate me because they think I'm disrespecting them. Every now
and then, someone will give me context, and I'll say, 'Thank you for helping me,'" said the
actor in his interview.
Pitt further said that he tried copping to his struggles, but facial features are a mystery to him. He
explained saying, "I can't grasp a face, and yet I come from such a design/aesthetic point of
view. I am going to get it tested. That's why I stay at home."
What is Prosopagnosia face blindness?
Prosopagnosia is a face blindness disorder, which means that one cannot recognise people's
faces. The disorder generally affects people from birth and usually stays with the person for most
of their life.
Is face blindness common?
No, face blindness is a rare disorder that can have a severe impact on everyday life of the
person.
The researchers have found evidence that prosopagnosia, which was once thought to be
exceedingly rare, may affect up to 2 percent of the population.

What are the symptoms of face blindness?
- Inability to recognise familiar faces

- Inability to describe faces
- Confusion regarding movie plots or plays
- Disoriented feeling
What causes face blindness?
There are two types of face blindness-
Developmental prosopagnosia – The face blindness where the person does not have any brain
damage. This generally affects people from birth.
Acquired prosopagnosia – The face blindness disorder that a person develops after brain
damage, following a stroke or head injury.

Ozone Holes: Scientists discover 7 times

larger ozone hole over the Tropics
Ozone Hole 2022: The scientists at Canada's Waterloo University have discovered a large ozone
hole in the lower stratosphere, which is seven times larger than the one over Antarctica. The new
ozone hole was discovered over the tropics and has reportedly been there for over 30 years.
The large ozone hole in the lower stratosphere over the tropics is comparable in depth to that of
the Antarctic hole but it is roughly seven times larger in area.
The discovery was made by Qing-Bin Lu, a scientist from the University of Waterloo in Ontario,
Canada. The study was published in the journal AIP Advances.
READ ALSO: Aphelion Phenomenon 2022 in India: What happens when the Earth is at
Aphelion?
What is an ozone layer?
The Ozone layer is a gas layer in the Earth's stratosphere that envelops the planet and
protects it from the Sun's harmful ultraviolet rays. The layer contains a high concentration of
ozone (O3) in relation to other parts of the atmosphere.
Where is ozone layer?
The ozone layer is generally found in the lower portion of the stratosphere, about 15-35
kilometers (9 to 22 mi) above Earth. Its thickness varies seasonally and geographically. The
ozone layer absorbs 97 to 99 percent of the Sun's medium-frequency ultraviolet light, which could
otherwise potentially damage exposed life forms near the surface.
What is ozone hole?
The ozone hole is an area where with exceptionally depleted levels of the gas. The ozone hole
also refers to thinning of the protective ozone layer. The loss of the gas in an ozone hole is 25 per
cent more than the undisturbed atmosphere.
Where is ozone hole?

So far, scientists were warning of an ozone hole that forms above Antarctica every
September. The 2021 Antarctic ozone hole had reached its maximum area on October 7 and it is
ranked as the 13th largest since 1979.
The new ozone hole discovery is above the tropics, the area between the tropic of Cancer and the
tropic of Capricorn.
What causes ozone holes
Human activities are the main cause of depletion of the ozone gas through uses of gases
like chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs). These chemicals escape into the atmosphere through
refrigerants, propellant devices, spray cans and other such things and release chlorine after
coming into contact with the ultraviolet rays of the Sun, which ultimately break down ozone
molecules in the upper atmosphere.
Why is ozone hole harmful?
The formation of the ozone hole is a cause of great global concern, as the depletion of the ozone
layer can lead to increased ground-level UV radiation. The increased radiation can increase risk
of skin cancer and cataracts in humans.
READ ALSO: What is Aarey Forest Controversy in Mumbai that led to protests against
Shinde government?

New Nominated Rajya Sabha Members 2022:

PT Usha, Veerendra Heggade, KV Vijayendra
Prasad- Check Full List
New Nominated Rajya Sabha Members 2022: The President of India nominated four new
members to the Rajya Sabha on July 6, 2022, representing various South Indian states. The new
nominated members of the Rajya Sabha include PT Usha, Veerendra Heggade, KV Vijayendra
Prasad and Ilaiyaraaja.
The newly nominated Rajya Sabha members include a legendary woman athlete, veteran music
composer, a philonthropist and Indian screenwriter and film director and father of SS Rajamouli.
PT Usha is the only woman out of the four new nominated members, while Ilaiyaraaja belongs to
the Dalit community.
PT Usha and Ilaiyaraaja both expressed their gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi after
getting nominated to the Rajya Sabha. Usha tweeted saying, "Deeply touched by your kind
words Sir. My sincere gratitude on being nominated to the Rajya Sabha. I will always give
my best to any responsibility bestowed on me, and work towards the betterment of all of
us Indians. Jai Hind."
Ilaiyaraaja also tweeted saying, "I express my sincere gratitude for the thoughts Narendra
Modi
ji It is an honour and opportunity to make the beauty of music, art and culture reach the
length and breadth of our society."
New Nominated Rajya Sabha Members 2022: Full List and their details
PT Usha: Popularly known as the Payyoli Express or the Queen of Indian track and field, PT
Usha is one of India's most iconic sportspersons. She had narrowly missed winning India's first
medal in track and field after finishing fourth in women's 400M at the 1984 Olympics. She is from
Kozhikode, Kerala.
Deeply touched by your kind words Sir. My sincere gratitude on being nominated to the Rajya
Sabha. I will always give my best to any responsibility bestowed on me, and work towards the
betterment of all of us Indians. Jai Hind https://t.co/WvUtAz1YQq

— P.T. USHA (@PTUshaOfficial) July 6, 2022
Ilaiyaraaja: He is widely regarded as one of the greatest Indian music composers. He has
composed over 7000 songs in a career spanning over 5 decades. He is credited with introducing
Western musical sensibilities in the South Indian film musical mainstream. He was born in a Dalit
household in a village in Madurai district of Tamil Nadu. He is a Padma Bhushan and Padma
Vibhushan awardee.
I express my sincere gratitude for the thoughts @narendramodi ji
It is a honour and opportunity to make the beauty of music, art and culture reach the length and
breadth of our society. https://t.co/2vI2sVXxmk
— Ilaiyaraaja (@ilaiyaraaja) July 6, 2022
Veerendra Heggade: He is an Indian philanthropist and the hereditary administrator of the

Dharmasthala Temple in Karnataka. He succeeded to the post when he was 19 years old in
October 1968. He has received multiple awards for his numerous contributions. He has been a
dedicated philanthropist for over five decades and led transformative initiatives for rural
development.
Shri Veerendra Heggade Ji is at the forefront of outstanding community service. I have had the
opportunity to pray at the Dharmasthala Temple and also witness the great work he is doing in
health, education and culture. He will certainly enrich Parliamentary proceedings.
pic.twitter.com/tMTk0BD7Vf
KV Vijayendra Prasad: KV Vijayendra Prasad is a notable screenwriter and film director. He is

primarily known for his works in Telugu cinema, in addition to Kannada, Tamil, and Hindi cinema.
Some of his notable works as a screenwriter include the Baahubali franchise, RRR, Magadheera,
Bajrangi Bhaijaan and Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi. He is the father of the popular
filmmaker SS Rajamouli.
Shri V. Vijayendra Prasad Garu is associated with the creative world for decades. His works
showcase India's glorious culture and have made a mark globally. Congratulations to him for
being nominated to the Rajya Sabha.

READ ALSO: Scientists discover three never seen before particles, Particle Zoo 2.0?

Cern Large Hadron Collider: Scientists

discover three never seen before particles,
Particle Zoo 2.0?
Cern Large Hadron Collider: Scientists have discovered three never-seen-before subatomic
particles while working to unlock building blocks of the universe at the Large Hadron Collider
(LHC). This was informed by the European nuclear research centre CERN on July 6, 2022.
The Large Hadron Collider is the machine that found the elusive ‘God particle’ or Higgs Boson,
which is thought to be vital for the formation of the universe after the big bang, 13.7 billion years
ago. It is a 27 km long LHC at CERN.
These three new subatomic particles will be added to the list of new hadrons that have been
found at the Large Hadron Collider.
Large Hadron Collider Discoveries: Key Facts About 3 new particles
- The scientists have observed a new kind of “pentaquark” and the first-ever pair of
“tetraquarks”.
- These quarks will help physicists better understand how quarks bind together into composite
particles.
- The quarks are elementary particles that usually combine in groups of twos and threes to
form hadrons such as the protons and neutrons that make up atomic nuclei.
- They can also combine into four-quark and five-quark particles or tetraquarks and
pentaquarks.
- These three exotic particles were generated inside the collider during a collision between two
high-energy particle beams.
- The collisions achieved a record energy of 13.6 trillion electron volts (TeV) in the third run. It
will continue operating for four years.
Significance
Physicist Niels Tuning said that the more analyses they perform, the more kinds of exotic hadrons
we find. He further stated they are witnessing a period of discovery similar to the 1950s, when a
‘particle zoo’ of hadrons were discovered and ultimately led to the quark model of conventional

hadrons in the 1960s. We’re creating ‘particle zoo 2.0’.”
What is Large Hadron Collider?
Large Hadron Collider Purpose: The Large Hadron Collider (LHC) is a giant and complex
machine that was built to study particles that are the smallest known building blocks of the
universe.
CERN Large Hadron Collider Discoveries
The Large Hadron Collider was successfully reignited for the third time on July 5, 2022. This is 10
years after it enabled scientists to find the elusive ‘God particle’. Scientists hope to use Higgs
Boson as a tool to learn more about the universe and its secrets. The Higgs Boson particle was
discovered in 2012.

National News
- India’s active cases rise to 1,19,457 with 18,930 fresh cases, 14,650 recoveries, and 35
deaths in the last 24 hours.
- New Omicron sub-variant BA.2.75 detected in various countries including India, says WHO
DG Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus.
- Union Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia to be assigned Ministry of Steel charge, in
addition to his existing portfolio.
- EAM S Jaishankar met Chinese FM Wang Yi in Bali, held discussions on specific outstanding
issues in the bilateral relationship pertaining to the border situation.
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi to inaugurate a three-day Akhil Bharatiya Shiksha Samagam in
Varanasi today.
- Athlete PT Usha, music maestro Ilaiyaraaja nominated to the Rajya Sabha, express gratitude
to PM Modi.
- Hotels cannot forcibly collect service charges from customers.
- ICMR-VCRC develops special mosquitoes to control Dengue, Chikungunya.
- Ensure uninterrupted supply of sanitary napkin to govt schools, says Delhi HC to Delhi
Government.
- Vivo India directors Zhengshen Ou and Zhang Jie leave country as ED intensifies money
laundering probe.
Environment News
- NDRF deploys 17 teams in Maharashtra amid heavy rains.

- Two Indigenous Australian activists are fighting to save 40,000-year-old sacred rock art in
Western Australia from pollution and plans for a major gas project
International News
- Defiant UK PM fires Secretary of State for housing who called on him to resign.
- Heads of MI5 and FBI warn about China's commercial espionage thrust in the West.
- The Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda have agreed to a "de-escalation process"
following weeks of rising tensions over rebel fighting in eastern DRC.
- Defiant UK PM sacks senior cabinet ally Michael Gove, rules out snap election as
resignations mount.
- The German cabinet on July 6th signed off plans to make it easier for migrants with

"tolerated" status to stay in the country permanently and integrate into the job market.
- US President Joe Biden to rescind Afghanistan's designation as major non-NATO ally.
- The European Parliament has approved an EU proposal to give a sustainable finance label to
investments in gas and nuclear power, following a contentious vote.
- US Congressman Ro Khanna recommends a waiver for India from CAATSA (Countering
America's Adversaries through Sanctions Act).
- Iran's Revolutionary Guards have detained several foreigners, including Britain's second most
senior envoy in Tehran, for alleged acts of spying such as taking soil samples in restricted
areas.
Sports news
- Bangladesh fined for slow over-rate in the second T20I against West Indies.
- Sania Mirza and Mate Pavic lose in mixed doubles semifinal at Wimbledon.
- Russian-born Elena Rybakina became the first player representing Kazakhstan to reach a
Grand Slam semi-final at Wimbledon 2022 when she defeated Ajla Tomljanovic in three sets.
She will face Simona Halep in the Wimbledon semi-finals.
READ ALSO: Current Affairs Today Headline: 6 July 2022

Commonwealth Games 2022 Cricket:

Women's cricket to make its debut at
Birmingham- Check Full Cricket Schedule,
Teams
Commonwealth Games 2022 Cricket: Women's cricket will be making its debut in the
Birmingham Commonwealth Games 2022. This would be the second-ever time that cricket will be
played in the Commonwealth Games. It has only been played once before in Kuala Lumpur
Commonwealth Games 1998 when men's ODI cricket was included in the schedule.
Birmingham 2022 will see T20 Cricket make its debut in Commonwealth Games. This will also
mark the first appearance of the women's cricket in the event.
The Commonwealth Games 2022 will begin in Birmingham on July 28 and conclude on
August 8, 2022.
READ- Full List of Indian Athletes qualified for Birmingham Commonwealth Games 2022
Will Cricket be played in Commonwealth?
Yes, cricket will be played in Birmingham Commonwealth Games 2022 for the second time ever.
It was included in the Commonwealth Games for the first-ever time in the Commonwealth Games
1998 held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. However, then men's ODI tournament was held. This time
it is the women's T20 tournament.
Is India participating in Commonwealth Games 2022 Cricket ?
Yes, India is one of the eight teams that will participate in Cricket in Commonwealth Games 2022.
Commonwealth Games 2022 Cricket event will be an eight-team affair that will include hosts
England, Australia, New Zealand, India, Pakistan, South Africa, Barbados and Sri Lanka. India is
one of the five teams that qualified for the Commonwealth Games 2022 due to its ICC WT20I
team ranking
Cricket in Commonwealth Games 2022

The International Cricket Council (ICC) and England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) had made a
joint bid to include women's Twenty20 tournament in Birmingham Commonwealth Games 2022 in
November 2018. The bid was successful after a vote by all 71 Commonwealth Games
Associations.
Cricket was thus added to the Commonwealth Games 2022 Schedule along with beach volleyball
and para table tennis. This inclusion could pave the way for inclusion of cricket in the 2028
Summer Olympics.
Commonwealth Games 2022 Cricket Schedule

Group A
Australia
Barbados
India
Pakistan
Group B
England
New Zealand
South Africa
Sri Lanka
Date Matches Venue
29th July 2022 Australia vs

Edgbaston
(11:00) India
29th July 2022 Barbados vs
Edgbaston
(18:00) Pakistan
31 July 2022 India vs
Edgbaston
(11:00) Pakistan
31 July 2022 Australia vs
Edgbaston
(18:00) Barbados

3 August 2022 Australia vs

Edgbaston
(11:00) Pakistan
3 August Barbados vs
Edgbaston
2022 (18:00) India
New Zealand
30 July 2022
vs South Edgbaston
(11:00)
Africa
30 July 2022 England vs Sri
Edgbaston
(18:00) Lanka
2 August 2022 England vs
Edgbaston
(11:00) South Africa
2 August New Zealand
Edgbaston
2022 (18:00) vs Sri Lanka
4 August 2022 South Africa
Edgbaston
(11:00) vs Sri Lanka
4 August 2022 England vs
Edgbaston
(18:00) New Zealand
6 August
Semi-final Edgbaston
2022 (11:00)
6 August 2022
Semi-final Edgbaston
(18:00)
7 August 2022 Final Edgbaston
Commonwealth Games 2022 Cricket Teams
Commonwealth Games 2022 Cricket tournament will include eight teams -England, India,
Australia, Pakistan, New Zealand, Pakistan, South Africa, Barbados and Sri Lanka.
Venue
All cricket matches in the Commonwealth Games 2022 will be played at the Edgbaston Cricket
Ground in Birmingham,
Commonwealth Games 2022 Cricket Qualification
England being the hosts had qualified automatically for the Commonwealth Games 2022. The six
highest ranked teams also directly qualified for the games including India. The last remaining spot
was reserved for the winner of the Commonwealth Games Qualifier tournament.

The qualifier event took place in Malaysia in January 2022. Sri Lanka beat Bangladesh by 22 runs
in the finals to secure its place in the Commonwealth Games 2022.
READ ALSO-Jasprit Bumrah becomes 6th Indian to take 100 wickets in SENA countries

World Test Championship Points Table 2022:

Pakistan overtakes India-Check Complete
WTC Team Rankings
World Test Championship Points Table 2022: Pakistan has overtaken India in the ICC World
Test Championship Points Table 2022 after India was penalised for slow over-rate in the
Edgbaston Test against England. India was also fined 40 per cent of their match fee for the
offence during their seven-wicket defeat against England in the rescheduled fifth Test.
India has dropped to the fourth spot in the World Test Championship Points Table 2022
due to the points penalty, while Pakistan now stands at the third spot. India currently has
points percentage of 52.08, which is slightly below Pakistan's points percentage of 52.38 percent.
Australia is ranked at the top of the ICC World Test Championship Points Table with 77.78 points
percent, South Africa is ranked at second with 71.43 points percentage. West Indies is ranked at
the 5th position with 50.00 points percentage.
India suffer a double blow in the #WTC23 standings.
Read more https://t.co/KtGuIUqQHK pic.twitter.com/s7sx9Xj4HC
— ICC (@ICC) July 6, 2022

India Points Penalty
India lost out on two World Test Championship points for slow over rate during the 5th
Test against England. Under Article 16.11.2 of the ICC WTC playing conditions, a side is
penalised one point for each over short. Since India fell short by two overs, they lost out on two
WTC points.
India has slipped by one spot in the WTC Points Table 2021-2023 as a result of the penalty.
India was also been fined 40 per cent of their match fee for the offence. Under Article 2.22 of the
ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel, players are fined 20 per cent of
their match fee for every over their side fails to bowl in the allotted time.
This comes as a severe blow to team India after their seven-wicket loss in the match on July 5,

2022. The result that England levelled the series 2-2, denying India its chance to secure its first
Test series victory in England since 2007.
World Test Championship Points Table 2022: Check Full ICC WTC Points Table 2021-23
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L/D
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AU
77 6/
ST 8
1 .7 3 0/ 0
RA 4
8 3
LIA
SO
UT
71 5/
H 6
2 .4 3 2/ 0
AF 0
3 0
RIC
A
PA
52 3/
KIS 4
3 .3 3 2/ 0
TA 4
8 2
N
52 6/
IND 7 -
4 .0 4 4/
IA 5 5
8 2
WE
4/
ST 5 -
5 50 4 3/
IND 4 2
2
IES
SRI
47 3/
LA 4
6 .6 4 3/ 0
NK 0
2 1
A
EN
33 5/ -
GL 6
7 .3 4 7/ 1
AN 4
3 4 2
D
NE
25 2/
W 2
8 .9 4 6/ 0
ZE 8
3 1
ALA

ND
BA
NG 13 1/
1
9 LA .3 5 8/ 0
6
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SH
READ ALSO: Jasprit Bumrah becomes 6th Indian to take 100 wickets in SENA countries

Punjab Free Electricity Scheme: Punjab to

provide 300 units of free electricity every
month
Punjab Free Electricity Scheme: The Punjab Government has announced 300 units of free
electricity every month to every household in the state from July 1, 2022. The decision was
approved by the Punjab Cabinet on July 6, 2022. This was one of the key poll promises that the
Aadmi Party (AAP) had made during its election campaign.
The people will though have to pay the full bill if their usage exceeds 600 units in two months.
However, those belonging to backward castes, scheduled castes, below-poverty-line households
and freedom fighters will be charged just for the usage over and above 600 units.
AAP's national convener Arvind Kejriwal had promised free electricity up to 300 units for Punjab
during his election campaign in June 2021. The move is expected to impose an additional burden
of Rs 5,000 crore on the state exchequer. Punjab has a two-month billing cycle for electricity
supply so citizens will get 600 units of electricity free in total.
300
600
— Bhagwant Mann (@BhagwantMann) July 6, 2022

Beneficiaries
The Punjab free electricity scheme will benefit 80 per cent of domestic category electricity
consumers in the state.
There are also around 21 lakh consumers from SC, BC, BPL families and freedom fighters, who
are currently getting free electricity upto 200 units per month. They will now get 300 units of free
electricity every month.
Significance

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann said that the free electricity scheme will help every
household save money which they can spend on their children's education and for other
needs.
Free Electricity in Punjab 2022: Other Key Decisions

Electricity Bills waived off till Dec 2021
The Punjab CM has also announced waiving off electricity bills pending till December 31, 2021 of
those households having up to two-kilowatt load.
No Increase in Power Tariff for Commercial consumers
There would also be no increase in the electricity tariff for industrial and commercial consumers.
Free Electricity Scheme to continue for Farmers
The free electricity scheme in Punjab for the farming community will continue like earlier. The
Punjab government will also ensure round-the-clock electricity supply to every village and town in
two-to-three years.

Delhi Shopping Festival 2023: Delhi to host

world-class Delhi Shopping Festival in 2023
Delhi Shopping Festival 2023: Delhi will host a world-class 'Delhi Shopping Festival' from
January 28 to February 26, 2023. This major announcement was made by Delhi Chief Minister
Arvind Kejriwal in a live address on July 6, 2022.
The Delhi CM said that the 30-day Delhi shopping festival will be the biggest shopping festival in
India. He said in the live, "We are starting it now. I expect that in a few years, we will make it the
biggest shopping festival in the world."
The Delhi Shopping Festival will invite people from across the country to experience the city and
its culture. It will also offer an unparalleled shopping experience with heavy discounts. It will be a
unique partnership between the Delhi people, business people, corporates and the Delhi
government.
Watch Delhi CM's speech Live
, 2023 “Delhi Shopping Festival” | Press Conference | LIVE https://t.co/VRi6MwFkaS
— Arvind Kejriwal (@ArvindKejriwal) July 6, 2022

Delhi Shopping Festival- Facts
1. The Delhi Government will organise the Delhi Shopping Festival from January 28-February 26,
2022. It will be the biggest shopping festival in the country.
2. The 30-day festival will have a special opening and closing ceremony.
3. The entire city will be decorated including all its markets and the malls.
4. The Delhi CM said that invitation will be sent out to the people from across the country and the
world to visit the city during the festival time to shop and experience Delhi and its culture. The
Delhi government will be holding talks with travel agents to facilitate smooth travel and stay for
people coming from outside.
5. The Delhi CM highlighted that the Delhi Shopping Festival will have a lot to offer for the youth,

children and families.
6. The Delhi Shopping Festival will provide an unparalleled shopping experience to the people.
7. The festival will offer heavy discounts. All markets and shops will offer heavy discounts on
products during this festival.
8. Exhibitions will be organised on different themes including spirituality, gaming, technology,

health and wellness.
9. There will be a lot of entertainment programmes involving top artists from across the country.
There will be at least 200 concerts over the span of 30 days.
10. There will be special food walks that will involve all well known restaurants and hotels.
People will be invited from across the country as well as the world to experience Delhi and its
culture. This will be an unparalleled shopping experience. Heavy discounts will be offered. Entire
Delhi will be decorated. Exhibitions will also be organised: Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal
pic.twitter.com/M8wtv5otqW

Delhi Shopping Festival Objective
The Delhi Shopping Festival will provide a great impetus to employment and business in Delhi.
It will also offer a huge opportunity to present Delhi at an international platform. It is expected to
create thousands of employment opportunities.
Through this Festival, Delhi's economy will receive a major boost. It'll be a huge opportunity for
Delhi's businessmen, an opportunity for them to increase their business. It'll be a huge
opportunity to present Delhi on an international level. It'll generate thousands of jobs: CM
pic.twitter.com/SWN0mf89C3

LPG Domestic Cylinder Price Hike: 14 kg gas

cylinder price hiked by Rs 50, 5kg lpg
cylinder price up by Rs 18- Check prices in
Delhi, UP
LPG Domestic Cylinder Price Hike: The price of 14kg domestic LPG cylinders has been
increased by Rs 50 per cylinder with effect from today, July 6, 2022. The LPG gas cylinder will
now cost Rs 1053 in Delhi from earlier Rs 1,003.
The price of 5kg lpg cylinder has been increased by Rs 18 per cylinder, while 19kg commercial
lpg cylinder prices have been cut by Rs 8.50.
The LPG domestic cylinder price has increased from Rs 834.50 to Rs 1003 in Delhi in the last one
year. The 14 kg gas cylinder price was last increased by Rs 4 on May 19, 2022.
The domestic LPG gas price in Delhi was increased by Rs 50 on May 7 as well, raised from
earlier Rs 949.50. Prior to that, the lpg gas price was hiked by Rs 50 on March 22, 2022.
Domestic 14.2 kg LPG cylinder's prices increased by Rs 50/cylinder with effect from today.
Domestic LPG cylinder will now cost Rs 1053 in Delhi. 5kg domestic cylinder price increase by Rs
18/cylinder. 19kg commercial cylinder prices decreased by Rs 8.50.

Domestic LPG Cylinder Price in India
14 kg Gas Cylinder Price Today
Delhi - Rs 1,053
UP- Rs.1040.50
Noida- Rs.1000.50
Aligarh- Rs. 1021.00.

Gorakhpur- Rs. 1065.00.
Varanasi- Rs. 1066.00
Kanpur- Rs. 1017.50
Prayagraj- Rs. 1,055.00
Ghaziabad-Rs. 1000.50
Agra- Rs. 1015.50.
Mumbai - Rs 1,052.50
Kota- Rs. 1,062.00
Kolkata - Rs 1,029
Chennai - Rs 1068.50
Chandigarh-Rs. 1,012.50
Bangalore- Rs.1005.50
Hyderabad- Rs.1055.00
Commercial LPG Cylinder Price in Delhi
The 19kg commercial lpg cylinder price in Delhi was reduced earlier by Rs 198 per cylinder on
July 1 and it was cut by Rs 135 on June 1st. The 19 kg lpg cylinder price in Delhi was before that
raised by Rs 250 per cylinder to 2,253 on April 1 and by Rs 105 on March 1st.
19 kg LPG Cylinder Price in Major Cities
Delhi -Rs 2,012.50
Kolkata- Rs 2,132.00
Mumbai-Rs 1,972.50

Chennai-Rs 2,177.50

Current Affairs Today Headline: 6 July 2022
National News
- India reports 16,159 new Covid cases, 15,394 recoveries and 28 deaths in the last 24 hours.
Total active Covid cases stand at 1,15,212.
- The online registration process conducted by IAF for the Agnipath Recruitment Scheme
completed.
- Congress to initiate discussions for selecting joint Opposition candidate for Vice President
elections.
- Himachal Pradesh CM Jairam Thakur to be the Chief Guest on the 87th birthday of Tibetan
spiritual leader Dalai Lama today.
- Gangster Lawrence Bishnoi sent to 5-day police remand till July 11 in the Rana Kandowalia
murder case.
- An earthquake of magnitude 4.6 occurred at around 5.56 am in the Andaman Sea, today.
- Union Cabinet meeting scheduled to be held today on July 6.
- Odisha ranked No. 1 performing state in country in State Ranking Index for NFSA 2022.
- Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia holds meet with airlines on aviation turbine fuel pricing.
- Assam cabinet approves identification of five Muslim sub-groups as indigenous Assamese
Muslim communities.
- Toy imports drop in India by 70 percent, exports up by 61 percent.
- Vijay Kumar Janjua posted as new Chief Secretary of Punjab government.
- Omicron sublineage BA.2.75 has limited circulation in India.
International News
- UNSC Secretary-General António Guterres announces the appointment of Lieutenant

General Mohan Subramanian of India as his new Force Commander of the United Nations
Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS).
- Queen Elizabeth's Royal duties rolled back due to health concerns.
- UK PM names new Health Secretary, Finance Minister after UK Finance Minister Rishi Sunak
and Health Secretary Sajid Javid resign from Boris Johnson’s government.
- Nadhim Zahawi has been appointed as the new UK Finance Minister, Michelle Donelan has
been appointed as Secretary of State for Education and Steve Barclay has been appointed
Secretary of State for Health and Social Care.
- The biggest hajj pilgrimage kicks off since the coronavirus pandemic began.
- A small new study published on July 5th by scientists at the US National Institutes of Health

suggests the immune response triggered by coronavirus infections damages the brain's blood
vessels and could be responsible for long Covid symptoms.
- Morocco calls for a return to regional roundtable talks on a peace deal over Western Sahara,
a format rejected by neighbouring Algeria.
- Japanese scientists have successfully produced cloned mice using freeze-dried cells.
Environment News
- The waters of river Yamuna is coated with polluted foam in New Delhi.
- A Gorgosaurus dinosaur skeleton is going up for auction for the first time and is expected to
fetch between $5 million and $8 million.
Sports News
- Pakistan jumps above India in World Test Championship standings after a points penalty.
- India fined 40 percent of their match fee for offence during their seven-wicket loss against
England in the rescheduled fifth Test.
- World number two Ons Jabeur became the first Arab woman to reach the semi-final of a
Grand Slam on July 5, 2022.
- Novak Djokovic battles from two sets down to reach 11th Wimbledon semi-final.
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Reverse Zoonosis in Tuberculosis possible?
Reverse Zoonosis in Tuberculosis: A group of researchers have found evidence of reverse

zoonosis in the transmission of tuberculosis. Reverse zoonosis means human-to-animal and
animal-to-human transmission. The observance was made by researchers at Tamil Nadu's
National Institute for Research in Tuberculosis (NIRT) and Indian Council of Medical Research
(ICMR).
Dr S Sriram of ICMR-NIRT said that there is a possibility and evidence of Tuberculosis

transmission from animals to humans and vice versa. He observed that this happens through
aerosols that are generated from tuberculosis patients as it is an airborne disease.
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Ukraine's Maryna Viazovska
What is Reverse Zoonosis?
The researchers observed that when a TB patient speaks, coughs or sneezes or sings, lots of
aerosols are generated from the nose and oral cavity, which get expelled and become the source
of exposure for various other organisms including animals.
When animals such as domestic animals or cattle are at exposure to these aerosols, they have a
possibility of getting infected with tuberculosis. There have also been evidences of reverse
transmission from animals to human beings.
According to a research conducted by the ICMR-NIRT in Chennai, the presence of

mycobacterium tuberculosis was discovered in both animal handlers and animals.
Reverse Zoonosis in Tuberculosis Study
The researchers had conducted the studies in animal handlers in Chennai, where they found
presence of mycobacterium tuberculosis in animals and similar strains were also found in the
animal handlers who were working in those slaughterhouses. This gave the researchers evidence
for the transmission that happens between the human beings and animals.
TB infection through unpasteurized milk?

The researchers stated that there is also a possibility of transmission of mycobacterium

tuberculosis infection from unpasteurized milk. If an animal has the infection then it could get
transmitted to the milk samples and may risk exposure to the infection for those consuming the
milk without pasteurization.
ICMR-NIRT Dr. Sriram recommended consumption of pasteurized milk to avoid any such risk of
mycobacterium transmission.
Significance
The Union Health Ministry aims to eradicate tuberculosis by 2025. The goal also includes
research on the environment and zoonosis. Dr. Sriram said that considering the goal of TB
elimination by 2025, we need to have an understanding of where the reservoirs for tuberculosis
are location.
He said it may be in the environment or in animals, or even in domestic and wild animals. He
stated that they there is a lot of evidence of mycobacterium in wildlife like elephants. These are
also evidence that there is a transmission going on between non-human host.
He further stated that once we move towards elimination, we need to be completely devoid of all
these reservoirs to ensure further transmission does not happen.
TB treatment duration to be reduced
Experts aim to bring down the TB treatment duration from 6 months to four months. Currently, the
treatment duration for drug-sensitive TB is 6 months and even longer for drug-resistant TB.
However, the experts aim to bring it down to four months and six months respectively.
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Fields Medal 2022: Four mathematicians

awarded Fields Medals including Ukraine's
Maryna Viazovska
Fields Medals 2022: Four mathematicians have been awarded the prestigious Fields Medals
including Ukraine's Maryna Viazovska at a ceremony in Helsinki, Finland. This was informed by
the International Mathematical Union jury on July 5, 2022.
The four awardees of the prestigious prize include France's Hugo Duminil-Copin, US-based June
Huh, Britain's James Maynard and Ukraine's Maryna Viazovska.
Maryna Viazovska learned she had won a Fields Medal in late February, just a week after
Russian tanks and war planes began their assault on Ukraine and Kyiv, her hometown. She has
become the second woman in history to win the coveted prize.
#UPDATE Four mathematicians awarded prestigious Fields Medals, including Ukrainian Maryna
Viazovska, the International Mathematical Union jury says.
French Hugo Duminil-Copin, US-based June Huh and British James Maynard were also awarded
medals at a Helsinki ceremony pic.twitter.com/r3KJaZcEeg

Fields Medal 2022 Winners
1. Hugo Duminil-Copin (36 years)- Institut des Hautes Études Scientifiques
2. June Huh (39 years) - Princeton University
3. James Maynard (35 years) - University of Oxford
4. Maryna Viazovska ( 37 years) - Swiss Federal Institute of Technology
What is Fields Medal?
Fields medal is the highest honor for a mathematician. The medal is awarded every four years on
the occasion of the International Congress of Mathematicians.

The Fields Medal is awarded to recognize outstanding mathematical achievement for existing
work and for the promise of future achievement.
The Fields medal award comprises a gold medal (14 karat gold) bearing the profile of Archimedes
and a cash amount.
The Fields medal and cash prizes are funded by a trust established by J.C.Fields at the University
of Toronto.
Fields Medal Committee
The Fields Medal Committee, which is chosen by the Executive Committee of the International
Mathematical Union, is normally chaired by the IMU President.
While the name of the committee's chair is made public, the names of other members of the
Committee remain anonymous until the award of the prize at the Congress.
The committee is tasked with choosing at least two, with a strong preference for four Fields
Medalists.
Fields Medal Eligibility
Besides outstanding mathematical achievement, the chosen candidate must be below 40 years
before January 1st of the year the Field Medals are awarded.
When were Fields medals first awarded?
The Fields Medals were first awarded in 1936 in Oslo, Norway. The Fields medals were
conceieved by John Charles Fields, a Canadian mathematician.

PM Modi Varanasi Visit 2022: PM Modi to

inaugurate, lay foundation stone of initiatives
worth Rs 1800 crores
PM Modi Varanasi Visit 2022: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate and lay the
foundation stone of multiple development initiatives worth over Rs 1800 crores in Varanasi, Uttar
Pradesh on July 7, 2022. PM Modi will lay the foundation stone for schemes worth over Rs 1200
crore and inaugurate 33 projects worth Rs 600 crore.
The Prime Minister will be visiting Varanasi to celebrate the completion of 100 days of UP
Government's second term. He will be laying the foundation stone of a six-lane road from
Lahartara to Vijaya Cinema, four-lane road from Pandeypur flyover to Ring Road and widening of
the road from Kachari to Sandha to four lanes.
The Prime Minister is also scheduled to inaugurate several schemes in the city and other projects
including 'Dasashwamedh Bhawan' at Dashashwamedh Ghat, new building of Sindhaura Police
Station, Phase II of Vedic Science Centre and first phase of Namo Ghat.
PM Modi to inaugurate and lay the foundation stone of multiple development initiatives worth over
Rs 1800 crores in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh on July 7: PMO pic.twitter.com/fKfVylycMP

Key Projects to be Inaugurated in Varanasi
- Akshay Patra Mid Day Meal Kitchen at LT College, Varanasi, which has a capacity of cooking
mid day meals for almost one lakh students.
- Akhil Bhartiya Shiksha Samagam inauguration at International Cooperation and Convention
Centre-Rudraksh on implementation of the National Education Policy.
- Multiple projects at Sampurnanand Sports Stadium, Sigra.
- Road projects -
-Construction of Four Lane Road over bridge (ROB) on Babatpur-Kapsethi-Bhadohi Road
-Bridge on Varuna River on Central Jail road
-Widening of Pindra-Kathiraon Road

-Widening of Phoolpur-Sindhaura Link Road
-Strengthening/ Construction of 8 rural roads
-Construction of 7 PMGSY roads
-Widening of Dharsauna-Sindhaura road
- Sewerage and water supply projects
-Rehabilitation of Old Trunk Sewer Line in Varanasi City
-Laying of sewer lines
-Over 25000 sewer house connections in Trans Varuna area
-Leakage repair works in Sis Varuna area
-Rural drinking water scheme at Taatepur village
- Social and Education Sector Projects
-ITI at Village Mahgaon
-Phase-II of Vedic Vigyan Kendra in BHU
-Govt. Girls Home at Ramnagar
-Theme Park in Govt
-Old Age Women Home at Durgakund
- Tourism Projects
-Development work of Sarnath Buddhist Circuit
-Construction of Paavan Path for Asht Vinakaya, Dwadash Jyotirling Yatra, Asht Bhairaw, Nav
Gauri Yatra
-Tourism Development work of five stoppages in Panchkosi Parikrama Yatra Marg
-Tourism development various wards in Old Kashi

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Jasprit Bumrah Record 2022: Jasprit Bumrah

becomes 6th Indian to take 100 wickets in
SENA countries after Kapil Dev, Kumble
Jasprit Bumrah Record 2022: Jasprit Bumrah became the 6th Indian bowler and 5th pacer to take
100 wickets in SENA counties, joining the league of legends like Kapil Dev, Zaheer Khan and Anil
Kumble. The Indian pacer achieved the feat in the 22nd over of the final innings on Day 4 of India
vs England 5th Test by taking the well-set opener Zak Crawley for 46 runs.
With the feat, Jasprit Bumrah completed 100 Test wickets while playing against the SENA
countries on their soil. The SENA Countries include South Africa, England, New Zealand and
Australia.
Jasprit Bumrah now holds the record of 101 wickets in the SENA Countries. He is the sixth Indian
bowler to reach the landmark figure. He is the fifth Indian pacer to scalp over 100 wickets in
SENA Countries soil.
Jasprit Bumrah completed 100 wickets in SENA in Test.
36 wickets in England
32 wickets in Australia
26 wickets in South Africa
6 wickets in New Zealand pic.twitter.com/c4fMKD7lUe
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) July 4, 2022

Indian Bowlers with 100 wickets in SENA Countries
Anil Kumble- 141
Ishant Sharma- 130
Zaheer Khan -119
Mohammed Shami - 119

Kapil Dev- 119
Jasprit Bumrah record in SENA Countries
Jasprit Bumrah has taken most of his wickets in England with a total of 37 wickets so far, followed
by 32 wickets in Australia, 26 in South Africa and 6 wickets in New Zealand. Bumrah has played
the least number of tests in New Zealand. He has played only two tests in New Zealand. His best
bowling figures are in Australia among SENA countries with 6/33.
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Jasprit Bumrah new record against England
Jasprit Bumrah also surpassed Kapil Dev to create a new record with most number of wickets
by an Indian pacer against England in a series. Bumrah has so far picked up 23 wickets in the
India vs England test series. Former Indian skipper Kapil Dev had held the record earlier after
taking 22 wickets at a home test series against England in 1981-82.
Which are the SENA Countries?
SENA is an acronym that stands for South Africa, England, New Zealand and Australia. The
performance by players in these four countries is taken as a true marker of the player's quality.
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National News
- An earthquake of 4.3 magnitude had occurred at 187km south-east of Portblair in Andaman &
Nicobar Island today morning.
- PM Modi to inaugurate and lay the foundation stone of multiple development initiatives worth
over Rs 1800 crores in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh on July 7.
- PM Modi launches IndiaStack.Global, MyScheme, 'Meri Pehchaan - National Single Sign-On'
at Digital India Week 2022 in Gandhinagar.
- PM Modi also launches Digital India Bhashini, Digital India Genesis, Chips to Startup (C2S)
programme at Digital India Week 2022 in Gandhinagar.
- India's active Covid cases rise to 1,14,475 with 13,086 new COVID-19 cases in the last 24
hours.
- New Maharashtra government led by Eknath Shinde is "unethical and undemocratic" and will
fall soon as it has "failed to win people's hearts", says West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee.
- India & Armenia signed an MoU on High Impact Community Development Projects in
Armenia with financial & technical assistance from India.
- India achieves complete vaccination of 90 percent of its adult population, as per Union Health
Minister Mansukh Mandaviya.
- Former Bihar agriculture minister and veteran socialist leader Narendra Singh dies in Patna
after a prolonged illness.
- Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) bars hotels, restaurants from levying service
charge automatically or by default in bills.
- Indian High Commission urges Canadian authorities to withdraw material disrespecting Hindu
Gods showcased as a part of the 'Under the Tent' project at the Aga Khan Museum, Toronto.
State News
- Maharashtra government to reduce VAT on fuel, informs new Maharashtra Chief Minister
Eknath Shinde in the state assembly.
- Haryana govt to provide free health facilities like laboratory and radiological tests to HIV
positive patients in state.
- Gujarat, Meghalaya and Karnataka have emerged as the best performer states in developing
startup ecosystem for budding entrepreneurs.
- Delhi government passed a bill to increase the salaries of MLAs, ministers, Speaker and
Leader of Opposition (LoPs) in the Delhi Assembly.

International News
- Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal said on July 4th that reconstructing Ukraine is
expected to cost $750 billion.
- French President Emmanuel Macron reshuffled his government looking to reset a second
term off to a rocky start after his failure to win a parliamentary majority.
- Sudan's Burhan says military withdrawing from national talks.
- Chile's constitutional convention on July 4th handed its proposed new constitution to
President Gabriel Boric ahead of a planned September referendum on adopting the text.
- The US State Department said its experts could not make a "definitive conclusion" on the
origin of the bullet that killed Al Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh on May 11.
- A court in Copenhagen has remanded into a psychiatric care facility the 22-year-old suspect
accused of shooting dead three people in a shopping mall.
- Six people killed and 24 hospitalized in a shooting at the July 4th parade route in Illinois,
United States.
- Tuberculosis treatment duration to be reduced soon as ICMR-NIRT initiate research.
- Canberra commits AUD 5.8 million to 3-year India-Australia Critical Minerals Investment
Partnership.
Environment News
- Italy declares a drought emergency in five northern regions.

- The world's largest giant waterlily, first to be discovered in over a century -- is unveiled at
London's Kew Gardens.
- A deadly collapse of an Italian glacier, causing an avalanche that killed at least seven people,
is linked to climate change, said Italy's Prime Minister Mario Draghi on July 4th.
- Mozambique's Zinave National Park welcomes its first white rhinos in 40 years after 19 of the
threatened animals completed a 1,600-kilometre truck ride from South Africa.
Sports News
- India's Alfiya Pathan stuns former world champion Kungeibayeva in women's 81 kg final to
win gold in Elorda Cup in Kazakhstan's capital Nur-Sultan on July 4, 2022.
- Sri Lanka's Jayawickrama tests COVID-19 positive ahead of second test against Australia.
- Indian fans face racial abuse during Day 4 of India vs England 5th Test match, ECB
expresses concern.
- India won U-15 Wrestling Asia title by winning 4 gold, 2 Silver and 1 bronze medals.
- India beat Sri Lanka by 10 wickets in the second women's ODI to take 2-0 lead in three-
match series.


Hotels, Restaurants barred from levying

service charges by default; Government
issues guidelines
Service Charge in Restaurants law India: The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA)
issued the guidelines for preventing unfair trade practices and the violation of consumer rights
with regard to levying of service charges in hotels and restaurants. The latest guidelines issued by
CCAP stipulate that the hotels or the restaurants shall not add the service charge automatically or
by default to the food bill. A number of complaints have been registered in the National Consumer
Helpline by the consumers with regard to levying of the service charges by the hotels and
restaurants.
No hotels or restaurants can add service charges automatically or by default in the food bill: Union
Consumer Affairs Ministry

Hotels restaurants service charge: What are the latest guidelines issued by the
Government?
1. The latest guidelines issued by the Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) stipulate
that hotels or restaurants shall not add the service charge automatically or by default to the food
bill.
2. No collection of service charge shall be done by any other name. It added that no hotel or
restaurant shall force a consumer to pay the service charge and shall clearly inform the consumer
that the service charge is voluntary, optional, and at the consumer’s discretion.
3. No restriction on the entry or the provision of services based on the collection of service
charges shall be imposed on the consumers.
4. The service charge shall not be collected by adding it along with the food bill and levying GST
on the total amount.
Hotels Restaurants Service Charge: What consumers can do against service charges?
If any consumer finds that a hotel or a restaurant is levying the service charge in violation to the

guidelines, a consumer may make a request to the concerned hotel or restaurant to remove the
service charge.
The consumer can also lodge a complaint on the National Consumer Helpline which works as an
alternate dispute redressal mechanism at the pre-litigation level by calling 1915 or through the
NCH mobile app.
Hotels Restaurants Service Charge: Background
A number of complaints were registered in the National Consumer Helpline by the consumers
with regard to levying of service charge.
The issues raised by the consumers included restaurants making the service charge compulsory
and adding it in the bill by default, suppressing that such charges are optional and voluntary and
embarrassing consumers in case they resist paying service charge.

Earthquake in Andaman 2022: Earthquake of

5.0 magnitude hits Andaman and Nicobar
Island
Earthquake in Port Blair today: An Earthquake of magnitude 5.0 on the Richter scale hit Port
Blair in Andaman and Nicobar Island in the morning of July 5, 2022, at 5.57 am, as per the
National Center for Seismology (NCS). It further added that the earthquake in Andaman and
Nicobar Islands occurred at around 5.57 in the morning, 215 km ESE of Port Blair, and took place
at the depth of 44 kilometers from the bay.
In a tweet, the National Center for Seismology wrote, “Earthquake of Magnitude: 5.0, Occurred on
05-07-2022, 05:57:04 IST, Lat: 10.54 & Long: 94.36, Depth: 44 km, Location: 215 km ESE of Port
Blair, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India.” However, there are no reports of any loss of life or
damage to the property due to the Earthquake.
An earthquake of magnitude 4.3 occurred at 187km SE of Portblair in Andaman & Nicobar Island
at around 8.05 am today morning. The depth of the earthquake was 30km: National Center for
Seismology

Series of Earthquakes in Andaman and Nicobar Islands Today
As per the National Center of Seismology, a series of Earthquake have been reported on the
island-
1. An earthquake of 5.0 magnitude hit at 2.34 am at 244 km SE of Port Blair
2. Earlier at 2.54 am, a 4.4 magnitude Earthquake had also hit the island at 244 km SE of Port
Blair.
3. 4m at 2.13 am occur 251 km NNE of Campbell Bay
4. 4 m at 1.48 am occurred 261 km SE of Portblair, as per the National Seismology Center.
5. At 1.30 am, a magnitude of 4.5 hits at 261 km N of Campbell Bay.

6. Before that, 4.5 m at 1.07 am occurred 258 km SE of Port Blair, 4.3 m at 12.46 amoccur 199
km ESE of Port Blair, and 4.6 m at 12.03 am occur 218km SE of Port Blair.
7. As per the National center of Seismology, an earthquake of magnitude 4.3 occurred at 187 km
SE of Portblair in Andaman & Nicobar Island at around 8.05 am on the morning of July 5. The
depth of the Earthquake was 30 km.
Earthquake in Jammu & Kashmir
Earlier on July 4, a low-intensity earthquake of magnitude 3.2 had hit the Doda district of Jammu
and Kashmir, however, as per the officials, there were no reports of any damage in the region.
The Earthquake struck at 12.12 PM in the Doda area of the Union Territory.

Commonwealth Games 2022: Full List of

Indian Athletes qualified for Birmingham
Commonwealth Games 2022
India at Commonwealth Games 2022: India has finalised a 154-member squad for
Commonwealth Games 2022 in Birmingham, UK, which is scheduled to be held between July 28-
August 8, 2022. India is expected to be represented by a sizeable Indian contingent at the
Birmingham Commonwealth Games 2022.
India has finalised its Commonwealth Games 2022 squad in badminton, wrestling, hockey,
athletics and table tennis. India has named a 37-member athletics squad for the Commonwealth
Games 2022 including Neeraj Chopra, Dutee Chand and Hima Das.
India has also named a 12-member wrestling squad and 15-member weightlifting squad and 12-
member boxing squad. The Indian CWG 2022 10-member badminton squad includes names
such as PV Sindhu, Kidambi Srikanth and Lakshya Sen. HS Prannoy and Saina Nehwal are
absent from the list.
The Indian squad at Commonwealth Games 2022 is expected to increase as the Indian
Olympic Association (IOA) has requested the Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) to
increase India's quota of sportspersons.
CWG 2022 India Squad: Full List of Indian Athletes qualified for Birmingham
Commonwealth Games 2022
CWG 2022 Indian Cricket Squad
India is yet to announce the Indian women's cricket team for the Commonwealth Games
2022. This will be the second time that cricket will return to Birmingham Commonwealth Games
2022 after Kuala Lumpur Commonwealth Games 1998. The Kuala Lumpur CWG 1998 featured a
50-over men's tournament, while Birmingham 2022 will feature a women's T20 tournament.
The event will include eight teams including hosts England, Australia, India, New Zealand,
Pakistan, Sri Lanka, South Africa and Barbados.
CWG 2022 Indian Badminton Squad

1. PV Sindhu (women's)
2. Aakarshi Kashyap (women's)
3. Treesa Jolly (women's)
4. Gayatri Gopichand (women's)
5. Ashwini Ponappa (women's)
6. Lakshya Sen (men's)
7. Kidambi Srikanth (men's)
8. Satwiksairaj Rankireddy (men's)
9. Chirag Shetty (men's)
10. B Sumeeth Reddy (men's)
CWG 2022 Indian Athletics Squad
1. Avinash Sable - men's 3000m steeplechase

2. Nitender Rawat - men's marathon
3. M Sreeshankar - men's long Jump
4. Muhammed Anees Yahiya - men's long Jump
5. Abdulla Aboobacker - men's triple jump
6. Praveen Chithravel - men's triple jump
7. Eldhose Paul - men's triple jump
8. Tajinderpal Singh Toor - men's shot put
9. Neeraj Chopra - men's javelin throw
10. DP Manu - men's javelin throw
11. Rohit Yadav - men's javelin throw
12. Sandeep Kumar - men's 10km race walk
13. Amit Khatri - men's 10km race walk
14. Amoj Jacob - men's 4x400m relay
15. Noah Nirmal Tom - men's 4x400m relay
16. Arokia Rajiv - men's 4x400m relay
17. Muhammed Ajmal - men's 4x400m relay
18. Naganathan Pandi - men's 4x400m relay
19. Rajesh Ramesh - men's 4x400m relay
20. Dhanalakshmi Sekar - women's 100m and 4x100m relay
21. Jyothi Yarraji - women's 100m hurdles
22. Aishwarya B - women's long jump and triple jump
23. Ancy Sojan - women's long jump
24. Manpreet Kaur - women's shot put

25. Navjeet Kaur Dhilllon - women's discus throw

26. Seema Punia - women's discus throw
27. Annu Rani - women's javelin throw
28. Shilpa Rani - women's javelin throw
29. Manju Bala Singh - women's hammer throw
30. Sarita Romit Singh - women's hammer throw
31. Bhawna Jat - women's 10km race walk
32. Priyanka Goswami - women's 10km race walk
33. Hima Das - women's 4x100m relay
34. Dutee Chand - women's 4x100m relay
35. Srabani Nanda - women's 4x100m relay
36. MV Jilna - women's 4x100m relay
37. NS Simi - women's 4x100m relay
CWG 2022 Indian Hockey Squad

Indian men's and women's hockey teams have already qualified for the Birmingham
Commonwealth Games 2022 based on their FIH rankings. The event will include a total of 10
teams.
CWG 2022 Indian Weightlifting Squad
1. Mirabai Chanu - women’s 49kg

2. Bindyarani Devi - women’s 55kg
3. Popy Hazarika - women’s 59kg
4. Usha Kumara - women’s 87kg
5. Purnima Pandey - women’s +87kg
6. Sanket Mahadev - men’s 55kg
7. Chanambam Rishikanta Singh - men’s 55kg
8. Jeremy Lalrinnunga - men’s 67kg
9. Achinta Sheuli - men’s 73kg
10. Ajay Singh - men’s 81kg
11. Vikas Thakur - men’s 96kg
12. Ragala Venkat Rahul - men’s 96kg
CWG 2022 Indian Wrestling Squad
1. Pooja Gehlot - women’s 50kg

2. Vinesh Phogat - women’s 53kg

3. Anshu Malik - women’s 57kg
4. Sakshi Malik - women’s 62kg
5. Divya Kakran - women’s 68kg
6. Pooja Sihag - women’s 76kg
7. Ravi Kumar Dahiya - men's 57kg
8. Bajrang Punia - men's 65kg
9. Naveen - men's 74kg
10. Deepak Punia - men's 86kg
11. Deepak - men's 97kg
12. Mohit Grewal (125kg)
CWG 2022 Indian Boxing Squad
1. Amit Panghal - men's 51kg

2. Mohammad Hussamuddin - men's 57kg
3. Shiva Thapa - men's 63.5kg
4. Rohit Tokas - men's 67kg
5. Sumit Kundu - men's 75kg
6. Ashish Chaudhary - men's 80kg
7. Sanjeet - men's 92kg
8. Sagar - men's 92+kg
9. Nitu - women's 48kg
10. Nikhat Zareen - women's 50kg
11. Jaismine - women's 60kg
12. Lovlina Borgohain - women's 70kg
CWG 2022 Indian Table Tennis Squad
1. Sharath Kamal (men's)

2. Sathiyan Gnanasekaran (men's)
3. Sanil Shetty (men's)
4. Harmeet Desai (men's)
5. Manika Batra (women's)
6. Diya Chitale (women's)
7. Sreeja Akula (women's)
8. Reeth Rishya (women's)
CWG 2022 Indian Swimming Squad

1. Sajan Prakash - men's 50m, 100m and 200m butterfly

2. Srihari Nataraj - men's 50m, 100m and 200m backstroke
3. Kushagra Rawat - men's 200m, 400m and 1500m freestyle
4. Advait Page - men's 1500m freestyle

What is Aarey Forest Controversy in Mumbai

that led to protests against Shinde
government?
Aarey Forest news: As the BJP-Eknath Shinde alliance assumed power in Maharashtra on June
30, 2022, the Aarey Forest controversy has again resurfaced. The relocation of the metro shed
was, in fact, one of the first decisions that the new State Government enforced. The Protest,
which was supported by AAP and Shiv Sena, was held in Mumbai on July 1, 2022.
Earlier, the former Chief Minister of Maharashtra Uddhav Thackeray had ordered the relocation of
the metro card shed from Aarey to Kanjurmarg, however, the Deputy Chief Minister of
Maharashtra on June 30, 2022, shortly after taking the oath of office, ordered to inform Bombay
High Court that the state government will relocate the metro car shed to Aarey.
Let’s understand what is the Aarey Forest Controversy that the Maharashtra Government and the
environmentalists turned against each other after nearly 2.5 years.
Maharashtra Government has directed the state's Advocate General that the metro car shed will
be built in Aarey itself. The side of the Government should be presented before the Court in this
regard: Sources
— ANI (@ANI) June 30, 2022

Aarey Forest Controversy: What is the Aarey Project?
The Aarey colony which measures 1,287 hectares is located adjacent to the Sanjay Gandhi
National Park which is known as the lung of Mumbai.
Earlier, in 2019, the then BJP-Shiv Sena Government was looking to construct a metro shed at
the site for its 33.5 km underground Colaba-Bandra- SEEPZ Metro Project at the Aarey Milk
Colony.
The citizens and the green activists approached the Bombay High Court against this move.
However, within hours of the High Court dismissing these petitions seeking a stay on the cutting
of trees for the project, Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation Ltd (MMRCL) started felling trees.

The Brihanmumbai Mumbai Corporation had further granted the metro authorities permission to
cut as many as 2,700 trees to build a car depot for Metro Line 3.
Aarey Forest Controversy: What is Maharashtra Govt’s development pitch?
The Maharashtra Government had said in 2019 that the project was a necessity for development.
Amid the protests, the Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra has asked Advocate General
Ashutosh Kumbhakoni to present the Government’s argument at the Bombay High Court on the
state’s decision to relocate the metro car shed to Aarey Colony as per the 2019 plan.
As per Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, it was not a matter of destruction of the jungles.
The matter was in court. It went to the High Court, the Green Tribunal, and the Supreme Court
and there was ago-ahead from all. He further added that the Metro 3A line can’t operate without a
car shed.
Aarey Forest Controversy: Why activists are opposing the government’s plan?
The environmentalists have opposed the move by saying that the development can’t come at the
cost of the greenery and biodiversity. Mumbai-based environment organization in 2019 has
appealed to the Bombay High Court to pass an order granting the Aarey Colony the status of
‘Reserved Forest’ or a ‘Protected Forest’ under the Indian Forest Act, 1947.
The felling of the trees had also sparked huge protests with hundreds descending onto the streets
to oppose the authorities. Section 144 had to be imposed and around 30 had to be placed under
arrest.

Aphelion Phenomenon 2022 in India: What

happens when the Earth is at Aphelion?
Aphelion Phenomenon 2022 in India: What is Aphelion? Earth is farthest away from the sun at
aphelion. Earth will be 152.1 million kilometers away from the sun at aphelion on July 4, 2022.
Aphelion is the point in the orbit of a planet, comet or other body most distant from the Sun. When
the Earth is at its aphelion in the beginning of July, it is generally about 4,800,000 km farther from
the Sun than when at its perihelion in early January.
The words aphelion and perihelion are derived from the Greek language. While apo means away,
peri means near and helios means Sun in the Greek language.
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What is meant by Aphelion and Perihelion?
What is Aphelion? Aphelion is when the Earth is farthest away from the Sun, approximately 152
million kilometers away. This happens generally in early July.
What is Perihelion? Perihelion is when the Earth is closest to the Sun, approximately 147 million
kilometers. This happens generally in early January.
The distance between Earth-Sun is known as the Astronomical Unit (AI). 1 AU is equal to 149.6
million kilometers.
What happens when Earth is at Aphelion?
Aphelion Phenomenon 2022 in India- At Aphelion, the distance between the Earth and the Sun
is the longest. Earth is at Aphelion generally at a time when summer is at its peak, especially in
Northern India. It is difficult to image that Earth is farther away from the Sun during the summer.
However, there is not much impact on the weather from the Earth's distance from the Sun. It
might affect the duration of the weather but not cause any major change. Seasonal temperature
variations occur mainly from the varying direction of the Earth's axial tilt.
When will Earth be at perihelion?

The Earth will be at perihelion next on January 4, 2023 when it will be 147.1 million km away from
the Sun.
Why do we experience aphelion and perihelion?
Earth's orbit is not a perfect circle and that is why we experience aphelion and perihelion. Out of
all the planets in our solar system, Venus has the most circular orbit, as its farthest point from the
sun (aphelion) is 109 million km and its closest (perihelion) is 107 million km.
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made fully functional

Who was Alluri Sitarama Raju? Prime

Minister Modi unveils statue of legendary
freedom fighter in Andhra Pradesh
Alluri Sitarama Raju Statue: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on July 4, 2022, unveiled the statue
of legendary freedom fighter Alluri Sitarama Raju at a special program on his 125th birth
anniversary celebrations in Andhra Pradesh. Prime Minister Modi has unveiled the 30-feet tall
bronze statue of Alluri Sitarama Rahu in the Bhimavaram region of Andhra Pradesh.
Alluri Sitarama Raju, the legendary freedom fighter, is remembered for his fight against the
Britishers in order to safeguard the interests of the tribal communities in the Eastern Ghats
Region. Alluri Sitarama Raju had led the Rampa Rebellion against the British army back in 1922.
The Government has also planned a series of initiatives as part of the year-long celebrations for
his birth anniversary.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled a bronze statue of freedom fighter Alluri Sitarama Raju, at
a special program on his 125th birth anniversary celebrations, in Bhimavaram, Andhra Pradesh.
pic.twitter.com/jsEMoVctKM

Who was Alluri Sitarama Raju?
1. Alluri Sitarama Raju was born on July 4, 1897. He is remembered for his fight against the
Britishers to safeguard the interests of local tribal communities.
2. Alluri Sitarama Raju is also referred to as ‘Manyam Veerudu’ (Hero of the Jungles) by the local
people as he waged an armed campaign against the British Colonial rule in India.
3. The legendary revolutionary was born in present-day Andhra Pradesh. He later became
involved in opposing the British in response to the 1882 Madras Forest Act.
4. The act restricted the free movement of Adivasis in their forest habitats and also prevented
them from practicing a traditional form of agriculture known as ‘Podu’.
5. Alluri Sitarama Raju harnessing the widespread discontent towards the British Colonial rule in

the backdrop of the non-cooperation movement, led his forces against the British and aimed at
expelling them from the Eastern Ghats region through his under-equipped forces.
Alluri Sitarama Raju: How Government will celebrate his birth anniversary?
The Government has planned a number of initiatives which include the restoration of the
birthplace of Alluri Sitarama Rajuin Vizianagaram District and Chinatpalli Police Station.
The Government of India has also approved the construction of the Alluri Dhyana Mandir at
Mogallu with a statue of Alluri Sitarama Raju in Dhyana Mudra. It will depict the life story of the
freedom fighter through mural paintings and an AI-enabled interactive system.
PM Modi to visit Gujarat
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit Gandhinagar in Gujarat where he will
inaugurate the Digital India Week 2022 in Gandhinagar, whose theme is ‘Catalyzing New India’s
Techade’.
During the program, he will also launch multiple digital initiatives that will aim at enhancing the
accessibility of technology, streamlining the service delivery to ensure ease of living, and giving a
boost to start-ups.

Ministry Advisory on Signal Jammers: Private

companies cannot use, procure Jammers in
India
Ministry Advisory on Signal Jammers: The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) under

the Ministry of Communications issued an advisory to general public on July 1, 2022 on the
proper use of wireless jammer and booster and repeaters.
The advisory stated that the use of GPS blocker, cellular signal jammer or other signal jamming
device is generally illegal, except in special cases where the permission is granted by the
government of India. The advisory however, stated that the private sector organisations and
private individuals cannot use or procure jammers in India.
It has been stated that the use of cellular signal jammer, GPS blocker or other signal jamming
device is generally illegal, except specifically permitted by Govt of India. Pvt sector orgs &/or
private individuals can't procure/use jammers in India: Ministry of Communications(2/4)
The Ministry also stated that it is unlawful to advertise, sell, distribute, import or market signal
jamming devices in any way in India, except special cases when it is permitted under the
guidelines by the government.
With regards to signal booster/ repeater it has been stated that it is unlawful to possess, sale,
and/ or use mobile signal repeater/ booster by any individual/ entity other than the licensed
Telecom Service Providers: Ministry of Communications (4/4)

Ministry Advisory on Signal Jammers
1. It is illegal to use GPS blocker, cellular signal jammer and other jamming devices.
2. It is unlawful for private sector organisations to use or procure jamming devices in India.
3. It is illegal to sell, advertise and distribute jammers in India except with government's
permission.

4. It is also unlawful to possess, sale or use mobile signal repeater and booster by any individual
or entity besides licensed Telecom Service Providers.
What are jammers?
A signal jammer intentionally blocks authorised signals such as cellular communications by

radiating strong radio energy of similar frequencies.
What is a mobile signal booster?
A mobile signal booster is a kind of amplifier used to improve cell phone signal reception.
However, the unauthorized use of signal boosters can adversely disrupt public telecommunication
services by jeopardizing quality and coverage of such services. This can not only cause
inconvenience to mobile phone users but also hamper access to emergency services.
Who are allowed to use jammers in India?
Only states, UTs, Defence Forces and Central Police Organizations can use and procure
jammers that too only the models approved by Government of India.
The examination conducting bodies are also allowed to install approved models of jammers from
authorized vendors after prior permission from a competent authority.

Femina Miss India 2022: Karnataka’s Sini

Shetty becomes Femina Miss India 2022
winner
Femina Miss India 2022 Live: Sini Shetty from Karnataka was crowned Femina Miss India 2022
winner at the Jio Convention center in Mumbai on July 3, 2022. Along with Sini Shetty as the new
Miss India, the country also got its new beauty queens of 2022 including Rubal Shekhawat as
Femina Miss India 2022 1st runner up and Shinata Chauhan as Femina Miss India 2022 2nd
Runner up.
Femina Miss India 2022 winner was announced on the official Instagram handle of Femina Miss
India with a caption, “Congratulations, Let’s pop the Champagne!.” The post further added that
the winning ladies have a powerful voice and we are sure that they are going to use this platform
to further all the important causes that they believe in.
During the announcement of Femina Miss India 2022 winner, Bollywood Star Neha Dhupia’s 20
years of winning the prestigious title and Kriti Sanon and Lauren Gottlieb’s stunning performances
were the highlights of the star-studded evening.
Femina Miss India 2022 winner: How Femina Miss India 2022 was selected?
Femina Miss India 2022 pageant in its hybrid format had launched a nationwide hunt to find the
prospective talents from all corners of the country through virtual auditions. The extensive
scouting drive and the subsequent interview rounds culminated with the shortlisted selection of 31
state winners.
The shortlisted candidates for Femina Miss India 2022 then arrived in Mumbai and underwent
rigorous training and grooming sessions, mentored by the best in the industry, to compete for the
coveted Miss India World 2022.
Femina Miss India 2022 winner: What do we know about Femina Miss India 2022?
Sini Shetty who has been crowned Femina Miss India 2022 hails from Karnataka. The 21-years
old was born in Mumbai and holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting and finance. Currently, Sini
Shetty is pursuing a professional course called CFA. She is also a trained Bharatanatyam

Dancer.
Sini Shetty Miss India has also added another glory gem to the state of Karnataka, as prior to her
many beauties from the state including Sarah Jane Dias, Lara Dutta, Sandhya Chib, Rekha
Hande, Nafisa Joseph, and Lymaraina D’Souza have marked milestones for Karnataka. Sini
Shetty will now present India at the prestigious 71st Miss World Pageant.
Femina Miss India 2022 winner: Who was crowned Miss India 2022 Runner up?
As Sini Shetty took the title of Femina Miss India 2022, Rubal Shekhawat from Rajasthan
emerged as Miss India 2022 first runner-up and Shinata Chauhan from Uttar Pradesh was
crowned Miss India 2022 second runner-up.
The 1st runner up Rubal Shekhawat who represents Rajasthan has a keen interest in various
fields including acting, dancing, and painting. She also loves playing badminton.
Femina Miss India 2022 2dn Runner Up Shinata Chauhan is from Uttar Pradesh. She is a scholar
in her educational field and also possesses leadership qualities.
Femina Miss India 2022 winner: Femina Miss India 2022 Jury Panel
The jury panel of Femina Miss India 2022 comprised actors such as Dino Morea, Neha Dhupia,
and Malaika Arora. Cricketer Mithali Raj, Rahul Khanna, Rohit Gandhi, and Shiamak Davar were
also part of the jury panel.

India vs England: Jasprit Bumrah sets new

India wickets record for a Test Series in
England
India vs England 2022: Stand-in Captain Jasprit Bumrah has set a new record for the most
wickets taken by an Indian bowler during a test series in England. Bumrah’s haul of 3-68 which
included all of England’s top three in the covid delayed the fifth test at Edgbaston gave him 21
wickets in a five-match campaign that started in 2021.
The new record set by Jasprit Bumrah has surpassed Bhuvneshwar Kumar’s record of 19 wickets
during a five-match series in 2014. On the other hand, Mohammed Siraj took four wickets in the
first innings to take his tally to 18 wickets in the series and Mohammed Shami took two to take his
tally to 13 wickets in series.
Jasprit Bumrah sets new Bowling Record
By setting the new bowling record, the stand-in Captain of the Indian Team Jasprit Bumrah
surpassed Bhuvneshwar Kumar’s record of 19 wickets in a five-match series in 2014.
With Jasprit Bumrah’s record of 21 wickets in India vs England Test Series, there should be a
chance for Bumrah to add to his tally during England’s second innings in Birmingham.
India gain upper hand on Day 2 of Test against England; Bumrah creates batting record, takes
three wickets
Read @ANI Story | https://t.co/by8dIhstfZ#INDvsENG #testmatch #JaspritBumrah

pic.twitter.com/HbYy9GO87H
— ANI Digital (@ani_digital) July 2, 2022

Indian bowlers records
For all that India has been renowned for the spin bowlers, the only one in the top 5 of the list
dominated by modern-day quicks is leg spinner Subhash Gupte, who took 17 wickets during a
five-match series back in 1959.

Most wickets by an Indian bowler during a test series in England are:

Average r
Player Season Matches Wickets Average
per ove
Jasprit Bumrah 2021/22 5 21 21.09 2.60
Bhuvneshwar
2014 5 19 26.63 2.92
Kumar
Zaheer Khan 2007 3 18 20.33 2.68
Ishant Sharma 2018 5 18 24.27 2.89
Subhash Gupte 1959 5 17 34.64 2.94
Jasprit Bumrah Record: Bumrah smashes most runs in a single test
In the ongoing fifth test match of the India-England series at Edgbaston Cricket Ground, Indian
Skipper Jasprit Bumrah created a new world record with the bat as in the 83rd over of the Indian
innings, Stuard Broad conceded 35 runs to help India cross the 400-run mark in the innings.
While five of these runs came of wides, 29 of them came from Bumrah’s bat. The Captain of the
Indian team had four boundaries and two sixes in an incredible over that stunned the England
Cricket team.
With this, Jasprit Bumrah broke Brian Lara’s record for scoring the most runs in an over in the
longest format of the game. Brian Lara had set the record in the West Indies-South Africa Test
match back in 2003.

Maharashtra Floor Test Result 2022: Eknath

Shinde wins trust vote with 164 votes in
favour, 99 against and 3 abstain
Maharashtra Floor Test Result 2022: The Eknath Shinde- Devendra Fadnavis government has
won the trust vote with 164 votes in favour in the special session of the Maharashtra Assembly on
July 4, 2022. A total of 99 MLAs voted against vote of trust from the opposition benches and 3
MLAs abstained.
Shiv Sena MLA Santosh Bangar, who was with the Uddhav Thackeray camp till yesterday, was
seen extending his support to the trust vote. Another MLA Shyamsundar Shinde also joined
Eknath Shinde group just before the trust vote. So, two more Shiv Sena MLAs have switched
sides since yesterday.
#WATCH | Santosh Bangar supported the Trust vote and was hooted at by the MLAs on the
Opposition benches.
Bangar was in the Uddhav Thackeray camp of Shiv Sena until yesterday and was seen in the
Eknath Shinde camp today. pic.twitter.com/FDewzcw0fB
The trust vote was proposed by BJP's Sudhir Mungantiwar and Shiv Sena's Bharat Gogawale.
After voice vote, on proposal of trust vote, opposition has demands a division of vote.
Maharashtra Assembly | Trust vote propsped by BJP's Sudhir Mungantiwar & Shiv Sena's Bharat
Gogawale. After voice vote, on proposal of trust vote, opposition demands a division of vote
Speaker allows the demand & begins the division of votes, asks members to stand for head count
pic.twitter.com/lYP2afAzx0

Rahul Narwekar takes charge as new Maharashtra Assembly Speaker
BJP MLA Rahul Narwekar was elected as the new Speaker of Maharashtra Assembly on July 3,
2022. He was elected to the post with 164 votes in favour and 107 against at a special assembly

session. The special session was called after the formation of the new Eknath Shinde-Devendra
Fadnavis government in the state.
The AIMIM and Samajwadi Party (SP) MLAs had abstained from voting against Rahul Narwekar.
The BJP MLA from Colaba became the youngest Speaker of an Assembly across the country. He
is also the son-in-law of senior NCP leader Ramraje Naik Nimbalkar, who is currently the
chairperson of Maharashtra Legislative Assembly Council.
Rahul Narwekar was earlier a member of the Shiv Sena and later he had switched to NCP and
then finally to the BJP just hours before filing his nomination from Colaba constituency in South
Mumbai.
READ ALSO: Who is Rahul Narwekar?

Why Puducherry has declared Public Health

Emergency in Karaikal?
Karaikal news today: The Directorate of Health and Family Welfare Services of Puducherry on
July 3, 2022, declared a public health emergency in the Karaikal region, an outlying pocket of the
Union Territory, after an outbreak of acute diarrhoeal cases over the last few days. As per the
release from the Director of Health G Sriramulu, a large number of people were found to be
suffering from ADD (Acute Diarrhoeal Disease). He further added that the examination of the
drinking water samples in the region was found to be not good for consumption. Mr. Sriramulu
also informed that some of the patients are reportedly positive for Cholera.
Karaikal Cholera outbreak: Why Public Health Emergency is declared in Karaikal?
A public health emergency has been declared in the Karaikal region of Puducherry after the
outbreak of Acute Diarrhoeal Disease (ADD) in the last few days. Reportedly, around 700 people
were admitted in the hospitals in Karaikal so far. As per the authorities, the contamination of
drinking water was allegedly the reason for the spread of the disease.
Karaikal Cholera outbreak: What steps Government is taking to control the infection?
1. The Director of Health, G Sriramulu informed that the steps to manage the situation are being
taken in coordination with the Public Works Department and Municipalities.
2. People in Karaikal are instructed to drink only boiled water. Hotels and restaurants have also
been asked to supply only boiled water.
3. The Director of Puducherry Education has said that all the schools and colleges will remain
closed for three days from July 4 ‘due to the outbreak of Cholera in the Karaikal region.
4. A detailed review of the situation was made in the Karaikal region and the samples of water
supplied from an overhead tank in the region were taken to assess the quality of the water.
5. The senior officials have also asked the Health Department to ensure the supply of ORS
packets to the patients to protect them from the impact of diarrhoeal diseases.
#Puducherry: Public health emergency declared in Karaikal.

Over 1,600 people in #Karaikal district suffered from diarrhoea and stomach pain-related ailments
in the past two weeks. Among them, 700 were admitted to hospitals and primary health centres.
— Sudharsan (@SudharsanSubash) July 3, 2022

Karaikal Cholera outbreak: What are the symptoms of Cholera?
Cholera is an infection of the small intestine by some strains of the bacterium Vibrio Cholerae.
Symptoms of Cholera may range from none to mild to severe. The classic symptom of cholera is
large amounts of watery diarrhea that lasts a few days.
Diarrhea can be so severe that it leads within hours to severe dehydration and electrolyte
imbalance. This may further result in sunken eyes, decreased skin elasticity, cold skin, and
wrinkling of the hands and the feet.

National News
- India reports 16,135 fresh cases, 13,958 recoveries and 24 deaths in the last 24 hours.
- Shiv Sena has called a meeting of all its District Chiefs this afternoon at Shiv Sena Bhavan in
Mumbai.
- RJD leader Lalu Prasad Yadav admitted to Paras Hospital in Patna this morning.
- Eknath Shinde-led Maharashtra government to face floor test today, on July 4, 2022.
- Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan writes a letter to PM Narendra Modi regarding the unreasonable
hike in airfare in the post-Covid period.
- Hearing on Gyanvapi mosque case to resume today in Varanasi court.
- Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann's first cabinet expansion today, 5 to 6 Ministers likely to be
inducted
- Delhi government to send elderly pilgrims for Jagannath Puri Yatra in Odisha under its free
pilgrimage scheme.
- India gifts 75 ambulances, 17 school buses to Nepali organizations.
Sports News
- India bowled out England for 284 to take a 132-run first-innings lead on Day 3 of Birmingham
Test.
- Indian skipper Rohit Sharma starts net practice after recovering from COVID-19.
- Shivnarine Chanderpaul appointed as head coach of USA women's teams
International News
- Chinese real estate developers accepting watermelons as a part of the down payment.
- West African leaders met on July 3rd in Ghana's capital Accra to review sanctions they have
imposed on three military-ruled countries in their volatile region.
- Ukrainian army announces retreat from Lysychansk.
- Israel is to conduct a ballistics test on the bullet that killed Al Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu
Akleh, the Israeli army said Sunday, a day after the Palestinian Authority handed the bullet to
US experts.
- The Tunisian jurist who oversaw the drafting of a new constitution submitted to President Kais
Saied said it has been changed into a charter that could lead to a dictatorship
- The Taliban remain illegitimate rulers despite a declaration by thousands of male clerics
endorsing their hardline government, said Afghan women on July 3rd.

- Uzbekistan introduces a state of emergency in the protest region.

- Citizens of Georgia stage a new mass rally demanding that the government resign over its
failure to formally secure candidacy for membership of the European Union.
Environment
- Thousands in Sydney ordered to evacuate as water from overflowing rivers and large dam
flood swathes of land and roads.
- A Mozambican park welcomes its first white rhinos in 40 years after 19 of the threatened
animals completed a 1,600-kilometre truck ride from South Africa.
READ ALSO: Current Affairs Today Headline: 2 July 2022

Sydney Floods 2022: Thousands told to

evacuate as heavy rains bring life-threatening
emergency
Sydney Floods 2022: Thousands of New South Wales (NSW) residents were told to evacuate on
July 3, 2022 due to heavy rains that may bring "life-threatening emergency." This comes after
incessant severe rains led to spilling of Sydney's main dam overnight.
The residents living on the coast between Newcastle and Batemans Bay have been warned of
wild weather conditions, which are predicted to worsen in the next 24 hours as floods may hit the
east coast once more.
Bureau of Meteorology Manager, Hazard Preparedness and Response, East, Jane Golding is
delivering the latest weather information alongside NSW Minister for Emergency Service and
Resilience Steph Cooke and NSW SES Commissioner Carlene York - https://t.co/AVu7Z4Kj8N
— Bureau of Meteorology, Australia (@BOM_au) July 3, 2022
The Bureau of Meteorology in New South Wales tweeted, " Flood Warning issued in
Hawkesbury, Nepean & Colo Rivers. Major flooding occurring at Menangle, Wallacia &
North Richmond. Major flooding is forecast for Windsor Sackville & WisemansFerry."
#Flood Warning issued #Hawkesbury #Nepean & #Colo Rivers. Major flooding occurring at
#Menangle #Wallacia & #NorthRichmond. Major flooding is forecast for #Windsor #Sackville &
#WisemansFerry. See https://t.co/Ss766eSCrL for details & updates; follow @NSWSES advice.
#NSWFloods pic.twitter.com/2olz0Yr3i4
— Bureau of Meteorology, New South Wales (@BOM_NSW) July 3, 2022
The Bureau of Meteorology, Australia also tweeted multiple flood warnings across eastern New
South Wales and added that the widespread rain will continue through Sunday night, with
damaging winds and damaging surf as an east coast low approaches.
Multiple #Flood Warnings are current across eastern #NSW for Minor to Major Flooding.
Widespread #rain will continue through Sunday night, with damaging winds and damaging surf as
an east coast low approaches.

NSW Warnings: https://t.co/NQGpclVEIJ pic.twitter.com/9SGNreh7TI
— Bureau of Meteorology, Australia (@BOM_au) July 3, 2022
The weather bureau has warned of heavy rainfall that could potentially lead to flash floods and
landslides along the east coast region between Newcastle and Bateman's Bay in New South
Wales state. The rain is expected to intensify over the next two days.
Thousands of people asked to evacuate
Around 9,500 people have been asked to evacuate amid flood warnings and the number
continues to rise. New South Wales faces a number of dangers including flash floods, riverine
flooding and coastal erosion along with landslides.
9,500 people are now subject to evacuation orders and warnings, and this number continues to
rise. NSW faces a number of dangers: flash flooding, riverine flooding and coastal erosion. I’m
encouraging all communities to heed the advice of @NSWSES and @BOM_NSW.
— Steph Cooke MP (@stephcookemp) July 3, 2022
The residents in parts of Camden, Woronora, Chipping Norton, Georges Hall, Lansvale,
Moorebank, Warwick Farm, Penrith and Emu Plains are among those affected as an overnight
deluge hit swollen waterways. The heavy rains had caused Sydney's main dam to spill overnight.
As per the water authorities, the spill would be comparable to a major spill in March 2021 at the
Warragamba Dam, as there is no room for the water to remain in the dams. The rivers are flowing
very fast and very dangerous.
New South Wales Minister for Emergency Services and Resilience Steph Cooke tweeted, "the
current rainfall and flash flooding is a "life-threatening emergency situation", as thousands of
people in low-lying areas across Sydney's south-west have been ordered to leave their
homes or risk becoming isolated."
She further tweeted that the "@NSWSES will issue many evacuation warnings and orders
tonight, and if you receive one, please act immediately. If you were safe in the March 2021
flood, don’t assume you will be safe tonight."
The @NSWSES will issue many evacuation warnings and orders tonight, and if you receive one,
please act immediately. If you were safe in the March 2021 flood, don’t assume you will be safe
tonight.

— Steph Cooke MP (@stephcookemp) July 3, 2022

What happened in March 2021?
Severe rainfall in the eastern coast of Australia had caused widespread flooding in New South
Wales on March 18, 2021, affecting regions from the North Coast to the Sydney metropolitan area
in the South. The flooding was the worst flooding experienced by the residents living in Sydney
suburbs in over 60 years.
The severe flooding was described as one in 100-year flooding. The communities living in far-
southeast such as Queensland were also affected.
This led the Australian government to declare many parts of the east coast as a natural disaster
zone. Over 18,000 people were forced to evacuate due to the flooding. The severe floods occured
less than 18 months after Australia was affected by the Black Summer bushfires, which had
impacted many towns.

Who is Rahul Narwekar? BJP MLA takes

charge as new Maharashtra Assembly
Speaker
Maharashtra Assembly Speaker 2022: BJP's Rahul Narwekar was elected as the new Speaker
of the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly on July 3, 2022. He has become the youngest Speaker
of an Assembly across the country. Narwekar was elected as the new Maharashtra Assembly
speaker with 164 votes favour and 107 against at the special assembly session after the
formation of the new Eknath Shinde-BJP government in the state.
Rahul Narwekar took charge as the new Maharashtra Assembly Speaker amid chants of "Jai
Bhavani, Jai Shivaji", "Jai Sri Ram", "Bharat Mata ki Jai" and "Vande Mataram". The AIMIM and
Samajwadi Party (SP) abstained from voting against Rahul Narwekar. A total of 3 MLAs
abstained from voting in the Maharashtra Assembly including one AIMIM MLA Shah Farukh
Anwar and two Samajwadi MLAs Abu Azmi and Raees Shaikh, who kept sitting during the head
count, while one AIMIM MLA was absent from the house.
#WATCH | BJP MLA Rahul Narwekar takes charge as the Speaker of Maharashtra Assembly
amid chants of "Jai Bhavani, Jai Shivaji", "Jai Sri Ram", "Bharat Mata ki Jai" and "Vande
Mataram".
(Source: Maharashtra Assembly) pic.twitter.com/oQ1qn2wdcp
The new Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde said while addressing the Maharashtra Assembly,
"Now a BJP-Shiv Sena govt has taken charge, based on the beliefs of Balasaheb
Thackeray. Till date, we had seen that people change sides from Opposition to
Government but this time leaders of Govt went to Opposition."
He continued by saying, "I myself was a minister, several other ministers too left the
Government. This was a huge thing for a common worker like me who was devoted to the
ideology of Balasaheb Thackeray and Anand Dighe."
I myself was a minister, several other ministers too left the Government. This was a huge thing for
a common worker like me who was devoted to the ideology of Balasaheb Thackeray and Anand

Dighe: Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde in the State Assembly pic.twitter.com/l5lPGOhXp9
Former Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis also spoke in the State Legislative Assembly
saying, "This government of BJP-Shiv Sena alliance, under the leadership of Eknath
Shinde, will try to fulfill all the aspirations of Maharashtra and we hope that you (Speaker)
will give a good co-operation for the same."
This government of BJP-Shiv Sena alliance, under the leadership of Eknath Shinde, will try to
fulfill all the aspirations of Maharashtra and we hope that you (Speaker) will give a good co-
operation for the same: Maharashtra Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis in the State Assembly
pic.twitter.com/KHqwXg9kjk
READ: Eknath Shinde: Meet Maharashtra's new Chief Minister- Know 7 Lesser Known
Facts
Who is Rahul Narwekar? New Maharashtra Assembly Speaker - 5 Lesser Known Facts
1. Rahul Narwekar, a first-time MLA, had defeated Congress MLA Ashok Jagtap from Colaba
constituency in South Mumbai in Maharashtra Assembly Elections 2019. Narwekar had joined the
BJP just hours before filing his nomination for MLA post from the constituency.
2. Narwekar was earlier elected to the Maharashtra Legislative Council in June 2016 as a
nominated member.
3. He was earlier a member of the Shiv Sena and had risen to become the spokesperson of Yuva
Sena, Shiv Sena's youth wing headed by Aditya Thackeray.
4. He was though denied a ticket in the 2014 Lok Sabha elections and quit the party to join the
Nationalist Congress Party. He contested the 2014 Lok Sabha Elections from Maval constituency
as an NCP candidate but lost to Shiv Sena's Shrirang Appa.
5. Rahul Narwekar is the son of Suresh Narwekar, who was a Municipal Councillor from the
Colaba area. He is also the son-in-law of senior NCP leader Ramraje Naik Nimbalkar, who is
currently the chairperson and speaker of the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly Council.
Vote of Confidence on July 4th

The new Eknath Shinde-Devendra Fadnavis government will now have to prove its majority in a
vote of confidence on the floor of the house on July 4, 2022 in a two-day special session of the
Assembly beginning today, July 3rd.
Eknath Shinde, a Minister under former CM Uddhav Thackeray, was sworn in as the new
Maharashtra Chief Minister on June 30, 2022 after he led a revolt against the Shiv Sena Chief
and chose to ally with the BJP, bringing down the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) government. Former
Maharashtra CM and BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis was sworn in as the deputy CM.
Eknath Shinde and Devendra Fadnavis had met Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari
just a day after Uddhav Thackeray resigned as the Maharashtra Chief Minister and staked claim
to form the government in the state.
READ ALSO: Eknath Shinde sworn in as new Maharashtra Chief Minister, Devendra
Fadnavis sworn in as Deputy CM
Maharashtra Assembly Speaker Election 2022
While the Maha Vikas Aghadi coalition had fielded Shiv Sena MLA Rajan Salvi as a candidate for
the Maharashtra Assembly Speaker, BJP MLA Rahul Narwekar was fielded by Eknath Shinde-
Fadnavis camp.
The post of the Maharashtra Assembly Speaker had gone vacant after Congress' Nana Patole
resigned from the office in February 2021, to take charge as the party's state unit chief. In the
absence of a Maharashtra Assembly Speaker, Deputy Speaker Narhari Zirwal had taken up the
role of acting Speaker in the House.
READ ALSO: Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray resigns from both Chief Minister and
MLC post

National News
- The Union Home Minister Amit Shah launches a sapling plantation campaign in Hebatpur,
Hyderabad.
- BJP National President JP Nadda inaugurates the party’s national office bearer’s meeting in
Hyderabad.
- Indian Army and the Indian Air Force joined forces to conduct a cycling expedition from Delhi
to Drass commencing on July 2, 2022. The team comprises 20 soldiers and air warriors and
will be led by two women officers of the Army and Air Force.
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi to participate in a 2-day BJP National Executive Meeting in
Hyderabad.
- Uddhav Thackeray expells the new Chief Minister of Maharashtra Eknath Shinde from Shiv
Sena for anti-party activities.
- No race for CM face, Congress to go for Karnataka polls with collective leadership.
- Delhi Schools govt get new assessment criteria for the students; Deshbhakti, mindset
curricula introduced.
- DRDO conducts successful maiden flight test of Autonomous Flying Wing Technology
Demonstrator.
- Central Government approves assistance for 35 families of journalists who died due to
COVID-19.
- Shiromani Akali Dal to support Droupadi Murmu in Presidential polls.
International News
- Veteran Actor Joe Turkey passes away at the age of 84.

- An earthquake of magnitude 6.0 occurred at about 3 am, 10 km in Southern Iran. As per the
reports, at least three people were killed.
- United States announced up to $820 million in additional US arms, equipment, and supplies
to Ukraine.
- 21 killed in Ukraine’s Odessa after Russian Missile Strike.
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin discuss Ukraine, food,
and oil prices in a call.
- China opposes India’s reported plan to hold the G20 meeting in Kashmir.
- Indian-Origin Raja Kumar starts as the Chief of Terror Financing Watchdog.
- London ranked the best city for students, and Mumbai tops in India, as per QS Best Students

Cities Ranking 2023.

Sports News
- England vs India, 5th test: Ravinder Jadeja, Rishabh Pant script history with 222-run
partnership against England.
- Rishabh Pant becomes the youngest wicket-keeper, and batter to hit 2,000 test runs.

Autonomous Flying Wing Technology

Demonstrator successfully tested by DRDO
DRDO News: In a major breakthrough, the Defence Research and Development Organisation
(DRDO) on July 1, 2022, successfully carried out the maiden flight of the Autonomous Flying
Wing Technology Demonstrator from the Aeronautical Test Range, Chitradurga, Karnataka.
On the successful test of the Autonomous Flying Wing Technology Demonstrator, the Union
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh congratulated DRDO and stated that the step will pace the
country’s self-reliance in the terms of critical military systems. The Chairman of DRDO, Dr. G
Satheesh Reddy also appreciated the efforts of the teams associated with the design,
development, and testing of the Autonomous Flying Wing Technology Demonstrator.
#WATCH | In a major success towards developing unmanned combat aircraft, the maiden flight of
the Autonomous Flying Wing Technology Demonstrator was carried out successfully from the
Aeronautical Test Range, Chitradurga, Karnataka today: DRDO officials
pic.twitter.com/9PjX2dBkIr

Autonomous Flying Wing Technology Demonstrator DRDO tested
As per the official statement, operating in a fully autonomous mode, the aircraft exhibited a perfect
flight, including take-off, waypoint navigation and a smooth touchdown.
This flight marks a major milestone in terms of proving critical technologies for the development of
future unmanned aircraft and is a significant step towards self-reliance in such strategic defence
technologies.
Autonomous Flying Wing Technology Demonstrator: Key Details
1. The unmanned aerial vehicle which is powered by a small turbofan engine is designed and
developed by the Aeronautical Development Establishment (ADE), Bengaluru, a premier research
laboratory of DRDO.
2. The airframe, undercarriage, and the entire flight control and avionics systems used for the
Autonomous Flying Wing Technology Demonstrator have been developed indigenously.

Autonomous Flying Wing Technology Demonstrator: Why the test is significant?
As per DRDO, the fundamental research and testing related to the stealth UCAV programme
have been a priority. The elements of stealth technology are one of the critical areas for the next-
generation combat jet projects which also include the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA)
project.
The unmanned aerial vehicles are an integral part of the 21st warfare and this is also the greater
thrust for The Ghatak Project which has been a top priority.

Who is Yair Lapid? Know everything about

the 14th Prime Minister of Israel
Yair Lapid News: Yair Lapid has officially become the 14th Prime Minister of Israel at midnight
between June 30 and July 1, 2022. Yair Lapid’s term could be the short one as he take over the
caretaker government ahead of Israel’s election which was scheduled to take place on November
1.
Yair Lapid, at the Prime Minister handover ceremony with the outgoing Prime Minister Naftali
Bennett, said that we will do the best we can for a Jewish, democratic state, good and strong and
thriving, because that is the job, and it is bigger than all of us.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi also congratulated Yair Lapid on becoming the Prime Minister of
Israel and extended his heartiest congratulations to the new leader of the country. PM Modi
added that he looks forward to continuing furthering our strategic partnership as we celebrate 30
years of full diplomatic relations.
Warm wishes and heartiest congratulations to His Excellency @yairlapid for assuming the
premiership of Israel. I look forward to continue furthering our strategic partnership as we
celebrate 30 years of full diplomatic relations.

Yair Lapid become Prime Minister of Israel: What will be on agenda?
On the first day in his office, Yair Lapid’s first agenda is to hold a meeting with Ronen Bar, the
head of the Shin Bet Security Agency, at the Kirya military headquarters in Tel Aviv.
Shortly after this, the Prime Minister of Israel is also scheduled to hold a meeting to discuss
‘captives and MIAs, a reference to the two Israeli men and the remains of two Israeli Defence
Forces (IDF) soldiers being held by Hamas in the Gaza Strip.
Yair Lapid is also scheduled to make a brief trip on July 5 to Paris, France, where he will meet the
President of France Emmanuel Macron. He is expected to convene the first weekly cabinet
meeting of his premiership.
Who is Yair Lapid?

1. Yair Lapid is an Israeli politician and a former journalist who is serving as the Prime Minister of
Israel since July 1, 2022.
2. He also previously served as the Alternate Prime Minister of Israel and the Prime Minister of
Foreign Affairs from 2021 to 2022.
3. Before entering politics, Yair Lapid was an author, TV presenter, and news anchor.
4. Yair Lapid became the Prime Minister of Israel after Naftali Bennett announced that he would
call for a vote to dissolve the Knesset and that he will step down as the Prime Minister of Israel
shortly after the vote.
5. Yair Lapid will remain the 14th Prime Minister of Israel until a new government is formed after
the new election.
Israeli Government dissolved Parliament: Background
The weakened coalition government in Israel had decided on June 20, 2022, to dissolve the
Parliament and call a new election which will be the country’s fifth in three years.
The fragile coalition government in Israel led by Naftali Bennett said that it was not easy to
disband the Israeli Government but called it the right decision. The government had lost its
majority in earlier in 2022 and had faced rebellions from different lawmakers in recent weeks.

100 MW Floating Solar Project: India’s largest

floating solar power project made fully
functional
100 MW Floating Solar Project: India’s largest floating solar power plant has been made fully
functional at Ramagundam, Telangana. The National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC)
declared commercial operation of the plant's final capacity of 20MW out of the total 100 MW
Ramagundam Floating Solar PV Project with effect from July 1, 2022.
With the operationalisation of the 100-MW Solar PV Project at Ramagundam, the total
commercial operation of Floating Solar Capacity in Southern Region has risen to 217 MW. The
NTPC had declared commercial operation of 92 MW Floating Solar at Kayamkulam (Kerala) and
25 MW Floating Solar on the reservoir of its Simhadri thermal station in Vishakhapatnam, Andhra
Pradesh last year in August 2021.
100 MW Floating Solar Project: 7 Important Facts about India’s largest floating solar power
plant
- The 100-MW Floating Solar project is powered with advanced technology and environment
friendly features.
- It was built with financial implication of Rs. 423 crores through M/s BHEL as EPC
(Engineering, Procurement and Construction) contract.
- The project, divided into 49 blocks with each having 2.5MW, spreads over 500 acres of its
reservoir.
- Each block comprises one floating platform and an array of 11,200 solar modules.
- The floating platform comprises an inverter, transformer and transformer and a HT breaker.
- The solar modules are placed on floaters manufactured with HDPE (High Density
Polyethylene) material.
- The entire floating system is being anchored through special HMPE (High Modulus
Polyethylene) rope to the dead weights placed in the balancing reservoir bed. The power is
evacuated to the existing switch yard through 33KV underground cables.
Significance & Benefits
- The 100-MW Floating Solar project is unique as it includes all the electrical equipment
including inverter, transformer, HT panel and SCADA (supervisory control and data

acquisition) are also on floating ferro cement platforms.

- The most obvious advantage is minimum land requirement that is mostly for associated
evacuation arrangements.
- The presence of floating solar panels reduces the evaporation rate from water bodies, thus
helping in water conservation.
- This would help avoid approximately 32.5 lakh cubic meters per year water evaporation.
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gold mine

ISRO successfully launches PSLV-C53 with

three Singapore Satellites onboard
Latest satellite launched by India in 2022: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)
successfully launched the PSLV-C53 with three Singapore Satellites onboard. This is also the
55th mission of PSLV, often described as ISRO’s trusted workhorse, and the 15th one using the
PSLV-Core Alone variant. In its second successful mission within a week, ISRO launched the
three foreign satellites in precise orbit from the spaceport here on June 30, 2022. The four-stage,
44.4 meters tall PSLV-C53 blasted off from the second launch pad of Satish Dhawan Space
Centre and placed the three Singapore Satellites- DS-EO, NeuSAR, and SCOOB-1 in intended
orbit.
PSLV-C53/DS-EO Mission is successfully accomplished: ISRO
— ANI (@ANI) June 30, 2022

What is PSLV-C53?
PSLV-C53 is the second dedicated commercial mission of NewSpace India Limited (NSIL). It is
designed to orbit the DS-EO satellites along with the two other co-passenger satellites from
Singapore. NSIL is the commercial arm of ISRO.
PSLV-C53 had on June 23, 2022, launched GSTA-24 in its first demand-driven communication
satellite mission post space sector reforms, leasing the entire capacity on board to Direct-to-
Home (DTH) service provider Tata Play.
PSLV-C53 launched with three Singapore Satellites onboard: Objective
The Chairman of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) S Somanath confirmed that the
mission achieved its intended objective. He further added that the PSLV-C53 rocket placed the
three customer satellites in the precise orbit of 570 km with a 10-degree inclination and also
congratulated the NSIL for accomplishing yet another major mission.
PSLV-C53: What do we know about three Singapore satellites?
DS-EO is a 365 kg satellite while NeuSAR weighs 155 kg. Both belong to Singapore and are built
by a Starec Initiative of the Republic of Korea, while the third satellite is a 2.8 kg SCOOB-1 of

Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore.
PSLV Orbital Experimental Module DS-EO carries an Electro-Optic, multi-spectral payload that
will provide full-color images for the land classification, and serve Humanitarian Assistance and
Disaster Relief needs. NeuSAR is Singapore’s first small commercial satellite carrying a SAR
payload, which is capable of providing images in day and night and under all weather conditions.

India vs England Test Squad 2022: Jasprit

Bumrah to lead India, Rishabh Pant named
vice-captain- Check Ind vs Eng Squad,
schedule
India vs England Test 2022: Jasprit Bumrah has been named the captain of the Indian
squad for the delayed fifth test against England that is scheduled to begin today, July 1,
2022 at Edgbaston. The announcement was made by the BCCI on June 30, 2022 after regular
Indian skipper Rohit Sharma was ruled out due to Covid-19.
Jasprit Bumrah has become the first fast bowler to lead the Indian Test Team in 35 years. The
last fast bowler to lead India was Kapil Dev, India's first ODI World Cup-winning captain. Jasprit
Bumrah is one of the vice-captains of the team and along with KL Rahul, who has also been ruled
out of the series due to a groin injury. KL Rahul is currently recoverying from a surgery.
NEWS - @Jaspritbumrah93 to lead #TeamIndia in the fifth Test Match against

England.@RishabhPant17 will be the vice-captain for the match.#ENGvIND
pic.twitter.com/ueWXfOMz1L
— BCCI (@BCCI) June 30, 2022
The wicketkeeper batsman Rishabh Pant has been named as the vice captain of the Indian team.
India vs England 5th Test is scheduled to be played in Edgbaston cricket stadium in Birmingham.
The India vs England test that was supposed to be held last year in Manchester was postponed
just hours before the scheduled start after a covid outbreak in the Indian camp.
"It's a huge honour to lead #TeamIndia."@Jaspritbumrah93 sums up his emotions as he is all

set to captain the side in the 5th rescheduled Test against England. #ENGvIND
pic.twitter.com/jovSLbuN7e

Rohit Sharma Tests COVID-19 for second time
Rohit Sharma who had tested positive for COVID-19 last week was given a chance to return a
negative test. However, the Indian skipper tested positive for the second time on June 29th,

making him unavailable for the 5th test.
This paved the way for vice captain Jasprit Bumrah to be named captain of the Indian squad for
the test match. India lead the India vs England five-match test series by 2-1.
India vs England Test 2022 Playing XI
India's Playing XI - Shubman Gill, Cheteshwar Pujara, Hanuma Vihari, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer,
Rishabh Pant (wk), Ravindra Jadeja, Shardul Thakur, Mohd Shami, Jasprit Bumrah (c), Mohd
Siraj
England's Playing XI - Alex Lees, Zak Crawley, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Jonny Bairstow, Ben
Stokes(c), Sam Billings(Wk), Matthew Potts, Stuart Broad, Jack Leach, James Anderson.
Rohit Sharma, Ben Foakes test COVID-19 Positive
In a major blow to India vs England Test 2022, Indian skipper Rohit Sharma and England
wicket keeper Ben Foakes tested positive for COVID-19. The BCCI said on June 26 that the
Team India captain Rohit Sharma had tested positive for COVID-19 following a Rapid Antigen
Test (RAT) conducted on June 25th. The skipper is currently in isolation at the team hotel and
under care of the BCCI medical team. Sharma had not taken the field on Day 3 of India's 4-day
practice match against Leicestershire County Club.
UPDATE - #TeamIndia Captain Mr Rohit Sharma has tested positive for COVID-19 following a
Rapid Antigen Test (RAT) conducted on Saturday. He is currently in isolation at the team hotel
and is under the care of the BCCI Medical Team.
— BCCI (@BCCI) June 25, 2022
England Wicketkeeper-batter Ben Foakes also tested positive for Covid-19 and will be missing
the rest of the third test against New Zealand at Headingley. He has been replaced in England's
playing XI by Sam Billings.
KL Rahul ruled out of India vs England Test 2022 Squad, Mayank Agarwal included
In a major blow to Team India, KL Rahul has been ruled out of the England tour due to a groin
injury. Mayank Agarwal joined the Indian Test squad as a backup opener to replace KL
Rahul. The BCCI had named Mayank Agarwal as one of the standby players for the Test squad.
The other option would be Shubman Gill who was in the original Indian squad for the England
series but was ruled out due to a shin injury. Rishabh Pant may be named as the vice captain of

the squad in place of KL Rahul.
KL Rahul was supposed lead India in the recently concluded 5-match T20I series against South
Africa. However, he was ruled out after a groin injury and Rishabh Pant was named captain of the
Indian team in his place. There were hopes that KL Rahul would get well before the England test,
however, he has been ruled out now.
KL Rahul was undergoing rehabilitation at the National Cricket Academy but now he is scheduled
to fly to Germany for further treatment and care.
R Ashwin rejoins Indian Squad
Indian all-rounder R Ashwin could not travel to England with the Test Team after he tested
positive for COVID-19 on June 16. However, the 35-year-old spinner joined the Indian Test
squad after recovering from COVID and meeting all protocol requirements. He was named in the
playing XI of India's practice match against Leicestershire.
India vs England Test Squad 2022
India Test Squad 2022: Rohit Sharma (c), Shubman Gill, Cheteshwar Pujara, Virat Kohli,
Shreyas Iyer, Hanuma Vihari, Rishabh Pant (wk), Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandran Ashwin,
Shardul Thakur, Mohammed Shami, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Umesh Yadav, Prasidh
Krishna, Srikar Bharat (wk).
India vs England Test 2022 Schedule
Date: July 1-5
Venue: Edgbaston, Manchester
Why was India vs England final Test postponed?
India vs England 5th Test Squad was originally scheduled to be held last year but had to be
postponed due to multiple COVID-19 cases in India's camp. Later, both BCCI and the England
Cricket Board (ECB) mutually decided to reschedule the fifth Test in 2022, when India was
already scheduled to play white-ball fixtures. India is scheduled to play 3 ODIs and three T20Is
against England in July.
India vs England 2022 Schedule

Date Match Details Time (IST) Venue
England vs India, 5th Test

1st July 3:30 PM Edgbaston, Birmingha
(Rescheduled Match)
7th July England vs India, 1st T20I 11:00 PM The Rose Bowl, Southam
9th July England vs India, 2nd T20I 7::00 PM Edgbaston, Birmingha
10th July England vs India, 3rd T20I 11:00 PM Trent Bridge, Nottingha
12th July England vs India, 1st ODI 3:30 PM Kennington Oval, Lond
14th July England vs India, 2nd ODI 3:30 PM Lord’s, London

Emirates Old Trafford
15th July England vs India, 3rd ODI 3:30 PM
Manchester
Where to watch India vs England Test 2022 live streaming?
India vs England Test 2022 will be telecasted live on Sony Sports Network in India. India vs
England live streaming will be available online on Sony Liv mobile app and their official website
sonyliv.com.

India vs England ODI T20 Squad 2022: Rohit

Sharma to lead India, Check full Ind vs Eng
ODI, T20 Squad and Schedule
India vs England ODI T20 Squad 2022: Indian skipper Rohit Sharma will lead India in its
upcoming ODI and T20I series against England. Rohit Sharma is currently recuperating after
testing positive for COVID-19. He has been ruled out of India vs England 5th Test after testing
positive for the second time and Jasprit Bumrah has been named the captain in his absence.
India vs England 5th Test kicks off today at Edgebaston and will conclude on July 5th. India will
then play three T20Is and three ODIs in England. New England captain Ben Stokes will lead the
England squad in the India vs England ODI and T20 series. Stokes has taken over England's Test
captaincy from Joe Root.
The BCCI has named a separate squad for India vs England 1st T20 and India vs England 2nd
and 3rd T20I and India vs England ODI series. The squad for the three-match India vs England
T20I and ODI series have been announced by All-India Senior Selection Committee. The series
will be played after the fifth Test.
READ ALSO: England ODI Captain 2022: Jos Buttler named England's new ODI and T20
new Captain- Know Batting Stats
India vs England ODI T20 Squad 2022
India vs England T20 Squad 2022 for 1st T20I: Rohit Sharma (Captain), Ishan Kishan, Ruturaj
Gaekwad, Sanju Samson, Suryakumar Yadav, Deepak Hooda, Rahul Tripathi, Dinesh Karthik
(wk), Hardik Pandya, Venkatesh Iyer, Yuzvendra Chahal, Axar Patel, Ravi Bishnoi, Bhuvneshwar
Kumar, Harshal Patel, Avesh Khan, Arshdeep Singh, Umran Malik
India vs England T20 Squad 2022 for 2nd and 3rd T20I: Rohit Sharma (Captain), Ishan
Kishan, Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav, Deepak Hooda, Shreyas Iyer, Dinesh Karthik (wk),
Rishabh Pant (wk), Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Yuzvendra Chahal, Axar Patel, Ravi
Bishnoi, Jasprit Bumrah, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Avesh Khan, Harshal Patel, Umran Malik

India vs England ODI Squad 2022 for 3 ODIs: Rohit Sharma (Captain), Shikhar Dhawan, Ishan
Kishan, Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav, Shreyas Iyer, Rishabh Pant (wk), Hardik Pandya,
Ravindra Jadeja, Shardul Thakur, Yuzvendra Chahal, Axar Patel, J Bumrah, Prasidh Krishna,
Mohd Shami, Mohd Siraj, Arshdeep Singh
India vs England ODI, T20I Schedule 2022

Match Date Venue
1st T20I 7th July, Thursday Southampton
2nd T20I 9th July, Saturday Birmingham
3rd T20I 10th July, Sunday Nottingham
1st ODI 12th July, Tuesday Oval, London
2nd ODI 14th July, Thursday Lord's, London
3rd ODI 17th July, Sunday Manchester
READ ALSO: India vs England Test Squad 2022: Jasprit Bumrah to lead India, Rishabh
Pant named vice-captain- Check Ind vs Eng Squad, schedule

Who is Ketanji Jackson? US Supreme Court’s

first black woman judge
Ketanji Jackson nomination: The United States of America made history on June 30, 2022, as
Ketanji Brown Jackson was sworn in as the first Black woman to serve on the Supreme Court.
The appointment of 51-years old Ketanji Jackson by Democratic President Joe Biden means that
white men are not in majority on the nation’s highest court for the first time in 233 years. While
Jackson’s confirmation is a milestone, it still won’t change the 6-3 conservative majority in the US
Supreme Court, which has come under fire for its recent rulings including the removal of abortion
rights in the country.
Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson.
As I said the day she was confirmed: You’d be hard-pressed to find someone better qualified for
the job. Congratulations, Justice Jackson. pic.twitter.com/HVDVPB74ZZ
— President Biden (@POTUS) June 30, 2022

Ketanji Jackson is US Supreme Court’s first black woman judge: What US President said?
The appointment of Ketanji Brown Jackson, who became the first black woman judge of US
Supreme Court, was termed by the US President Joe Biden as historic representing a profound
step for the nation, for all the young, black girls who now see themselves reflected on the
country’s highest court, and for all of us as Americans.
The President said, “The Supreme Court just gained a colleague with a world-class intellect, the
dignified temperament the American people expect of a justice, and the strongest credentials
imaginable.”
Ketanji Brown Jackson: Key Details
1. Ketanji Jackson, a federal judge since 2013, will join the three other women, Justices Elena
Kagan, Sonia Sotomayor, and Amy Coney Barrett. It will be the first time that four women will
serve together on a nine-member court.
2. Ketanji Ketanji’s nomination was confirmed by the Senate in early April, by a 53-47 mostly
party-line vote that included the support of three Republicans.

3. Ketanji Jackson will be able to begin work immediately, however, the court will have just
finished the bulk of its work until the fall, apart from the emergency appeals.
4. Ketanji Jackson's swearing-in also marks a major moment for Joe Biden. It will mean that he
has the unprecedented distinction of both naming and overseeing the appointment of a Supreme
Court Justice.
Ketanji Brown Jackson: Why her appointment is significant?
As per Nancy Pelosi, the top Democrat in Congress, amid the US Supreme Court’s cruel assault
on Americans’ health, freedom, and security, Ketanji Brown Jackson will be a much-needed force
for equal justice for all.
The appointment of Ketanji Brown Jackson also presents an opportunity for President Joe Biden’s
administration to pivot from a spate of bad news in the recent months, with Joe Biden’s poll
ratings still languishing below 40 per cent amid the runway inflation ahead of the midterm
elections in November 2022.

England ODI Captain 2022: Jos Buttler named

England's new ODI and T20 new Captain-
Know Test, ODI, T20I Batting Stats
England ODI Captain 2022: Jos Buttler has been appointed as the new captain of
England's ODI and T20I squad. The wicketkeeper-batsman has succeeded Eoin Morgan, who
retired from international cricket on June 28, 2022. The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB)
made the announcement on June 30, 2022.
The ECB Interim Chair Martin Darlow and Interim Chief Executive Officer Clare Connor approved
the appointment on June 29, 2022 following the recommendation by the Managing Director of
England Men's Cricket, Rob Key. Jos Buttler will take charge immediately and will captain
England in the upcoming T20 and ODI series against India and South Africa.
#UPDATE Jos Buttler has been appointed as the new captain of the England limited-overs teams,
the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) said on Thursday pic.twitter.com/Ex6bHSwCuR
— AFP News Agency (@AFP) June 30, 2022
Jos Buttler was serving as the vice captain of England's ODI and T20 squad since 2015. The 31-
year-old captained England on 14 occasions, including in the Netherlands last week after Morgan
was ruled out due to a groin injury.
" It is a great honour to take over from Eoin and the place he has left England White-Ball
Cricket in is exciting, and I'm inspired for the challenges ahead," said Jos Buttler after his
appointment. He further added saying, "I would like to offer my sincere thanks and gratitude
to Eoin Morgan for his outstanding leadership over the past seven years. It has been the
most memorable period for everyone involved. He has been an inspirational leader, and it
has been fantastic to play under him. There are lots of things that I have learnt from him
that I'll take into this role."
The perfect man to fill those shoes pic.twitter.com/Mrio5ts7cs
— England Cricket (@englandcricket) June 30, 2022

Captain leader legend. Thanks for everything boss pic.twitter.com/U5bMBPbgZI
— Jos Buttler (@josbuttler) June 28, 2022

England's new ODI and T20 Captain Joss Buttler -7 Lesser Known Facts
1. Jos Buttler is considered as one of the best white-ball batsmen in the world.
2. He had made his T20I debut in 2011, ODI debut in 2012 and Test Debut in 2014.
3. He was an essential part of the England cricket team that won the 2019 Cricket World Cup.
4. He has been serving as the deputy captain of England's ODI and T20I team since 2015.
5. He is England's second-highest run-scorer in T20Is behind Eoin Morgan.
6. He is one of the only four England players to score a T20I century.
7. He holds the world record for the highest second-wicket stand in T20Is, scoring 167 not out
against South Africa during England's 2020 tour along with Dawid Malan.
8. He also holds the England ODI record for most dismissals (213) as a wicketkeeper and
England T20I record for most dismissals (47).
9. He was retained by Rajasthan Royals for Rs 10 crores ahead of the IPL Mega Auction 2022.
Jos Buttler Stats: Batting and WicketKeeping Stats
Competition Test ODI T20I
Matches 57 151 88
Runs scored 2,907 4,120 2,140
Batting average 31.94 41.20 34.51
100s/50s 2/18 10/21 1/15
Top score 152 162* 101*
Catches/stumpings 153/1 183/33 39/10

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- Greenpeace activists call for strong, enforceable treaties to protect oceans affected by global
warming, overfishing and rampant pollution.
- US Supreme Court limits Biden administration's powers to regulate greenhouse gases, in a
blow to the nation's climate-change fight.
- The European Union and New Zealand have concluded a free trade deal after four years of
negotiations.
Sports News
- Olympic gold medallist Neeraj Chopra sets a new national record with a throw of 89.94m as
he finished 2nd at Stockholm Diamond League.
- Jos Buttler appointed as the new white-ball captain of England men's cricket team.
- Jasprit Bumrah to captain India in rescheduled fifth test against England.
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Economy
- Govt keeps interest rates on small savings schemes unchanged for the July-Sept quarter.
- Growth of eight core sector industries up by 18.1 per cent in May 2022as against 16.4 per
cent in May 2021.
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Neeraj Chopra Diamond League: Neeraj

Chopra bags Silver Medal, breaks his own
National record with 89.94 m throw
Neeraj Chopra New Record: Tokyo Olympic Gold Medalist Neeraj Chopra on June 30, 2022,
gave another sterling performance as he won a Silver Medal at the prestigious Diamond League
Meet in Stockholm and broke his own previous record. Neeraj Chopra in the Diamond League in
Stockholm threw 89.94 meters and while doing so he broke his own National Record. Neeraj
Chopra, earlier on June 14, had won the Silver Medal in the Pave Nurmi Games in Turku by
throwing the Javelin 89.30 meters away. Chopra’s 89.94 meters was also the tournament’s record
before it was broken by the reigning world champion Anderson Peters with 90.31 meters.
Olympic gold medallist Neeraj Chopra set a new national record with a throw of 89.94m as he
finished 2nd at Stockholm Diamond League
Neeraj's meet record was broken by Peters Anderson with a throw of 90.31m, as per Sports
Authority of India
(Source: Chopra's Twitter handle) pic.twitter.com/fLRPrtjdHE
— ANI (@ANI) June 30, 2022

Neeraj Chopra Diamond League
The Olympic Champion, Neeraj Chopra finished second to the World Champion Anderson Peters,
however, apart from breaking his own National Record, it was the first time that Chopra had
finished in the top three in a Diamond League event.
Neeraj Chopra had participated in Diamond League events before Stockholm, however, the top
three places had eluded him. He had qualified for the finals twice and 7th (83.30m) in 2017 and
fourth (85.87m) a year later.
Diamond League: Gold, Silver, Bronze medal winners
In his season opener at Pave Nurmi Games, Neeraj Chopra had rewritten his own National
Record with 89.30 meters. At the Diamond League, it was a typical start for Neeraj Chopra. He

was ahead of the eight-man field in the first two rounds, however, Peters bettered it in the third
round with 90.31 meters.
Neeraj Chopra’s other throws at the Diamond League were estimated to be 84.37m, 87.46m,
84.77m, 86.67m, and 86.84m. Peters won the Gold Medal while Julian Weber of Germany
bagged the Bronze Medal after throwing 89.08 m in his fifth attempt.
Next target for Neeraj Chopra
The next target for the Tokyo Olympics Champion Neeraj Chopra will be the World
Championships in Eugene in the United States of America. The event will be held between July
15 to July 24, 2022.

National Doctor’s Day 2022: Why National

Doctor’s Day in India is celebrated on July 1?
National Doctor’s Day India: National Doctor’s Day is celebrated in India every year on July 1 to
express gratitude to the medical staff all over the country for their dedicated services. National
Doctor’s Day 2022 also holds a special significance considering the fact that the doctors and the
physicians are working round the clock in a fight against the widespread COVID-19 pandemic as
well as various other health crises and deadly diseases.
National Doctor’s Day 2022 honours their significant contribution to the well-being of society and
the irreplaceable services. Doctor’s Day in India is celebrated on the birth anniversary of Dr.
Bidhan Chandra Roy, an eminent physician, freedom fighter, academician, and politician. In his
memory, the Indian Medical Association (IMA) had also instituted B.C. Roy National Award to
recognize the eminent people in the field of medicine.
On National Doctor’s Day in India 2022, learn more about Dr. BC Roy and what significance the
day holds.
, #ThankYouDoctors pic.twitter.com/Ek3MMYWqLc
— Dr Mansukh Mandaviya (@mansukhmandviya) July 1, 2022

National Doctor’s Day 2022 Date
National Doctor’s Day in India is celebrated every year on July 1 to mark the birth anniversary of
an eminent physician Dr. BC Roy. July 1 is also his death anniversary.
National Doctor’s Day 2022 theme
The theme of National Doctor’s Day in India 2022 is ‘Family Doctors on the Front Line’. This
year’s theme highlights the contribution of the doctors for their service and dedication to humanity.
National Doctor’s Day 2022 History
National Doctor’s Day in India was established on July 1 by the Government of India to recognize
the contributions of Dr. BC Roy who played a significant role in establishing in various medical

institutions in the country.
National Doctor’s Day 2022: Why the National Doctor’s Day in India is celebrated on July
1?
National Doctor’s Day in India is celebrated every year on July 1 to mark the birth as well as the
death anniversary of one of the most renowned physicians in India, Dr. BC Roy.
On February 4, 1961, Roy received the country’s highest civilian award ‘Bharat Ratna’. He was
also an educationist, freedom fighter, and social worker and had served as the second Chief
Minister of West Bengal.
Dr. BC Roy was known to be the personal physician and a good friend of Mahatma Gandhi who
donated his home to be converted into a nursing home named after his mother Aghorkamini Devi,
who was an ardent Brahmo Samaji and also a dedicated social worker.
Dr. BC Roy was born in Patna Bengal Presidency, British India, in 1882. After his return from
London, he joined the Independence movement in India and went on to teach medicine at his
alma mater, where he eventually became the vice-chancellor. Roy joined the politics in 1925 and
served as the second Chief Minister of West Bengal from 1948 to 1962.

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