current affairs July 2
New Role: Akhilesh Pathak assumed charge as Chief General Manager, Southern Region Transmission System-I, Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd, on 1st July 2024. He shall look after the Transmission System, including Sub-stations and Projects in the states of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh and part of Karnataka.
SEBEX 2 Explosive:
India has developed its SEBEX 2 explosive, which has been certified by the Indian Navy. It is claimed to have the power of some of the most powerful non-nuclear explosives in the world and is twice as powerful as standard TNT. This development would make the artillery shells and warheads more powerful without any extra weight.
China’s leadership in apple exports: China is the world’s leading exporter of apples, with exports reaching 1,078,320,000 kilograms.
World Sports Journalists Day: It is observed on July 2 every year to mark their role in delivering sports stories by sports journalists.
World UFO Day: July 2 is observed as World UFO Day across the globe. The day also raises awareness about UFOs, Unidentified Flying Objects, and opens up a platform for discussions on extra-terrestrial life.
Passing away of Bhupinder Singh Rawat: Former Indian midfielder Bhupinder Singh Rawat, who represented the country in the 1969 Merdeka Cup held in Malaysia, passed away due to a brief illness, the All India Football Federation announced on Wednesday.
Viswanathan Anand wins Chess: Former world chess champion Viswanathan Anand confirmed his 10th win at the Leon Masters chess championship by defeating Spain’s Jaime Santos Latasa with a 3-1 score to add one more gem to his illustrious career.
Success of Grape Exportation in Chile: Chile leads in the exportation of table grapes, amounting to US$1.7 billion. During 2021/2022, the United States is the chief importer, purchasing US$ 708.85 million of Chilean table grapes, followed by China with US$ 260.28 million. These harvests are supported quite successfully since large parts of the region are grown with grape cultivars and wine-producing vines. Chile is ranked eighth in grape production worldwide, featuring an annual production of approximately 2,500 tonnes.
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