Daily Current Affairs July 22, 2024
- Leander Paes and Vijay Amritraj’s Induction into the International Tennis Hall of Fame:
- In a historic moment for Indian and Asian tennis, former stars Leander Paes and Vijay Amritraj have become the first Asian men to be inducted into the prestigious International Tennis Hall of Fame. This recognition celebrates their outstanding individual achievements and represents a significant milestone for tennis in Asia.
- ONGC Videsh Limited’s Acquisition of Equinor’s Stake in Azeri Chirag Gunashli Oil Field:
- ONGC Videsh Limited (OVL), a subsidiary of ONGC, has acquired Norwegian firm Equinor’s stake in Azerbaijan’s offshore Azeri Chirag Gunashli (ACG) oil field and an associated oil pipeline. The $60 million deal increases OVL’s stake in the oil field to 2.95% and in the Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan (BTC) pipeline to 3.097%.
- PM Modi’s Commitment to Global Heritage Preservation:
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the 46th session of the World Heritage Committee in New Delhi. He emphasized India’s commitment to global heritage preservation and announced a $1 million contribution to the UNESCO World Heritage Centre. The focus is on conserving heritage sites, particularly in the Global South, including efforts in countries like Cambodia, Vietnam, and Myanmar.
- Manolo Marquez’s Appointment as Indian Men’s Football Team Head Coach:
- Manolo Marquez, from Barcelona, Spain, has been appointed as the new head coach of the Indian men’s football team by the All India Football Federation (AIFF). He will take over as the full-time national team head coach after the ISL 2024-25 season.
- Kush Maini’s Formula 2 Victory at the Hungarian Grand Prix:
- Kush Maini secured his first-ever Formula 2 win at the Hungarian Grand Prix. Richard Verschoor, the original sprint race winner, was disqualified due to a technical infringement. Maini’s victory marks his fifth podium of the season, placing him eighth in the championship standings, just three points behind Dennis Hauger.
- Celebrating National Mango Day:
- Annually observed on July 22, National Mango Day provides a fruity start to the week, especially in 2024 when it falls on a Monday.
- Shramik Basera Scheme 2024:The Shramik Basera Scheme 2024, launched by the Gujarat state government, aims to provide temporary housing facilities to financially unstable individuals, particularly laborers. Here are the key details:
- Objective: Dwelling Structures:
- The state government will construct various dwelling centers where laborers and construction workers can stay.
- Citizens will pay a nominal fee of INR 5 per day to avail of these housing facilities.
- Scale and Budget:
- Once fully operational, the scheme will accommodate around 15,000 construction workers.
- The government has allocated a budget of 1500 crores for its implementation.
- Eligibility:
- Applicants must be daily laborers or construction workers.
- Financially unstable citizens are eligible to benefit from the scheme.
- Online Application:
- Citizens can conveniently apply for the scheme online from the comfort of their homes.
- Quick Facts about Gujarat:
- Capital: Gandhinagar
- Former Name: Bombay State
- State Bird: Greater flamingo
- Number of Districts: 33
- Notable Fish: Blackspotted croaker
