Daily Current Affairs July 19, 2024
- “Utkrishtata ki Ore Badhte Kadam” Event by MoHUA:
- The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) organized the “Utkrishtata ki Ore Badhte Kadam” event on July 18, 2024.
- The event celebrated achievements and inspired excellence by felicitating the best performers under the PM Street Vendor’s AtmaNirbhar Nidhi (PM SVANidhi) Yojana and Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana – National Urban Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NULM).
- Virat Kohli’s Brand Value and Ranking:
- Cricketer Virat Kohli has reclaimed the top spot as India’s most valued celebrity, with a brand value of $227.9 million in 2023.
- Although this value falls short of his peak brand value of $237.7 million in 2020, as reported by Kroll’s Celebrity Brand Valuation Report 2023.
- Ursula von der Leyen’s Re-election as President of the European Commission:
- On July 18, European Parliament lawmakers re-elected Ursula von der Leyen to a second five-year term as President of the European Union’s executive commission.
- Von der Leyen secured a comfortable majority, preventing a potential leadership vacuum.
- NASA’s Discovery of New Exoplanets:
- NASA has achieved a significant milestone by discovering six new exoplanets: HD 36384 b, TOI-198 b, TOI-2095 b, TOI-2095 c, TOI-4860 b, and MWC 758 c.
- This brings the total number of confirmed exoplanets outside our solar system to 5,502, advancing our understanding of the universe and the potential for extraterrestrial life.
- Belarus’ New Visa-Free Regime:
- Belarus has announced a new visa-free regime allowing citizens from 35 European countries to stay in the country for up to 90 days per year.
- This policy, effective from July 19, 2024, aims to ease tensions with the West following recent geopolitical shifts and ongoing sanctions.
- 9th Women’s Cricket Asia Cup in Dambulla, Sri Lanka:
- The 9th edition of the Women’s Cricket Asia Cup is set to commence on July 19, 2024, in Dambulla, Sri Lanka.
- Organized by the Asian Cricket Council, this prestigious tournament will showcase the best of women’s cricket in the region and serve as a crucial preparatory event for the upcoming ICC Women’s T20 World Cup in Bangladesh.
- Chennai Super Kings’ Global Expansion:
- The Chennai Super Kings (CSK), a successful franchise in the Indian Premier League (IPL), has announced the establishment of its third international Super Kings Academy in Sydney, Australia.
- This move enhances CSK’s international profile and reinforces the franchise’s long-standing connection with Australian cricket.
- COSPAR’s Recognition of Indian Space Scientists:
- The Committee on Space Research (COSPAR), the world’s first scientific body dedicated to space science research, recognized the outstanding contributions of two Indian space scientists at its 45th scientific assembly in Busan, South Korea.
- Prahlad Chandra Agrawal received the Harrie Massey Award, and Anil Bhardwaj was honored with the Vikram Sarabhai Medal.
Daily Current Affairs July 19, 2024
- FICCI’s Economic Outlook Survey for India’s GDP Growth:
- FICCI’s Economic Outlook Survey projects a robust 7% GDP growth for India in the fiscal year 2024-25.
- Participating economists express optimism about the country’s economic prospects, despite global headwinds and inflationary pressures.
- NFDC and Netflix India’s “The Voicebox” Training Program:
- The NFDC and Netflix India have partnered to launch “The Voicebox,” a training program for voice-over artists.
- The program focuses on multiple languages and prioritizes women.
- ICRA’s Upgrade of Adani Ports’ Rating:
- Rating agency ICRA has upgraded the rating of Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone (APSEZ) to AAA/Stable from AA+/Stable.
- The company’s long-term fund-based/non-fund-based facilities, non-convertible debentures (NCDs), and commercial papers have also been upgraded to AAA/Stable.
- India’s FIFA Men’s Rankings:
- India has maintained its 124th position in the latest FIFA men’s rankings released on Thursday.
