Daily current affairs today July 13 2024
Spain’s Health Ranking: Spain has been recognized as the healthiest country globally, achieving a remarkable score of 92.7 on the Bloomberg Global Health Index.
APCNF Program Award: The Andhra Pradesh Community Managed Natural Farming (APCNF) initiative, spearheaded by the Andhra Pradesh government, has received the esteemed Gulbenkian Prize for Humanity 2024. Dr. Angela Merkel, the Jury Chair and former German Chancellor, announced the award during a ceremony in Lisbon, Portugal, on July 11th. The event saw attendance from dignitaries such as the President of Portugal and various global experts.
Daily current affairs today July 13 2024
- University for Physically Challenged Students in Jharkhand: The Jharkhand government is planning to establish eastern India’s first university for students with physical disabilities in Ranchi. On June 11, Higher and Technical Education Minister Champai Soren instructed officials to draft a proposal for this specialized university.
- India’s Inflation and IIP Growth: In June 2024, India’s retail inflation hit a four-month peak of 5.08%, primarily due to soaring food prices amid prolonged heatwave conditions. This marks the 57th consecutive month that inflation has exceeded the RBI’s 4% target, reducing the likelihood of immediate interest rate cuts. Additionally, India’s Industrial Production Index (IIP) saw a 5.9% growth in May 2024, the highest since October 2023, driven by increased manufacturing and electricity production during the heatwave.
- Mango Exports from Uttar Pradesh: On June 12, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath announced that the state would export 40 tonnes of mangoes to Japan and Malaysia.
- India’s CPI Inflation: In June 2024, India’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) indicated a provisional year-on-year inflation rate of 5.08%, with rural inflation at 5.66% and urban inflation at 4.39%.
- First Female Chief Justice of Lahore High Court: On July 11, Justice Aalia Neelum was sworn in as the Chief Justice of the Lahore High Court (LHC) in Pakistan, becoming the first woman to hold this position.
- Mountaineering Achievement by Nitish Singh: International mountaineer Nitish Singh, from Gorakhpur, UP, successfully climbed Mount Kinabalu, Malaysia’s highest peak, on July 9 at 5:30 am, hoisting the tricolor flag and setting a new record.
Daily current affairs today July 13 2024
- New Centres at Jawaharlal Nehru University: Jawaharlal Nehru University will establish a Centre for Hindu Studies, along with centres for Buddhist and Jain studies, as per an official notification.
- AgriSURE Initiative: The Government of India is launching the ‘Agri Fund for Start-Ups & Rural Enterprises’ (AgriSURE) to support start-ups and agripreneurs through investments in sector-specific and sector-agnostic Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs), as well as direct equity support. This initiative aims to promote innovation and sustainability in India’s agricultural sector with a Rs 750 crore Category-II AIF, targeting high-risk, high-impact activities in the agriculture value chain.
- Haryana Cabinet Approvals: The Haryana Cabinet has approved the IT Saksham Yuva Scheme to create 5,000 jobs, the takeover of Amarnath Bhagat Jairam Girls College, amendments to the Sikh Gurdwaras Act, and the leasing of land for a gaushala.
- James Anderson’s Retirement: In a significant moment for cricket enthusiasts globally, James Anderson, the seasoned English fast bowler, has announced his retirement from Test cricket. The 41-year-old’s distinguished career, which spanned 21 years, concluded at the iconic Lord’s Cricket Ground in London, where his journey began12.
- Hans von Hentig Award for K. Chockalingam: Retired professor K. Chockalingam from Tamil Nadu, India, has been honored with the prestigious Hans von Hentig award for his contributions to victimology. This accolade underscores the global influence of Indian scholarship in understanding crime victims and their experiences within the criminal justice system34.
- Malala Day: Celebrated annually on July 12, Malala Day marks the birthday of Malala Yousafzai, a Pakistani activist and the youngest recipient of the Nobel Prize. This day honors her brave advocacy for girls’ education and serves as a global reminder of the right to education for all children56.