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DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS 24 June 2022
Dr. Shyama Prasad Mookerjee Remembered His Death Anniversary
- Syama Prasad Mukherjee (6 July 1901 – 23 June 1953) was an Indian politician, barrister and academician, who served as the Minister for Industry and Supply in Jawaharlal Nehru’s cabinet. After falling out with Nehru, protesting the Liaquat-Nehru Pact, Mukherjee resigned from Nehru’s cabinet. With the help of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, he founded the Bharatiya Jana Sangh, the predecessor to the Bharatiya Janata Party, in 1951.
- He was also the president of Akhil Bharatiya Hindu Mahasabha from 1943 to 1946.
- He died in the custody of Jammu and Kashmir Police in 1953.
- He was provisionally diagnosed of a heart attack and shifted to a hospital but died a day later.
- Since the Bharatiya Janata Party is the successor to the Bharatiya Jana Sangh, Mukherjee is also regarded as the founder of the Bharatiya Janata Party.
PM Modi Launched NIRYAT Portal & Vanijya Bhavan
- NIRYAT (National Import-export Record For Yearly Analysis Of Trade), Which Is Developed As A One-stop Platform For Stakeholders To Get All Necessary Information Related To India’s Foreign Trade.
- Constructed Near India Gate, The Vanijya Bhawan Is Designed As A Smart Building Which Incorporates The Principles Of Sustainable Architecture With A Special Focus On Energy Saving. It Will Serves As An Integrated And Modern Office Complex That Will Be Used By The Two Departments Under The Ministry Department Of Commerce And the Department For Promotion Of Industry And Internal Trade DPIIT.
Sri Lanka To Hold Donor Conference
- Sri Lankan PM Says His Govt Will Hold Donor Conference With India, Japan & China To Tackle Financial Crisis.
- The Crisis On The Island Of 22 Million Is Considered Its Worst In Recent History. The Sri Lankan Economy Is Foundering Under The Weight Of Heavy Debts, Lost Tourism Revenue, And Other Effects Of The Pandemic, As Well As Surging Costs For Commodities.
- The Result Is A Country Hurtling Towards Bankruptcy, With Hardly Any Money To Import Gasoline, Milk, Cooking Gas, And Toilet Paper.
Deadliest Earthquake Hits Afghanistan
- The Taliban in Afghanistan has appealed for international support, as the country deals with the aftermath of a devastating 6.1 magnitude earthquake. More than 1,000 people have died and at least 1,500 were injured.
- Paktika province in the southeast has been the most affected. The UN is scrambling to provide emergency shelter and food aid. The rescue efforts are being hampered by heavy rain and hail.
- The deadliest earthquake to strike the country in two decades is a major challenge for the Taliban, which regained power last year.
- The earthquake struck about 44 km from the city of Khost yesterday and tremors were felt as far away as Pakistan and India.
47th Meeting Of The GST Council Scheduled
- The 47th Meeting of the GST Council will be held on 28th and 29th of this month in Srinagar.
- GST Council’s last meeting which was held in New Delhi had recommended to defer the decision to change the rates on textiles.
- The GST Council had decided to retain the status quo on GST rate on textile at five per cent.
Kuwait’s Crown Prince Dissolves Parliament
- Kuwait’s crown prince dissolved Parliament yesterday and called for early elections. However, the date for legislative elections was not immediately announced.
- The country’s Cabinet resigned two months ago over disputes with Parliament, resulting in a prolonged paralysis.
- Over a dozen Kuwaiti lawmakers began a sit-in last week inside the Parliamentary Chamber to press for a new government and voice their opposition to the worsening political crisis that has blocked economic and social progress in the country.
India Stood 3rd @ FIH Pro League
- In Hockey, Indian Women’s team defeated United States 4-nil in the second match of the FIH Pro League at Rotterdam in Netherlands.
- The victory follows brilliant performance by the Indian side which beat United States 4-2 in the first match.
- India is at the third spot in the standings with 30 points behind leaders Argentina and the Netherlands.
India Shines @ Under-17 Asian Championship
- Indian women’s wrestling team has won five medals to claim the Under-17 Asian Championship title with a total of eight gold at Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan.
- India lifted the title with a total of 235 points from eight golds, one silver, and one bronze. Japan had to be content with the runners-up trophy with 143 points and Mongolia finished third with 138 points.
REVIEW QUESTIONS
- Which Sport’s Competition Series Is Known As “The Ashes”?
- Shooting
- Wrestling
- Judo
- Cricket
ANSWER: D
- Which Sport’s Competition Is Known As The “Billie Jean King Cup”?
- Football
- Baseball
- Tennis
- Golf
ANSWER: C
- Which Sport’s Competition Is Known As “The Open Championship”?
- Tennis
- Basketball
- Golf
- Cricket
ANSWER: C
- Who Is The Only Boxer To Win Eight World Championship Medals?
- Christy Martin
- Mary Kom
- Lucia Rijker
- Ann Wolfe
ANSWER: B
- Which Cup/Trophy Is Awarded To Women In Badminton?
- Webb Ellis Cup
- Wisden Trophy
- Uber Cup
- Derby Cup
ANSWER: C
- Walker Cup Is Associated With Which Sport?
- Cricket
- Football
- Fencing
- Golf
ANSWER: D
- Eisenhower Cup Is Associated With Which Among The Following Sports?
- Badminton
- Lawn Tennis
- Table Tennis
- Golf
ANSWER: D
- Which Of The Following Trophy Is Related To Badminton Where There Is No Prize Money For The Winner?
- Thomas Cup
- BWF World Championships
- Malaysian Open
- Uber Cup
ANSWER: B
- Ryder Cup Is Associated With Which Sport?
- Golf
- Table Tennis
- Cricket
- Hockey
ANSWER: A
- Agha Khan Cup Is Associated With Which Of The Following Games?
- Golf
- Tennis
- Hockey
- Badminton
ANSWER: C
- Agha Khan Gold Cup Is Associated With Which Of The Following Games?
- Golf
- Tennis
- Hockey
- Football
ANSWER: D
- Deodhar Trophy Is Related To Which Sport?
- Cricket
- Volleyball
- Football
- Tennis
ANSWER: A
- The Radha Mohan Cup Is Related To Which Sport?
- Badminton
- Polo
- Golf
- Hockey
ANSWER: B
- Eklavya Award Is Related To Which Field?
- Sports
- Music
- Poem
- Painting
ANSWER: A
- Euro Cup Is Associated With Which Of The Following Sport?
- Lawn Tennis
- Table Tennis
- Badminton
- Football
ANSWER: D
- The Maharaja Ranjit Singh Gold Cup Is Associated With ______
- Polo
- Hockey
- Cricket
- Football
ANSWER: B
- With Which Sport Is Durand Cup Associated?
- Football
- Hockey
- Tennis
- Cricket
ANSWER: A
- Begum Hazrat Mahal Cup Associated With
- Hockey
- Cricket
- Kabaddi
- Football
ANSWER: D
- Sultan Azlan Shah Cup Is An International _______ Event
- Football
- Badminton
- Tennis
- Hockey
ANSWER: D
- Thomas Cup And Uber Cup Are Prestigious Trophies Of
- Badminton
- Lawn Tennis
- Table Tennis
- Golf
ANSWER: A
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