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GK Update

Mon 29 Jul, 2024

National News

4th anniversary of the implementation of NEP 2020

 

  • The Ministry of Education celebrated the 4th anniversary of the implementation of the National Education Policy 2020 (NEP 2020) with Akhil Bhartiya Shiksha Samagam (ABSS), 2024 at Manekshaw Centre Auditorium in New Delhi.

Major Features of NEP 2020

  • 100% GER in Pre-School to Secondary Level by 2030.
  • 50% GER in Higher Education by 2035.
  • Inclusive & Equitable Education System by 2030.
  • Emphasises ensuring universal access to school education at all levels, from preschool to secondary.
  • The 10+2 structure of school curricula will be replaced by a 5+3+3+4 curricular structure.

International News

First meeting of the India-Saudi Arabia High-Level Task Force

 

  • First meeting of the India-Saudi Arabia High-Level Task Force on Investments was held virtually.
  • In this meeting both sides discussed various opportunities for bilateral investments in diverse areas, including refining, renewable energy and petrochemical plants.

About Saudi Arabia

  • Capital: Riyadh
  • Currency: Saudi Riyal
  • Maritime Border: Persian Gulf, Red Sea
  • Bordering Countries: Jordan, Iraq, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, United Arab Emirates, Oman, Yemen

Quad Foreign Ministers’ meeting

 

  • External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar attended the Meeting of Quad Foreign Ministers held in Tokyo, Japan.

About QUAD

  • QUAD stands for Quadrilateral Security DialogueTo promote regional security and economic cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region.
  • Members: United States, Japan, India, and Australia
  • 2007: Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, first proposed the idea of creating the Quad.
  • India, Japan, USA, and Australia held the first 'Quad' talks in Manila ahead of the ASEAN Summit 2017.

Sports

Paris Olympics: Women’s 10-metre air pistol

 

  • Indian Shooter Manu Bhaker clinched a bronze medal in the Women’s 10-metre air pistol event and became the first Indian woman ever to win an Olympic medal in Shooting competition.

Women's Asia Cup 2024

 

  • Sri Lanka Women clinched  their maiden T20 Asia Cup title , defeating India by 8 wickets in the final at Dambulla. 

About Women’s Asia Cup 2024

  • Player of the Match (Final): Harshita Madavi  
  • Player of the Series: Chamari Athapaththu
  • Host: Sri Lanka
  • Organised by: Asian Cricket Council

Awards and Honours

Lifetime Achievement Award in field of Diabetes

 

  • Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh was conferred the prestigious “Lifetime Achievement Award” at Chennai, in recognition of his exemplary dedication to the advancement of diabetology, diabetes care and diabetes research.

About Diabetes 

It is a disease that occurs when your blood glucose, also called blood sugar, is too high. It Occurs when the pancreas does not produce enough of the hormone insulin

Global Water Tech Award 2024

 

  • The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) received the 'Global Water Tech Award 2024' in the 'organisation' category for its initiatives in environmental conservation.

About DMRC

  • Registered on 3 May 1995 under the Companies Act, 1956.
  • Opened its first corridor between Shahdara and Tis Hazari on 25th December, 2002.
  • Largest and busiest rapid transit system in India.
  • Delhi Metro network consists of about 392.44 Kms with 288 stations.

Person in News

Nicolas Maduro

 

  • President Nicolas Maduro was declared the winner in Venezuela’s presidential election.

About Venezuela

  • Capital: Caracas
  • Currency: Venezuelan bolívar
  • Bordering Regions: Caribbean Sea, Atlantic Ocean, Guyana, Brazil, Colombia.

Mata Prasad Pandey

 

  • Mata Prasad Pandey appointed as Leader of Opposition of Uttar Pradesh Legislative assembly.

About Uttar Pradesh

No. of Seats in Legislative Assembly: 403

No. of Lok Sabha Seats: 80
  • Uttar Pradesh Day: 24 January
  • No. of Rajya Sabha Seats: 31

Important Days

International Tiger Day

 

  • The International Tiger Day is celebrated on 29 July.
  • Theme 2024: “Call for Action”

Additional Info:

  • Project Tiger launched in 1973.
  • Largest Population of Tiger in Madhya Pradesh
  • IUCN Red List Status: Endangered (EN)
  • Largest wild cat in the world 

World Hepatitis Day

 

  • World Hepatitis Day is observed on  July 28, to raise awareness about its prevention and treatment.
  • Theme:  "It's Time for Action"

About Hepatitis 

  • Caused by: Virus
  • liver inflammation
  • Types of viral Hepatitis: A, B, C, D, and E
  • World’s 2nd most deadly infectious diseas

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