Daily Current Affairs 26th June, 2024: Your guide for daily General Knowledge Preparation
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This post contains important current affairs of 26th June, 2024. It includes all Major National, International, Business and Sports related current affairs of 26th June, 2024. A brief explanation of every current affair is provided to further enhance your general knowledge. Once you have gone through these current affairs we would recommend to you to try 26th June, 2024 Current affairs test.
National News
Srinagar Receives ‘World Craft City’ Recognition
Srinagar has been honored as a ‘World Craft City’ by the World Craft Council (WCC), marking it as the fourth Indian city to receive this recognition. This comes three years after its inclusion in the UNESCO Creative City Network (UCCN) for its crafts and folk arts.
J.P. Nadda Becomes Leader of The House in Rajya Sabha
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president and Union Minister, Jagat Prakash Nadda, has taken over as the Leader of the House in the Rajya Sabha. He replaces Piyush Goyal, who has transitioned to the Lok Sabha following his recent election win and subsequent swearing-in on June 24.
Summits and Conferences News
64th Meeting of the International Sugar Organisation in New Delhi
The 64th council meeting of the International Sugar Organisation (ISO) kicked off on June 25, 2024, at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. The event, running until June 27, brings together over 30 country delegates and various international bodies to deliberate on the sugar industry and biofuels.
Sports News
India Clinches 11 Medals at U-17 Asian Wrestling Championship 2024
Indian participants at the Under-17 Asian Wrestling Championship 2024 in Amman, Jordan, secured a total of 11 medals from June 22-24. The haul included four gold, two silver, and five bronze medals. Following this, the U-23 championship began.
Smriti Mandhana Sets New Records in Women’s Cricket
Smriti Mandhana became the first Indian woman to score back-to-back centuries in One-Day Internationals (ODIs) during her match against South Africa at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. On June 23, she also set a new record for the most runs by an Indian woman in a bilateral ODI series.
Important Days
International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking 2024
Observed annually on June 26th, the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, also known as World Drug Day, is a United Nations initiative started in 1987. It aims to heighten awareness and foster global cooperation to combat drug abuse and trafficking.
International Day in Support of Victims of Torture 2024
Every June 26th, the International Day in Support of Victims of Torture is commemorated worldwide. Established by the United Nations in 1997, the day serves to increase awareness of the heinous act of torture and to support its victims.
