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Arjun Prasaath A
June 25, 2024

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  • Oath-Taking Ceremony

  • 64th International Sugar Organisation Council

  • National STOP Diarrhoea Campaign 2024

Oath-Taking Ceremony Continues in 18th Lok Sabha

On the second day of the 18th Lok Sabha, several MPs, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, took oaths. BJP MPs Radha Mohan Singh and Faggan Singh Kulaste, along with members from other parties, participated in the oath-taking ceremony. Prominent figures like Union Ministers Rajnath Singh and Nitin Gadkari, as well as newly elected MPs from Delhi and Himachal Pradesh, were also sworn in. Notably, several MPs took oaths in various regional languages, including Sanskrit.

Why it's important: This event marks the formal commencement of the 18th Lok Sabha, paving the way for the government's legislative and policy-making agenda.

India Hosts 64th International Sugar Organisation Council Meeting

India hosts the 64th International Sugar Organisation (ISO) Council Meeting in New Delhi, with delegates from over 30 countries discussing key issues in the sugar and biofuel sectors.

Why it's important: The meeting facilitates discussions on critical challenges and opportunities in the global sugar and biofuel industries.

National STOP Diarrhoea Campaign 2024 Launched to Eliminate Child Deaths from Diarrhoea

Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda launched the National STOP Diarrhoea Campaign 2024, aiming for zero child deaths from diarrhoea. The two-month campaign (July 1st - August 31st) involves pre-positioning of ORS and zinc for under-5 children, extensive IEC, and collaboration across multiple sectors.

Why it's important: Childhood diarrhoea remains a significant cause of infant mortality. The STOP Diarrhoea Campaign aims to address this issue by providing timely and effective interventions.

Global Chronicles 🌐 

  • Despite global progress, women remain vastly underrepresented in leadership roles, with 113 countries never having a female head of state and only 26 currently led by women.

  • A lithium battery factory fire in South Korea claims 22 lives, including Chinese nationals.

Market Movers 🤑 

  • Indian benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty gained marginally amid market volatility, with sectoral indices painting a mixed picture and Asian indices showing varied trends.

  • Foreign investors surge back into Indian equities with Rs 12,170 crore inflow post election results, bolstering economic confidence.

Sports Spectacle 🏅 

  • India's Under-17 wrestling team triumphed at the Asian Championships with 11 medals, including four golds for Dipanshi, Muskan, Rajnita, and Mansi Lather.

  • India reached the T20 World Cup semi-finals after defeating Australia by 24 runs, with Rohit Sharma's 92 leading their charge.

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