NATIONAL NEWS

Prime Minister Modi crosses 100 million followers on X

• Prime Minister Narendra Modi has become the world's most followed leader on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter).

• Katy Perry, an American singer-songwriter and television personality, was the first to reach 100 million followers on X.

• Modi has added another feather to his cap with this social media achievement.

• The Morning Consult of the USA reports that Narendra Modi is the most popular leader globally.

• Modi's social media presence on X outpaces all other global leaders.

• This accomplishment further solidifies Modi's significant influence and popularity worldwide.

'Saushrutam 2024' successfully organised by All India Institute of Ayurveda

• The All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA) successfully organized 'Saushrutam 2024,' featuring live surgical demonstrations.

• The 2nd National Seminar, Saushrutam Shalya Sammelan, was held by AIIA's Department of Shalya Tantra in New Delhi, coinciding with Sushruta Jayanti-2024.

• Sushruta Jayanti is celebrated annually on July 15th to honor Sushruta, the father of surgery; the seminar ran from July 13th to 15th.

• The inaugural ceremony's chief guest was Professor Sandeep Kumar, Founding Director of AIIMS Bhopal.

• Over the first two days, 25 complex surgical procedures were conducted successfully.

• Participants had the chance to observe and learn from live demonstrations of various surgical techniques by expert surgeons, addressing conditions like Fistula-in-Ano, Piles, Pilonidal Sinus, Gallstones, and Hernia.

• In the past year, around 1500 patients have benefitted from the surgical procedures at AIIA.

New Delhi hosts the World Heritage Young Professionals Forum

• The 2024 World Heritage Young Professionals Forum began in New Delhi on 15 July 2024.

• This forum is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee Meeting.

• New Delhi will host the 46th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee from 21 to 31 July 2024.

• The forum will see participation from 50 young heritage professionals, including 20 from India and 30 from other countries.

• The Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya Institute of Archaeology is organizing the forum.

• The institute is part of the Archaeological Survey of India.

• The Archaeological Survey of India operates under the Union Ministry of Culture.

• The World Heritage Young Professionals Forum will take place from 14-23 July in New Delhi.

SPORTS

Carlos Alcaraz 2024 Wimbledon Mens' Singles Champion

• Carlos Alcaraz defended his Wimbledon title, defeating Novak Djokovic 6-2, 6-2, 7-6(4).

• This win marks Alcaraz's fourth Grand Slam trophy.

• Alcaraz's victory stopped Djokovic from claiming his 25th Grand Slam title.

• Djokovic also missed the chance to equal Roger Federer's record of eight Wimbledon men's singles titles.

• Alcaraz celebrated achieving his childhood dream of winning Wimbledon.

• He became the ninth man in the professional era to retain the Wimbledon title.

APPOINTMENTS

K P Sharma Oli appointed Nepal's new Prime Minister

• K.P. Sharma Oli was sworn in as Nepal's Prime Minister for the fourth time on 15 July 2024.

• Oli succeeded Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda', who lost a trust vote in the House of Representatives on June 12.

• The new government was formed with the support of the Nepali Congress.

• Oli is required to seek a vote of confidence from Parliament within 30 days of his appointment.

• He will need at least 138 votes in the 275-seat House of Representatives to secure the vote of confidence.

• This appointment marks another significant milestone in Oli's political career.

AWARDS

Nagaland was awarded the title of best state in horticulture

• Nagaland received the award for the best state in horticulture at the Agriculture Leadership Awards 2024.

• This recognition was given for the state's innovative agricultural practices.

• The award was presented at the 15th Agriculture Leadership Conclave in New Delhi.

• Nagaland's contributions to agricultural development were a key focus of the award.

• Salhoutuonuo Kruse, Minister for Women's Resource Development and Horticulture, accepted the award.

• Kruse highlighted Nagaland's progressive policies and programs that support farmers and rural communities.