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Daily Current Affairs 26th June 2024, Important News Headlines (Daily GK Update)

Daily Current Affairs 26th June 2024, Important News Headlines (Daily GK Update)

 

National News

Srinagar Named 4th Indian ‘World Craft City’ by World Craft Council

Srinagar Named 4th Indian 'World Craft City' by World Craft Council

Srinagar has become the fourth Indian city to be recognised as a ‘World Craft City’ by the World Craft Council (WCC). Three years after it was designated as part of the UNESCO Creative City Network (UCCN) for crafts and folk arts.

J.P. Nadda Appointed as Leader of The House in Rajya Sabha

J.P. Nadda Appointed as Leader of The House in Rajya Sabha

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president and Union Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda has been named Leader of the House in the Rajya Sabha. Mr. Nadda replaces Union Minister Piyush Goyal, who recently won the Lok Sabha election and took oath on June 24, as a member of the Lower House of Parliament.

Summits and Conferences News

64th International Sugar Organisation Council Meeting in New Delhi

64th International Sugar Organisation Council Meeting in New Delhi

The 64th International Sugar Organisation (ISO) Council meeting commenced on 25th June 2024 at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, bringing together delegates from over 30 countries and representatives of various international organizations. The meeting, held from 25-27 June 2024, aims to discuss issues related to the sugar industry and biofuels sectors.

Sports News

India Wins 11 Medals at the U-17 Asian Wrestling Championship 2024

India Wins 11 Medals at the U-17 Asian Wrestling Championship 2024

Indian wrestlers ended their campaign in the Under-17 Asian Wrestling Championship 2024 with an impressive tally of 11 medals, including four gold, two silver, and five bronze. The event was held in Amman, Jordan, from 22-24 June 2024. Following the U-17 competition, the U-23 championship commenced.

Smriti Mandhana, The First Indian Woman Cricketer To Score Consecutive Centuries in ODIs

Smriti Mandhana, The First Indian Woman Cricketer To Score Consecutive Centuries in ODIs

Smriti Mandhana became the first Indian woman to record two consecutive ODI hundreds during the second ODI against South Africa at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on June 19. She scripted history on June 23, after she registered the record for the most runs by an Indian woman in a bilateral One-Day International series.

Important Days

International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking 2024

International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking 2024

Every year on June 26th, people around the world come together to observe the International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, also known as World Drug Day. This important day was established by the United Nations in 1987 to raise awareness about the dangers of drug abuse and to encourage cooperation in creating a world free from this problem.

International Day in Support of Victims of Torture 2024

International Day in Support of Victims of Torture 2024

Every year on June 26th, the world observes the International Day in Support of Victims of Torture. This important day was established by the United Nations in 1997 to raise awareness about the terrible practice of torture and to show support for those who have suffered from it.

FAQs

When is the International Day in Support of Victims of Torture observed annually, and who established this important day?

June 26th; United Nations

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