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By admin: July 13, 2024

Shooter Sabeera Haris Wins Bronze In Shotgun Junior World Cup, Italy

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In Shooting, India’s Sabeera Haris has bagged the bronze medal in women’s trap event at the International Shooting Sport Federation, ISSF Junior World Cup in Porpetto, Italy. Sabeera shot 29 out of 40 targets in the final 12 july.

An Overview of the News

• Carey Garrison of the US won the gold, shooting down 40 out of 50 targets. While Sofia Gori of Italy claimed the silver with 39 hits out of the full quota of 50 targets.

• Sabira Haris qualified for the final by scoring 113 out of 125 points, and also finished fifth by winning the shoot-off.

• In the junior women’s trap event, another Indian, Bhavya Tripathi, concluded her campaign in 26th place with a score of 102, while compatriot Rajkuwar Ingle finished in 33rd position with 100 points.

Junior Men's Trap Competition

• Arya Vansh Tyagi narrowly missed qualifying for the finals, finishing 8th overall after losing in a shoot-off for the final spot. 

• Shardul Vihaan finished 19th with a score of 115, and Bakhtyaruddin M Malek placed 34th with a score of 112.

Junior World Championship

• The ISSF Junior World Championship started in 2017.

• It includes Olympic and non-Olympic events in rifle, pistol, and shotgun.

• Athletes classified as 'junior' are under 21 years old on December 31 of the competition year.

International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF)

• It is the governing body for both Olympic shooting events and non-Olympic shooting sports.

• The primary role of the ISSF is to regulate the sport of shooting, ensuring adherence to rules and standards at all levels of competition.

  • Establishment - 1907

  • Headquarters - Munich, Germany

  • President - Luciano Rossi

  • Secretary - Willie Grill (General Secretary)

Barbora Krejcikova Wins her First Wimbledon Title

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Barbora Krejcikova of the Czech Republic won her first Wimbledon women's singles title.

An Overview of the News

• Barbora Krejcikova of the Czech Republic won the Wimbledon women's title, her second Grand Slam singles triumph, defeating Jasmine Paolini of Italy in the final held in London.

• Krejcikova, seeded 31st, won on July 13 with a score of 6-2, 2-6, 6-4, adding the 2024 All England Club crown to her 2021 French Open victory.

Historical context

• Krejcikova's win comes 26 years after her mentor, Jana Novotna, who died of cancer in 2017, won the Wimbledon title.

About Wimbledon

• The Wimbledon Championships, commonly called Wimbledon, is the oldest and most prestigious tennis tournament in the world.

• Held at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in Wimbledon, London, since 1877.

• Played on outdoor grass courts with retractable roofs over the two main courts since 2019.

• The 2024 edition marks the 137th tournament.

Wimbledon Championships

India-UAE Strengthen Defense Ties in 12th Joint Committee Meeting in Abu Dhabi

Tags: International News

The 12th India-UAE Joint Defence Cooperation Committee (JDCC) meeting took place in Abu Dhabi on July 9, aiming to enhance defense relations.

An Overview of the News

• The Indian delegation, led by Joint Secretary Amitabh Prasad, met with UAE counterparts led by Brigadier General Staff Jamal Ebrahim Mohamed Almazrooqi.

• Discussions included training cooperation, joint military exercises, defense industrial partnerships, and research and development initiatives.

• Both sides emphasized exchanging subject matter experts to benefit from shared knowledge and experience.

• Maritime security and other regional security concerns were key topics of discussion.

• Separate staff talks between the navies and armies focused on enhancing operational synergies.

Bilateral Engagements

• Joint Secretary Prasad engaged in bilateral discussions with UAE officials, including Ali Abdulla Al Ahmed and the CEO of Tawazun Economic Council.

• The meeting aimed to strengthen the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership established in 2006, contributing to stability in the Middle East and South Asia.

About United Arab Emirates (UAE)

• Location: It is located in Western Asia.

• Geographical Boundaries: It shares borders with Oman and Saudi Arabia.

• Maritime Borders: It also has maritime borders with Qatar and Iran in the Persian Gulf.

• Religion: Islam is the dominant religion in the UAE, with the majority of the population being Sunni Muslim.

  • Capital - Abu Dhabi

  • Official language - Arabic

  • Government - Federal Islamic parliamentary elective semi-constitutional monarchy

  • President/Crown Prince - Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan

  • Prime Minister - Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum

  • Vice President - Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum and Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan

Dubai Hosts 4th India-GCC Food and Beverage Meet

Tags: International News

Dubai hosts the fourth edition of the India-Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Buyers Sellers Meet on Food and Beverages.

An Overview of the News

• The event brings together key players from the food and beverage industry across India and GCC countries.

• Organized by the Trade Promotion Council of India, it aims to boost trade relations and showcase innovative Indian products to the GCC market.

• Thirty-six Indian companies and 170 buyers from GCC countries are participating.

• The meet serves as a crucial platform for Indian exporters to display their diverse product range and forge valuable business connections.

• Leading regional retailers such as LuLu Group, Choithrams, and Nesto are among the prominent participants.

Highlights

• K. Kalimuthu, Consul (Trade and Commerce) at CGI Dubai, highlighted the growing trade relations between India and the UAE.

• He noted that bilateral trade reached over $85 billion last year.

• Kalimuthu emphasized the potential for growth in the processed food segment, stating that nearly two-thirds of UAE’s imports from India come from fresh items like rice, wheat, meat, fresh vegetables, and special foods, while only one-third comes from processed and packaged foods.

About GCC

• Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf (Gulf Cooperation Council)

• Regional, intergovernmental, political, and economic union

• Members: Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates

• Headquarters: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

• Founders: Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman

• Founded: 25 May 1981, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

About United Arab Emirates (UAE)

• Location: It is located in Western Asia.

• Geographical Boundaries: It shares borders with Oman and Saudi Arabia.

• Maritime Borders: It also has maritime borders with Qatar and Iran in the Persian Gulf.

• Religion: Islam is the dominant religion in the UAE, with the majority of the population being Sunni Muslim.

  • Capital - Abu Dhabi

  • Official language - Arabic

  • Government - Federal Islamic parliamentary elective semi-constitutional monarchy

  • President/Crown Prince - Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan

  • Prime Minister - Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum

  • Vice President - Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum and Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan

Important facts about UAE

• Rivers: No rivers in the UAE

• AI Minister: First country to appoint a minister for artificial intelligence

• National Animal: Arabian Oryx

• Tallest Hotels: Six of the world’s tallest hotels are in the UAE

• Government: Absolute monarchy

• Royal Families: Each emirate is ruled by a separate royal family

• National Symbol: Falcon

• Emirates: Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Fujairah, Ajman, Ras Al Khaimah, Umm Al Quwain

• Religion: Muslims 76%, Christians 19%

• Currency: Dirhams

• National Day: 2 December

Gitanas Nausėda Begins Second Five-Year Term as Lithuanian President

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Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda began his second five-year term following a swearing-in ceremony at the Seimas, the Lithuanian Parliament.

An Overview of the News

• During the ceremony, President Nauseda took the presidential oath with his hand placed on the Constitution.

• The 60-year-old economist proposed increasing Lithuania’s defense budget to four percent of GDP.

• This increase aims to fund initiatives such as long-range air defense systems, a missile shield along the Baltic Sea coast, and enhanced border fortifications.

About Lithuania

• It is one of the three Baltic countries located in the northeastern region of Europe, alongside Estonia and Latvia.

• It became a member of the European Union in 2004.

  • Prime Minister: Ingrida Simonyte

  • Capital: Vilnius

  • Currency: Lithuanian litas (LTL)