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8 Jul 202510:00

Summary

TLDRIn this session, Balwinder Sir discusses current affairs for July 8, covering a range of topics including India's first Khelo India Water Sports Festival, the re-election of Sudhanshu Mittal as President of the Khokho Federation of India, and Asta Poonia becoming the first woman fighter pilot in the Indian Navy. Other key updates include the launch of India's first international javelin tournament, Neeraj Chopra Classic, developments in the North East, and the Ministry of Coal's reclamation framework. The session also highlights significant global observances like the International Day of Cooperatives and World Population Day, alongside constitutional insights and governmental initiatives.

Takeaways

😀 Russia became the first country to officially recognize the Taliban government.
😀 The first-ever Khelo India Water Sports Festival will be held in Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir.
😀 Sudhanshu Mittal was re-elected as the President of the Kho-Kho Federation of India.
😀 Asta Poonia became the first woman fighter pilot in the Indian Navy.
😀 The third edition of the National Responsible Business Conduct Conference will be held in New Delhi to promote fair business practices.
😀 The first-ever National Conference of Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) was held in Haryana.
😀 India's first international javelin tournament, Neeraj Chopra Classic, will be held in Bangalore, Karnataka.
😀 The Ministry of Coal launched the Reclaim Framework for handling mines post-use.
😀 The International Day of Cooperatives was celebrated on 5th July, with the theme 'Cooperative Driving: Inclusive and Sustainable Solutions for Better.'
😀 World Day for International Justice will be observed on 17th July.
😀 The PM Mitra Textile Parks Scheme received approval to start in Tamil Nadu with a budget of Rs 1900 crore.

Q & A

Which country became the first to officially recognize the Taliban government?
-Russia was the first country to officially recognize the Taliban government.
Where will the first-ever Khelo India Water Sports Festival be held?
-The first-ever Khelo India Water Sports Festival will be held in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir.
Who has been re-elected as the President of the Kho-Kho Federation of India?
-Sudhanshu Mittal has been re-elected as the President of the Kho-Kho Federation of India.
Who became the Navy's first woman fighter pilot?
-Asta Poonia became the Navy's first woman fighter pilot.
Where is the third edition of the National Responsible Business Conduct Conference going to be held?
-The third edition of the National Responsible Business Conduct Conference will be held in New Delhi.
Where was the first National Conference of Urban Local Bodies held?
-The first National Conference of Urban Local Bodies was held in Haryana.
What is the name of India's first international javelin tournament?
-The name of India's first international javelin tournament is the Neeraj Chopra Classic, which will be held in Bangalore, Karnataka.
Which ministry launched the Reclaim Framework?
-The Ministry of Coal launched the Reclaim Framework, focusing on the management and rehabilitation of coal mines after their usage.
Which state government launched the TGES portal?
-The Telangana state government launched the TGES portal.
When is the International Day of Cooperatives celebrated?
-The International Day of Cooperatives is celebrated on the first Saturday of July, which in 2025 was celebrated on July 5th.