21 June Current affairs | by Nikita Chaudhary | for all Exam #currentaffairs #currentaffairstoday

Summary

The video script is a dynamic session hosted by Nikita Chaudhary, covering a range of topics from International Yoga Day celebrated on June 21st, emphasizing its origins in India and its 5000-year-old heritage, to the theme of 'Yoga for Self and Society'. It also touches on various international days like World Refugee Day, Blood Donor Day, and awareness days like World Environment Day. The script moves to discuss agricultural marketing, the fastest T20 century record, and the ICC T20 World Cup. It highlights significant events like the first South Asian country to legalize same-sex marriage and the G7 summit. The session concludes with motivational advice to believe in oneself and maintain health and family values.

Takeaways

• 🙏 International Yoga Day is celebrated every year on June 21st, honoring its 5000-year-old tradition originating from India.
• 📅 The first International Yoga Day was celebrated on June 21, 2015, after the United Nations adopted the resolution in 2014.
• 🌟 The theme for the current International Yoga Day is 'Yoga for Self and Society', emphasizing its importance for personal and community well-being.
• 🏆 Indian cricketer Virat Kohli is recognized as India's most valuable celebrity according to the Brand Value report.
• 🎾 Estonian tennis player Sahil Chawhan set the record for the fastest T20 century in recent times.
• 🏳️‍🌈 Taiwan became the third Asian country to legalize same-sex marriage, following Thailand and Nepal.
• 🚀 The Indian Army announced the induction of 'Asmi', an engineered developed machine for the infantry, showcasing technological advancements.
• 🌍 The European Union adopted the 'Nature Restoration Law' to combat climate change and restore natural ecosystems.
• 🏆 The G7 summit, which includes 27 member countries, is an important global forum for discussing pressing issues.
• 🏆 Rohit Sharma, the Indian cricketer, set a record by completing his 600 international sixes, a significant milestone in cricket.
• 🌿 The World Health Organization and the European Union are working together to promote healthy living and environmental sustainability.

Q & A

When is International Yoga Day celebrated every year?

International Yoga Day is celebrated on June 21st every year.

What is the origin of yoga?

Yoga originated in India and is a heritage that is approximately 5000 years old.

When was the first International Yoga Day celebrated?

The first International Yoga Day was celebrated on June 21, 2015.

What is the theme for this year's International Yoga Day?

The theme for this year's International Yoga Day is 'Yoga for Self and Society'.

Which organization celebrated the 'Walk the Talk' yoga session for International Yoga Day?

The World Health Organization (WHO) celebrated the 'Walk the Talk' yoga session in Geneva.

What is celebrated on June 20th?

World Refugee Day is celebrated on June 20th.

What is celebrated on June 19th?

Sickle Cell Awareness Day is celebrated on June 19th.

What is celebrated on June 14th?

World Blood Donor Day is celebrated on June 14th.

Which crops were approved for the minimum support price (MSP) for the marketing session 2024-25?

The minimum support price (MSP) was approved for Kharif crops for the marketing session 2024-25.

What are some examples of Kharif crops?

Examples of Kharif crops include rice, maize, bajra, soybean, and cotton.

Who scored the fastest T20 century recently?

Sahil Chauhan scored the fastest T20 century recently.

Which country does Sahil Chauhan play for?

Sahil Chauhan plays for Estonia.

Which country recently became the first South Asian country to recognize same-sex marriages?

Thailand recently became the first South Asian country to recognize same-sex marriages.

Which country recently recognized same-sex marriages after Taiwan and Nepal?

Thailand recognized same-sex marriages after Taiwan and Nepal.

Which country considers same-sex marriages a crime?

Iraq considers same-sex marriages a crime.

Who has been appointed as a global goodwill ambassador for UNHCR recently?

Thyo James has been appointed as a global goodwill ambassador for UNHCR recently.

Which organization adopted the Nature Restoration Law for ecosystem rehabilitation recently?

The European Union adopted the Nature Restoration Law for ecosystem rehabilitation recently.

Where was the G7 summit recently held?

The G7 summit was recently held in Italy.

Who is the president of the European Union?

The president of the European Union is Ursula von der Leyen.

According to the Celebrity Brand Value Report 2023, who is India's most valuable celebrity?

Virat Kohli is India's most valuable celebrity according to the Celebrity Brand Value Report 2023.

Which country launched the world's first unmanned system forces recently?

Ukraine launched the world's first unmanned system forces recently.

What is the capital of Ukraine?

The capital of Ukraine is Kyiv.

What is the currency of Ukraine?

The currency of Ukraine is the Hryvnia.

Where was the One Climate Conference 2024 organized?

The One Climate Conference 2024 was organized in Bonn, Germany.

What is COP in the context of climate change?

COP stands for Conference of Parties, which is organized by the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC).

Where and when was COP1 held?

COP1 was held in Berlin, Germany in 1995.

Which COP conference did India agree to host and in which year?

India agreed to host COP33 in the year 2028.

Which Indian military force announced the induction of the ASMI sub-machine gun recently?

The Indian Army announced the induction of the ASMI sub-machine gun recently.

Who developed the ASMI sub-machine gun?

The ASMI sub-machine gun was developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).

What is the motto of DRDO?

The motto of DRDO is 'Strength's Origin is in Science'.