Daily GK Update - 12th July 2023 Current Affairs

                             Current Affairs

                                                          National Affairs

PM Modi launches National Sickle Cell Anaemia Elimination Mission.

• Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently inaugurated the National Sickle Cell Anemia Eradication Mission(NSCAEM) 2047 in Shahdol, Madhya Pradesh.
• The mission aims to tackle the challenges posed by sickle cell disease, particularly among the tribal population in India. PM Modi also unveiled a portal and released guidelines for disease management, along with different monitoring modules.

Four Indian Women become part of Forbes America’s Richest Women.

• The Forbes 2023 list of America's 100 most successful women is released. As many as four Indian-origin women Jayshree Ullal, Indira Nooyi, Neha Narkhede, and Neerja Sethi have made it to this coveted list of America's 100 richest self-made women.

                                                          International Affairs

The NATO Summit took place in the Lithuanian Capital.

• NATO Nations have gathered in the annual summit of NATO in Vilnius, the Capital of Lithuania.

• During this summit, no decision was taken over the admission of Ukraine to NATO membership.

Bangladesh and India Launch Trade Transactions in Rupees to Reduce Dollar Dependence.

• The launch of trade transactions in rupees between Bangladesh and India represents a significant milestone in regional economic cooperation.

Peru declared a National Emergency due to a spike in Guillain-Barre Syndrome cases.

• Peru declared a state of National emergency amid a surge in patients suffering from Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS).

                                                                    Economy

GST Council has levied 28% GST on Online Gaming.

• In a recent meeting of the GST council in New Delhi, the GST council has decided to levy 28% GST on Online Gaming, Betting and Horse Racing.

                                                                       Sports

Wanindu Hasaranga, Ashleigh Gardner wins ICC ‘Player of the Month’ award.

• ICC announced Wanindu Hasaranga, the Sri Lankan spinner, and Ashleigh Gardner, the Australian women's team all-rounder, as the recipients of the 'Player of the Month' award for June.