SBI Clerk Main Current Affairs Questions | 23rd July

Lok Janshakti Party MP from Bihar’s Samastipur Ram Chandra Paswan passed away. He was the younger brother of Union minister and LJP chief Ram Vilas Paswan.

4-time Asian medallist Shiva Thapa became India's first gold-medallist at the President's Cup boxing tournament after getting a walkover in the finals in Astana, Kazakhstan.

Indian bodybuilder Ravinder Kumar Malik has clinched Mr. South Asia title. He was crowned the overall champion at 12th South Asian Bodybuilding and Physique Sports Championship in Kathmandu.

Telangana govt teams up with World Economic Forum to deliver emergency medical supplies through drones. This pilot project, called "Medicine from the Sky", will run in partnership with the State Government and HealthNet Global Limited.

5th International Police Expo 2019 in which over 25 countries are showcasing advanced firearms, combat or armoured vehicles was held in New Delhi.

Irishman Shane Lowry wins British Open to claim his first major golfing title at Royal Portrush. He became the 2nd player from the Republic of Ireland, after Padraig Harrington in 2007 and 2008, to lift the Claret Jug.

S Sowmya has been chosen for the prestigious Sangita Kalanidhi award instituted by The Music Academy. The academy announced the awards to honour artistes for their contribution to the world of art.

Lucknow will host the 11th biennial edition of DefExpo from February 5 to 8, 2020. The focus of the Expo will be on “Digital transformation of defence”. The main theme of DefExpo India-2020 will be “India: the emerging defence manufacturing hub”.

Filipino legend Manny Pacquiao claimed the WBA welterweight championship after scoring a split-decision win against Keith Thurman. He ended the American Keith Thurman’s undefeated run at the MGM Grand, where two judges had the fight 115-112 in favour of the 40-year-old Pacquiao.

Japan’s Akane Yamaguchi wins Indonesia Open BWF Tour Super 1000 tournament held in Jakarta, Indonesia. She defeated India’s P.V. Sindhu in the title clash by 21-15, 21-16.

Indian Space Research Organisation launched Chandrayaan 2 from Satish Dhawan Space Center at Sriharikota. It was launched by GSLV MkIII-M1 Vehicle at 14:43 hours IST. The lander-Vikram will land near South Pole of the moon on Sep 7, 2019.

The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet approved the appointment of Ajay Bhadoo as Joint Secretary to President Ram Nath Kovind. Bhadoo, a Gujarat batch IAS officer is currently serving as the Vadodara Municipal Commissioner.

The Britain swimmer Adam Peaty has break the world record in the men’s 100 metre breaststroke at the World Championships in Gwangju, South Korea. He smashed the previous record of 57.10 seconds that was set by him at last year’s European Championships, after winning the semi finals in 56.88 seconds.

Aishwarya Pratap Singh Tomar has clinched the gold medal in the final of rifle 3-position event of the junior world cup held in Suhl Germany.

Hima Das has extended her sensational run by claiming her fifth gold of the month as she returned to her pet 400m competition with a season-best time of 52.09 seconds in Czech Republic.

Tenkasi and Chengalpattu are the 2 newly formed districts of Tamil Nadu.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated the One kilometre long Ujh bridge in Kathua district, 617.40 Metre long Basantarbridge in Samba district of Jammu & Kashmir.

Indian Space Research Organisation launched Chandrayaan 2 from Satish Dhawan Space Center at Sriharikota. It was launched by GSLV MkIII-M1 Vehicle at 14:43 hours IST. The lander-Vikram will land near South Pole of the moon on Sep 7, 2019. K. Sivan is the Chief of Indian Space Research Organisation.

Telangana govt teams up with World Economic Forum to deliver emergency medical supplies through drones. Chief Minister of Telangana: K. Chandrashekar Rao.

Lucknow will host the 11th biennial edition of DefExpo from February 5 to 8, 2020. Anandiben Patel is the present governor of Uttar Pradesh.