World Youth Skills Day, observed annually on July 15th, was established by the United Nations General Assembly in 2014. This day serves as a global platform to highlight the importance of equipping young people with skills essential for employment, decent work, and entrepreneurship. As we approach the 2024 celebration, the theme “Youth Skills for Peace and Development” takes center stage, emphasizing the crucial role of young people in fostering peace and driving sustainable development.

The 2024 Theme: Youth Skills for Peace and Development

Carlos Alcaraz defended his Wimbledon title as he defeated Novak Djokovic 6-2, 6-2, 7-6 in the Wimbledon 2024 final. At 21, Alcaraz is the youngest player in open era to win men’s singles at Wimbledon and Roland Garros in the same year. On Women’s Category, Barbora Krejcikova defeated Jasmine Paolini in their Wimbledon 2024 singles showdown, at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in London.

In a riveting finale of the World Championship of Legends 2024, India Champions clinched a memorable victory against their arch-rivals Pakistan Champions by five wickets. The match, held at Edgbaston on July 13, 2024, showcased the enduring spirit of cricket and the fierce competition between these two cricketing powerhouses.

In a thrilling finale to Euro 2024, Spain secured their fourth European Championship trophy with a nail-biting 2-1 victory over England at the Olympiastadion in Berlin. This win cements Spain’s status as the most successful nation in the tournament’s history and marks their third title in the last five editions.

The Indian government has made a significant move in the telecommunications sector by appointing Robert Jerard Ravi as the new Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL). This appointment, effective from July 15, 2024, marks a new chapter for the state-run telecom operator.

Paytm Payments Bank, an associate entity of One97 Communications (OCL), has appointed Arun Kumar Bansal as its new Managing Director (MD) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Bansal, a former executive at IDBI Bank, resigned from his position as Executive Director and Head of Treasury at IDBI Bank following the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) approval of his appointment.

Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda was sworn in for a second five-year term. The ceremony commenced with a ceremonial event at the Lithuanian Parliament, the Seimas, where Mr. Nauseda took the presidential oath with his hand on the Constitution. On this occasion, the 60-year-old economist, Mr. Nauseda proposed increasing Lithuania’s defense budget to four percent of GDP.

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha emphasized the importance of educating the younger generation about the historical background of Kharchi Puja and its fourteen deities. The inauguration of the traditional festival at the Chaturdash Devta temple in old Agartala’s Khayerpur on June 14.

In a groundbreaking achievement, Manvi Madhu Kashyap and two other transgender individuals have made history by becoming the first transwoman sub-inspectors in Bihar Police. Despite facing rejection and discrimination from coaching centers, Kashyap persevered and cleared the Bihar Police Subordinate Selection Commission (BPSSC) exams. Her success marks a significant milestone for transgender rights and representation in law enforcement.

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