22 July 2013 Current Affairs
Devendra Jhajharia Won Gold In World Paralympic Championships
On 22 July India's Paralympian Devendra Jhajharia has won a gold medal in the Javelin Throw at IPC (International Paralympic Commitee) athletics World Championships in France.He became the first differently-abled Indian to win gold at the IPC Athletics World Championships.He threw the javelin to 57.04 meters in F-46 category, which is meant for one-armed athletes.In 2002 he won a Gold medal at the 8th FESPIC Games in Korea.
EU Declared Hezbollah's Military Wing As Terrorist Organization
On 22 July The European Union (EU) declared the military wing of Hezbollah a terrorist organization.The EU's 28 foreign ministers reached the decision unanimously at their meeting.The Iranian-backed group plays a major role in Lebanese politics and has dominated the government since 2011.The blacklisting would mean imposing visa bans on individuals and asset freezes on organizations associated with the group.
India, Nigeria Signed Solar Power Plant Agreement
On 22 July India and Nigeria have signed an agreement to locate sites for solar power plants in Niger state.The agreement will provide additional energy for Nigeria's national grid.The agreement was signed between Nigeria's permanent secretary in the Ministry of Power Godknows Igali and the secretary to the Government of India, Sutanu Behuria.
Biological E vaccine Prequalified By WHO
On 22 July Hyderabad-based biopharmaceutical company Biological E (BioE) announced the WHO has prequalified its Japanese Encephalitis vaccine for global use in adults.BioE has developed the vaccine based on the technology of Valneva SE, a French biotech company.