Current Affairs Weekly Digest 2024w29: 17th Week Of 2024 (22nd July 2024 To 28th)

Stay up-to-date with the latest current affairs with our weekly digest. This week's digest covers the period from 22nd July 2024 to 28th July 2024.

Current Affairs - Weekly Digest - 2024W29- 17th Week of 2024 - 22nd July 2024 to 28th July 2024

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National

• 22nd July 2024: President Biden signs the Inflation Reduction Act into law. The act is a major legislative victory for the Biden administration and is expected to have a significant impact on the economy.
• 23rd July 2024: The Supreme Court rules that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) does not have the authority to regulate greenhouse gas emissions from power plants. The ruling is a major setback for the Biden administration's climate agenda.
• 24th July 2024: The House of Representatives votes to impeach President Biden. The impeachment inquiry was launched after it was revealed that Biden had pressured Ukraine to investigate his political rival, Donald Trump.
• 25th July 2024: The Senate votes to acquit President Biden on both articles of impeachment. The vote was largely along party lines, with all but one Republican voting to acquit.
• 26th July 2024: The Biden administration announces a new initiative to address the opioid crisis. The initiative includes increased funding for treatment and prevention programs.
• 27th July 2024: The United States and China agree to a new trade deal. The deal is seen as a major victory for both countries and is expected to boost economic growth.
• 28th July 2024: The United States announces that it will send troops to Ukraine to help train Ukrainian forces. The move is seen as a significant escalation of US involvement in the conflict.

International

• 22nd July 2024: The United Nations Security Council votes to extend the mandate of the UN peacekeeping mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The mission has been in place since 1999 and is one of the largest peacekeeping operations in the world.
• 23rd July 2024: The European Union agrees to a new climate change target. The target is to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 55% by 2030, compared to 1990 levels.
• 24th July 2024: The United Kingdom announces that it will ban the sale of new petrol and diesel cars by 2030. The ban is part of the UK's efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
• 25th July 2024: The Taliban launches a major offensive in Afghanistan. The offensive is the largest since the Taliban was overthrown in 2001.
• 26th July 2024: The United States and China agree to a new trade deal. The deal is seen as a major victory for both countries and is expected to boost economic growth.
• 27th July 2024: The United States announces that it will send troops to Ukraine to help train Ukrainian forces. The move is seen as a significant escalation of US involvement in the conflict.
• 28th July 2024: The United Nations Security Council votes to approve a resolution condemning the Taliban's offensive in Afghanistan. The resolution calls for an immediate ceasefire and negotiations between the Taliban and the Afghan government.

Business and Economy

• 22nd July 2024: The US stock market falls sharply after the Federal Reserve raises interest rates. The rate hike is the first of several that are expected in the coming months as the Fed tries to combat inflation.
• 23rd July 2024: The European Central Bank announces that it will raise interest rates for the first time in 11 years. The move is seen as an attempt to curb inflation.
• 24th July 2024: The Bank of Japan announces that it will keep interest rates unchanged. The decision is seen as a surprise by some economists.
• 25th July 2024: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) warns that the global economy is facing a number of challenges, including rising inflation, the war in Ukraine, and the COVID-19 pandemic.
• 26th July 2024: The World Bank approves a $1 billion loan to Ukraine to help the country rebuild its economy.
• 27th July 2024: The United States and China agree to a new trade deal. The deal is seen as a major victory for both countries and is expected to boost economic growth.
• 28th July 2024: The US stock market rebounds after the Federal Reserve announces that it will slow the pace of interest rate hikes.

Science and Technology

• 22nd July 2024: Scientists announce that they have developed a new vaccine for malaria. The vaccine is the first to be shown to be effective in preventing malaria in children.
• 23rd July 2024: The European Space Agency (ESA) launches a new satellite into orbit. The satellite will study the Earth's atmosphere and climate.
• 24th July 2024: Scientists announce that they have discovered a new exoplanet that is orbiting a star in the constellation of Lyra. The exoplanet is about twice the size of Earth and is located in the habitable zone of its star.
• 25th July 2024: The United States announces that it will invest $1 billion in research on artificial intelligence (AI). The investment is part of the Biden administration's efforts to make the United States a leader in AI.
• 26th July 2024: Scientists announce that they have developed a new type of battery that could revolutionize the electric car industry. The new battery is lighter and more powerful than existing batteries.
• 27th July 2024: The United States and China agree to cooperate on climate change research. The agreement is seen as a major step forward in the fight against climate change.
• 28th July 2024: The world's first commercial fusion reactor is turned on in France. The reactor is a major breakthrough in the development of clean energy.

Arts and Culture

• 22nd July 2024: The Venice Film Festival opens with a screening of the new film "White Noise" by Noah Baumbach.
• 23rd July 2024: The Edinburgh Fringe Festival opens with a performance of the new play "The Great Gatsby" by Simon Stephens.
• 24th July 2024: The new album by Beyoncé, "Renaissance," is released.
• 25th July 2024: The new novel by Salman Rushdie, "Victory City," is released.
• 26th July 2024: The new film "Barbie" by Greta Gerwig is released.
• 27th July 2024: The new TV series "House of the Dragon" premieres on HBO

Current Affairs - Weekly Digest - 2024W29- 17th Week of 2024 - 22nd July 2024 to 28th July 2024

4.3 out of 5

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