11 Short International Current Affairs
- Muqtada al-Sadr is the founder of Iraq’s most powerful political faction and an Iraqi Shia scholar. In the most recent instance, Iraq experienced a political crisis after Muqtada al-Sadr announced his intention to leave Iraqi politics, prompting his supporters to storm the Presidential Palace. He is the founder of the Sadrist movement, which is nationalist in nature and draws support from the country’s poor Shiite community.
- After defeating Bangladesh by 7 wickets on August 30, 2022, Afghanistan Cricket qualified for the Super four stage of the ongoing Asia Cup 2022 tournament. Afghanistan has reached the tournament’s final four stages for the second time since its debut in 2014.
- As the final head of the Soviet Union, Mikhail Gorbachev was a politician from both Russia and the Soviet Union. From 1990 until the Soviet Union’s dissolution in 1991, he presided as its president. He was the final surviving leader of the Cold War and helped tothaw relations between the US and the Soviet Union while in power between 1985 and 1991.
- Linthoi Chanambam, an Indian judoka, made history by taking home the gold medal in the women’s 57 kg division at the World Cadet Judo Championships 2022 in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina.
- Chanambam, 16, is the first Indian to win a gold medal in any category at the world judo championships.
- Every year on August 29, the United Nations observes the International Day against Nuclear Tests. The purpose of the day is to increase public awareness of the terrible consequences of nuclear weapon testing. Additionally, it exhorts world leaders to stop nuclear testing and proliferation.
- Victor Axelsen, the top-ranked shuttler in the world, defeated Kunlavut Vitidsarn of Thailand in Tokyo to win his second BWF Championship title. Akane Yamaguchi, the current champion from Japan, has retained the Women’s Singles Title. Chen Yufei, China’s Olympic champion, was defeated by her.
- On August 26, we commemorate Women’s Equality Day. The day commemorates the US’s passage of women’s suffrage. Women’s Equality Day enables us to recognize and honor the bravery of outstanding women who, in spite of prejudice and violence, propelled the women’s movement to victory. The Day also honors the women in our lives and pays tribute to the earlier feminists who fought for equality.
- Angela Merkel, the former German Chancellor, was awarded the UNESCO Peace Prize for her “efforts to welcome refugees.” She was recognized for her “courageous decision to welcome more than 1.2 million refugees, primarily from Syria, Iraq, Afghanistan, and Eritrea” in 2015. Angela Merkel served as German Chancellor for 16 years before stepping down in 2021.
- Every year on August 26th, the world celebrates International Dog Day. The holiday allows dog owners to commemorate the birthday of their special friend, who showers them with unconditional love and affection. Colleen Paige, a Pet & Family Lifestyle Expert, Animal Rescue Advocate, Dog Trainer, Conservationist, and Author, founded International Dog Day in 2004.
- Volodymyr Zelensky, President of Ukraine, has been awarded the Liberty Medal 2022. In October 2022, he will be honored in a ceremony. The Liberty Medal, established in 1988, is awarded to those who work to secure the blessings of liberty for people all over the world.
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