1.Malabar naval exercise begins:-
US,Japanese and Indian navies have began Malabar Naval Excercise-2017 in Bay Of Bengal, off the Chennai coast. 16 warships including the world's largest aircraft carrier USS Nimitz, more than 95 aircraft and 2 Submarines are joining the drill.
2.Merger of Ministries:-
Government has merged the urban development and housing and urban poverty alleviations ministries. It will now known as Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs(MOHUA).
3.International meet on social justic:-
A 3 day Babasaheb B.R. Ambedkar international conference on social justice will be held in Bengaluru from July 21 to 23. It also commemorates the 126th birth anniversary of the architect of Indian constitution.
4.Iraq declares victory over ISIS:-
Iraq's Prime minister Haider AL-Abadi has declared victory over Islamic forces in Mosul after months long of bitter fighting. The city had been the last major strong stronghold ISIS held in Iraq, and defeat there pushes the group back towards its insurgent roots.
5.Okinoshima gets world heritage status:-
A sacred island in south-west japan "Okinoshima" has been declared a UNESCO world heritage site. Women are banned on the island while men have to take off their clothes and undergo a cleansing rituals before setting foot on the island. Only 200 visitors are allowed every year.
6.ASEAN countries for 2018 Republic day:-
Center is planning to invite leaders of 10 ASEAN nations for republic day parade next year. It is being seen as a major step towards the govt's "Act East" policy .
7.India top medal tally for first time:-
India have topped the medal tally for first time in the history of Asian Athletic championship. India ended on top with 29 highest ever medals pushing china to2nd spot with 8 gold, 7 silver, and 5 bronze.
8.Naresh chandra passes away:-
Former Indian ambassador to the United states, Naresh Chandra has passed away. He passed away due to multiple organ failure at Manipal Hospitals in Goa.
9.Wayne Rooney rejoins Everton:-
Manchester United record goalscorer Wayne Rooney has rejoined Everton for and undisclosed amount after having spent 13 years at United.
10.Bottas wins Austrian Grand prix:-
Mercedes Formula One driver valtteri Bottas has won the 2017 Australian Grand Prix. Bottas finished ahead of Sebastian Vettel and Daniel Ricciardo , who finished second and third respectively.
11.Younges winner of professional event:-
14 years old amateur Atthaya Thitikul has become the youngest known winner of a professional golf tour with victory of Ladies European Thailand Championship.
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