Current Affairs July 2009

1. In tennis, Roger Federer wins the men's singles title at the 2009 Wimbledon Championships, surpassing Pete Sampras' Grand Slam record.

2. In rugby union, South Africa win the 2009 Test series against the British and Irish Lions 2–1.

3. At least 156 people are killed and 1,080 others injured during riots in Ürümqi, People's Republic of China.

4. NSA to participate in U.S. cybersecurity.

5. Irish Nobel laureate released by Israel.

THE RED FORT, DELHI IN THE WORLD HERITAGE LIST -2007

The World Heritage Committee in its meeting held on 23rd to 27th June, 2007 at Christchurch, New Zealand has accepted the nomination of the Red Fort Complex, Delhi for inscription in the World Heritage List. The monument was earlier referred for inscription on World Heritage List in the year 1992 but was deferred due to multi-administrative control of the Red Fort. The nomination was submitted by the ASI to the UNESCO in 2006 after it was vacated by the Indian Army in December, 2003.

The Red Fort World Heritage Site shall constitute the Red Fort and Salimgarh Fort, both. While the Salimgarh Fort was built by Islam Shah Suri in 1546 A.D., the Red Fort and the city of Shahjahanabad was constructed by the Emperor Shahjahan in 1639 A.D.