Top 5 Current Affairs of the Day: 16 June 2022

Ishan Kishan jumps to 7th rank in ICC Men's T20I Batsman Rankings 

Indian batsman Ishan Kishan has jumped 14 spots to be placed 7th in the ICC Men's T20I Player Rankings 2022. KL Rahul has dropped to the 14th spot, while Shreyas Iyer and Rohit Sharma have dropped by one spot each to the 16th and 17th rank respectively in the ICC T20 Batsman Rankings 2022. 

Is India facing Petrol, Diesel shortage? 

Amid the latest reports that fuel stations are drying in several parts of India, the

There are several reports speculating that fuel stations are drying up in India. However, the centre has clarified that there is no fuel crisis or supply issue with Petrol and diesel shortages in the country. The government stated that sufficient supplies are being made available in all the states to cater to the growing fuel demand.

Imam-Ul-Haq jumps past Virat Kohli in ICC ODI Men Player Rankings

Pakistan’s Imam-Ul-Haq has overtaken former skipper Virat Kohli in the latest ICC ODI Player Ranking 2022. Imam-Ul-Haq was earlier placed third in the rankings list just below Pakistan skipper Babar Azam and Virat Kohli. 

Hardik Pandya named captain of India's T20 squad for Ireland series

Hardik Pandya will be leading the 17-member Indian squad in the two-match T20I series against Ireland. The series is scheduled to begin in Dublin on June 26. This will be the first time that Hardik Pandya will be leading India in limited overs. 

What is the process of Presidential nomination?

The process of filing a nomination for the presidential election began on June 15, 2022. The Election Commission of India had issued a notification calling for Presidential nominations. The President Election 2022 is scheduled to be held on July 18.