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What is the primary goal of the 15 lakh trees plantation drive initiated by the Ministry of Defence?
What campaign is the tree plantation drive part of?
Who is Captain Supreetha C.T. in relation to the Indian Army?
Why is the Siachen Glacier significant?
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Which organizations are involved in the plantation drive along with the Ministry of Defence?
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What significant achievement did India attain in the shooting team event?
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When is SpaceX's Polaris Dawn Mission scheduled to launch?
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Who will be the first private individual to conduct a spacewalk during the Polaris Dawn Mission?
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Where is Air India setting up South Asia's largest flying school?
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How many commercial pilots is the new flying training school expected to train annually?
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What aesthetic change did Wikipedia recently introduce for mobile users?
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What is the estimated cost of the Flying Training Organisation being set up by Air India?
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What has been the traditional background color of Wikipedia before the introduction of dark mode?
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Who has been appointed as the new head coach of the Indian men's cricket team?
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How many Indian athletes are participating in the Paris 2024 Olympic Games?
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Which sport is represented by the largest number of athletes in the Indian contingent for the Paris Olympics?
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What medal did Manu Bhaker and Sarabjot Singh win at the Paris Olympics?
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What is notable about Manu Bhaker's achievement at the Paris Olympics?
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Which two sports have 6 representatives each in the Indian Olympic contingent?
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Which Indian athlete is a two-time Olympic medalist participating in badminton at the Paris Olympics?
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What was the starting date for the series against Sri Lanka that Gautam Gambhir oversaw as head coach?
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What feature has Wikipedia recently implemented for its mobile website?
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When was the Union Budget 2024 announced?
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Which sectors will be impacted by the priorities of the Union Budget 2024?
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What amount did Prime Minister Modi announce as India's contribution to UNESCO?
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During which event was India's contribution to UNESCO announced?
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What is a key focus area for the next generation reforms mentioned in the Union Budget 2024?
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Who presented the Union Budget 2024?
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Which area does the contribution to UNESCO particularly focus on?
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Study Notes
Appointments and Achievements in Cricket
- Gautam Gambhir is the new head coach of the Indian men's cricket team, appointed by BCCI Secretary Jay Shah.
- Gambhir's first assignment includes a series against Sri Lanka featuring 3 ODIs and 3 T20Is starting July 27, 2024.
Paris 2024 Olympic Games
- India is sending 117 athletes, including 7 reserves, to the Paris Olympics 2024.
- Athletic delegation: 29 athletes (11 women, 18 men), with significant representation in shooting (21 athletes) and hockey (19 athletes).
- Notable competitors include badminton’s two-time Olympic medalist P. V. Sindhu and a wide variety of events represented, including shooting, wrestling, archery, and boxing.
Historic Medal in Shooting
- Manu Bhaker and Sarabjot Singh won India's second bronze medal at the Paris Olympics in the 10 meter mixed team air pistol event.
- Bhaker became the first Indian woman shooter to win a bronze medal in Olympic shooting team events.
Space Exploration Milestones
- SpaceX is preparing to launch the Polaris Dawn Mission on August 19, marking a significant advancement in space tourism.
- Jared Isaacman will be the first private individual to conduct a spacewalk during this mission.
Education and Training Initiatives
- Air India is establishing South Asia's largest flying school at Belora Airport in Amravati, Maharashtra, with an investment exceeding 200 crores.
- The flying school will train around 180 commercial pilots annually and is the first airline-operated flying training organization in India.
Wikipedia Updates
- Wikipedia introduced a dark mode for its mobile site, enhancing user experience and comfort for night-time browsing.
Union Budget Announcements
- Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget 2024 on July 23, emphasizing changes in tax regimes and targeting various sectors including agriculture, employment, and innovation.
International Contributions
- PM Narendra Modi announced a contribution of $1 million to UNESCO's World Heritage Centre aimed at global heritage conservation, particularly benefiting the Global South.
Environmental Initiatives
- On Independence Day 2024, the Ministry of Defence plans to initiate a tree plantation drive of 1.5 million trees across India, part of the 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' campaign.
Milestones in Military Service
- Captain Supreetha C.T. from Mysuru became the first woman officer from the Army Air Defence to be deployed at Siachen Glacier, recognized as the world's highest battlefield.
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This quiz covers significant current affairs from August 2023, with a focus on sports updates, including the appointment of Gautam Gambhir as the head coach of the Indian men's cricket team. Test your knowledge on the latest happenings in India and sports.
