Current Affairs - August 2024

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Who became the first Indian shooter to win an Olympic medal in the 50m Rifle 3 Positions event?

Neeraj Chopra

Aman Sehrawat

Novak Djokovic

Swapnil Kusale (correct)

Lewis Hamilton won the 2024 Formula 1 Italian Grand Prix.

False (B)

What medal did Neeraj Chopra win in the men's javelin throw at the 2024 Paris Olympics?

silver

The state's first solar village is located in Manyachiwadi village, in the district of ______.

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Match the Indian athlete with their respective sport and achievement at the 2024 Paris Olympics:

Neeraj Chopra = Javelin Throw - Silver Medal Swapnil Kusale = Shooting - Bronze Medal Indian Men's Hockey = Hockey - Bronze Medal Aman Sehrawat = Wresting - Bronze Medal Signup and view all the answers

How many new districts were added to the Union Territory of Ladakh?

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Lt Gen Sadhna Saxena Nair is the first female Director General of Medical Services in the Indian Navy.

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India's First Female Director General of Medical Services (Army)

Lt Gen Sadhna Saxena Nair became the first female officer to hold this prestigious position in the Indian Army. She's responsible for the medical care of all army personnel.

First Indian to win Olympic Medal in 50m Rifle 3 Positions

Swapnil Kusale made history by becoming the first Indian to win an Olympic medal in the 50m Rifle 3 Positions event, securing a bronze medal.

Men's Singles Tennis Gold Medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics

Novak Djokovic secured the men's singles gold medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics. This is a significant achievement in tennis.

Winner of the 2024 Formula 1 Rolex Belgian Grand Prix

Lewis Hamilton won the 2024 Formula 1 Rolex Belgian Grand Prix. This is a major win in the Formula 1 racing world.

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Silver Medalist in Men's Javelin Throw at the Paris 2024 Olympics

Neeraj Chopra won a silver medal in the men's javelin throw event at the Paris 2024 Olympics, continuing his impressive track record in this event.

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Indian Men's Hockey Bronze Medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics

The Indian Men's Hockey team demonstrated exceptional skills at the Paris 2024 Olympics, earning a hard-fought bronze medal.

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India's Youngest Olympic Medalist at Paris 2024

Aman Sehrawat, a young Indian athlete, made a mark at the Paris 2024 Olympics by winning a bronze medal, becoming India's youngest Olympic medalist.

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Study Notes

Current Affairs - August 2024

Lt Gen Sadhna Saxena Nair appointed India's first female Director General of Medical Services (Army)
Swapnil Kusale won a bronze medal in the 50m Rifle 3 Positions event at the Paris 2024 Olympics in the men's final
Novak Djokovic won the men's singles gold medal at the Paris 2024 Olympics
Lewis Hamilton won the 2024 Formula 1 Rolex Belgian Grand Prix
Neeraj Chopra won a silver medal in the men's javelin throw at the Paris 2024 Olympics,continuing his impressive global streak
India's men's hockey team won a bronze medal at the Paris 2024 Olympics
Aman Sehrawat, India's youngest Olympic medalist, won a bronze medal at the Paris 2024 Olympics
5 new districts (Zanskar, Drass, Sham, Nubra, and Changthang) added to Ladakh Union Territory
Manyachiwadi village in Satara district, Maharashtra, became Maharashtra's first solar village

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Test your knowledge on the key current events from August 2024, including notable achievements in sports, military appointments, and developments in Indian regions. This quiz covers a range of topics from the recent Olympics to local governance changes.