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Which sport contributed the most medals to India's total at the Paris 2024 Paralympics?
Which sport contributed the most medals to India's total at the Paris 2024 Paralympics?
How many gold medals did India win at the Paris 2024 Paralympics?
How many gold medals did India win at the Paris 2024 Paralympics?
Which country ranked first in the medals tally at the Paris 2024 Paralympics?
Which country ranked first in the medals tally at the Paris 2024 Paralympics?
Navdeep Singh won a gold medal in which event?
Navdeep Singh won a gold medal in which event?
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Which sport did India not win a gold medal in at the Paris 2024 Paralympics?
Which sport did India not win a gold medal in at the Paris 2024 Paralympics?
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What was India's overall rank in the medal tally at the Paris 2024 Paralympics?
What was India's overall rank in the medal tally at the Paris 2024 Paralympics?
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How many total medals did India win at the Paris 2024 Paralympics?
How many total medals did India win at the Paris 2024 Paralympics?
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Which city received recognition during the Swachh Vayu Survekshan 2024 for air quality improvement?
Which city received recognition during the Swachh Vayu Survekshan 2024 for air quality improvement?
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Who won the ICC Player of the Month award for men in August 2024?
Who won the ICC Player of the Month award for men in August 2024?
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What significant milestone did Sri Lanka achieve in August 2024?
What significant milestone did Sri Lanka achieve in August 2024?
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Which player was recognized as a trailblazer in women's cricket for her performances in August 2024?
Which player was recognized as a trailblazer in women's cricket for her performances in August 2024?
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How many times has a Sri Lankan player won the ICC men's monthly award prior to Wellalage's win?
How many times has a Sri Lankan player won the ICC men's monthly award prior to Wellalage's win?
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Who did Harshitha Samarawickrama beat out for the Women’s Player of the Month award?
Who did Harshitha Samarawickrama beat out for the Women’s Player of the Month award?
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In how many matches did Harshitha Samarawickrama score a total of 151 runs during the T20I series?
In how many matches did Harshitha Samarawickrama score a total of 151 runs during the T20I series?
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Which city was recognized as the top major city in India for air quality improvements?
Which city was recognized as the top major city in India for air quality improvements?
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Which of the following players was not shortlisted for the ICC men's Player of the Month award?
Which of the following players was not shortlisted for the ICC men's Player of the Month award?
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When did the previous occurrence of players from the same country winning both awards happen before August 2024?
When did the previous occurrence of players from the same country winning both awards happen before August 2024?
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What was the primary purpose of the event held for the International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies?
What was the primary purpose of the event held for the International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies?
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Which of the following cities ranked third among major cities for air quality improvements?
Which of the following cities ranked third among major cities for air quality improvements?
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Which category of cities includes Surat, the top performer in air quality improvements?
Which category of cities includes Surat, the top performer in air quality improvements?
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What significant aspect was highlighted by the inclusion of smaller cities in the air quality awards?
What significant aspect was highlighted by the inclusion of smaller cities in the air quality awards?
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Who were the champions of the 2024 US Open in men's and women's singles categories?
Who were the champions of the 2024 US Open in men's and women's singles categories?
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What event does the International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies align with?
What event does the International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies align with?
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In which city was the 2024 US Open held?
In which city was the 2024 US Open held?
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How many Indian-born enterprises were featured in TIME's World’s Best Companies 2024 list?
How many Indian-born enterprises were featured in TIME's World’s Best Companies 2024 list?
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Which state is Mr. Radhey Lal Sharma associated with?
Which state is Mr. Radhey Lal Sharma associated with?
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Which nurse is associated with the state of Mizoram?
Which nurse is associated with the state of Mizoram?
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What is the primary theme of the TIME magazine’s World’s Best Companies 2024 list?
What is the primary theme of the TIME magazine’s World’s Best Companies 2024 list?
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Which nurse is NOT listed along with their corresponding state?
Which nurse is NOT listed along with their corresponding state?
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What achievement did India secure in chess at the recent Olympiad?
What achievement did India secure in chess at the recent Olympiad?
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Which countries did the Indian teams defeat in the final round to secure their gold medals?
Which countries did the Indian teams defeat in the final round to secure their gold medals?
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What is the significance of the Hurun India Under-35 list for 2024?
What is the significance of the Hurun India Under-35 list for 2024?
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Which notable figures are mentioned as part of the Hurun India Under-35 list?
Which notable figures are mentioned as part of the Hurun India Under-35 list?
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What does the men's team's gold medal signify for Indian chess?
What does the men's team's gold medal signify for Indian chess?
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Study Notes
India's Paralympic Performance
- Indian athlete Navdeep Singh won a gold medal in the Men's Javelin Throw F41 at the Paris 2024 Paralympics
- India won a total of 29 medals at the games, including 7 gold, 9 silver, and 13 bronze
- Athletics was the sport with the highest number of medals, totaling 17
- India ranked 18th overall in the medal tally
Swachh Vayu Survekshan 2024
- The Ministry of Environment presented the "National Clean Air City" Awards as part of Swachh Vayu Survekshan 2024
- The awards were categorized based on population size
- Surat, Gujarat was recognized as the top major city for air quality improvement
- Raebareli, Uttar Pradesh was the top performing smaller city
US Open 2024
- Jannik Sinner (Italy) won the men's singles title
- Aryna Sabalenka (Belarus) won the women's singles title
Florence Nightingale Awards
- The awards recognize exceptional nursing services across India
- They honor the legacy of Florence Nightingale, a pioneering British nurse
ICC Players of the Month for August 2024
- Dunith Wellalage (Sri Lanka) won the men’s ICC Player of the month
- Harshitha Samarawickrama (Sri Lanka) won the women’s ICC Player of the month
- This double victory marks the fifth time a Sri Lankan player has won the men's monthly award
- This is only the second time in ICC history that players from the same country have won both the men's and women's awards in the same month
Chess Olympiad 2024
- India won gold medals in both the men’s and women’s team categories
- This was the first time India has secured gold in both categories at a single Olympiad
- India joins China and the former Soviet Union as nations to have won gold in both categories
Hurun India Under-35 List 2024
- The list recognized 150 entrepreneurs under the age of 35
- Isha Ambani and Akash Ambani, children of Reliance Industries chairman Mukesh Ambani, were featured on the list
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Explore India's remarkable achievements in sports during 2024, including impressive performances at the Paralympics, updates on the US Open, and the recognition of outstanding nursing services. Discover medal tallies, significant awards, and highlights from the year that made waves in various sporting arenas.
