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What significant event did India host for the first time during the World Heritage Committee session in July 2024?
Which mineral does India rank as the 2nd largest producer in the world?
Who represented India as the women's flagbearer during the closing ceremony of the Paris Olympics?
How much time difference separated Noah Lyles from the second-place finisher in the men's 100-meter sprint?
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What age was Yamini Krishnamurthy at the time of her passing on August 3, 2024?
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What significance does National Handloom Day hold in India?
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Which event triggered the leadership change in Bangladesh as of August 7?
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What was the primary reason for Vinesh Phogat's disqualification from the Paris Olympics?
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What major change does the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024 propose?
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Study Notes
UNESCO World Heritage Committee
- 46th Session held in New Delhi from July 21 to 31, 2024.
- 24 new sites added to the UNESCO World Heritage List.
- India hosted the committee for the first time.
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced $1 million for conservation projects in developing nations.
Paris 2024 Olympics Achievements
- Swapnil Kusale won bronze in 50m rifle 3 positions, marking India's third medal at the Olympics.
- Novak Djokovic secured his first Olympic gold by defeating Carlos Alcaraz in men's singles.
- Manu Bhaker appointed as India’s flagbearer for the closing ceremony.
Athletics Highlights
- Noah Lyles won gold in the men's 100-meter sprint, finishing in 9.784 seconds, narrowly beating Jamaica’s Kishane Thompson.
Cultural Heritage and Loss
- Renowned dancer Yamini Krishnamurthy passed away on August 3, 2024, aged 83, celebrated for her contributions to Bharatanatyam, Kuchipudi, and Odissi.
- National Handloom Day on August 7 commemorates indigenous industries and the Swadeshi Movement from 2015.
Political Developments in Bangladesh
- Muhammad Yunus appointed as head of Bangladesh’s interim government following the resignation of Sheikh Hasina amid student-led uprisings.
Indian Olympic Setback
- Wrestler Vinesh Phogat was disqualified for exceeding weight limit by 100 grams in the 50 kg category.
Legislative Updates
- Lok Sabha discussed the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024, introduced by Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju, proposing over 40 amendments to the Waqf Act, 1995, including better representation for women and non-Muslims.
Military Exercises
- The Indian Army conducted 'Parvat Prahaar' exercise in Ladakh, focusing on high-altitude warfare, critical for readiness near the China border.
Historical Significance
- Quit India Movement Day, August 8, commemorates the 1942 movement led by Mahatma Gandhi aiming for the end of British rule in India through non-violent civil disobedience.
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Explore the highlights of the 46th UNESCO World Heritage Committee session held in New Delhi in July 2024. Discover the significance of the 24 new sites added to the World Heritage List and India’s role as the host country for this important event. Learn about the conservation aid announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
