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DELHI PUBLIC SCHOOL AGRA (Under the aegis of The Delhi Public School Society, East of Kailash, New Delhi) Volume 31 Issue 2 8th August 2024 श्रावण / भाद्रपद २ ० ८ १ स: जीवति गुणा: यस्य, यस्य धर्मः सः जीवति। गुण -धर्म तवहीनस्य जीतविं तनष्प्रयोजनर््।। उसी व्यक्ति का जीवन ही सार्थक है जो गु णवान हो या धर्थ के ननयर्ोों का पालन करता हो | गुणोों और धर्थ से नवहीन व्यक्ति के जीनवत रहने का को उ्े ्य नहीों होता है और सर्ाज के नलये वह ाार ्वरूपप ही रहता है | PARIS OLYMPICS 2024 Olympics: A major international multi -sport event held every four years. It is organized by the International Olympic Committee (IOC). Opening Ceremony: July 26, 2024 in Paris Closing Ceremony: August 11, 2024 Motto: Games Wide Open Mascot: The Phryges: a duo representing the French revolutionary Phrygian cap sy mbolizes freedom, equality, and fraternity Total Games: 32 sports Participating Nations: Approximately 206 Next Olympics Host: Los Angeles in 2028 NATIVE EQUAL PARTICIPATION ATHLETE EVENT SPORT MEDAL For the first time in Olympic History, an equal number of male and PLACE female athletes are participating in the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. Manu Women's 10m air Shooting Bronze Haryana Bhaker pistol Manu Bhaker- Mixed team 10m Shooting Bronze Haryana Sarabjot air pistol MEDALS Singh The medals for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games are truly unique, each containing a piece of the iconic Eiffel Tower. At the centre of every Swapnil Men's 50m rifle 3 medal is a hexagon that weighs 18 grams and is made from actual Shooting Bronze Maharashtra segments of the Eiffel Tower, preserved from the construction work Kusale positions done in the past century. REVOLUTION IN THE INDIAN TRANSPORTATION : परिवहन - क्ां ति ABBREVIATIONS FACTS QUIZ 1. AAV- Autonomous Aerial Vehicle 1. India has one of the largest road networks in the world, 1.What was the first mode of transport used in 2. UAV - Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (also known as a expanding to millions of kilometers and connecting even ancient India? drone) remote areas. a) cars b) bullock carts c) aeroplanes d) trains 3. EV - Electric Vehicle 2.Indian Railways is one of the largest railway networks 2. Which river was most used for transportation in 4. HEV - Hybrid Electric Vehicle globally, playing a significant role in passenger and freight India in ancient times ? 5. ICE - Internal Combustion Engine transportation. a) Ganga b) Yamuna c) Godavari d) Brahmaputra 6. GPS - Global Positioning System 3. The aviation sector in India has witnessed rapid growth, 3. When was the first railway line in India introduced? 7. GIS - Geographic Information System with several domestic and international airports facilitating a) 1800 b) 1853 travelling across the country. c) 1900 d) 1950 8. ITS - Intelligent Transportation System 4. Waterways, including rivers, canals and coastal areas 4. What are the traditional boats used in Kerala 9. MAGLEV - Magnetic Levitation called? are utilized for both inland and coastal navigation, support- 10. ROBO-TAXI - Robotic Taxi a) Shikara b) houseboats ing trade and transportation. 11. HV - Hybrid Vehicle c) Catamarans d) kayaks 5. Pipelines are used for the transportation of petroleum 12. EVCH - Electric Vehicle Charging Station 5. Which Indian city is famous for its auto rickshaws? products, natural gas, and other liquid or gaseous sub- a) Mumbai b) Jaipur 13. TMS - Transportation Management System stances. c) Kolkata d) Bengaluru FUTURE REVOLUTION PREVIOUS QUIZ ANSWERS 1. Autonomous Aerial Vehicles (AAV): similar to drones but designed to transport people 2. Delivery Drones: Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) that distribute packages 3. Driverless Cars: vehicles that operate without human input 4. Flying Hotel Pods: aircraft designed to house passengers for extended periods 5. Hoverbikes: bikes that can fly like planes 6. Hyperloop: high-speed, ground-level transportation system that uses magnetic levitation 7. Maglev Trains: trains that rely on magnetism to provide high-speed traveling 1.Kolkata 8. Micromobility: small-scale modes of transportation, such as e-bikes and e-scooters 2.Bihar 9. Robo-Taxis: autonomous self-driving cars operated by a ridesharing service 3.Sanskrit 10. Smart Roads: digitally enhanced road systems that can assist in reducing congestion or traffic on roads 11. Underground Tunnels: an old concept being revisited as a cost -effective alternative 4.Maharashtra Page 1  DELHI PUBLIC SCHOOL AGRA (Under the aegis of The Delhi Public School Society, East of Kailash, New Delhi) SHIVRAATRI REYANSH BANSAL (4E) ARSHITA AGRAWAL (3H) AADYA AGARWAL (5A) NEERALI MALHOTRA (5B) DIVYANSHI HOTWANI (4C) NIKSHITA PATHAK (3D) OJASWI GOYAL (5J) Page 2