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Arshad Nadeem set a new Olympic record by clinching the coveted gold medal in the men’s javelin final

This ended Pakistan’s 32-year wait for success at the Games 

Throw: 92.97-m throw

Winning date: 8 Aug 2024

Arshad belongs to Mian Channu.

 Nadeem’s throw was Pakistan’s first individual gold medal

Note: It also shattered the previous Olympic record of 90.57m, set by the Netherlands’ Andreas Thorkildsen at the Beijing 2008 Olympics.

The throw now stands as the sixth longest throw ever, and the best in the world this year.

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Pakistani squash player Mahnoor Ali has won gold medal in Singapore Junior Open Championship 2024 by defeating Feng Chen of China.

Mahnoor triumphed over Feng Chen with scores of 11-6, 11-7, and 11-4 to secure the Junior Squash Open Championship title.

Mahnoor Ali belongs to Peshawar.

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China has successfully completed the construction of the Tianshan Shengli Tunnel, which is now recognized as the world's longest Expressway Tunnel. 

The Tianshan Shengli Tunnel holds the record as the longest expressway in the world, stretching over 300 kilometers. 

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About Nobel Prize in Medicine or Physiology 2024

Co-Winners: Victor Ambros & Gary Ruvkun (American Scientists)

They are awarded for discovery of microRNA, which helps determine how cells develop and function

miscroRNA plays a key role in regulating gene activity.

Additional Information About Nobel Prize in Medicine 2023

Co-winners: Katalin Kariko (Hungary) & Drew Weissman (USA) 

For their work which helped develop Covid vaccines in early 2020

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The United States of America (USA) has won the most number of gold medals at the Paris Olympic Games 2024.

US won a total of 40 Gold Medals

US won a total of 44 Silver Medals

US won a total of 42 Bronze Medals

US won a total of 126 Medals

After the US, China comes second with 40 Gold, 27 Silver & 24 Bronze medals 

China won a total of 91 medals 

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About Nobel Prize in Medicine or Physiology 2024

Co-Winners: Victor Ambros & Gary Ruvkun (American Scientists)

They are awarded for discovery of microRNA, which helps determine how cells develop and function

miscroRNA plays a key role in regulating gene activity.

Additional Information About Nobel Prize in Medicine 2023

Co-winners: Katalin Kariko (Hungary) & Drew Weissman (USA) 

For their work which helped develop Covid vaccines in early 2020

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Abtaha Maqsood has become the world's first hijab-wearing woman cricketer.

She belongs to Scotland.

She is he daughter of immigrants from Pakistan.

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Russia successfully launched its Angara A5 space rocket from the Vostochny Cosmodrome.

Launched in 2024.

Russia successfully put a test load in low orbit as part of an effort to develop a new post-Soviet launch vehicle.

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• Know about 2024 ICC Men's T20 World Cup

• Edition: 9th

• Host nations: USA & West Indies

• Matches: 55

• Participating teams: 20

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Shabana Mahmood has become the first woman Muslim Lord Chancellor of the United Kingdom (UK)

Shabana Mahmood was sworn in as the first female Muslim Lord Chancellor of the United Kingdom in July 2024.

The event marked a milestone in British history, with Ms Mahmood swearing her oath on the Holy Quran.