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Celebrating India's Recent Achievements and Innovations
Historic Wins at the Paris 2024 Paralympics
India has celebrated significant victories at the Paris 2024 Paralympics, showcasing exceptional talent and determination:
- Avani Lekhara has won gold in the women’s 10m air rifle standing SH1 event, becoming the first Indian woman to win two gold medals at the Paralympic Games.
- Mona Agarwal, a debutant, secured a bronze in the same event.
- Manish Narwal brought home a silver medal in the 10m pistol event.
- Preethi Pal won a bronze medal in the women's T35 100m event with a personal best time of 14.21 seconds.
- The Indian mixed compound archery team of Sheetal Devi and Rakesh Kumar set a new world record score of 1399 in the compound mixed team qualification.
Empowering Retired Athletes: The RESET Programme
The Union Minister of Youth Affairs & Sports and Labour & Employment, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, launched the Retired Sportsperson Empowerment Training (RESET) Programme on National Sports Day. This initiative aims to support retired athletes in their career development:
- Eligibility Criteria:
- Athletes aged between 20-50 who have retired from an active sports career.
- Winners of international medals/participants in international events or national/state medallists.
- Educational qualifications: Class 12th and above and Class 11th and below.
- The Lakshmibai National Institute of Physical Education (LNIPE) will lead the implementation of the programme.
Vadhvan Port Project: A Gateway to Global Trade
Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone for the Vadhvan Port project in Palghar, Maharashtra. This ambitious project, worth around Rs 76,000 crore, aims to be one of India’s largest deep-water ports:
- It will handle a capacity of 23.2 million Twenty-foot Equivalent Units (TEUs), making it one of the top 10 ports globally.
She-Box Portal: Ensuring Safer Workplaces for Women
In a significant step towards making workplaces safer for women, the government launched the She-Box portal. This centralized platform addresses and manages complaints of sexual harassment:
- It features a designated nodal officer to ensure real-time monitoring and timely processing of grievances.
India's First Indigenously Developed Pollution Control Vessel
In a bid to protect the country’s coastlines, the Indian Coast Guard launched the 'Samudra Pratap', the first indigenously developed Pollution Control Vessel:
- Built by Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL), this vessel is designed to check oil spillage and enhance maritime environmental security.
Mumbai: The Billionaire Capital of Asia
According to the Hurun India Rich List 2024, Mumbai has surpassed Beijing to become the billionaire capital of Asia:
- It has a total of 386 billionaires, highlighting the city's growing economic prowess.
From sporting victories to infrastructural advancements, India's achievements reflect the nation's resilience and innovation. Stay tuned for more updates on India's journey towards greater heights.
We hope you enjoyed reading about these inspiring stories. Let's continue to celebrate and support the incredible talents and initiatives that make our nation proud.
Daily Current Affairs Quiz
Question 1:
Which Indian athlete won gold at the Paris 2024 Paralympics in the women’s 10m air rifle standing SH1 event?