Explanation

President Asif Ali Zardari awarded the Nishan-e-Imtiaz (military) to General Li Qiaoming in recognition of his distinguished services and significant contributions to enhancing Sino-Pak defence relations.

Li Qiaoming is the Commander of the Ground Forces of China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA)

Awarded on 27 August 2024

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Explanation

President Asif Ali Zardari awarded the Nishan-e-Imtiaz (military) to General Li Qiaoming in recognition of his distinguished services and significant contributions to enhancing Sino-Pak defence relations.

Li Qiaoming is the Commander of the Ground Forces of China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA)

Awarded on 27 August 2024

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Explanation

In a gesture of solidarity and recognition, Palestinian journalists covering the crisis in Gaza have been named laureates of the 2024 UNESCO World Press Freedom Prize.

Additional info:

UNESCO stands for United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization 

UNESCO is a specialized agency of the United Nations based in Paris.

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Explanation

Pakistan won its first Olympic Gold Medal in the field of Hockey in Rome held in 1960.

Pakistan won its second Olympic Gold Medal in the field of Hockey in Mexico held in 1968.

Pakistan won its third Olympic Gold Medal in in the field of Hockey Loss Angels, USA held in 1984.

Pakistan won its fourth Olympic Gold Medal in the field of Javelin Throw in Paris held in 2024.

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Explanation

Pakistani athlete Aamir Khan won gold medal in Taekwondo Championship 2024.

Aamir Khan belongs to Mingora, Swat.

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About Taekwondo Championship 2024 (Martial Art)

Edition: 7th

Venue: Bangkok, Thailand

Starting date: 10 Aug

Closing date: 12 Aug

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Explanation

Pakistan secured 62nd ranking in the Summer Olympic Games 2024.

Pakistan won Single Gold Medal in Javelin Throw category.

USA secured first position by winning a total of 126 medals. 

Olympic Games 2024 held in Paris, France from 26 July to 11 Aug 2024.

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Explanation

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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Explanation

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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Explanation

Novak Djokovic has become the 5th tennis player in the world to complete the Golden Slam.

He won the gold medal in the men's singles of tennis in Paris Olympics 2024.

He defeated Carlos Alcaraz to win the gold medal.

He is a tennis player from Serbia. 

Before Novak Djokovic, Steffi Graf, Andre Agassi, Rafael Nadal and Serena Williams have completed the Golden Slam.

Additional Information

If a tennis player wins the gold medal in all four Grand Slams, then it is called Golden Slam.

The following four tennis games are called Grand Slams:

01: Australian Open 

02: French Open

03: Wimbledon 

04: US Open 

Explanation

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.