The Bonn Climate Conference is held every year in Germany.
During the conference, it discussed the United Nations Climate Conference (COP 29) to be held in Baku, Azerbaijan in the year 2024.
2. According to the report “SIPRI Yearbook 2024: Weapons, Disarmament and International Security”, which country has the most nuclear weapons in the world? – Russia
New Zealand’s left-arm fast bowler Trent Boult announced his retirement from international cricket after New Zealand’s final Group C match against Papua New Guinea at the 2024 T20 ICC Cricket World Cup. Boult took two wickets for 14 runs.
Fellow pacer Lockie Ferguson achieved a rare feat, taking three wickets without conceding a run in his four overs, making him the second player to do so in T20 internationals.
5. Who won the gold medal in the men’s javelin event at the Paavo Nurmi Games 2024 athletics meet? – Neeraj Chopra
India’s star javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra recently won the gold medal in the men’s javelin throw event at the Paavo Nurmi Games 2024 Athletics Meet in Turku, Finland.
Neeraj won the gold medal by throwing 85.97 meters in his third attempt.
At the same time, Finland’s Toni Keranen won the silver medal in this event.
Neeraj also holds the Indian men’s national record of 89.94 meter throw.
6. Who has become the second fastest bowler to take 100 wickets in T20 International? – Sandeep Lamichhane
The Union Home Ministry has appointed senior IAS officer Ashwini Kumar as the Commissioner of Delhi MCD. Kumar will replace Gyanesh Bharti as MCD Commissioner.
Ashwini, a 1992 batch IAS officer, is currently serving as Additional Chief Secretary, Revenue Department and Divisional Commissioner in the Delhi government.
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8. What is the theme of International Yoga Day 2024? – ‘Yoga for self and society’
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the new Nalanda University campus near the ancient ruins in Rajgir, Bihar.
Founded by Kumargupta in the 5th century, Nalanda was a renowned monastic university for 600 years, flourishing under Harshavardhan and the Pala monarchs.
It attracted students from across Asia, teaching subjects like Buddhism, medicine, and astronomy.
Destroyed in 1193 by Bakhtiyar Khilji, it was rediscovered in 1812 and is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
11. Ghodbunder Fort, recently seen in news, is located in which state? – Maharashtra
Food Minister Chirag Paswan announced that World Food India-2024 will be held from 19 to 22 September 2024 at Bharat Mandapam, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi.
Objective: To introduce Indian food culture and promote investment in the diverse food processing sector of the country.
