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

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

Brazil has confirmed the world's first death from Oropouche fever.

In July 2024, Brazilian authorities recorded the deaths of two women, aged 21 and 24, who had severe abdominal pain, bleeding and hypotension.

The two dead are women under 30, who lived in Brazilian Bahia state and had no comorbidities.

Their symptoms were similar to severe dengue fever.

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Explanation

On 1 August 2024, Bangladesh  banned Jamaat e Islami for its alleged involvement in terrorism and violence.

Bangladesh banned the Jamaat-e-Islami and its student wing Islami Chhatra Shibir under anti-terrorism law following nationwide unrest.

The ban came amidst part of a nationwide crackdown following weeks of violent protests that left more than 200 people dead.

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Explanation

On 2 August 2024, Turkiye blocked access to the social media platform Instagram without stating a reason or duration for the ban.

Turkiye is alleged to have blocked access to Instagram platform for “censoring” Hamas-related content.

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Explanation

UK & USA signed an agreement to work together to develop tests for the most advanced AI models.

The United States and the United Kingdom on April 1, 2024 signed an agreement that would see them work together to develop tests for the most advanced artificial intelligence (AI) models.

The agreement will work together on developing "robust" methods for evaluating the safety of AI tools.

It is the first bilateral agreement of its kind.

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Explanation

UK & USA signed an agreement to work together to develop tests for the most advanced AI models.

The United States and the United Kingdom on April 1, 2024 signed an agreement that would see them work together to develop tests for the most advanced artificial intelligence (AI) models.

The agreement will work together on developing "robust" methods for evaluating the safety of AI tools.

It is the first bilateral agreement of its kind.

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Explanation

Jannik Sinner won the men's singles title in Miami Open Tennis 2024.

He is a tennis player from Italy. 

He defeated Grigor Dimitrov in the final to win the men's singles tennis title at the 2024 Miami Open.

Additional Information

Miami Open, tennis tournament  is usually held between March and April in the USA

Explanation

Oppenheimer won the Best Film award in Oscar Awards 2024.

Oppenheimer is and English epic biographical thriller drama film released in 2023.

Oppenheimer won 7 Oscars in 2024.

Oppenheimer was also nominated in 13 categories. 

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