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July 23, 2024

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  • Extreme Pilgrim Count

  • India's Highest Olympic Honor

  • IIT-Delhi Opinion on NEET-UG

Amarnath Yatra Surpasses Last Year's Pilgrim Count with Over 4 Lakh Visits

Till now over 4 lakh pilgrims have completed the Amarnath Yatra, exceeding last year's numbers with a month remaining. Yesterday, 12,539 pilgrims visited the cave shrine, bringing the total to 4,08,518.

Why it's important: The Amarnath Yatra is a significant pilgrimage for Hindus, and the high number of pilgrims this year indicates the revival of religious tourism post-COVID-19.

Abhinav Bindra to Receive Olympic Order

Abhinav Bindra, India's first individual Olympic gold medalist, will receive the prestigious Olympic Order for his contributions to the Olympic Movement. The award ceremony will take place in Paris on August 10, 2024.

Why it's important: This honor recognizes Bindra's exceptional achievements as an athlete and his dedication to promoting the Olympic spirit.

Supreme Court Seeks IIT Delhi's Opinion on NEET-UG Grace Marks Controversy

The Supreme Court has ordered IIT Delhi to form an expert panel to review the NTA's decision to award grace marks for a disputed Physics question in the NEET-UG exam. The panel must submit its opinion by 12 noon today.

Why it's important: The decision will determine the validity of the NTA's grace mark policy and the fairness of the exam, as 44 candidates secured full marks due to the ambiguity of the question.

Global Chronicles 🌐 

  • A wildfire in Southern California's Riverside County has destroyed three homes, damaged four, and burned 527 acres, prompting evacuations and the deployment of 21 engines and two hand crews.

  • Vice President Kamala Harris praises President Joe Biden's legacy, who dropped out of the Democratic nomination race, while endorsing over 179 Congressional Democrats and 23 Democratic Governors.

Market Movers 🤑 

  • The All India Association of Industries praises the Economic Survey's optimistic outlook for Indian economy with 6.5-7% GDP growth, emphasizing MSMEs and specific sectors for economic growth.

  • Bombay High Court orders social media intermediaries to remove deepfake NSE CEO videos and delete accounts infringing on NSE's trademark, with further hearing set for August 19th.

Sports Spectacle 🏅 

  • India, leading Group A in the Women's Asia Cup, faces Nepal tonight at 7pm in Dambulla, while Pakistan takes on the UAE at 2pm.

  • Argentine football legend Lionel Messi will miss the upcoming MLS All-Star Game due to an ankle injury sustained during the Copa America final.

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