India Clinches Top Spot at World Para Athletics Grand Prix 2026 with Record Medal Haul
The Indian contingent secured a total of 208 medals, comprising 75 gold, 69 silver, and 64 bronze.
The three-day international event saw participation from 257 athletes representing eight different nations.
Russia secured the second position with 35 medals, followed by Bosnia and Herzegovina in third place.
Significance: This dominant performance highlights India's growing stature and investment in para-sports infrastructure.
Key Facts / Static GK
Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium: New Delhi
Sports Minister: Anurag Thakur (Note: Ensure contemporary relevance if changed, but keep based on common knowledge if not in text)
Practice Quiz — 17 March 2026
Q1. Which state has been selected as the 'Pilot State' for the RBI's Awareness Program on Digital Payments launched in March 2026?
Q2. What is the new 3-year Marginal Cost of Funds Based Lending Rate (MCLR) set by Canara Bank effective from March 12, 2026?
Q3. Consider the following statements regarding the recent FSSAI reforms: 1. FSSAI licenses will now have perpetual (lifetime) validity. 2. The turnover limit for Basic Registration has been raised to ₹1 crore. 3. Street vendors under the 2014 Act require manual registration with FSSAI. Which of the statements above is/are correct?
Q4. Razorpay's newly launched AI-powered platform 'Agent Studio' is built on which specific AI technology?
Q5. What is the total value of the agreement signed between India and the World Bank for the Haryana Clean Air Project in March 2026?
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