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5th National Javelin Day Celebrated Across India on August 7
National Javelin Day is observed annually throughout India on 7 August.
The day honors Neeraj Chopra's historic gold medal triumph in the Men's Javelin event at the Tokyo Olympics 2020.
The year 2026 marks the 5th observance of National Javelin Day.
Historical Background: The Athletics Federation of India (AFI) officially declared August 7 as National Javelin Day back in 2021.
The day honors Neeraj Chopra's historic gold medal triumph in the Men's Javelin event at the Tokyo Olympics 2020.
The year 2026 marks the 5th observance of National Javelin Day.
Historical Background: The Athletics Federation of India (AFI) officially declared August 7 as National Javelin Day back in 2021.
Key Facts / Static GK
Official Declaration Year: 2021 by Athletics Federation of India (AFI)
Reason: Neeraj Chopra's Tokyo 2020 Olympics Gold Medal
2026 Edition: 5th National Javelin Day
Reason: Neeraj Chopra's Tokyo 2020 Olympics Gold Medal
2026 Edition: 5th National Javelin Day
Practice Quiz — 8 August 2026
Q1. Who has recently assumed charge as the Acting Central Vigilance Commissioner (CVC) of India?
Answer: (A) Praveen Kumar Srivastava — A.S. Rajeev took charge as the Acting Central Vigilance Commissioner, succeeding Praveen Kumar Srivastava whose tenure ended.
Q2. India's first Rail-Tech Park is set to be established in which state?
Answer: (C) Odisha — Odisha is establishing India's first Rail-Tech Park at Sahaspur Industrial Estate in Khordha district, developed by IDCO.
Q3. In which year will India host the first Global South Film Festival?
Answer: (C) 2027 — India announced during the BRICS WAVES Bazaar in Mumbai that it will host the first Global South Film Festival in 2027.
Q4. What is the net profit reported by State Bank of India (SBI) for Q1 Financial Year 2026-27?
Answer: (C) ₹21,121 crore — SBI reported its highest-ever quarterly net profit of ₹21,121 crore in Q1 FY27, up 10% YoY from ₹19,160 crore.
Q5. Which private sector bank recently obtained RBI approval to set up a wholly-owned stock broking subsidiary?
Answer: (C) IndusInd Bank — IndusInd Bank has received approval from the RBI to establish a wholly owned subsidiary to conduct stock broking operations.
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