CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -The decision to celebrate August 7 as the National Javelin Day was made by AFI upon Neeraj Chopra’s return from Tokyo.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Athletics Federation of India (AFI) had earlier announced that from now on August 7 will be commemorated as National Javelin Day.

Detailed explanation-3: -It was on August 7 last year that Neeraj produced the 87.58m effort in Tokyo to secure India’s first track and field medal in the Olympic Games. The decision to celebrate August 7 as National Javelin Day was made by AFI upon Neeraj’s return from Tokyo.

Detailed explanation-4: -In 2015, the Government of India decided to designate the 7th August every year, as the National Handloom Day.

Detailed explanation-5: -It’s National Lighthouse Day, Aged Care Employee Day, Professional Speakers Day, Particularly Preposterous Packaging Day, Afternoon Tea Week… and much more!