Current Affairs August 2024

On 30th August 2024, India advanced its defense prowess by commissioning its second nuclear submarine, INS Arighaat, in Visakhapatnam. Built with cutting-edge technology and special materials, INS Arighaat enhances India's maritime capabilities. Meanwhile, Gautam Adani secured the top spot in the 2024 Hurun India Rich List, surpassing Mukesh Ambani with a wealth of ₹11.6 lakh crore.

In sports, Indian shooter Avani Lekhara clinched her second gold medal in the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris, breaking her previous record in the 10m Air Rifle Standing SH1 event. Mona Agarwal also won bronze in the same event, contributing to India’s medal tally. The Paralympics, officially inaugurated in Paris, follow India's National Sports Day celebration, honoring the legendary hockey player Major Dhyan Chand on 29th August 2024. These events reflect India’s progress in defense, business, and sports.

30th August 2024 - Current Affairs

• India commissioned its second nuclear submarine INS Arighaat in Visakhapatnam. This project involved advanced design, special materials, complex engineering, and highly skilled craftsmanship.
• Gautam Adani and his family topped the 2024 Hurun India Rich List, with wealth amounting to ₹11.6 lakh crore, surpassing Mukesh Ambani.
• Avani Lekhara won her second gold medal in the women's 10m Air Rifle Standing SH1 event, defending her crown and breaking her previous Paralympic record. Mona Agarwal claimed bronze in the event.

29th August 2024 - Current Affairs

• National Sports Day was observed, marking the birth anniversary of hockey legend Major Dhyan Chand.
• The 2024 Paralympic Games officially kicked off in Paris with a grand opening ceremony.

28th August 2024 - Current Affairs

• The Union Cabinet approved the development of 12 industrial smart cities across 10 states, with a budget of ₹28,602 crore. This project aims to generate up to 30 lakh jobs.
• Jay Shah, BCCI Secretary, was elected as the new chairman of the International Cricket Council (ICC), making him the youngest person to lead the ICC.

26th August 2024 - Current Affairs

• The festival of Janmashtami was celebrated nationwide.
• Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced the creation of five new districts in Ladakh: Zanskar, Drass, Sham, Nubra, and Changthang.

24th August 2024 - Current Affairs

• The Unified Pension Scheme for government employees was approved by the Union Cabinet, offering an assured pension of 50% of the average basic salary for those who have completed a minimum of 25 years of service.
• Shikhar Dhawan announced his retirement from all forms of cricket after a successful international career.

23rd August 2024 - Current Affairs

• National Space Day was celebrated for the first time, with the theme "Touching Lives while Touching the Moon," commemorating the landing of Chandrayaan-3.
• Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Kyiv for talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
• Bengaluru Skydeck Project was approved by Karnataka Cabinet, set to be South Asia’s tallest structure at a cost of ₹500 crores.

21st August 2024 - Current Affairs

• Prime Minister Modi embarked on a visit to Poland and Ukraine.
• RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das was named the top central banker globally for the second consecutive year.
• The Women's T20 World Cup was moved to the UAE from Bangladesh by the ICC.

19th August 2024 - Current Affairs

• Raksha Bandhan was observed across India.
• The Election Commission announced assembly elections for Haryana and Jammu & Kashmir.
• Paralympic flag bearers Sumit Antil and Bhagyashri Jadhav represented India at the 2024 Paris Paralympics.

16th August 2024 - Current Affairs

• ISRO successfully launched EOS-08, an Earth observation satellite, aboard its SSLV-D3.
• 70th National Film Awards: The best non-feature film was awarded to Aaina; the best Hindi feature film went to Gulmohar.
• Paetongtarn Shinawatra was elected Prime Minister of Thailand.

15th August 2024 - Current Affairs

• India celebrated its 78th Independence Day with Prime Minister Modi delivering his 11th consecutive speech.
• India added three new Ramsar Sites to its list, bringing the total to 85.
• The WHO declared mpox a global public health emergency.

14th August 2024 - Current Affairs

• The DRDO successfully test-fired the Long Range Glide Bomb, GAURAV, from a Sukhoi-30 MK-I.
• Over 1,000 personnel from various services were honored with gallantry and service medals.

12th August 2024 - Current Affairs

• The Paris Olympics 2024 concluded, with India finishing in 71st place with six medals. The USA topped the medal tally with 126 medals.
• Paul Kagame was sworn in for his fourth term as President of Rwanda.

10th August 2024 - Current Affairs

• India’s defense exports rose by 78% in the first quarter of 2024-25.
• President Droupadi Murmu received Timor Leste's highest civil honor.

9th August 2024 - Current Affairs

• Neeraj Chopra won silver in the javelin throw event at the Paris Olympics with a season-best throw of 89.45m.
• India defeated Spain to secure the bronze medal in men's hockey at the Paris Olympics.

8th August 2024 - Current Affairs

• Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat was disqualified from the Paris Olympics for being overweight.
• Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee, former Chief Minister of West Bengal, passed away at the age of 80.
• The Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar honored the ISRO-Chandrayaan 3 Team.

6th August 2024 - Current Affairs

• Bangladesh’s Muhammad Yunus was named head of the military-backed interim government after the resignation of Sheikh Hasina.
• Vinesh Phogat reached the women’s 50kg freestyle final at the Paris Olympics.

5th August 2024 - Current Affairs

• Noah Lyles won the men’s 100m gold at the Paris Olympics.
• Bangladesh's Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resigned amidst protests, leading to political uncertainty.

4th August 2024 - Current Affairs

• Julien Alfred of Saint Lucia won the historic women’s 100m gold at the Paris Olympics.
• India reached the semi-finals of men’s hockey at the Paris Olympics.

2nd August 2024 - Current Affairs

• Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla of the Indian Air Force was selected as the mission pilot for NASA’s ISS mission.
• Lakshya Sen made history by reaching the semi-finals in badminton at the Paris Olympics.

1st August 2024 - Current Affairs

• Indian shooter Swapnil Kusale won bronze in the 50m Rifle 3P event at the Paris Olympics.
• Prime Minister Modi held talks with his Vietnamese counterpart Pham Minh Chinh in New Delhi.