Current Affairs July 2024
Get the latest important news from July 2024. This summary includes Nagaland's achievements in horticulture, Ben Stokes' cricket milestone, India’s new light tank "Zorawar," and significant international visits and appointments. This covers Prime Minister Modi's visit to Austria and Gautam Gambhir's new role as the head coach of the Indian cricket team.
31st July 2024 - Current Affairs:
Landslides in Kerala:
At least 143 people have died, and about 186 others were injured after a series of landslides hit Kerala's Wayanad district amid heavy rain on 30th July 2024.
Visit of Vietnam's Prime Minister:
Prime Minister of Vietnam, Pham Minh Chinh, has arrived in New Delhi for a three-day state visit to India.
India vs Sri Lanka T20 Series:
India defeated Sri Lanka in the final T20 International Cricket match, making a clean sweep of the three-match series.
Iran's New President:
Iran's newly-elected President, Masoud Pezeshkian, took the oath of office before the Parliament to formally start his four-year term.
30th July 2024 - Current Affairs:
Paris Olympics 2024 - Shooting Event:
Manu Bhaker and Sarabjot Singh clinched the bronze medal in the 10m air pistol mixed team shooting event against South Korea on Day 4 of the Paris Olympics 2024. Manu Bhaker became the first athlete in the history of independent India to win two medals in a single Olympics edition.
Landslides in Kerala:
At least 43 people have died, and hundreds are feared trapped after three landslides hit Kerala's Wayanad district in four hours amid heavy rain.
Venezuela's Presidential Election:
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has won a third term with 51 percent of the vote.
28th July 2024 - Current Affairs:
Paris Olympics 2024 - Women's 10m Air Pistol:
Shooter Manu Bhaker clinched India's first medal of the Paris Olympics 2024, striking bronze in the Women's 10m Air Pistol final at the Chatearoux Shooting Center.
New Governors Appointed:
President Droupadi Murmu appointed new Governors in different states:
- Haribhau Kisanrao Bagde as Governor of Rajasthan.
- Jishnu Dev Varma as Governor of Telangana.
- Om Prakash Mathur as Governor of Sikkim.
- Santosh Kumar Gangwar as Governor of Jharkhand.
- Ramen Deka as Governor of Chhattisgarh.
Charaideo Maidam - UNESCO World Heritage Site:
The Charaideo Maidam, located in eastern Assam, has been included on the UNESCO World Heritage Site list as a cultural property. It is the first site from northeastern India and the 43rd from India to be recognized as a World Heritage Site.
26th July 2024 - Current Affairs:
Kargil Vijay Diwas:
Kargil Vijay Diwas is observed today to honor the bravery and sacrifice of Indian soldiers in the Kargil War of 1999 and marks the successful culmination of Operation Vijay.
Renaming of Rashtrapati Bhavan Halls:
President Droupadi Murmu has renamed two important halls of Rashtrapati Bhavan – ‘Durbar Hall’ and ‘Ashok Hall’ – as ‘Ganatantra Mandap’ and ‘Ashok Mandap,’ respectively.
Paris Olympics 2024 - Opening Ceremony:
The Paris Olympics 2024 will officially launch on Friday with an opening ceremony staged on the Seine River, marking the first time the ceremony will not be held inside an Olympic stadium.
25th July 2024 - Current Affairs:
Henley Passport Index:
The latest ranking released by the Henley Passport Index puts India's passport at the 82nd spot, allowing Indians visa-free entry to 58 countries. Singapore's passport has been named the world's most powerful passport, offering visa-free access to 195 countries.
Paris Olympics 2024 - Indian Contingent:
A 117-member strong Indian contingent begins its journey in the Paris Olympics 2024, with hopes of bettering the previous edition's tally of 7 medals.
23rd July 2024 - Current Affairs:
Abhinav Bindra Honored:
The International Olympic Committee Executive Board has decided to award India’s first individual Olympic gold medallist, Abhinav Bindra, with the Olympic Order for his outstanding services to the Olympic Movement.
Union Budget 2024-25:
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget 2024-25 in the Lok Sabha, marking the first Budget of the Narendra Modi government in its third term and her seventh consecutive Union Budget.
New Tax Regime:
The standard deduction for those under the new regime has been raised from Rs 50,000 to Rs 75,000, with new tax slabs introduced. The salaried employee in the New Tax Regime stands to save up to Rs 17,500 in income tax based on the changes.
22nd July 2024 - Current Affairs:
US Presidential Election:
Joe Biden dropped out of the US presidential election and endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris as the Democratic Party's new nominee.
Budget Session of Parliament:
The Budget Session of Parliament began today, with 16 sittings scheduled until August 12th.
Bangladesh Government Job Quota:
Bangladesh's Supreme Court scrapped most of the quota in government jobs, leading to countrywide clashes between police and university students, resulting in over 100 deaths.
Swedish Open Tennis:
Nuno Borges of Portugal defeated Spaniard Rafael Nadal in the final to win the men's singles tennis title at Bastad in Sweden.
Swiss Open ATP Tour - Men's Doubles:
India's Yuki Bhambri and his French partner Albano Olivetti clinched the men's doubles title at the Swiss Open ATP Tour tennis tournament.
National Flag Day in India:
National Flag Day in India is celebrated annually today to commemorate the adoption of the present-day tricolor flag as the official National Flag by the Constituent Assembly of India.
21st July 2024 - Current Affairs:
Guru Purnima:
Guru Purnima, also known as Vyasa Purnima, is being celebrated today.
Bangladesh Anti-Quota Protests:
Violent clashes between anti-quota protesters and security forces in Bangladesh have resulted in the killing of at least 104 and injuring over 2,500 people so far.
AIFF Appoints New Manager:
The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has appointed current FC Goa coach Manolo Marquez as the new manager of the Indian men's senior team.
19th July 2024 - Current Affairs:
Microsoft Software Outage:
Millions of people worldwide have been affected by a widespread Microsoft software outage, impacting the IT networks of multiple businesses, banking services, and international airlines.
India's Next Ambassador to the US:
Vinay Mohan Kwatra has been appointed India's next Ambassador to the United States.
European Commission President Re-Elected:
Ursula von der Leyen was re-elected as European Commission President for a second term.
17th July 2024 - Current Affairs:
Ashoora-e-Muharram:
Ashoora-e-Muharram is being observed across the country today.
Asia's First Pre-Clinical Network Facility:
Minister of State for Science and Technology, Dr. Jitendra Singh, inaugurated Asia’s first health research-related “Pre-clinical Network facility” at the Translational Health Science & Technology Institute (THSTI), Faridabad.
NITI Aayog Composition Revised:
The Government has revised the composition of NITI Aayog, including Defence Minister Rajnath Singh as an Ex-Officio Member along with Home Minister Amit Shah, Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, and Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman.
Trump Officially Nominated:
Former US President Donald Trump has been officially nominated as the Republican presidential candidate.
15th July 2024 - Current Affairs:
Wimbledon Men's Singles Title:
Carlos Alcaraz successfully defended his Wimbledon men's singles title after beating Novak Djokovic in straight sets.
Euro 2024 - Football Championship:
Spain beat England 2-1 in the final of the European Football Championships, Euro 2024.
Copa America 2024:
Argentina clinched the Copa America 2024 title with a 1-0 win over Colombia, making Lionel Messi the most decorated player in football history with 45 trophies.
Shotgun Junior World Cup:
Sabeera Haris won the bronze medal for India in the Shotgun Junior World Cup in Italy.
World Youth Skills Day:
World Youth Skills Day is observed today.
Nepal's New Prime Minister:
Nepal's President Ram Chandra Paudel appointed Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist chairman KP Sharma Oli as the next Prime Minister.
14th July 2024 - Current Affairs:
Assembly By-Elections:
The Congress and All India Trinamool Congress won four seats each out of the 13 assembly seats that went to polls across seven states. BJP candidates won two seats, while AAP and DMK won one seat each.
Wimbledon Women's Singles Title:
Barbara Krejcikova won her second Grand Slam title, and her first Wimbledon after beating Jasmine Paolini in the final.
World Audio Visual and Entertainment Summit:
India will organize the World Audio Visual and Entertainment Summit from the 20th to the 24th of November in Goa.
Trump Injured in Rally Shooting:
Former US President Donald Trump was injured in a shooting at his rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, last night.
13th July 2024 - Current Affairs:
James Anderson Retires:
Veteran England speedster James Anderson signed off from international cricket with his 704th and final Test wicket, ending a 21-year career.
Ramayan Temple Construction:
The second phase of construction of the “world’s largest Ramayan Temple” at Kumrahar in Patna was launched by Union Home Minister Amit Shah.
US Stock Market Crash:
The US stock market crashed by over 11 percent amid concerns over another recession.
12th July 2024 - Current Affairs:
Chandrayaan-3 Successfully Launched:
India’s third lunar exploration mission, Chandrayaan-3, was successfully launched at 2.35 p.m. IST from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota.
Dalai Lama's Birthday Celebrations:
The Tibetan government-in-exile in India announced a series of events to mark the 89th birthday of the Dalai Lama.
Former West Bengal Chief Minister Dies:
Former West Bengal Chief Minister Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee passed away at the age of 80 in Kolkata after suffering a cardiac arrest.
Asia Cup 2024 - Cricket:
The 2024 Asia Cup has been shifted from Pakistan to Sri Lanka due to security concerns.
10th July 2024 - Current Affairs
Prime Minister Modi's Historic Visit to Austria
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Austria, marking the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister to the country in over 40 years. The last visit was by Indira Gandhi in 1983.
Gautam Gambhir Appointed as Indian Cricket Team Head Coach
Former cricketer Gautam Gambhir has been appointed as the head coach of the Indian men's cricket team.
India Introduces New Light Tank "Zorawar"
India unveiled its new light tank called "Zorawar," designed to enhance military operations in difficult terrains and at high altitudes.
Elisa de Anda Madrazo Takes Over FATF
Elisa de Anda Madrazo of Mexico has taken over as the head of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) until June 2026.
Gagan Narang Replaces Mary Kom as Chef-de-Mission
Olympic medallist Gagan Narang has replaced boxing legend Mary Kom as the Chef-de-Mission of India’s Paris 2024 Olympics contingent.
PV Sindhu and Achanta Sharath Kamal to be India’s Flag-Bearers
Two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu and table tennis ace Achanta Sharath Kamal have been selected as India's flag-bearers for the upcoming Paris Olympics 2024.
9th July 2024 - Current Affairs
India-Russia Annual Summit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi co-chaired the 22nd Annual Summit between India and Russia with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow.
Maharashtra Wins Best Agriculture State Award
Maharashtra was recognized as the Best Agriculture State for 2024 by the 15th Agriculture Leadership Awards Committee.
India Ranks Fifth in Generative AI Innovations
India ranks fifth globally in Generative AI (GenAI) innovations, trailing behind China, the US, the Republic of Korea, and Japan. India filed 1,350 patents related to GenAI from 2014 to 2023.
7th July 2024 - Current Affairs
Tamil Writer Sivashankari Wins National Literary Award
Tamil writer Sivashankari was honored with the National Literary Award for her significant contributions to Tamil literature.
Masoud Pezeshkian Wins Iranian Presidential Election
Iran's reformist candidate Masoud Pezeshkian won a runoff presidential election against Saeed Jalili.
Rachel Reeves Becomes Britain’s First Woman Finance Minister
Rachel Reeves was appointed as Britain’s first woman Finance Minister after the Labour Party's loss to the Conservatives.
5th July 2024 - Current Affairs
Labour Party Wins UK General Elections
Keir Starmer's Labour Party scored a landslide victory in the UK general elections, securing a majority with over 326 seats in the 650-member House of Commons. Rishi Sunak's party managed to win just 60 seats.
India Launches “Fauna of India Checklist Portal”
India became the first country to prepare a full list of fauna, launching the “Fauna of India Checklist Portal” with 1,04,561 species listed.
Viswanathan Anand Wins 10th Leon Masters Title
Viswanathan Anand won his 10th title at the Leon Masters in Spain, defeating Jaime Santos Latasa 3-1 in the finals.
4th July 2024 - Current Affairs
Assam Flood Situation Worsens
The flood situation in Assam deteriorated further, affecting over 16.50 lakh people across 29 districts, with major rivers flowing above the danger level.
Hemant Soren to Take Oath as Jharkhand Chief Minister
JMM leader Hemant Soren will take oath as Jharkhand Chief Minister on July 7 after Governor C.P. Radhakrishnan invited him to form the government in the state.
Dick Schoof Sworn in as Dutch Prime Minister
Dick Schoof was sworn in as the new Prime Minister of the Netherlands.
2nd July 2024 - Current Affairs
Stampede in Uttar Pradesh Claims 116 Lives
At least 116 people, including women and children, were killed in a stampede during a religious event in Uttar Pradesh's Hathras.
India Tops Under-23 Asian Wrestling Championship
India finished on top at the Under-23 Asian Wrestling Championship 2024 in Amman, Jordan, clinching a total of eight medals, including four gold, two silver, and two bronze.
1st July 2024 - Current Affairs
New Indian Penal Code, CrPC, and Evidence Act Take Effect
The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam replaced the Indian Penal Code, Code of Criminal Procedure, and Indian Evidence Act, respectively.
General Upendra Dwivedi Appointed Chief of Army Staff
General Upendra Dwivedi took over as the Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) from General Manoj Pande. He hails from Madhya Pradesh and studied at Sainik School Rewa (MP).
Ravindra Jadeja Retires from T20 Internationals
India all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja announced his retirement from T20 internationals after a career spanning 74 matches.
National Doctor’s Day Observed
National Doctor’s Day was observed with the theme “Healing Hands, Caring Hearts.”
