Current Affairs May 2024

In May 2024, significant events took place across various areas. IIT Madras’ Agnikul Cosmos launched the world's first 3D-printed rocket engine. The final phase of the Lok Sabha elections occurred, and there were remarkable achievements in sports. Additionally, prestigious awards were given in cinema, and major international developments occurred. Detailed insights into each event will keep you informed.

30th May 2024: Current Affairs

IIT Madras’ Agnikul Cosmos Launches World’s First Rocket with 3D-Printed Engine

• Agnikul Cosmos, a startup incubated at IIT Madras, launched the world’s first rocket with a single-piece three-dimensional (3D) printed engine, called Agnibaan SOrTeD (SubOrbital Technological Demonstrator).
• This launch marks India’s first semi-cryogenic engine-powered rocket that was entirely designed and manufactured indigenously.
• The rocket was launched from India’s first privately developed launchpad, ‘Dhanush,’ established by Agnikul at Sriharikota in Andhra Pradesh.

Final Phase of Lok Sabha Elections 2024

• Campaigning for the seventh and final phase of the Lok Sabha elections ended today.
• Voting is scheduled for June 1, covering 57 parliamentary constituencies across seven states and the Union Territory of Chandigarh.

Hindi Journalism Day Observed

• Hindi Journalism Day (Hindi Patrakarita Diwas) is observed today, commemorating the publication of the first Hindi newspaper, ‘Udant Martand,’ started by Pt. Jugal Kishore Shukla on May 30, 1826.

Goa Statehood Day

• Goa celebrates its Statehood Day today, marking the anniversary of becoming India’s 25th state in 1987.

29th May 2024: Current Affairs

Major Radhika Sen was Honored with the UN Award

• Major Radhika Sen, who served with the United Nations peacekeeping mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo, will receive the prestigious 2023 Military Gender Advocate of the Year Award for her advocacy of women's and girls' rights.

Record-Breaking Heat in Delhi

• Delhi recorded its highest-ever temperature at 52.3°C, breaking the previous record of 49.2°C set in 2002.
• This temperature is more than nine degrees above the expected norm.

Satyadeep Gupta’s Mountaineering Feat

• Indian mountaineer Satyadeep Gupta became the first person to scale both Mt. Everest and Mt. Lhotse twice in one season.
• He also set a record by traversing from Mt. Everest to Mt. Lhotse in 11 hours and 15 minutes.

Indian Arm Wrestling Team’s Success

• The Indian contingent won seven medals (one gold, six bronze) at the 2024 Asian Arm Wrestling Championship in Tashkent, Uzbekistan.

Successful Test of RudraM-II Missile

• India successfully test-fired the RudraM-II anti-radiation supersonic missile from a Su-30MKI fighter jet.
• The missile was developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).

27th May 2024: Current Affairs

Kolkata Knight Riders Win IPL 2024

• Kolkata Knight Riders defeated SunRisers Hyderabad by eight wickets to win their third IPL title.
• Virat Kohli of Royal Challengers Bengaluru won the Orange Cap, while Punjab Kings' Harshal Patel received the Purple Cap.

Dipa Karmakar’s Historic Gold at Asian Championships

• Dipa Karmakar won India's first gold medal at the Asian Championships in the women's vault final with a score of 13.566.

Indian Filmmaker Wins at Cannes

• Payal Kapadia became the first Indian to win the Grand Prix award at the Cannes Film Festival for her film 'All We Imagine As Light.'

25th May 2024: Current Affairs

Anasuya Sengupta Wins Best Actress at Cannes

• Actor Anasuya Sengupta became the first Indian to win the Best Actress award at the Un Certain Regard segment of the Cannes Film Festival for her role in 'Shameless.'

Sixth Phase of Lok Sabha Elections 2024

• Voting took place today in 58 Parliamentary Constituencies across six states and two Union Territories in the sixth phase of the Lok Sabha elections.

24th May 2024: Current Affairs

Indian Film Wins at Cannes Cinef

• India's 'Sunflowers Were the First Ones to Know' won first prize at La Cinef at Cannes 2024, and Mansi Maheshwari's 'Bunnyhood' secured the third prize.

International Booker Prize for 'Kairos'

• German author Jenny Erpenbeck and translator Michael Hofmann won the International Booker Prize for 'Kairos.'

Kaamya Karthikeyan’s Everest Feat

• Kaamya Karthikeyan became the youngest Indian to scale Mt. Everest from the Nepal side and the second youngest in the world.

23rd May 2024: Current Affairs

Buddha Purnima Celebrations

• Buddha Purnima, marking the birth anniversary of Lord Buddha, is being celebrated across India.

Indian Para Athlete Wins Gold

• India’s Sachin Sarjerao Khilari won gold in the men’s shot put at the World Para Athletics Championship in Kobe, Japan.

Atalanta Bergamo Wins UEFA Europa League

• Atalanta Bergamo claimed the 2023/24 UEFA Europa League title by defeating Leverkusen 3-0.

20th May 2024: Current Affairs

Iranian President Dies in Helicopter Crash

• Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and his foreign minister died in a helicopter crash.
• Mohammad Mokhber was appointed as interim president.

Fifth Phase of Lok Sabha Elections 2024

• The fifth phase of Lok Sabha elections was held today in 49 Parliamentary Constituencies across six states and two Union Territories.

French Open 2024 Begins

• The French Open 2024 tennis tournament commenced today, with India’s Sumit Nagal making it to the main draw in men’s singles.

Taiwan’s Lai Ching-te Sworn In as President

• Lai Ching-te was sworn in as the President of Taiwan.

15th May 2024: Current Affairs

Singapore’s New Prime Minister Sworn In

• Lawrence Wong was sworn in as Singapore’s fourth Prime Minister today.

First Citizenship Certificates Under New Rules Issued

• The first citizenship certificates under the Citizenship (Amendment) Rules 2024 were issued to 14 applicants.

Meryl Streep Receives Honorary Palme d’Or at Cannes

• Meryl Streep was honored with an honorary Palme d’Or at the 77th Cannes Film Festival.

14th May 2024: Current Affairs

77th Cannes Film Festival Begins

• The 77th Cannes Film Festival started today in France.

India and Iran Sign Long-Term Chabahar Port Contract

• India and Iran signed a long-term contract for the operation of the Shahid Beheshti Port in Chabahar.

India’s Retail Inflation Data Released

• India’s headline retail inflation remained stable at 4.83% in April 2024.

13th May 2024: Current Affairs

CBSE 12th Board Results Declared

• The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) announced the Class 12 board examination results, with a pass percentage of 87.98%.

Fourth Phase of Lok Sabha Elections 2024

• Voting took place in 96 constituencies across nine states and one Union Territory in the fourth phase of the Lok Sabha elections.

11th May 2024: Current Affairs

RBI Appoints New Executive Director

• R. Lakshmi Kanth Rao was appointed as Executive Director of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).

Putin Reappoints Mishustin as Russian Prime Minister

• Russian President Vladimir Putin reappointed Mikhail Mishustin as Prime Minister.

World Migratory Bird Day Observed

• World Migratory Bird Day (WMBD) was observed today.

Neeraj Chopra’s Success at Doha Diamond League

• Neeraj Chopra secured second place in the Doha Diamond League 2024.

9th May 2024: Current Affairs

Padma Awards Ceremony

• President Droupadi Murmu presented the Padma Awards at the second civil investiture ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan.

ICMR Releases New Dietary Guidelines

• The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) released updated ‘Dietary Guidelines for Indians’ for 2024.

India Begins World Wrestling Olympic Qualifiers

• India commenced its campaign with a win at the World Wrestling Olympic Qualifiers in Istanbul, Türkiye.

7th May 2024: Current Affairs

Third Phase of Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Concludes

• Polling for the third phase of the Lok Sabha elections concluded today in 93 constituencies across 10 states and one Union Territory.

Vladimir Putin Sworn In for New Term

• Vladimir Putin was sworn in for a new six-year term as Russia’s President.

5th May 2024: Current Affairs

Campaigning for Third Phase of Lok Sabha Elections Ends

• Campaigning ended today for the third phase of Lok Sabha elections, which will take place in 93 constituencies on May 7.

International Observers Arrive in India for Lok Sabha Elections

• Seventy-five international visitors from Election Management Bodies of twenty-three countries arrived in India to witness the Lok Sabha elections.

3rd May 2024: Current Affairs

India to Host 2025 BWF World Junior Championships

• The Badminton World Federation (BWF) announced that India will host the 2025 BWF World Junior Championships in Guwahati.

DRDO Tests New Torpedo Release System

• The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully tested a next-generation torpedo release system.

1st May 2024: Current Affairs

AstraZeneca Acknowledges Rare Side Effect of COVID-19 Vaccine

• AstraZeneca admitted in court that its COVID-19 vaccine can cause Thrombosis with Thrombocytopenia Syndrome (TTS) in very rare cases.

Discovery of the World’s Deepest Blue Hole

• Researchers discovered the world’s deepest known blue hole, the Taam Ja’ Blue Hole (TJBH), located off the Yucatan Peninsula in Mexico.

Indian Activist Wins Goldman Environmental Prize

• Indian forest activist Alok Shukla won the Goldman Environmental Prize 2024 for leading a campaign that saved 445,000 acres of forests from coal mines in Chhattisgarh.

India’s First Green Hydrogen Pilot Project Launched

• India launched its first multi-purpose green hydrogen pilot project at Nathpa Jhakri Hydro Power Station.

Zimbabwe Introduces New Currency

• Zimbabwe launched a new currency called the ZiG (Zimbabwe Gold) to address its ongoing currency crisis.