Here are 25 significant current affairs topics in India for 2024:
1. 2024 Indian General Election Results: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, secured a third consecutive term, with Modi sworn in on June 9, 2024.
2. Economic Growth and Challenges: The Indian government is implementing measures to achieve a GDP growth target of 6.5%-7% for the fiscal year 2024-25, despite slower-than-expected growth in the July-September quarter.
3. Infrastructure Development: The 2024-25 budget emphasizes increased spending on jobs and rural development, transferring more funds to states, while narrowing the fiscal deficit to 4.9% of GDP.
4. 2024 Bihar Political Crisis: In January, Nitish Kumar resigned as Chief Minister, ending the coalition with the INDIA bloc, and took oath as Chief Minister for the ninth time by joining the BJP-led NDA.
5. 2024 Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly Election: An alliance between the Congress party and the Jammu & Kashmir National Conference won 48 of 90 seats, marking the first regional government in a decade.
6. 2024 Northeast India Floods: Heavy rains and landslides in June led to multiple fatalities and displacement across states like Sikkim and Assam.
7. 2024 Tamil Nadu Alcohol Poisoning: At least 47 people died in June due to methanol poisoning from tainted liquor in Kallakurichi district.
8. 2024 West Bengal Train Collision: A goods train collided with the Kanchenjunga Express near New Jalpaiguri station in June, resulting in 15 deaths and 60 injuries.
9. 2024 Uttarakhand Snowstorm Disaster: A blizzard in June claimed the lives of nine trekkers from Karnataka.
10. 2024 Haldwani Violence: In February, clashes erupted in Haldwani, Uttarakhand, following the demolition of an illegal madrasa, leading to four deaths and over 100 injuries.
11. 2024 Indian Farmers’ Protest: A second round of protests and road blockades by farmers began in February in Punjab and Haryana, demanding Minimum Support Price and waiver of agricultural loans.
12. 2024 NEET Controversy: Discrepancies, including anomalous results and alleged leakage of question papers during the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (Undergraduate), led to significant uproar and the dismissal of the National Testing Agency director general in June.
13. 2024 Virudhunagar Explosions: Explosions at firecracker factories in Tamil Nadu’s Virudhunagar district in February and June resulted in multiple fatalities and injuries.
14. 2024 Lonavala Waterfall Tragedy: Five people, including four children, were swept away by sudden flooding near a waterfall close to Bhushi Dam in Lonavala, Maharashtra, in June.
15. 2024 Manipur Ethnic Clashes: September witnessed clashes between the Kuki and Meitei communities in Manipur, resulting in fatalities and the imposition of curfews and internet blackouts.
16. 2024 Tripura Peace Accord: A peace agreement was signed in September between insurgent groups and the government, ending a 35-year-old insurgency in Tripura.
17. 2024 Delhi Chief Minister Resignation: Arvind Kejriwal announced his resignation as Chief Minister of Delhi in September, with Atishi Marlena Singh succeeding him.
18. 2024 Tirupati Laddu Controversy: Laboratory tests in September revealed the use of beef and other animal fats in the preparation of Tirupati laddu sweets, sparking political uproar in Andhra Pradesh.
19. 2024 Mumbai Heavy Rains: September brought heavy rainfall to Mumbai, causing at least four deaths and significant disruptions.
20. 2024 Hathras Sacrificial Rite Incident: A Class 2 student was killed in a “tantric sacrificial rite” in Uttar Pradesh in September, leading to arrests and public outrage.
21. 2024 Indian Navy Veterans’ Release: Seven of the eight Indian Navy veterans, initially sentenced to death on espionage charges in Qatar, were released and returned to India in February.
22. 2024 Supreme Court Verdict on Electoral Bonds: In February, the Supreme Court struck down the Electoral Bond Scheme, declaring it unconstitutional and a violation of the right to information.
23. 2024 INSAT-3DS Launch: ISRO successfully launched the INSAT-3DS meteorological satellite in February, enhancing weather forecasting capabilities.
24. 2024 Ram Mandir Inauguration: The much-anticipated Ram Mandir in Ayodhya was inaugurated in January 2024, with widespread participation from political leaders, religious groups, and the public.
25. India’s Role in G20 and International Diplomacy: India continued its strong role in global diplomacy post-G20 presidency, influencing discussions on climate change, global trade, and digital infrastructure.
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