Look back 2024, These incidents highlight some of the major events and challenges faced globally and in India throughout 2024.
January
- Japan’s SLIM (Smart Lander for Investigating the Moon) successfully landed on a lunar crater and transmitted data back to Earth for three months.
- Bus-Truck Crash in Assam: A tragic accident in Golaghat district resulted in 12 fatalities and injured 30 others.
February
- Firecracker Factory Explosion in Harda, Madhya Pradesh: An explosion killed 11 workers and injured over 100 others.
- Tractor-Trolley Accident in Kasganj, Uttar Pradesh: A tractor carrying Hindu pilgrims overturned, killing 23 people and injuring nine.
March
- Sudanese Civil War: The civil war in Sudan continued unabated, with clashes between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces.
April
- Russia’s Offensive in Ukraine: Russia intensified its military operations in Ukraine, leading to significant geopolitical tensions.
May
- U.S. Presidential Election: Donald Trump won the U.S. Presidential Election, marking a significant political shift.
- Sudanese Armed Forces Accused of Placing a Nuclear Space-Based Anti-Satellite Weapon: U.S. officials accused Russia of placing a nuclear space-based anti-satellite weapon in space.
June
- Boeing’s Starliner Project: Two astronauts were delivered to the International Space Station for what was supposed to be a two-month stay, but technical problems prevented their return until the next spring.
July
- Kerala Landslide: The deadliest landslide in Kerala’s history killed more than 300 people and destroyed numerous houses and buildings in the Wayanad region.
- Athras Stampede: A stampede at a spiritual event in Hathras district resulted in 121 deaths.
August
- Paris Summer Olympics and Paralympics: The world’s most beautiful city hosted the Summer Olympics and Paralympics, showcasing dedication and sportsmanship at their best.
September
- Clashes in Khartoum, Sudan: Clashes between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces militia occurred, adding to the ongoing conflict.
October
- Climate Change: The effects of climate change continued to be a significant global issue, with extreme weather events becoming more frequent.
November
- Developments in Artificial Intelligence (AI): Advances in AI continued to astound and concern people around the world.
December
- Jaipur Gas Tanker Crash: An LPG tanker collided with a truck, causing a massive fireball that killed 12 people and engulfed 37 vehicles in flames.
These incidents highlight some of the major events and challenges faced globally and in India throughout 2024.