Look back 2024: Some remarkable incidents that happened in 2024, month by month, which could be useful for competitive exams:

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.