An important event happened in India on this day, 24 September 2014, Mangalyaan entered the orbit of Mars. With this, India became the fourth country to enter the orbit of another planet.
24th September Current Affairs English 2024
1: In which state is the Sun Temple of Konark, which was in the news recently?
Odisha, Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) conducted a Ground Penetrating Survey (GPS) at the Sun Temple of Konark in Odisha on 23 September. According to ASI Puri Circle Superintendent DB Garnayak, the purpose of this two-day survey is to find out the structures and artifacts hidden under the ground. The GPS survey assessed the possible existence of structures, artifacts or debris 10 meters below the ground on the first day
2: Anura Kumara Dissanayake has been elected the 9th President of Sri Lanka
National People’s Power Party leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake took oath as the 9th President of Sri Lanka. Anura Kumara Dissanayake defeated Samagi Jan Balwegaya (SJB) member Sajith Premadasa in the presidential election
3: When is International Sign Language Day celebrated?
International Sign Language Day is celebrated on 23 September. This day is dedicated to recognizing and respecting the language and culture of the people of the deaf community. This year’s theme has been kept as ‘Register for Sign Language Rights’. The World Federation of the Deaf was started on 23 September in 1951.
4: Riya Singha won the title of Miss Universe India 2024
Miss Universe India 2024 was organized in Jaipur, Rajasthan
Riya Singha of Gujarat won the title of Miss Universe India 2024 in the competition. Miss Universe India Contest is held every year, and its purpose is to present Indian Women on the international platform, the one who wins this title represents India in the Miss Universe Contest
5: Who has won the title of Duleep Trophy?
India A team has won the title of Duleep Trophy 2024. Duleep Trophy is a major first-class cricket tournament of Indian domestic cricket. This tournament is organized by the Board of Control for Cricket in India and is named after India’s famous cricketer Duleep Singhji. Duleep Trophy started in 1961-62.
6 : Laapataa Ladies movie was in the news recently
Bollywood Movie ‘Laapata Ladies’ has been given official entry for Oscar 2025
A committee of the Film Federation of India has selected ‘Laapata Ladies’ from 29 Indian Movies in the Best Foreign Film Category.
9: Who has won the title of Singapore Grand Prix 2024?
The 2024 Singapore Grand Prix Formula One World Championship was held at the Marina Bay Street Circuit. McLaren driver Lando Norris performed brilliantly in this race and secured the first position. Red Bull driver Max Verstappen gave a tough challenge to Norris, but eventually finished second. Oscar Piastri finished third.
10: 45th Chess Olympiad in India – 2024 India won gold medal in Open Category and Women’s Category
11: What was the rank of India in the Global Cyber Security Index 2024?
India has achieved a historic feat by achieving Tier 1 status in the Global Cyber Security Index 2024. This index is released by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and it evaluates the cyber security capabilities of countries around the world. This index is based on five major pillars such as legal, technical, organizational, capacity development and cooperation.
Chiranjeevi actor awarded the Outstanding Actor Award in the Indian Film Industry by Guinness World Records
12: Who organized “Exercise AIKYA 2024”?
Recently, the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) in collaboration with the Indian Army organized “Exercise AIKYA 2024” in Chennai, Tamil Nadu
“Exercise AIKYA 2024” was attended by the major disaster management organizations of the Central Ministries and State Governments of India ….