May 2024 

National News (India):

1. Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Voting continued in various phases across India throughout May, leading up to the results in early June.
2. Heatwave Alert: IMD issued severe heatwave warnings for many parts of North and Central India.
3. Mumbai Hoarding Collapse: An illegal hoarding collapsed in Mumbai, killing 17 people and injuring many.
4. Rajkot Gaming Zone Fire: A fire at a gaming arcade in Rajkot, Gujarat, killed at least 33 people, including children.
5. Delhi Hospital Fire: A fire in a baby care facility at a hospital in Shahdara, East Delhi, killed seven infants.
6. Supreme Court Grants Interim Bail to Kejriwal: The Supreme Court granted interim bail to Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal to campaign for Lok Sabha elections.
7. India’s First Underwater Metro: Kolkata’s underwater metro line continued operations and gained attention.
8. INSAT-3DS Satellite Launch: ISRO successfully launched the INSAT-3DS meteorological satellite in February, with its data being used in May.
9. IPL 2024 Final: Kolkata Knight Riders won the IPL 2024 title, defeating Sunrisers Hyderabad.
10. Goldman Environmental Prize 2024: Alok Shukla from India won the Goldman Environmental Prize for his work in Chhattisgarh.
11. World Press Freedom Index 2024: India ranked 159th out of 180 countries in the World Press Freedom Index.
12. India’s Solar Power Generation: India emerged as the world’s third-largest solar power generator in 2023.
13. IndiaSkills 2024: The event was held at Yashobhoomi, Dwarka, New Delhi on May 15, 2024.
14. IndiaAI Mission: India launched the IndiaAI Mission to harness the potential of Artificial Intelligence in the country.
15. DD Kisan’s AI Anchors: DD Kisan introduced AI anchors named Krish and Bhoomi.
16. Food and Nutrition Board (FNB) Dissolved: The FNB, a technical branch of the Ministry of Women and Child Development, was dissolved.
17. Rudram-II Missile Test: An indigenously developed anti-radiation missile, Rudram-II, completed a successful flight test.
18. Sanchar Saathi Initiative: A joint effort by DoT and MHA to combat fraudulent SMS.
19. Dipa Karmakar’s Historic Gold: Dipa Karmakar became the first Indian gymnast to secure a gold medal in any Asian Championships.
20. India’s Rank in Travel & Tourism Development Index 2024: India climbed to 39th position in the World Economic Forum’s Travel & Tourism Development Index.
21. Gopi Thotakura in Space: Gopi Thotakura became the first Indian to embark on a journey beyond Earth’s atmosphere on a Blue Origin flight.
22. Jyoti Ratre Climbs Everest: Jyoti Ratre became the oldest Indian woman to conquer Mount Everest.
23. Payal Kapadia’s ‘All We Imagine As Light’ Wins Grand Prix: The film became the first Indian full-length movie to win the Grand Prix at Cannes.
24. Sela Tunnel Recognized: Sela Tunnel in Arunachal Pradesh was recognized as India’s highest tunnel by the International Book of Honour.
25. International Labour Day (May Day): Celebrated on May 1st.

International News:

26. Iran President Raisi Dies: Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian died in a helicopter crash.
27. ICC Seeks Arrest Warrants: The International Criminal Court (ICC) prosecutor sought arrest warrants for Israeli and Hamas leaders.
28. Rafah Offensive: Israeli forces intensified their military operations in Rafah, leading to a significant displacement of civilians.
29. Lithuania Presidential Election: Gitanas Nausėda won re-election as Lithuania’s President.
30. EU’s Net-Zero Industry Act: The European Union passed the “Net-Zero Industry Act” to boost domestic green tech production.
31. WHO Pandemic Treaty: The World Health Organization (WHO) continued discussions on a global pandemic treaty.
32. New Caledonia Unrest: Unrest intensified in New Caledonia over electoral reforms, leading to clashes.
33. SpaceX Launches Spy Satellites: SpaceX launched the first set of spy satellites for a new U.S. intelligence network.
34. Brazil to Host FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027: Brazil was selected to host the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup.
35. International Museum Day: Celebrated on May 18th with the theme “Museums for Education and Research.”
36. US and Japan Hypersonic Missile Interceptors: US and Japan inked a collaboration agreement to develop hypersonic missile interceptors.
37. Bhutan Opens World’s Highest Competition Pool: Bhutan inaugurated the world’s highest competition swimming pool.
38. World Press Freedom Day: Observed on May 3rd with the theme “Journalism under Surveillance.”
39. World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day: Celebrated on May 8th.
40. International Nurses Day: Observed on May 12th.
41. International Day of Action for Women’s Health: Observed on May 28th.
42. Anti-Tobacco Day: Observed on May 31st.
43. Suez Canal Transit Discount: Suez Canal offered a 15% transit discount to attract ships amidst Red Sea tensions.
44. China and Cambodia Military Drills: China and Cambodia launched “Golden Dragon-2024” to boost military ties.
45. Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki Erupts: Red alert issued in Indonesia after the eruption of Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki.
46. Yala Glacier Declared ‘Dead’: Nepal declared the Yala Glacier ‘dead’ due to climate change.
47. Kyren Wilson Wins Snooker World Title: Kyren Wilson won his first World Snooker Championship.
48. Tony Kroos to Retire: German midfielder Toni Kroos announced his retirement after Euro 2024.
49. Australia Overhauls Immigration System: Australia reformed its immigration system with a new innovation visa.

Pakistan Launches Multi-Mission Satellite: Pakistan launched the PAKSAT MM1 from China to enhance communication services.