Military-Choice’s Most Important Weekly Current Affairs 2024 Notes for UPSC, CDS, NDA, CAPF AC, AFCAT & SSC CGL CPO SI exam aspirants as well as for those aspirants who are preparing for their SSB Interview. This Weekly Current Affairs 2024 Notes covers all the important National, International, Economy, Appointments, Sports and Defence news of this week.
WEEKLY IMPORTANT CURRENT AFFAIRS 2024 FOR UPSC CDS NDA & AFCAT 1 2025
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The first World Meditation Day was celebrated on 21st December 2024. On Dec 6, 2024, the UN adopted the resolution, declaring December 21 as World Meditation Day.
According to the Travel and Tourism Development Index (TTDI) 2024 report published by the World Economic Forum (WEF), India is ranked 39th among 119 countries.
India State of Forest Report 2023 (ISFR 2023): India's total forest and tree cover has increased by 1,445 sq km since 2021, reaching 25.17% of the total geographical area in 2023.
International Migrants Day, observed annually on December 18. Theme: “Honouring the contributions of migrants and respecting their rights.”
Google has appointed Preeti Lobana as its Vice President and Country Manager for India.
West Bengal Chief Minister launched the “Banglar Bari” scheme to provide houses for the rural poor in the State.
World renowned tabla maestro Pt. Swapan Chaudhary from Kolkata was awarded the National Tansen Award for the year 2023.
Hindi poet Gagan Gill and English writer Easterine Kire are among the 21 recipients of the annual Sahitya Akademi Awards.
Kannada critic, linguist and writer K.V. Narayana has won the Kendra Sahitya Akademi Award for 2024 for the book Nudigala Alivu.
Uber launched the 'Moto Women' bike taxi service in Bengaluru.
Vinicius Junior and Aitana Bonmatà were crowned as the Men’s and Women’s Player of the Year respectively at The Best FIFA Football Awards 2024.
Moldova has joined the International Solar Alliance (ISA) by signing the ISA Framework Agreement in New Delhi. The ISA, co-founded by India and France in 2015. Moldova is bordered by Ukraine & Romania. Its capital is “Chisinau.”
Renowned Hindi writer Suryabala's book, 'Kaun Des Ko Vasi: Venu's Diary,' has been selected for the 34th Vyas Samman 2024.
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) approved a $500 million loan to India Infrastructure Finance Company Limited (IIFCL) for sustainable infrastructure development in India.
Real Madrid beat Mexico’s Pachuca in the final of FIFA’s first Intercontinental Cup.
First-ever tagging of Ganges River Dolphin (Platanista gangetica) in Kulsi river, a tributary of the Brahmaputra, in Assam. India declared it the National Aquatic Animal in 2009. It is also the State Aquatic Animal of Assam.
Russia is set to introduce visa-free travel for Indians starting in 2025 to boost group tourism and ease travel processes.
Uttarakhand will implement the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) from January 2025, making it the first state in India to do so post-independence.
The bilateral naval exercise SLINEX 2024 between India and Sri Lanka is set to take place from 17 to 20 December 2024 in Visakhapatnam. This marks the 11th edition of the SLINEX series, which began in 2005.
Tabla maestro Zakir Hussain passed away. He was 73. Zakir Hussain has received 4 Grammy Awards in his career, including 3 at the 66th Grammy Awards in 2024.
Dr. Jitendra Singh launched the world’s first anti-pesticide bodysuit, 'Kisan Kavach,' designed to protect farmers from harmful pesticide exposure.
The 38th National Games will be held in Uttarakhand from January 28 to February 14, 2025, with "Mouli" as the mascot inspired by the state bird, Monal.
India defeated three-time champions China in penalty shoot out to lift Women's Junior Asia Cup for the second successive time.
The UK has become the first European nation officially to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP).
TIME magazine names Donald Trump as ‘Person of the Year’ for 2024.
India will host the World Para Athletics Championship-2025 at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi in Sep, 2025.
India became the 3rd largest exporter of smartphones worldwide, up from 23rd in 2019.
Chennai-born Indian-American Caitlin Sandra Neil was crowned Miss India USA 2024.
Mumbai secured their second Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy title by beating Madhya Pradesh by 5 wickets in 2024.
Mikhail Kavelashvili has assumed office as the new President of Georgia.
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