Some major events of 2024

Alexei Navalny

Tragically, Navalny died on February 16, 2024, while serving his sentence in a Siberian penal colony. The official cause of death was reported as "sudden death syndrome," but there are ongoing investigations and widespread skepticism about the circumstances surrounding his death

Navalny's death sparked international outrage and protests, with many holding the Russian authorities responsible. His legacy continues to inspire those fighting against corruption and for human rights in Russia and beyond.

Dr. Manmohan Singh

Dr. Manmohan Singh, a distinguished economist and politician, served as the 13th Prime Minister of India from 2004 to 2014. He was instrumental in liberalizing India's economy in 1991 as the Finance Minister under Prime Minister P.V. Narasimha Rao. Singh passed away on December 26, 2024, at the age of 92 due to age-related health issues. His last rites were performed at Nigambodh Ghat in Delhi with full state honors

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The powerful earthquake in japan

On January 1, 2024, a powerful earthquake with a magnitude of 7.5 struck the western coast of Japan. The earthquake caused significant damage, resulting in the loss of many lives and injuries to numerous people. Roads and buildings were severely affected, and transportation and communication services were disrupted. Tsunami waves, reaching up to 1.2 meters (4 feet), also followed the earthquake.

The epicenter of the earthquake was located in the Noto Peninsula, Ishikawa Prefecture. The disaster led to the deaths of 504 people and injuries to 1,377 others. This earthquake was the deadliest in Japan since the 2011 Tohoku earthquake and tsunami

Japan Airlines Flight 516 crash

On January 2, 2024, a tragic runway collision occurred at Haneda Airport in Tokyo, Japan. The accident involved Japan Airlines Flight 516, an Airbus A350-900, and a Japan Coast Guard aircraft, a De Havilland Canada Dash 8-Q3002. Japan Airlines Flight 516 was a scheduled domestic passenger flight from New Chitose Airport near Sapporo to Haneda Airport. As the flight was landing, it collided with the Coast Guard plane, which was on the runway without permission. The collision resulted in fires that destroyed both aircraft. Fortunately, all 379 passengers and crew members on the Airbus A350 survived. However, five of the six crew members on the Coast Guard plane tragically lost their lives. The incident is under investigation to determine the exact cause and prevent future occurrences

BRICS membership

On January 1, 2024, five new countries officially joined the BRICS alliance. These countries are: Egypt Ethiopia Iran Saudi Arabia United Arab Emirates

Bangladesh's political landscape

2024 was a crucial year for Bangladesh's political landscape. In August 2024, former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina was ousted from power following a student-led uprising. Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus was appointed interim leader to oversee the political transition and restore democratic norms. The interim government is working on electoral reforms, and general elections are expected to be held in late 2025 or early 2026. The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has raised concerns over the interim government's suggestion to raise the voting age to 17 years, as it fears it could delay the election process. Despite these challenges, the interim government is focused on ensuring fair and transparent elections to rebuild faith in the democratic process. This is the beautiful side that is in front of the world. But it also has a black face that is focused on profit and power from all sides. Whatever happened was not right, the reason for which happened was also not right, see this complete research which will help you in understanding.

India-Maldives Diplomatic Row

On January 4, a diplomatic row erupted between India and the Maldives after Indian PM Narendra Modi encouraged Indians to travel to the Lakshadweep islands instead

Wildfires in Chile

On February 2, wildfires began burning in Chile, east of Viña del Mar, spreading to Quilpué and Villa Alemana. The fires resulted in at least 131 deaths, with hundreds missing, marking Chile's greatest natural disaster since 2010

Grammy Awards

On February 5, the 66th Grammy Awards took place. Taylor Swift won her record 4th Best Album with "Midnights," Miley Cyrus won Best Record with "Flowers," and Billie Eilish won Best Song with "What I Was Made For

Winter Olympics

The 2024 Winter Olympics were held in Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, from February 6 to February 22. Norway topped the medal table, followed by Germany and Canada

Kidnapping in Nigeria

On March 7, more than 300 children were kidnapped from their school in Kuriga town, northwest Nigeria

Wayanad Landslides

On July 30, massive landslides struck Kerala's Wayanad district, killing over 200 people and leaving many homeless

Cyclone Chido

This cyclone devastated the islands in Mayotte, a French overseas region off the coast of East Africa, in December, killing dozens of people

Hurricane Milton

Hurricane Milton was a powerful and devastating Category 5 hurricane that struck in October 2024. It was the second-most intense Atlantic hurricane ever recorded over the Gulf of Mexico, with sustained winds reaching 180 mph (285 km/h) and a pressure of 897 millibars. Milton made landfall on the west coast of Florida near Siesta Key on October 9 as a Category 3 hurricane, causing widespread flooding and damage. The hurricane resulted in at least 35 fatalities and caused over $85 billion in damage. The storm also affected parts of Mexico, the Greater Antilles, and the southeastern United States1. The impact of Hurricane Milton highlighted the need for effective disaster management and climate change mitigation efforts

Typhoon Yagi

Typhoon Yagi was one of the most powerful and destructive storms of 2024. It formed on August 31 and dissipated on September 9. Yagi reached its peak intensity with sustained winds of 260 km/h (160 mph), making it a Category 5-equivalent super typhoon. The typhoon caused severe damage across Southeast Asia, particularly affecting the Philippines, China, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam. It was the strongest tropical cyclone to hit Asia in 2024 and the second most powerful globally after Hurricane Beryl. The storm resulted in over 400 fatalities and displaced millions of people due to strong winds, torrential rain, widespread flooding, and landslides3. The impact of Typhoon Yagi highlighted the vulnerability of Southeast Asia to extreme weather events and underscored the urgent need for effective disaster management and climate change mitigation efforts..

ICC T20 World Cup

The ICC T20 World Cup 2024 was a thrilling tournament held from June 1 to June 29, co-hosted by the West Indies and the United States. This edition saw an expanded format with 20 teams participating, including first-time qualifiers Canada and Uganda. India emerged as the champions, winning their second T20 World Cup title by defeating South Africa in the final by 7 runs. The final match was held at Kensington Oval in Bridgetown, Barbados, where India scored 176 runs for 7 wickets in 20 overs, while South Africa managed 169 runs for 8 wickets in 20 overs2. Virat Kohli was named the Player of the Match for his outstanding performance, scoring 76 runs off 59 balls. The tournament also saw some remarkable individual performances. Rahmanullah Gurbaz was the leading run-scorer with 281 runs, while Fazalhaq Farooqi and Arshdeep Singh were the joint-highest wicket-takers with 17 wickets each.