24th August, Current Affairs
Deployment of Pragyan Rover
The Indian Space Research Organisation successfully deployed the Pragyan rover on the Moon, following the successful soft landing of the Chandrayaan-3 mission. The rover will conduct various experiments to study the Moon’s surface.
69th National Film Awards
The 69th National Film Awards were announced, with Alia Bhatt and Kriti Sanon sharing the Best Actress award for their roles in Gangubai Kathiawadi and Mimi, respectively. Allu Arjun won Best Actor for Pushpa: The Rise, while Rocketry: The Nambi Effect was awarded Best Film. RRR received the Best Popular Film award.
Successful Test by LCA Tejas
The Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas successfully fired the ASTRA indigenous Beyond Visual Range air-to-air missile off the coast of Goa.
Magnus Carlsen’s Victory
World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen won his maiden World Cup crown after defeating India’s R Praggnanandhaa in the tie-breakers of the final in Baku.
Amanpreet Singh’s Gold Medal
Indian shooter Amanpreet Singh won the gold medal in the Men’s 25-metre standard pistol shooting event at the ISSF World Championship 2023 in Baku, Azerbaijan.