This comprehensive summary of December 2024’s current affairs covers a range of important global and national events. Highlights include the passing of notable figures such as Jimmy Carter and Dr. Manmohan Singh, ISRO’s SpaDex mission launch, Koneru Humpy’s win in the World Rapid and Blitz Chess Championship, and the appointment of new governors in Indian states. Additionally, the article sheds light on key achievements like India’s first bio-bitumen highway, advancements in smartphone exports, and the latest political and sports milestones worldwide.
30th December 2024: Current Affairs
- Jimmy Carter: The 39th President of the US, passed away at 100 in his home in Plains, Georgia, as announced by The Carter Center.
- ISRO’s SpaDex Mission: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is set for its Space Docking experiment, SpaDex, with the PSLV C60 rocket launching from Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh, tonight.
- Chess: India’s Koneru Humpy clinched her second women’s title by defeating Indonesia’s Irene Sukander in the World Rapid and Blitz Championship held in New York.