Current Affairs of World 2024

 

CURRENT AFFAIRS MAY 2024:

Here are some key current affairs from May 2024:

1. International Workers' Day: Celebrated on May 1, focusing on ensuring safety and health at work amid a changing climate​ (Careers360)​.

2. Global Plastic Treaty: The fourth session was held from April 23 to 29, 2024, in Ottawa, Canada​ (Careers360)​.

3. T20 World Cup Sponsorship: Indian dairy giant Amul will sponsor the USA and South Africa teams in the T20 World Cup in June​ (Careers360)​.

4. World Energy Congress: Held in the Netherlands in 2024, focusing on global energy issues​ (Careers360)​.

5. Reappointment of Amitabh Chaudhry: He has been reappointed as the Managing Director and CEO of Axis Bank​ (Careers360)​.

6. SMART System: The Supersonic Missile Assisted Release of Torpedo (SMART) system was developed by India's Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)​ (Careers360)​.

7. Ruang Volcano Eruption: The Ruang volcano in Indonesia erupted, prompting the highest alert levels​ (Careers360)​.

8. Critical Minerals Summit: Held in New Delhi, discussing the global supply chain for critical minerals​ (Careers360)​.

9. Economic Projections: India's GDP growth is projected to be robust, supported by strong public investment and private consumption. Inflation is expected to decline, with consumer price inflation dropping to 4.5% in 2024​ (adda247)​​ (AffairsCloud)​.

10. China's Economic Indicators: China's industrial output grew by 6.7% year-on-year in April 2024, indicating a recovery in the manufacturing sector despite challenges in retail sales and fixed asset investments​ (adda247)​.

These highlights cover important events and trends in economics, international relations, and environmental issues, which are crucial for staying informed about global and national development.