Current Affairs: Catch the latest affairs from the world of cinema, politics, sports, and the world. Surya Kumar Yadav bags Cricketer of the Year 2024, Shubhman Gill won the Polly Umirgir award, the Indian documentary ‘To Kill A Tiger’ got nominated at the Oscars, and much more.
The vice president launched the ‘Hamara Sanvidhan, Hamara Samman’ campaign on the occasion of India’s 75th Republic Day at the Dr. Ambedkar International Center, New Delhi.
Indian batsman Suryakumar Yadav has become the ICC Mens T20 Cricketer of the Year 2024. It is his second consecutive win as the Cricketer of the Year.
‘To Kill A Tiger’ has been nominated for Best Documentary Feature at the Oscars. The documentary is directed by Indo-Canadian director Nisha Pahuja following the struggles of a father seeking justice for the rape of her 13-year-old.
Man Singh has become the second Indian athlete in the men’s category to win a gold medal at the Asia Marathon Championship. He finished the marathon in 14 minutes and 19 seconds.
Shubman Gill has been honored with the esteemed Polly Umrigar Award, recognizing him as the outstanding men's cricketer of the year for 2023.
National Girl Child Day is celebrated on 24 January every year. The aim of the day is to promote awareness about girl child’s rights and issues. The day was first celebrated in 2008.