16 exam-relevant headlines, written simply. Read the bold fact in each — that's what exams ask.
ISRO launched XPoSat, the X-ray Polarimeter Satellite, on PSLV-C58 on January 1, 2024 - only the world's second X-ray polarimetry observatory after NASA's IXPE - to study polarisation of cosmic X-rays from black holes and neutron stars.
Two suicide bombings near Qasem Soleimani's grave in Kerman, Iran, on January 3, 2024 - the fourth anniversary of his death - killed dozens and wounded nearly 300. The Islamic State claimed responsibility in the deadliest attack in Iran since 1978.
India beat South Africa by 7 wickets in the second Test at Newlands, Cape Town, finished inside two days in just 642 balls - the shortest completed Test in history. Mohammed Siraj took 6/15 as South Africa fell for 55; the series ended 1-1.
ISRO's Aditya-L1, India's first dedicated solar mission, was inserted into a halo orbit around Lagrange point 1 on January 6, 2024, about 1.5 million km from Earth - a gravitationally stable spot giving a continuous view of the Sun.
The Awami League won 224 of 300 seats in Bangladesh's January 7, 2024 election, giving Sheikh Hasina a fourth consecutive term and fifth premiership overall. The BNP boycotted the poll and turnout fell to about 42%.
'Oppenheimer' won five awards including Best Motion Picture - Drama at the 81st Golden Globes on January 7, 2024, with Cillian Murphy winning Best Actor. Lily Gladstone became the first Indigenous acting winner at the Globes.
PM Modi inaugurated the Atal Bihari Vajpayee Sewri-Nhava Sheva Atal Setu (Mumbai Trans Harbour Link) on January 12, 2024. The 21.8 km link - India's longest sea bridge - connects Sewri in Mumbai with Nhava Sheva, costing Rs 17,843 crore.
Lai Ching-te of the ruling DPP won Taiwan's presidential election on January 13, 2024 with about 40% of the vote, making the DPP the first party to win three consecutive presidencies since direct elections began in 1996. Hsiao Bi-khim is his vice president.
Queen Margrethe II abdicated on January 14, 2024 after 52 years - Denmark's first voluntary abdication since 1146 - and her son became King Frederik X. Queen Mary is the first Australian-born queen consort of a European country.
Jannik Sinner won his first Grand Slam at the Australian Open (January 14-28, 2024), coming back from two sets down to beat Daniil Medvedev after ending Djokovic's streak in the semifinals. Aryna Sabalenka defended her women's title, beating Zheng Qinwen.
The World Economic Forum's Annual Meeting was held at Davos, Switzerland from January 15-19, 2024, under the theme 'Rebuilding Trust'.
The 75th Primetime Emmy Awards, pushed to January 15, 2024 due to the Hollywood strikes, saw 'The Bear' and 'Succession' win six major awards each; Elton John became the 19th EGOT recipient.
JAXA's SLIM lander touched down near the Shioli crater on January 20, 2024 (JST), making Japan the fifth country to soft-land on the Moon after the USSR, USA, China and India. The precision 'Moon Sniper' landed nose-down and ran on limited battery before reviving later.
The Pran Pratishtha of the Ram Lalla idol was performed at the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya on January 22, 2024, with PM Narendra Modi officiating the consecration in the sanctum sanctorum. Only the temple's ground floor was opened; over half a million visitors came on the first day.
India celebrated its 75th Republic Day on January 26, 2024, with French President Emmanuel Macron as chief guest - the sixth French leader to get the honour - after a state visit.
The RBI ordered Paytm Payments Bank to stop accepting fresh deposits, credit transactions and top-ups after February 29, 2024 - later extended to March 15 - citing persistent non-compliance under Section 35A of the Banking Regulation Act.
From exactly the headlines above. If you read the month, you should score 8+.
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